The Podrače beach in Brela is one of the most photographed beaches of Croatia. It is in very close proximity to Punta Rata beach. The European Parliament (je 2017. godine) published a video on their Twitter profile providing suggestions on where to go swimming this summer. The first place was taken by our magnificent pebble bay – the Podrače beach in Brela. In 2015 beach Podrače was listed among the 15 most beautiful and desirable vacation destinations by the site European Best Destinations. The peak of the picturesque stone embracing this turquoise blue bay in the past was used by…
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If you’re a lover of small yet interesting places, you’ll enjoy spending your summer in Primošten, one of Croatia’s most overlooked seaside destinations. In the middle of Croatia’s coast. If you’ve been to Croatia before, you’ve probably been in Šibenik or Trogir – Primošten is right between the two. Many love the privacy of Primošten combined with its practicality since lots of bigger and more popular towns are nearby. Touched by various cultures. Primošten is said to be formed by eighty Bosnian families running away from the Turkish invasion during the eleventh century, but you can see the Greeks’ impact…
There are remains of the ancient town of Salona which it is presumed was built in the 4th century B.C. and which can still be seen in Solin today. Salona was the port of the Illyrian Delmati tribe, wherethe Greeks and Romans lived. In the 48th year B.C., Julius Caesar proclaimed Salona as the centre of the Roman province of Dalmatia. The town centre had a trapezoidal form, was enclosed by city walls and was fortified by towers. Within it was a complex of town basilicas, and a monumental cathedral with a baptistry and thermae were later constructed. Still today,…
If you want the perfect romantic getaway to fall in love with yourself, your partner, or Croatia’s beautiful nature, don’t worry – Silba is the place for you. Take things slow and forget about cars. Silba is one of the best islands to visit if you’re tired of avoiding tourists and cars when you’re on vacation – Silba doesn’t allow cars. That’s also why it’s called the island of pedestrians! Enjoy beautiful beaches and the Mediterranean climate. Since the population of Silba happens to be around 300, the beaches are practically intact – they’re as clean as they get. Moreover, most of…
The Punta Rata beach is one of the most beautiful gravel beaches of the world. It is located in a protected area: a cape covered in pine forest. In July 2004, the American Forbes magazine listed this beach among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. Among the most famous ones, such as Copacabana, St. Tropez, Costa del Sol, and the exotic beaches in Belize, Antigua and the Maldives, there is also a small part of the Croatian beauty and for a good reason. https://youtu.be/OkbTKWNDNtM In 2014 The Huffington Post website described Brela as dream destination and a perfect…
You might have never heard of Palagruža, as it’s a really small Croatian archipelago that combines the Great Palagruža island, the Little Palagruža island, and many smaller rocks and reefs. Although most of the reefs are not accessible, you can visit the two main islands. The Islands of Diomedes. If you yet didn’t know, Diomedes is a Greek hero who fought in the Trojan war. A famous legend says that he was buried on one of the islands, which makes sense as it’s located so far into the sea – it was an obstacle for many war boats. You need about…
The island of Hvar received another world recognition, a great award from the readers of the renowned magazine Condé Nast Traveler, whose voices ranked it at the very top of the best islands in the world and brought the title of the best island in Europe! This year, for the 34th time, Condé Nast Traveler organized the selection of the world’s best islands, and more than 800,000 voters voted for the Reader’s Choice Award. The announcement of the awards was held on Monday, October 5, 2021, when the laureates were announced by continent, and it was the island of Hvar…
Great news for Croatia coming from America. Our country is recognized as one of the world’s top destinations, taking an excellent ninth place on the list of 20 top countries chosen by readers of the popular American travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler i.e. as part of the prestigious Condé Nast Travelers ‘2021 Readers’ Choice Award. The list is led by Portugal, New Zealand, Japan, Morocco, Sri Lanka, Italy, Iceland and Greece, followed by Croatia and Turkey, Norway, Maldives, Kenya, Ireland, Israel, Australia, Switzerland, Indonesia, Botswana and the Philippines. “The news that the readers of Condé Nast Traveler have recognized Croatia…
The perfect place for all looking for somewhere secluded to take the break that they deserve, charge their batteries and light the path in front of them! The imposing Punta Bjanka lighthouse is located on the northwestern cape of the island of Dugi otok, in the vicinity of the town of Veli Rat, 35 kilometres to the west of Zadar. It is surrounded by dense pine forest, beautiful bays and pebbled beaches. It was built in 1849, and it is 42 metres tall, with a light range of 22 nautical miles. Being the highest lighthouse on the Adriatic, it owes…
The island of Premuda is located on the southwest of Silba and its the westernmost island of the Archipelago of Zadar. It’s covered with evergreen oaks, low vegetation and olives. Premuda is an extremely attractive island for sailors and divers because in its vicinity there are many attractive diving sites such as the underwater cave system, which is called Cathedral because of its enchanting beauty. Premuda has two ports and a new ferry port. An island, with a town bearing the same name, is part of the Zadar archipelago west island group. It is covered in maquis and low forests.…
Part of the UNESCO World Heritage List. Paklenica consists of mountain peaks, forests, canyons, lakes and rivers. It’s ideal for climbers, adventurers and romantic daydreamers. The awe-inspiring torrent gorges of Velika Paklenica and Mala Paklenica which run parallel to each other offer an insight into the unspoilt wilderness that exists not far from the beaches of the Croatian side of the Adriatic Sea, and rank among the most attractive natural areas in the whole of the Mediterranean: dense forests of black pine and beech, watering points for game and delicious springs issuing from beneath the highest peaks of Velebit. Velika…
The Diocletian Palace is one of the best preserved monuments of Roman architecture in the world. The emperor’s palace was built as an adequate interpolation of various facilities of a luxurious villa – the summer residence created as a Roman military camp (castrum), and divided by two main streets into four parts. The southern part of the palace was in such a division as foreseen by the emperor, his apartments and appropriate governmental and religious ceremonial areas, whilst the northern part was foreseen for the emperor’s guard – military, attendance, warehouses etc. This palace is a rectangular building (about 215…