The Porec coastline is one of the most visited tourist spots in Croatia. And it is easy to understand why. With trees growing right up to the water’s edge, this stretch of coast is stunning. Beaches such as Oliva Beach on the island of Sveti Nikola, Brulo Beach and Crnika, are all blessed with unsurpassed
We tend to make up our own minds where is a suitable, entertaining and culturally-enhancing place to take our children on holiday. That said, with so many great holidaying destinations in Europe that are suitable for children, many parents have an open ear when it comes to hearing about family-friendly vacation destinations. When an acclaimed
Rare Roman architecture, Leonard Cohen and Joe Cocker – Just three reasons to visit Pula in Istria this summer. What could be better than catching either Leonard Cohen or Joe Cocker in concert whilst taking a memorable vacation in beautiful Istria? Opportunities like this don’t come knocking on the door every year, so why not
Istria’s Bale – A dinosaur stronghold and where artist’s easels gather! Bale is a beautiful old historic town 13 kilometres to the south of Rovinj on the coast of the Istrian peninsula. Artists have gathered here over the years, their easels poised amongst the narrow cobbled streets, capped with inspiring fine old stone arches. The
Vlado’s sensational walk – The only way to discover idyllic Croatia….You only really get to know a place when you travel on foot, horseback or bicycle. Anything faster will make you miss nearly all of it. Hence the expression: “Going nowhere fast!” Take the stunning Croatian region of Istria, for example. There are some superb
Istria’s Opatija – The ‘Pearl of the Adriatic Ocean’. For more than 150 years, the ‘healing’ town of Opatija in Istria, the so-called ‘pearl of the Adriatic Ocean’, has been a leading tourist destination. Here’s what to do in Opatija: From Emperor Franz Joseph to the famous ballerina, Isadora Duncan, for centuries, many well-known individuals
Rovinj is a town for artists and their easels, photographers and their cameras and lovers and their romance! This delightfully picturesque Istrian town has been cited by several travel writers as being one of the prettiest towns of the whole Mediterranean coastline. Rovinj was firmly attached to mainland Croatia 250 years ago, having previously been
From Chester to Rome, Durres to Nimes, there are just over 200 Roman amphitheatres left in our world in various states of repair. One of the best preserved and sixth largest Roman amphitheatre left on earth for us to enjoy is to be found on the Istrian peninsula in Croatia in the fascinating town of
Upmarket, exhilarating and family fun – Three great beaches on Istria’s stunningly diverse coastline. For centuries the Adriatic Sea has carved into the magnificent peninsula of Istria and as result, long sandy beaches intermittently interrupted with quirky and interesting coves and thousands of lagoons and islands are a hallmark of Croatia’s largest peninsula. This stunningly diverse
The Istrian coast and its irresistible yet largely overlooked wine scene. Situated in the north-western corner of Croatia is the stunning Istrian peninsula, a welcoming mix of Roman ruins, fragrant truffles, charming seaside villages, sprawling olive groves entwined together with the remnants of Italian culture from centuries of Venetian rule. The many ports and fishing villages
