It’s no surprise, given Croatia’s geographical position at the crossroads of Central and South East Europe, that Croatian’s cuisine draws its’ influence from the many countries which surround it with a strong influence of Mediterranean and Balkan Flavours. The country’s long coastline gives it access to fresh seafood which is popular and can always be […]
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 […]
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 […]
The large and fertile Peljesac peninsula is located in the southern part of Croatia’s Dalmatia region. Just across the water, barely 15 minutes by ferry is the beautiful island of Korcula. Both are connected by their maritime history and both are convenient for the famous city of Dubrovnik further south. (Peljesac is pronounced “pell-yer-shatts”). Ston […]
The heart shaped peninsula in the north west corner of Croatia is a very special region and many writers have called it “Croatia in miniature” because, they say, “it has everything”. Istria is very close to Italy (two hours by catamaran from Pula, Rovinj, Porec to Venice), inland the rolling hills around the Mirna valley […]
The beautiful outdoors is, of course, Croatia’s greatest attraction with many visitors choosing never to leave the beach or the pool. For families though, it make a change to go out for the day and try something else. Take a look at some of our suggestions for a day out: Supetar Island near Cavtat – […]
As with most places in the Dalmatia region, the island produces excellent olive oil, local cheeses (usually sheep or goat), fruit and vegetables (much of it organic). Fresh fish is delicious. Special mention goes to lamb from Brac: in Croatia is as sought after as crab from Cromer in the UK. The animals usually graze […]
