Truffles galore – Istria and its string of truffle-related events! The Croatian region of Istria is a breathtaking place to be all year round, where driving through the verdurous hills, valleys and woodland will leave you invigorated and spellbound, and wondering why you haven’t visited Istria until now! Although it is during the autumn, when this
Istria’s Vizinada – Aesthetical humbleness amidst an impressive five minutes of fame! The village of Vizinada on the western side of Istria, 17 kilometres to the northeast of Porec, is likely to be one of those places that unless you have visited personally you have probably not heard of. Having said this, this traditional, atmospheric
The Outlook Festival 2012 and Croatia’s sensational music festival scene! The stunningly picturesque and scenically diverse nation of Croatia is emerging as a top European holiday destination for many reasons. From its friendly, laidback and welcoming locals, to offering an less expensive alternative to many other European resort, to possessing breathtakingly beautiful landscapes, it is
Rovinj and its relaxing qualities interrupted by the Croatian Summer Salsa Festival! With narrow cobbled streets winding towards quant and picturesque squares, a impressive cathedral and the highest tower in the whole of Istria standing at a mighty 61 metres high, the town of Rovinj in Istria has to be one of Croatia’s most spectacular and
There is a common accord among many travel writers and authors about Croatia that Rovinj in Istria is one of the most attractive and beautiful towns on the Mediterranean. Now given the sheer volume of exquisite, beautiful and utopic towns the Mediterranean is blessed with, this extensively established remark about Rovinj is really quite a
The beauty of Istria, like Croatia in general, is no matter how well you may think you know it, there will always be an undiscovered treasure hidden amid the stunning emerald landscapes. These treasures come in many different guises, but perhaps the most frequently undiscovered gems you can stumble across whilst travelling in Istria, are
When one thinks of going on a skiing holiday in Europe, France, Austria and Switzerland immediately spring to mind, with Croatia barely getting a thought. While Croatia may not have the reached the skiing capital of Europe status the likes of Switzerland and Austria have, this stunningly beautiful and mountainous country is rapidly becoming a
Croatia has really become the ‘buzzword’ in European travel in the last couple of years, and with an increasing number of travellers reporting about the sheer beauty of the country, more and more people are opting to make a quick European getaway to Croatia. All despite its new found popularity as a top European travel
Spilt Carnival 2012 – Majestically mesmerising! If you are looking to embark on a charming winter getaway then let the city of Split in Croatia beckon you. This effervescent city touches upon a little of everything – Chic apartments, a spectacular walled palace, pre-Christian sphinxes, cosy bars, pavement cafes, fashionable shops and lively markets, it’s no
Oz Clarke puts Croatia firmly on the worldwide map of producing quality wine. Unlike Bordeaux in France or Rioja in Spain, when one thinks of Istria in Croatia wine does not immediately spring to mind. Instead thoughts of the most beautiful beaches in world set against a backdrop of lush, dynamic and verdurous landscapes, dominate the
