Just as the taverna is to Greece, the bistro is to France and the trattoria is to Italy, so the konoba is to Croatia. We generally understand that these tavernas, bistros, trattorias or konobas are usually fabulous little restaurants, often family owned and run, with a shorter or simpler menu than other, perhaps more formal […]
Some of the beautiful spots in Croatia have been propelled into a bizarre kind of limelight they never expected as they became filming locations for the weird, the extravagant and the fantastic! Dubrovnik:- The Minceta fortress becomes “King’s Landing” and the baroque, Jesuit “Spanish steps” are where “Queen Cesei” is forced to publicly walk naked […]
There’s something about the term “beach bar “ that makes most people smile. Whether it’s because for many of us, the climate rarely permits those six month-long outdoor spots on the beach where a chilled beer or wine goes down particularly well, or maybe it’s the very memory of that summer holiday in Croatia that […]
IS THIS ANOTHER OF CROATIA’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS? With more flights from UK to Zadar, the North Dalmatia region around Zadar is beginning to welcome an increasing number of visitors from the UK. Less commercialised than further south, the coastline is pristine, there are some hidden treasures, Zadar itself gained UNESCO heritage status in 2017 (the […]
Croatia’s Most Famous Historical Landmarks Croatia’s rich history means that visitors can see wonders of heritage and the country’s past during their holiday. From early tribes, through the Roman period, Ottomans, Austro Hungarian… all have left their mark. THE FAMOUS HISTORIC SITES Dubrovnik City Walls – were built between the 13-16th centuries to fortify the […]
Croatia is a stunning country and people return again and again. Websites and guide book are good yet can rarely compete with real knowledge on the ground from people who live in Croatia and know the fun things to do and the best places to see. While you are on holiday in Croatia, some of […]
The glorious Croatian coast is world famous yet, in recent years, there’s been some new interesting activity taking place in the run-up to Christmas. Take a look:- AWARD WINNING ZAGREB The Croatian capital has been voted “Best Christmas Market” twice in a row, in 2015 and 2016. Zagreb was voted number 1 for the past […]
The amazing Makarska Riviera in the Central Dalmatia Region, Croatia Croatians often remark that if you like long sweeping beaches, then the Makarska Riviera is the place to come. It’s true, there are arc shaped beaches mainly with small pebbles fringed by pine trees and with the awesome Biokovo mountains behind. Here and there the […]
The beauty spot near famous Dubrovnik and a touch more laid back! This incredibly lovely little waterfront spot is just 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Dubrovnik and yet many visitors say that Cavtat feels like a different world. There’s a pretty, long, arc-shaped seaside promenade lined with palm trees. Some people (including the journalist […]
The Istria region has always been famous for fabulous food and wine. Italians often make the short drive simply for a gourmet weekend break and the region has the highest number of award winning restaurants in Croatia. The country’s first Michelin star restaurant is here in Rovinj. Monte won the award in Spring 2017 and […]
