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ISTRIA Istria is the largest Croatian peninsula and the most developed tourist region as well as the closest Mediterranean destination for most of the European countries. An ancient land of rich history, picturesque towns and a long coastline, whose green inland and a clear blue sea attract a great number of tourists in search of relaxation and various activities.

Located to the north, Istria, where fertile red soil gives the best of produce, overlooks the entire Adriatic Sea and has seen entire civilizations come and go. Coastal cities offer hotels, camping and tourist resorts whereas inland prides itself on rural tourism that represents a perfect combination of relaxation and activities for those of you looking for a getaway from the usual tourist destinations and bustle, especially in the summer. One must, by all means, visit the villages on top of the hills to enjoy the perfect view of the magnificent countryside.

Croatian Tuscany, as people like to call it, offers a wide choice of things to do. Istria has advantage over all other Croatian regions when it comes to hotels, gastronomy, fun or adrenaline activities. The greatest number of exclusive hotels is to be found in Rovinj and PoreÄ? whereas inland offers smaller, more private, family estates and boutique hotels. Istria is famous for its wine routes as well, and the production of wine in this part of Croatia is at the highest level. The best known type is probably Malvasia, a white wine with a characteristic nice smell, which is also most commonly served. If you enjoy horseback-riding, driving quads throughout isolated regions, adrenaline and water parks or if you have never tried looking for the famous Istrian truffle or simply want to enjoy riding a bike, then Istria is the place to be.

One of the most interesting localities is the Baredine Cave, a true stalactite and stalagmite heaven, which was proclaimed a monument of nature in 1986 and opened for visitors in 1995.

Almost every place in Istria organises some sort of a festival or music event. The Motovun Film Festival, the Dance & Non-verbal Theatre Festival in San Vincenti, the Summer Salsa Festival in Rovinj, the Dancestar in PoreÄ?, the Outlook Festival in Pula, Ulysses Theatre on Brijuni, Istra Inspirit... are just some of the fantastic events waiting for you this summer.

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As for the Istrian towns, the town of Poreč prides on a whole group of historic monuments out of which the Euphrasian Basilica is the most valuable one, which is why it was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1997. It was named after the Bishop Euphrasius, who lived in the sixth century. Tourists can climb its bell tower and enjoy a spectacular view of the city. Other important monuments include the Gothic House from 1473, the Istrian Council House, the House of Two Saints, the Round Tower and the Pentagonal Tower, both from the second half of the 15th century, the Northern Tower, the Zuccato Palace... Square Marafor, built in the 1st century, used to be the biggest Roman sanctuary in Istria and the Great Temple of Neptune used to be the biggest of its kind on the Adriatic.

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Obala Pina Budicina 12, 52210 Rovinj, Hrvatska, Tel.: +385/52/811 566, 813 469, Fax: +385/52/816 007, e-mail: info@rovinj-tourism.hr, www.rovinj-tourism.hr

Rovinj is located close to Lim Channel, on the west coast of the Istrian peninsula, that people have been settling for centuries. Down to the seafront there is the high and rocky coast on which houses are crowding and towards the inner part of the old city center there used to be medieval and renaissance city walls which can be seen even today. A hilltop Church of St Euphemia overlooks the city. From its sixty meters high tower the Rovinj archipelago, consisting of 22 island amongst which St Catherine’s and St Andrew’s islands are the biggest and most beautiful ones, can be seen.

At the top of the tower there is the statue of St Euphemia, that rotates carried by the wind and pointing its direction. Rovinj, which is a city of fishermen, is best symbolised by the traditional wooden boat - batana and a traditional song – bitinada.

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The amphitheater in Pula is the most famous symbol of the city located on the south of the Istrian peninsula and a reminder of Roman past. It is the sixth biggest amphitheater in the world and the most visited stage in the city because of the many cultural and entertainment events that take place there, mostly in the summer when the city is bustling with people.

Other important monuments include the Arch of the Sergi, the Gate of Hercules and the Double Gate, Small Roman Theatre, the Temple of Augustus... in the underground spaces of the amphiteather, that once were used by the gladiators, there is the permanent exhibition of olive-growing and viticulture of Roman Istria. The amphitheater is located outside the city walls of Roman Pula and Via Flavia, which is a road built at the time of emperor Vespasian, will take you directly into the city. It remains one of the major roads to this day. Outside the town of Pula there are more than 100 kilometers of marked pedestrian routes. Around thirty kilometers of these routes strech across the famous Kaiserwald forest, that is pleasant to stroll through, both in winter and summer. Most of the hotels are situated on Verudela, a peninsula covered in pine forest and surrounded by the clear blue Adriatic Sea. Kamenjak is another peninsula worth visitng and it is located in the very south of Istria.

The cycling trails of Upper and Lower Kamenjak are one of the most popular in the greater area. A couple of thousands of cyclists enjoy the area’s untouched nature as well as the rich and abundant flora and fauna every year.

Amphitheater in Pula

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Village of Draguć

Only ten kilometers away from Pula picturesque little towns of Vodnjan and Fažana are situated. Life is a bit slower there and both locations are a great starting point for a visit to Brijuni.

If you want to taste Istria, you should try visiting any of the small restaurants, known as konoba, along Istria’s coastline or in inland. It is, however, quite difficult to master the vocabulary of Istrian gastronomy. There are a few terms you should learn in case you want to become a true admirer of Istrian cuisine. Alongside the popular truffle from oak forests of Motovun, that is regarded the king of culinary pleasures (even though it is still unknown whether a truffle is a spice or a dish), you must try Istrian pasta, especially fuži, served mostly with homemade žgvacet or the perfect Istrian stew.

Istrian prosciutto, that is skinless, not smoked and with a bone still in it, deserves a special mention due to its unique aroma and quality. It is a product of rare quality and is better known as vijulin, which means a violin, and every October the locals traditionally organise an international fair in Tinjan to celebrate it. Istrian cuisine has experienced a revival of a type of meat from the almost extinct Istrian horned cattle, better known as boškarin. Boškarin meat is slowly but surely finding its way onto the Istrian kitchen tables and has the potential of a new culinary icon.

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Did you know...

• that the worlds’s largest amphora site is in Pula? More than two thousand of amphorae have been discovered in the vicinity of Pula Arena.

• that Hum is the smallest city in the world? It is situated in the middle of the Istrian peninsula and has a population of only 20 people.

• that the olm or proteus, which is an endemic amphibian, lives in Baredine Cave? The cave is a geomorphologic monument of nature. It is situated in Nova Vas, close to Poreč, and was opened for visitors in 1995.

• that James Joyce, the famous Irish writer, used to teach English in Pula and that he is now ‘sitting’ in one of the caffes (in form of a sculpture) while locals and tourists are slowly passing by?

• that there are fossilized dinosaur footprints, around 100 million years old, still to be seen on Kamenjak peninsula?

• that Koki, the famous Tito’s parrot, is the most attractive inhabitant of Brijuni? Josip Broz Tito, the Yugoslav statesman, gave it to his granddaughter as a gift, and the most famous visitors, such as Caroline of Monaco, John Malkovich, and many more, had their picture taken with this beloved cockatoo.

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Pula Tourist Information Centre TIC PULA

Forum 3

+385 52 219 197

www.pulainfo.hr

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital PULA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Zagrebačka 30

+385 52 376 000

Giardini 14

+385 52 222 551

www.obpula.hr

Pharmacies 24/7 ISTRIAN PHARMACIES

Veterinary Clinics ANIMAL AMBULANCE PULA

Trinajstićeva 1

+385 52 541 590

www.veterinarskastanicapula.hr

VETERINA HAJSTER

Marijanijeva 3

+385 52 500 501

www.veterina-hajster.hr

Danteov trg 4

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Shopping Centres PULA CITY MALL

Rimske centurijacije 101

www.pulacitymall.hr

Self Service Laundry GIRBAU

Zlatićev trg 8

+385 98 933 2844

SPEED QUEEN PULA

Tomassinijeva 23

+385 95 813 1426

www.speedqueen-pula.com

+385 52 313 313

www.cammeo.hr

Divkovićeva 5

+385 95 884 1144

www.taxipula-transfer.com

AVIS

Pula Airport

+385 91 314 3014

www.avis.com

HERTZ

Pula Airport

+385 52 550 968

www.hertz.hr

LAST MINUTE

Pula Airport

+385 91 408 7701

www.rentacarlastminute.hr

ORYX

Pula Airport

+385 52 522 176

www.oryx-rent.hr

SIXT

Pula Airport

+385 52 634 880

www.sixt.com

Taxi CAMMEO TAXI PULA TRANSFER

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Pula Rent a Car UNI RENT

Pula Airport

+385 52 841 040

Ante Starčevića 35, Rovinj

+385 52 841 040

www.uni-rent.net

Rent a Motorcycle MANUEL

Monte paradiso 21

+385 52 211 255

www.rentcar-pula.com

MOTORENTAL ISTRIA

Šijanska cesta 4

+385 52 223 408

www.motorental-istra.com

JISTRA ADVENTURES

Premantura 85, Premantura

+385 99 418 9245

www.jistra.com

MALUPE

Scalierova 24

+385 52 210 037

www.malupesport.hr

+385 97 737 8077

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PULA BIKE

Rent a Bike & Scooter PARMULA

Istarska 38

+385 91 404 0007

www.parmula.com.hr

RENTAL CENTER

Munida 31, Medulin

+385 91 600 9040

www.rentalcenter.hr

Rent a Quad GREEN GARDEN

Šijanska 12a

+385 52 535 639

www.karting.hr

ISTRIA QUAD

Loborika 55

+385 91 155 0611

www.istria-rent.com

Scuba Diving DIVING CENTER SHARK

Osipovica 30 (Autocamp Medulin)

+385 98 366 110

www.diving-shark.hr

HIPPOCAMPUS

Stoja 37 (Autocamp Stoja)

+385 98 255 820

www.hippocampus.hr

ORCA DIVING CENTRE

Verudela 17

+385 98 990 4246

www.orcadiving.hr

Verudela bb

+385 52 381 402

www.aquarium.hr

AQUACOLORS POREČ

Molindrio 18, Poreč

+385 52 219 671

www.aquacolors.eu

ISTRALANDIA

Ronki 1, Brtonigla

+385 52 866 900

www.istralandia.hr

Aquarium AQUARIUM PULA

Aquaparks

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Rijeka Theatre

KVARNER Rijeka is the biggest town and represents the political, economic and cultural center of Kvarner area. It is a people oriented city, where all of one’s needs, from cultural to economic, can be satisfied. Rijeka is also the biggest Croatian harbour and a city of carnival that is held every January and has gained the reputation of one of the biggest carnivals in Europe.

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Of all the things to visit in Rijeka Korzo comes first. It is not just the main gathering point in the city but also the mirror to its inhabitants, as the locals like to put it. This is where they come together to hang out, drink a cup of coffee, discuss current affairs – it is basically the center of social life. If you feel like looking at the city from a bird’s eye view then go visit Trsat. Beside enjoying the wonderful view of the city, from a 138 meters altitude, and the old castle, be sure to visit the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the biggest of its kind in this region. The medieval City Tower is another symbol of the city just like the St Vitus Cathedral with its rotunda. Be sure to visit Natural History Museum and its multimedia center with an aquarium, where you can learn more about the Adriatic sea life. In addition, you should also visit the city market. The abundance of fruits, vegetables, fish and local produce are some of the favourite motifs on tourists’ photos. Since Rijeka is famous for its high quality of living, great dining is to be expected. Rijeka will welcome you with a range of nice restaurants offering diverse specialties.

Crikvenica has a perfect location, only 35 kilometers from Rijeka and an hour and a half drive from Zagreb, and has become a perfect weekend destination with lots of things to do and places to see. The Frankopan Days, the Ad Turres Days and the Fishermen’s Week are just some of the events that attract a huge number of both local and foreign visitors.

Crikvenica is best known for being a health resort but aside from that one can visit Town Museum, the City Library and the City Gallery, many churches and chapels and, of course, the Aquarium in Vinodolska street. For those of you who are a bit more athletic there are well marked hiking routes that will take you to beautiful lookouts with spectacular views of the Kvarner Islands.

Novi Vinodolski prides on all types of holidays: from hiking, cycling and horseback-riding to historic monuments such as Frankopan Castle, Roman Fort Lopsica, City Museum and Gallery and the Glass Chapel of the Holy Cross. One of the oldest Slavic codes – Law Codex of Vinodol – represents an excellent source of information on medieval times.

If you decide to head from Rijeka towards the northwest, you will reach Opatija – one the most popular Croatian tourist destinations. Also known as the cradle of Croatian tourism, it has the biggest number of hotels per capita and the choice is truly wide: from the very typical ones to the exclusive 5-star hotels or boutique hotels. Sometime around the end of the 19th century the locals noticed the town’s potential and built the first major hotel – Hotel Kvarner – in 1884. The word spread fast through Europe and Opatija was soon proclaimed a health resort. Being a tourist destination with the longest tradition, Opatija is also very popular when it comes to congress tourism, various festivals, seminars and counselling.

Did you know...

• that morčić – a figurine of the bust of a black servant wearing a turban – originates from Rijeka and Kvarner region? The 16th century figurine symbolizes the victory of Rijeka over the Ottoman Empire. It is considered a good luck charm and can be found in every jewellery shop.

• that torpedo was invented by Ivan Lupis, also known as Giovanni Lupis, who was born in Rijeka and served in the Austro-Hungarian Navy?

• that the building of the Rijeka skyscraper was financed by Marco de Arbori, the son of the accountant of the famous Chicago gangster, Al Capone? It was built in 1942 and was two stories higher than the first skyscraper in the world, the Chicago skyscraper from 1885.

• that one of the five remaining life vests from the Titanic is on display in the Maritime and History Museum in Rijeka? Josip Car, who was a sailor on board Charpathia, brought the vest as a souvenir from the rescue mission of the Titanic. Other remaining life vests are to be found in Canada and the USA. • that Vladimir Nabokov, a famous Russian-American novelist, best remembered by his novel ‘Lolita’, used to spend his summers in Opatija?

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Rijeka Tourist Information Centre TIC RIJEKA

Korzo 14

+385 51 335 882

www.visitrijeka.hr

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital RIJEKA GENERAL HOSPITAL

Krešimirova 42

+385 51 658 111

www.kbc-rijeka.hr

CENTAR

Riva 18

+385 51 213 101

www.ljekarna-jadran.hr

KORZO

Korzo 22

+385 51 211 036

www.ljekarna-jadran.hr

www.njuska.hr

Pharmacies 24/7

Veterinary Clinics NJUŠKA

Antuna Barca 3b

+385 51 411 013

TRSAT

Josipa Kulfaneka 4

+385 51 216 042

VETERINARY CENTRE RIJEKA

Marka Remsa 1

+385 51 320 263

www.vetstri.hr

Korzo 39

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Shopping Centres TOWER CENTER RIJEKA

Janka Polić Kamova 81a

+385 51 403 815

www.tower-center-rijeka.hr

ZTC - RIJEKA

Zvonimirova 3

+385 51 561 014

www.ztc-shopping.hr

Self Service Laundry PEPELJUGA RIJEKA

Krešimirova 22b

+385 51 330 000

SPEED QUEEN

Venuccieve stube 2

+385 91 987 1785

www.speedqueeninvestor.com

CAMMEO

+385 51 313 313

www.cammeo.hr

TAXI RIJEKA

+385 91 500 3355

www.taxirijeka.com

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Rijeka Rent a Car DOLLAR & THRIFTY

Žabica 1

+385 51 325 900

www.subrosa.hr

HERTZ

Rijeka Airport

+385 91 311 0985

www.hertz.hr

LAST MINUTE

Milana Smokvine Tvrdog 6d

+385 51 648 642

www.rentacarlastminute.hr

ORYX

Riječki lukobran 4

+385 51 338 800

www.oryx-rent.hr

SIXT

Rijeka Airport

+385 51 841 445

www.sixt.com

UNI RENT

Viktora Cara Emina 2, Opatija

+385 51 271 100

www.uni-rent.net

BRI

Križanićeva 2b

+385 98 183 6474

CYCLE AND SEA ADVENTURES

Ante Kovačića 23

+385 91 514 6741

www.cycleandseaadventures.com

Rastočine 6

+385 91 222 8280

www.kvarner-rent.com

DIVING CENTER "MARCO POLO"

Podkoludricu 2

+385 91 882 7109

www.diving-marcopolo.com

DIVING CENTER KOSTRENA

Rožići 1, Kostrena

+385 98 981 8061

www.dckostrena.hr

Vinodolska 8, Crikvenica

+385 51 241 006

www.aquariumcrikvenica.com

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Lokvarsko Lake

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On your way from Rijeka towards inland Croatia, you’ll reach the region of Gorski Kotar.

Situated only 15 km from the coastline, the most important location of the region is Risnjak National Park. The Risnjak area was proclaimed a national park in 1953 due to its outstanding beauty and numerous natural phenomena. The 64 km² area is a place where multiple natural phenomena of specific beauty, rainforest stretches, untouched mountain peaks, preserved meadows, and specific hydrography and forms of Dinaric karst come together. Along with Risnjak and Snježnik mountain ranges, which are every mountain lover’s dream come true, the park is a home to a natural monument – the source of river Kupa with its upper course.

A steep trail will take you to the source in a 30 minutes walk, starting in the small village of Razloge, where ‘Montane House of Knowledge’ is situated. It is a visitors’ center where you will be introduced to the upper course of river Kupa - one of the most beautiful Croatian valleys. The longer trail will take you up the stream to a place called Hrvatsko, and you can also reach the source in a two-hours walk passing through the village of Kupari, where another small visitors’ center is located - ‘the Birthplace of Kupa’, where you can learn all about the river, its tributaries and hamlets, and the traditions of the local community.

During your visit to Risnjak National Park, you should by all means walk the Leska Educational Trail, which is easy to reach from the Crni Lug side. An array of exquisite natural and cultural details, assembled along only 4,5 kilometers, represent a wonderful opportunity to get to know the nature and contents of this national park.

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Croatian cuisine There are numerous reasons why visitors fall in love with Croatia, but traditional dishes that will engage all your senses are still the best way to get to know this beautiful country. Due to its turbulent past and location of geopolitical importance Croatia was exposed to different influences that had an effect on cuisine, or better said regional cuisine, which brings together different regions’ specific ways of food preparation and their specialities.

When it comes to comparing the continental parts with the coastal areas, the differences are quite obvious. Continental cuisine is similar to Austrian, Hungarian, and Turkish cuisine whereas coastal areas are under the influence of the Mediterannean, primarily Italian and French, cuisine.

A few of the most recognizable specialities whose tastes remain ingrained in one’s memory are described in this overview.

Pršut (Smoked Ham) - a gastronomic speciality that represents the starting point of every menu and celebration. It is considered one of the most original products of Croatian cuisine due to its specific taste. Croatian prosciutto uses salted and dried pig’s hind legs that need to be smoked and dried in cold air, which is a process that gives it a recognizable texture and a spectacular taste.

It is then cut into long thin slices (‘feta’) and served with cheese and olives as a starter.

Paški sir (Pag Cheese) – is the name of quality sheep milk cheese produced on the island of Pag. The sheep graze freely on the hilly parts of the island that is covered in aromatic vegetation, which then gives it a distinct sharp taste. It is a hard cheese traditionally served in combination with prosciutto.

Crni rižot (Black Risotto) – a delicacy made from rice and cuttlefish whose black ‘ink’ gives it a specific Mediterannean taste.

For a complete experience, sprinkle it with some Parmesan cheese.

Fuži s tartufima (Istrian Fuzi with Truffles) – a speciality of gastronomic heritage that combines simple traditional Istrian pasta and world-famous Istrian truffles – a subterranean mushroom representing one of the world’s greatest delicacies.

Žgvacet or Žvacet (Chicken Stew) - a traditional Istrian dish made of chicken.

Pašticada (Marinated Beef) – a traditional Dalmatian dish with beef as its main ingredient. It is every food lover’s dream that requires a long preparation but is worth it. Prior to cooking that can take up to hours, meat needs to be marinated in a way that it becomes succulent and the sauce is thick and rich in taste. It is traditionally served with home-made gnocchi.

Buzara – a simple culinary technique for preparation of scampi and seafood that hasn’t changed much since its Antique beginnings.

Buzara is a combination of scampi, white vine, garlic, parsley, olive oil, and, recently, bread crumbs. It preserves the original taste of seafood and represents one of the most recognizable Mediterannean flavours.

Brodet or brujet (Fish Stew) - a delicacy in Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia that is made from different sorts of fish and served with polenta.

Kamenice (Fresh Oysters) – cultivated in Mali Ston Bay, oysters are most delicious in March. Gastro experts claim that oysters are best served fresh with some lemon juice.

Soparnik (Mangel Pie) - a vegetable pie that mostly uses mangel as its main ingredient, with a touch of olive oil and garlic. The most famous Soparnik comes from the Dalmatian region Poljica between Split and Omiš.

Sinjski arambašići (Meat Rolls from Sinj) – world-famous speciality from Sinj and Cetina region is included on the list of protected intangible Croatian cultural heritage. Diced beef and pork is rolled in sour cabbage leaves and cooked with the addition of spices.

Peka (Under the Bell) - an authentic dish from the Dalmatian Zagora region. It is prepared from meat (veal, lamb...) with potatoes and vegetables. Peka is also served all over the coast line, where it is prepared from sea delicacies like octopus.

Rožata (Rozata, Croatian Custard Pudding) – a world-famous delicacy and part of Dalmatian gastronomic heritage. It is a pudding with caramel topping, a variant of the French Crème Brûllée. It is a special part of Dubrovnik regional cuisine, where it is called Rozata.

Fritule (Croatian Fritters) – sweet pastry, popular along the Croatian coast. Soft dough balls, with the addition of raisins and lemon, are deep fried and, just like Fritters, covered with caster sugar.

LIKA

Lika is finally becoming more popular considering its vast tourist potential and the fact that it has been unfairly neglected despite its location on the way towards the coast. Even though Plitvice Lakes has been a well-known destination since forever, we are about to introduce the off the beaten track localities of ‘Croatian Canada’.

Lika - Senj County, with Gospić as its administrative center, includes both coastal and mountainous regions of Croatia. Its largest part includes the western and central part of Lika, Velebit mountain, Velebit coastline, the islands of Škrda and Ražanac Veli in Velebit Channel, and the northern part of the island of Pag. Aside from Gospić, larger towns include Senj, Otočac, and Novalja. The county’s varied landscape is under the influence of both the Mediterranean and continental Europe. It has the greatest number of diverse and protected natural localities in Croatia, amongst which Plitvice National Park, Paklenica National Park, Northern Velebit National Park, and Velebit Nature Park are the most important ones.

Plitvice Lakes National Park is the first and most famous national park in Croatia,which attracts more than a million visitors a year, who come to admire a complex of 16 lakes, numerous bigger and smaller waterfalls, Šupljara cave and rich vegetation. The park consists of Upper and Lower lakes out of which 12 upper ones. The biggest and best known is lake Kozjak, which is 46 meters deep and on which electric tourist boats glide next to adventurers in rental boats. In the middle of Kozjak there is Štefanija’s Island, 275 meters long and 60 meters wide. The main attraction, however, is the Great Waterfall which is 78 meters high and listed as the highest in Croatia. National Park Plitvice has been listed on the UNESCO Natural Heritage List.

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Velebit Nature Park is the largest protected area in Croatia as well as one of the most important European areas of biodiversity. In 1978 UNESCO included Velebit mountain into the international World Biosphere Reserve network, which aims to preserve the diversity of animal life and vegetation, paying special attention to endemic species (Velebit degenia, Waldstein’s bellflower, Dalmatian barbelgudgeon, grey wolf, and other). Due to its specific location and under the influence of three different climates (Mediterannean, continental, and alpine), Velebit offers numerous holiday activities. More athletic tourists may try hiking, cave exploring, educational trails, cycling, white water rafting, kayaking, alpinism... Premužić Trail (Premužić’s Pathway) covers the most attractive parts of North and Middle Velebit, which you won’t be able to resist. The trail is a part of protected Croatian cultural heritage, and it will take you to the most secluded and most beautiful parts, from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the Adriatic. On the Adriatic side of the Nature Park we recommend visiting Zavratnica Bay, close to Jablanac. Aside from being one of the most beautiful ones, this particular bay was designated as protected landscape due to its natural beauty. If, however, you are interested in the history of Velebit and its local population, you may choose to follow educational trails Theresiana and Kudin Most (Kuda’s Bridge).

The area near Ravni Dabar is a designated alpinist zone where sports climbing is allowed on following rocks (karst peaks): Visibaba/Agin kuk, Čelina kuk i Rujičin kuk. The rivers Zrmanja and Krupa contribute to the natural beauty of the southern part of the Nature Park Velebit.

Come and visit the longest Croatian mountain range (145 km) that spreads from Vratnik above Senj on the northwest to the Zrmanja canyon on its southeastern part. Let yourself be overwhelmed by a feeling of complete peace and serenity and feel the nature just like our ancestors used to.

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The Northern Velebit National Park is an ideal destination for those who prefer active holidays and recreation in pristine wilderness as well as the call of the wild. You can enjoy more than 30 mountaineering trails taking you through diverse scenery and helping you discover open spaces and its possibilities. The trails are all marked to help you navigate more easily and at crossroads there are directions including average hourly duration expectancy.

Almost all trails lead to the mountain peaks, that are also fantastic observation points, from which the Adriatic islands as well as Lika can be seen. The existing trails are additionally convenient for both hiking and trekking. There is a network of partly macadam and partly asphalt roads running through the park that are best used as cycling routes on Velebit.

A constant change of landscape, the diversity of plant and animal kingdom, alongside unpredictable weather conditions, will challenge you to capture it all on camera. To make your stay in the national park even more interesting, we have placed educational display panels along some of the existing mountaineering and cattle paths so as to introduce you to the cultural and natural values of this area. In order to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Park, the Velebit Botanical Garden has acquired fifteen educational panels that teach you all about the plant kingdom and its diversity, but also make you understand the effort, enthusiasm, and love of many scientists, experts, workers, and gardeners who have been taking care of the Garden. The most attractive localities within the National Park Velebit are: Zavižan, Velebit Botanical Garden, Premužić Trail, Lubenovac, Alan and Štirovača. Whichever place you might pick to start your journey of discovery, we hope you’ll enjoy its landscape, scenery, and the call of the wild!

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Untouched nature waiting to be explored

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Did you know...

• that Plitvice Lakes is the oldest and the biggest national park in Croatia? In 2019, Plitvice Lakes National Park is celebrating 70 years as a national park and 40 years on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.

• that Velebit is the longest Croatian mountain? It is 145 km long and has a width of 30 km on its northern and 10 km on its southern part.

• that there is a bear sanctuary in Kuterevo, a small village in the foothills of Velebit?

Volunteers from all around the world come to work here.

• that the Lukina Jama in Northern Velebit National Park, which is 1431 meters deep, is the fourteenth deepest pit in the world?

• that the name ‘Paklenica’, in the official name ‘Paklenica National Park’, most likely originates from the resin of the black pine, the so-called ‘paklina’? It was used by the locals to treat wounds, as a light, and to coat wooden boats.

• that Nikola Tesla, the famous inventor, an electro technician and a physicist, a visionary and a scientist with American citizenship, was born in the small village of Smiljan close to Gospić? As a child he was hypnothised with the description of the Niagara Falls and used to tell his uncle that one day he would go to America and build a wheel that would harness the water from the falls. He did so 30 years later.

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Galešnjak

ISLANDS An active sailing holiday makes it possible to visit more destinations in a short period of time and offer a whole new perspective. Secluded beaches, hidden bays, a light summer breeze, a route of your choice...you decide whether it’s time for a quiet night in a secluded bay or to rule the dance-floor in one of the clubs along the coast. At the same time you’re on a boat, far away from everyday problems and technology. There is sea all around you. Croatia has one of the most indented coastlines in the world and, with its 1244 islands, represents a perfect nautical destination. Some of those island are world-famous (because of an unusual shape), as for example Galešnjak, that has the shape of a heart. Some inhabited and some not, some higher and steeper and some barely rising above the water with sheep peacefully grazing on them. Every single one is special. Let the sailing begin!

The Brijuni Islands are a unique archipelago and a national park that has many historic monuments – from Neolithic settlements, Illyrian ruins, Byzantine and medieval buildings to Habsburg architecture – all of it in harmony with the environment full of Mediterranean vegetation and other plants from all parts of the world. On Veliki Brijun, which is the largest of 14 islands, visitors can enjoy a rich animal world. Different animal species such as zebras, Somali sheep, Indian oxen, dromedary, elephant Lanka, and llamas all live in the Safari Park.

There is also the Ethno Park with the famous Istrian ox, goats, Istrian sheep and donkeys. The chital deer, fallow deer, mouflons, peacocks, and rabbits can be seen peacefully grazing on the meadows of Brijuni, representing a most characteristic image of the archipelago.

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Dugi Otok

Among the 1244 Croatian islands, only one of them is the golden one, the Insula Aurea – the island of Krk. Located in the centre of the Kvarner Bay, it is considered one of the most attractive tourist destinations. Its mild Mediterranean climate, good geographical position and variety of natural and cultural beauties gave it, even in ancient times, the name ‘golden island’.

The island of Cres is located in the wide Bay of Kvarner and is the biggest Croatian island.

The coastline of the island is indented and abounds with many bays and pebble beaches in the west and south while the northern and eastern parts are crowned with steep and savage cliffs; a rare natural phenomenon – a freshwater lake is located in the middle of the island (Vrana Lake) serving as a resource of potable water.

The island of Lošinj is one of the sunniest places in Europe, due to great insolation and lesser overcast, and an average calculation of sunshine hours per day equals to seven – every single day of the year! The island became one of the first tourist destinations as early as the 19th century owing to a specific climate and rich vegetation. It is, today, one of the most famous health resorts in the world, where people with asthma, as well as other similar medical conditions, come to recover. Health tourism has, therefore, been developing parallel to the classic one.

The island of Rab is located in the middle of the Kvarner Bay, accompanied by dozens of other islands. Like the croatian coast itself, this 22 km long and 11 km wide island stretches northwest–southeast and is separated from the mainland by the Velebit channel.

Dugi Otok is an island of great diversity and contrast, and the largest island among the North Dalmatian islands. It justifies its name (long island) with a lenght of about 45 km and it is between 1 and 4 km wide, with highest peak Vela Straža (338 m).

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Just like Velebit mountain in foothills of which it lies surrounded by the clear blue sea, the island of Pag seems hostile and unwelcoming at first, but it will offer you an unforgettable experience and memorable moments. It was nicknamed ‘the Moon Island’ due to its surface and unusual stony landscape. This unique stony gem turns out to be one of the sunniest Adriatic islands with an indented coast, more than 2500 hours of sunshine annually, and a 270-kilometers-long coastline consisting of bays, capes, and beautiful beaches that seem to promise sheer pleasure.

The biggest settlement on the island is the city of Pag. It is a city of rich cultural and historical heritage and historic buildings, such as the Parish Church of the Holy Assumption of Virgin Mary located at the main square, Rector’s Palace, and Skrivanat Tower – the only remaining tower out of nine that, together with their walls, used to surround the city. Everywhere you look there are lovely stone frames, Baroque balconies, and stone coats of arms. Archeological excavations area the Old City of Pag with the Romanesque Church of St Mary and the remains of a Franciscan monastery are only one kilometer away from the city center. A Permanent Exhibition of Salt Production in the saltworks testifies to a centuries-old tradition of quality salt production on Pag. Along with preserving valuable relics and paintings, the Benedictine Convent has preserved the tradition of baškotin production – an aromatic hard biscuit available at the entrance to the convent. Pag lace, which can be seen in the Gallery of Pag Lace and the Benedictine Monastery, is world-famous handicraft that has a centuries-old tradition, and every single lace artefact is a unique piece of work. The city of Pag is also famous for its traditional winter and summer carnivals as well as the International Lace Festival.

The city of Novalja is the main harbour and a famous tourist destination. It is located in a bay in the northwestern part of the island and has interesting history to which numerous archeological excavations, amongst which

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there are three early Christian basilicas dating from the 5th and the 4th century, testify. For those who are further interested in archeology, the bay of Caska with the remains of a Roman settlement Cissa is to be investigated, but the most notable landmark is the one-of-a-kind Roman aquaduct dating from the 1st century, which was made of stone. Aside from its interesting history, Novalja has recently been drawing the attention of younger population as a place of entertainment and fun, mainly due to a large number of festivals and clubs located on the beautiful Zrće beach. It is the beautiful beaches surrounded by crystal clear water and untouched nature that Pag is most proud of. In addition, Novalja has found its place on trail running map with ‘Life on Mars Trail’ race being one of those that have attracted numerous participants over the last couple of years.

Kolan is situated between the cities of Novalja and Pag, and the local population mostly lives of livestock farming, and more recently, tourism as a result of the area’s spectacular beaches and pristine sea. Worldwide famous cheese factories, the churches of St Lucas, St Jerome , St Mary, and St Vitus are just a part of the story you need to hear once you decide to visit this place. You can enjoy the famous Pag cheese, lamb, prosciutto, sea food specialities, and excellent wine. Not far from Kolan there are two beautiful tourist destinations: Mandre and Kolanjski Gajac. Mandre is situated in the southern part of the island with a view of the islands of Silba and Olib, and it is a perfect place for those looking for a peaceful beach vacation and crystal clear sea. Kolanjski Gajac is situated in a beautiful bay, and the vicinity of Novalja, as well as of Zrće and Katarelac beach, makes it even more appealing in the hot summer months.

Povljana lies in the southern part of the island of Pag and has traditionally been an agricultural area that has fed almost the entire island, but it has recently become an important tourist destination as well. Aside from visiting an important archeological area in Povljana, active holidaymakers can also pay a visit to Veliko Blato Ornithological Reserve, which has over 168 different kinds of birds, cycling routes, and beaches to offer while the gourmands may enjoy quality Mediterannean food.

And in the end, a new beginning… a beginning of your visit to this magical island that awaits your return again and again… more opportunities to enjoy a wonderful testimony of love between people, stone and the sea…

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Telašćica Bay is located in the south-eastern part of the island of Dugi Otok. For its extreme beauty, richness and importance, this bay surrounded by 13 islands and islets, together with 6 islets inside the bay itself, was proclaimed a Nature Park in 1988. Telašćica acquired the status of a protected area already in 1980 because of its valuable flora and fauna, geological and geomorphological phenomena, versatile sea bottom life, and interesting archaeological heritage. Three basic phenomena represent the basic characteristics of this area: the unique Telašćica Bay, the cliffs and the salt lake “Mir” with its medicinal properties.

The beauty of the Kornati Islands can best be seen from air (with a view of its 152 islands out of which 89 belong to National Park Kornati) but also by sailing from one island to another. This is why the region is very popular amongst yachtsmen who gladly pick it as their summer destination. Inside the park there are twenty bays, where anchoring is permitted.

Spending the night in Kornati is an unforgettable experience because the sky is covered in thousand of stars easily seen due to the lack of artificial light in this pristine nature. There are no residences in Kornati but it is possible to rent an old stone house and spend the vacation away from the civilization. Those houses, together with a few lighthouses, remain the only man-made structures on the islands. Be sure to visit the Tureta fort, built in the sixth century as well as the Church Gospa od Tarca, where pilgrimage takes place every July.

The island of Zlarin, located in Šibenik archipelago, is best known for its red coral of excellent quality. Close by there is the island of Krapanj, famous for sea sponge diving and the Museum of Sponge.

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Martinis Marchi Marina

The island of Šolta is located only 9 nautical miles away from the biggest city in Dalmatia – Split. We could say that, during the summer months, Šolta becomes the suburb of Split because many of its residents find their safe haven on this beautiful island while enjoying the summer activities. The island is an oasis of untouched nature, where the sea is crystal clear, numerous sandy beaches are not overcrowded, and the prices are still affordable. Get to know the island on a bike, in a kayak or while scubadiving... visit some of the many family-run farms and have a sip of Dobričić wine in an original stone cellar, served together with Šolta olive pate and anchovies swimming in golden, awarded-winning Šolta olive oil. Šolta is bound to appear on your nautical chart at some point of your vacation since it is a mustvisit destination. Anchor your boat in the beautiful marina in Maslinica, dock it in Stomorska, which is every sailor’s favourite destination, and don’t forget to sail around the island. Stunning bays on the southern side of the island await for you!

Brač is the biggest Dalmatian island, famous for its Brač stone, which was used in construction of many important buildings around the world, as well as for one of the most astonishing beaches in the world – Zlatni Rat. Aside from that, Brač is an island of rich cultural heritage, exquisite natural beauty that reaches perfection on the southern side of the island between Mount Vidova Gora, Zlatni Rat in Bol and the Blaca Hermitage. It is an area where fishermen’s, agricultural, and pastoral Brač come together along with many peaceful and tranquil hidden corners. All of it was successfully used by the locals in order to pinpoint the island as a destination that simply can not be missed. Since there is an excellent ferry boat connection with Split, we’ll start the journey from where you’ll make your very first step on Brač - from Supetar.

Supetar can be described as the heart of the island and is also the island’s biggest settlement situated on the north. A long time ago Supetar was used as a harbour for Nerežišća – the island’s inland capital. It was named after St Peter, first mentioned in 1423, and it received a city status in 1997. The surrounding villages under the Supetar jurisdiction include Mirca, Splitska, and Škrip. The remains of a mosaic from an early 6th century Christian era, that can be seen next to the Parish Church and Villa Rustica on St Nicholas’ cape next to the city beach Banj, tell us that the history of Supetar goes all the way back to Roman emperors. Early Romanesque Church of St Lucas is situated above Supetar and has the most spectacular view of the Brač Channel. Supetar is also proud of its famous sculptor Ivan Rendić (1849 – 1932), who is seen as the pioneer of modern Croatian sculpture. You can see his memorial collection in the Ivan Rendić Gallery in Supetar center, close to the waterfront. Aside from Supetar, the sculptures of this great Croatian artist can be seen in Trieste, Venice, Rijeka, Dubrovnik… and we would like to single out the beautiful bell tower in Ložišća on Brač. A guide book to ‘a Day with Rendić’ can be acquired in the Supetar tourist info center, and it will take you through the most interesting parts of the town, where you can witness the work and heritage of this famous Supetar sculptor.

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Milna is situated on the west coast of the island of Brač and is a famous tourist destination as well as the island’s most beautiful nautical center. The municipality was founded in the 17th century and it developed around the Cerinic family residence. Our Lady of Annunciation Church, with a typical Dalmatian bell tower, as well as representative two-storey houses of shipowners from Milna from the 18th and 19th century, dominate the area today. Milna has a natural orientation towards the sea and is famous for its shipbuilding, which is also how the famous Dalmatian boat bracera, named after the Italian name for Brač (Brazza), got its prototype in Milna. Aside from its historical sites and irresistable charm that such quaint little villages often have, Milna wins the hearts of its visitors by offering delicious Mediterranean cuisine as well as an opportunity to enjoy water sports like diving, sailing, and fishing. Those who come to explore will be amazed by the hidden coves, especially Lučice cove, Bobovišća, and the neraby villages of Ložišće and Podhume. The small islet of Mrduja, situated at the entrance to the harbour, is an additional gem. It is this islet, halfway between the islands of Brač and Šolta, that once a year becomes the object of dispute in a famous tug-of-war competition between the locals of Brač and Šolta. On the day of ‘Tugging of Mrduja’ the locals from Milna and Stomorska literally tie their sailing and motor boats to each side of the islet. They then engage in an amusing tug-of-war, trying to pull the island to their respective side and claim it as their territory. The winner gets the ownership over Mrduja for the next year. Another interesting sports event that takes place at the beginning of August each year is ‘Kalaton’. The name is a combination of the words marathon and kala, both of which are in the core of this unique race that will let you experience Milna in a completely different way.

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Pučišća

One of the biggest attractions on Brač is the Dragon’s Cave in the small village of Murvice, that served as a temple of Glagolitic friars in the 15th century and where the legend of the one-eyed giant Orkomarin is still very much alive.

Bol is the oldest settlement on the southern side of the island of Brač. It lies beneath Mount St Vid, which is the highest peak of all Croatian islands (778 m). The town of Bol streches over a few kilometeres along the seafront and has numerous beaches that are just like sea diamonds around its neck. The sea is exceptionally clear, and the transparent waves seem like polished crystals. The Zlatni Rat beach, in the western part of the town, is one of the biggest and most beautiful nature attractions of the entire Adriatic. It protrudes into the blue sea and is formed by small pebbles settling around an underwater reef. The tip of Zlatni Rat changes its form trying to please the waves and sea currents.

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Hvar

Hvar is the longest and the most sunniest Croatian island. The global print media mention Hvar whenever famous actors, musicians, politicians and even a few royal family members visit it. They’ve been recently visiting the island on their yachts, which put Hvar on the global must-see destinations list. The visitors can enjoy excellent food and local wine Plavac Mali produced on the southern part of the island as well as the cultural and historic monuments such as one of the oldest theaters in the world, a fort overlooking the city of Hvar, summer residences, monasteries (be sure to visit the Benedictine Monastery in the city of Hvar, where the nuns make lace out of agave leaves)...

Fields of lavander, olive orchards and vineyards provide for a calm atmosphere, just like the one on canvas, while the coastal parts are bustling with life.

The Town of Hvar is the main tourist center on the island, and it celebrated 150 years of continuous tradition in tourism in 2018. On 15 May 1868 the Hygienic Society was founded in Hvar town, and it represents the beginning of organized tourism. By encouraging and supporting the development of tourism the society sparked off the development of tourism on the entire island and Dalmatia altogether. Hvar Town has become a famous tourist destination whose contribution to the development of Croatian tourism is immeasurable. It has an excellent climate and position, a harbour that has been a safe haven for more than a century, crystal clear water, rich cultural heritage, and, most importantly, people who extend a warm welcome to every single traveller. The city alone is a monument that has its origins in the Renaissane period. The most prominent monument is the cathedral which, together with Bishop’s Palace, encloses the eastern part of the biggest Dalmatian square – the Hvar piazza. One of the oldest public theaters in Europe is close by. The best view of the city and the neighbouring islands can be enjoyed from the fort Fortica, built in 16th century on a nearby hill. Aside from fine food and exciting night-life, one can cycle, walk or ride a boat to one of the nearby beaches or one of the Pakleni Islands bays, whose sandy or pebbled, often also nudist beaches are a perfect getaway. In case of a storm you’ll feel safe in the ACI Marina in Palmižana. Speaking of gastronomy there is the restaurant Divino, located at the waterfront, in the very center of Hvar, with a beautiful view of the Pakleni Islands.

Beside the view, there is the restaurant terrace where you may enjoy superb dishes such as tuna steak or lobster with pasta and drink some of the most exclusive quality wines.

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Stari Grad is not only the oldest city on the island of Hvar but also the oldest Croatian city.

It is situated in a deep protected bay on the northwestern side of the island. More than 2400 years old it is a must-visit harbour for those sailing the Adriatic. Which ever path you choose to take to roam the narrow streets of Stari Grad, you will feel tranquility that only a sense of ancient times can provide. That is the reason why this city keeps fascinating its visitors with the most beautiful of sites, such as the Dominican Monastery from the 15th century, the parish Church of St Stephen, and Petar Hektorović’s Tvrdalj Castle (summer residence of the famous Croatian Renaissance poet). Tvrdalj Castle, with its fishpool and dovecote, is the most famous historic building in Stari Grad, where the poet created his own microcosm – a small secluded place where all God’s creations can live in harmony: fish, birds, plants, and people. Once you’ve finished your historical walk through the city, you can enjoy splendid gastronomy and treat your palate to authentic specialities like ‘starogrojski’ paprenjak (gingerbread), sweet made of lavender paired with a glass of distinguished wine from the plains of Stari Grad. The Stari Grad Plain, along with the Stari Grad city center, was enlisted on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008 due to its best preserved land parcel system on the Mediterranean.

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Jelsa is situated in the middle of the northern part of the island of Hvar and is surrounded by the two of its highest peaks, St Nicholas in the west, and Hum in the east. Material remains from the prehistoric and Greek times, as well as from the times of the Roman Empire, testify to the existence of settlement in Jelsa. It is a town of rich cultural heritage and a number of sacral monuments. The fortified Church of St Mary from 1331 was originally an early Gothic Church but was fortified in 1535 for the purposes of defence against the Turks. The Church of Our Lady of Health from 1535 was built at the top of Račić hill, and it got its present form in the 19th century. In the town of Jelsa there are the churches of St Michael and St Roko. At the local cemetery there used to be an Augustinian monastery from which only a church with the original belltower from 1605 remains. Important cultural monuments include: Lapidarium with twenty stone monuments from the antique and medieval periods, square of St John, and Civitas Vetus Ielsae (the ancient city of Jelsa), whose defensive wall remains partially preserved. Together with its five surrounding villages, Jelsa is proud of its centuries-old procession ‘Za Križen’ (‘Behind the Cross’), which takes place on Maundy Thursday each year, and which has been enlisted as UNESCO’s immaterial cultural heritage.

The area of Jelsa has a well-indented coastline with numerous islands, bays, and capes made for sunbathing and swimming. Visitors can enjoy a number of diverse sports events and recreational activities as well as the warmheartedness of the local population and a delicious cuisine. If you’re looking for a place to relax from everyday stress, then Jelsa is a place for you.

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Korčula

By all means, don’t forget to visit Korčula. It is the birth place of the merchant traveller, Marco Polo. Try to stick around for moreška – a traditional dance. The city of Korčula is also known as little Dubrovnik and this is not far from the truth because they are both equally beautiful even though Korčula is much smaller.

Yet another beautiful island, that was closed for tourists for years, known for its untouched nature... Vis has everything that yachtsmen desire: unforgettable beaches and hidden caves, some of which are true natural phenomena, as well as secret tunnels and fortifications that tell stories. It all contributes to the reputation of Vis, which is also famous for a sailing regata held every year in October. Vis and Komiža are two most important places. The city of Vis is a political and economic center and Komiža is more of a tourist destination. In the vicinity of Vis, on the island of Biševo, surely visit the one of a kind Blue Cave.

Mljet, which is one of the most beautiful national parks, is 24 nautic miles away from Dubrovnik. More than 100.000 people visit Mljet every year. The sea enters deeply into the island through a 30 meters long channel, at Veliki most locality, forming Big and Little Lake.

Goveđari, which was settled in 18th century, is an especially pretty village. Don’t forget to investigate the Cave of Odysseus next to Babino polje as well as all the beaches on the island.

In the southern Adriatic there is the island of Lastovo together with its 46 small islands and bays that remind one of scattered pearls. Its distance from the mainland has saved Lastovo from the touch of the human hand. It is often that we hear that Lastovo is ‘possibly the last remain of the real Mediterranean – the one that Homer wrote about and the one that Byron was so thrilled with.’

It is difficult to mention all the Croatian islands so let us just mention a few more: The Dubrovnik Elafiti Islands with their beautiful sandy beaches and an entire range of bigger and smaller islands such as Ugljan, Pašman, Ilovik, Silba, Olib... the mentioned ones are also the ones yachtsmen should try to visit.

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Did you know...

• that Croatia has 1244 islands, reefs, and cliffs?

• that, on Lošinj, you can adopt a dolphin and volunteer in an educational center?

• that Pag has around 270 kilometers of beach?

• that the Reliquary of Holy Thorn, containing a genuine relic of the Crown of Thorns, can be seen in the Benedictine Convent of St Margaret in Pag? The second such relic is kept in Notre-Dame in Paris, and the two remain the only ones recognized as authentic by the Vatican.

• that it was George Bernard Shaw, who said : ‘ On the last day of Creation God desired to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath’?

• that Krapanj is the smallest and the lowest populated island on the entire Adriatic? The highest altitude doesn’t exceed 1,25 m.

• that Hvar theatre is one of the ten oldest theatres in Europe? Its neo-baroque design dates back to the middle of the 19th century.

• that Hvar lace is made from agave leaves? Using a special procedure, the fine threads are acquired from the middle part of agave leaves and are then used to form the intricate design of lace.

• that one of the biggest and most beautiful Dalmatian parks is situated in Jelsa on the island of Hvar? The park was established in 1870 and is a home to giant poplar trees, pines and palms, acacias and oleanders, Bay laurel, and other Mediterannean plants, which all contribute to its spectacular features.

• that the Elafite Islands, a group of islands close to Dubrovnik, were named after deer (in Greek elaphos = deer)? Although deer no longer live on the islands, the name remains.

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DALMATIA The longest and most beautiful part of the Croatian coast, Dalmatia, spreads over the middle and southern part of the Croatian Adriatic. It is at the same time the most indented part of the coastline so that the tourists can enjoy hundreds of inhabited or uninhabited islands, bays, cliffs and shoals. But, let us start with the Dalmatian cities.

Nin is a quaint little city, the heart of which lies on a small island in a shallow lagoon, with an impressive and breathtaking view of Velebit. It is a city of exciting past and lovely present.

The European Destination of Excellence, but also the oldest Croatian royal town, the cradle of the Croatian state. The smallest cathedral in the world is situated in Nin - the Church of the Holy Cross - as well as the coronation Church of St Nicholas. One of the most beautiful beaches in the world is also here. Man and nature have turned Nin into a unique holiday destination, interesting for its rich historical heritage and superb health conditions. Nin is well-known for its medicinal mud, which can help heal many medical conditions. When staying in Nin, one should by all means visit the saltworks and saltfields, which are more than 1500 years old, get to know the unique flora and fauna, visit the magical Museum and the House of Salt and take some of the various kinds of salt with you, along with souvenirs made of salt, such as the famous Nin ‘flower of salt’ – the healthiest kind of salt of supreme quality that is a perfect addition to every meal and will remind you of Nin and its extraordinary gifts of nature. According to a legend, if you touch the big toe of Grgur Ninski, it will bring luck. To begin with, feel lucky to have visited Nin – a very special place, a neverending story, and joy of life that never ends. Welcome!

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Zadar

The most northern Dalmatian city, Zadar, is the administrative, economic, political and cultural center of the region that has around 75.000 inhabitants. It is surrounded by 5 national parks (Plitvice, Krka, Paklenica, Kornati and Northern Velebit), 3 nature parks (Lake Vrana, Telašćica and Velebit) and an archipelago that spreads over 24 bigger and almost 300 smaller islands, cliffs and shoals. This is why no one was surprised when Zadar was chosen as the best European tourist destination. All with a reason! A place to stay in Zadar has been on many wishlists for years now thanks to the city officials and locals being so original in terms of local tourism. Renowned attractions such as Morske orgulje (the Sea Organ – an experimental musical instrument that creates sounds using the force of the waves that strike against the stone) and Pozdrav suncu (Monument/Greetings to the Sun – a modern installation consisting of three hundred multilayered glass panels shaped into a circular form with a 22 meter radius) or the holograms that can be seen throughout the city when events are organised and which attract tourist from around the world. In addition to all that, there is the Night of the Full Moon, a popular event with an amazing vibe that can not be felt anywhere else. When visiting one of the numerous churches in the city, as for example St Donatus Church dating from the 9th century, St Anastasia’s Cathedral from the 12th century, St Mary’s Church and convent from 1091, St Chrysogonus Church, St Francis Church and the Franciscan monastery – the oldest church in Dalmatia built in Gothic style, dating from 1283, be sure to also drop by Five Wells Square (Trg pet bunara) and when you head from People’s Square (Narodni trg), which is the busiest place in town, down Kalelarga or Wide Street, be sure to enter Archaeological Museum Zadar. You’ll find collections dating from the ancient, Roman as well as medieval times. After visiting the cultural heritage and getting to know Zadar’s history, it is time to test your mind and have a great time while doing it in the Museum of Illusions. The display will test your senses, possibly also confuse you, but in case you end up hungry or thirsty, there are numerous restaurants, ice-cream parlours, and bars that you can visit. And if you’re missing something for your outing, you may buy it in the City Galleria Zadar shopping mall.

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Zadar Tourist Information Centre TIC ZADAR

Jurja Barakovića 5

+385 23 316 166

www.zadar.travel

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital ZADAR GENERAL HOSPITAL

Bože Peričića 5

+385 23 505 505

CENTAR

Jurja Barakovića 2

+385 23 302 921

DONAT

Braće Vranjanina bb

+385 23 251 480

www.bolnica-zadar.hr

Pharmacies 24/7 www.ljekarna-zadar.hr

Veterinary Clinics MUSTAĆ

R.F. Mihanovića 71

+385 23 334 355

VETERINARY CENTRE ZADAR

www.mustac-vet.hr

Skročini 2

+385 23 322 877

ZOO - VET ZADAR

Vanje Radauša 1

+385 23 214 295

www.zoo-vet.hr

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Kralja S. Držislava 1

Shopping Centres BURE CENTAR

Dr. Franje Tuđmana 82, Biograd na Moru

+385 23 385 351

www.bure-centar.com

CITY GALLERIA

Polačišće 4

+385 23 300 100

www.citygalleria.hr

SUPERNOVA ZADAR

Akcije Maslenica 1

+385 23 327 301

www.supernova.hr

Self Service Laundry LAUNDRY LOUNGE ZADAR

Jurja Biankinija 9

+385 23 233 088

LOTUS ZADAR

112. Brigade 1

+385 91 154 2604

Taxi CAMMEO

+385 23 414 414

www.cammeo.hr

TAXI JADERA

+385 99 323 2321

www.taxi-jadera.com

+385 23 494 494

www.lulic.hr

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Zadar Rent a Car AVIS

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+385 95 237 7190

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DOLLAR & THRIFTY

Bože Perića 13

+385 98 424 891

www.subrosa.hr

HERTZ

Zadar Airport

+385 23 348 400

www.hertz.hr

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Zadar Airport

+385 91 408 7695

www.rentacarlastminute.hr

ORYX

Zadar Airport

+385 23 348 415

www.oryx-rent.hr

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Zadar Airport

+385 23 348 408

www.sixt.com

Poljana Natka Nodila 9

+385 23 254 162

Zadar Airport

+385 23 254 162

UNI RENT

www.uni-rent.net

Rent a Bike E-BIKE ZADAR

Oko Vrulja 12

ZADAR BIKE

+385 91 569 0969

www.ebike-zd.com

+385 99 832 7030

www.zadar-bike.com

Bike Sharing NEXTBIKE Poluotok

Obala kralja Tomislava

+385 1 7776 534

www.nextbike.hr

+385 98 272 100

www.zzuum.com

Rent a Bike & Scooter ZZUUM

Federica Grisogona 11a

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Zaton

+385 98 686 999

www.scubaadriatic.com

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Marina Dalmacija, Bibinje - Sukošan

+385 91 252 8021

www.diving-zlatnaluka.net

X Jankolovački put 9, Biograd na Moru

+385 23 630 377

www.funparkbiograd.com

Adventure Park FUN PARK BIOGRAD

Biograd na Moru - once a coronation city of the Croatian kings, Biograd na Moru is a famous touristic and nautical center situated in the middle of the Croatian coastline. Even though Biograd is a relatively small city, it is culturally rich and has a long and eventful history. The most important historic sites include the parish Church of St Anastasia, the early Romanesque Church of St Anthony, the Church of St Rocco and the basilica of St John. Also, there is the Regional Museum, where the valuable heritage of the rich regional and coastal history is displayed. After visiting this beautiful city, if you still have no idea how to have great fun, your choice should be - Fun Park Biograd – a theme park that offers spectacular fun experience in the heart of Dalmatia.

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Vodice

Vodice – a small town of typical Dalmatian beauty and atmosphere. Its historical and cultural heritage (the building of the Church of St Cross in 1749 marks the beginnings of town existence) and traditional customs such as Vodičke Žudije (the guardians of the tomb of Christ), festivals, ‘klapa singing’ and Dalmatian festivities will tickle your imagination and feed your soul. Trekking, cycling, snorkelling, sailing, big game fishing, and lots of other activities will help you discover your adventurous side.

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Stone street of Prvić Island

Just across Vodice, on the small island of Prvić, in the Memorial Center Faust Vrančić, you can find out all about the life and work of Faust Vrančić. The parachute, the suspension bridge and the olive mill are just a part of the legacy of this brilliant mind that did so many favours to the modern world. Take a look at the collection of models of his inventions, some of which are in their natural size, as well as his most important written works.

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If, by any chance, you feel like something less adventurous, visit Krka National Park and enjoy the sound of waterfalls and beautiful nature that spreads over 109 square kilometers along the river Krka. Skradinski Buk, a pool of water where the water from the surrounding waterfalls gathers, is the most famous and most visited waterfall inside the park, and there is also the RoĹĄki waterfall together with the island Visovac, where a Roman Catholic monastery, founded by the Franciscans in 1445, remains to be seen. And when you start feeling thirsty after spending some time outside, there is the hotel Vrata Krke situated at the main entrance to the National Park Krka, in Lozovac. Along modern accommodation with a touch of Dalmatian style, the hotel also offers original Dalmatian dishes.

In case you’re sailing down the river towards the Adriatic sea, you will most certainly visit Skradin - a magical Dalmatian town whose central part is a protected cultural monument.

Make sure you don’t miss the sunset in a town where the river meets the sea, and make sure you enjoy the fabulous Skradin risotto along with a glass of best quality vine.

Cathedral of St James

Only 18 kilometers further away from Krka National Park there is the historic city of Šibenik, situated where the river finds its way into the sea. An excellent location made it possible for the city to become the administrative, political, cultural and economic center of Šibenik – Knin County as well as an important traffic junction. Everyone knows that Šibenik is the place of birth of the world famous, and unfortunately too soon departed, basketball player, Dražen Petrović. A less known fact about Šibenik is that there is a unique Children’s Festival organised every summer, a Festival of Klapa (form of traditional a cappella singing), a Festival of Dalmatian Songs, an Off Jazz/Blues Festival, a Festival of Dance alongside many other events that are held in this city every year. The Šibenik Cathedral of St James is the most famous city landmark and was built during the Rennaisance times, sometime between 1431 and 1536, and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Šibenik is also famous for its fortresses some of which were restored in the last couple of years. St Nicholas Fortress at the entrance to Šibenik harbour, St Michael’s Fortress, St John’s Fortress and Šubićevac Fortress have opened its gates to cultural and tourist events and are now a must-visit location.

St Nicholas Fortress

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Šibenik Tourist Information Centre TIC ŠIBENIK

Obala palih omladinaca 3

+385 22 214 448

www.sibenik-tourism.hr

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital ŠIBENIK GENERAL HOSPITAL Bože Peričića 16

+385 22 641 641

www.bolnica-sibenik.hr

Pharmacies 24/7 BALDEKIN

Stjepana Radića 56a

+385 22 332 068

CENTRALA

Stjepana Radića 4j

+385 22 213 539

VAROŠ

Kralja Zvonimira 32

+385 22 212 249

www.ljekarna-sibenik.hr

Veterinary Clinics ANIMAL AMBULANCE GARDIJAN

113. Šibenske brigade HV-a 157, Bilice

+385 22 333 711

ANIMAL AMBULANCE MORE

Velimira Škorpika 19

+385 22 333 322

Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Vrpoljački put 21

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

Shopping Centres CITY LIFE

Ante Šupuka 10

DALMARE

Velimira Škorpika 23

SUPERNOVA ŠIBENIK

Put Vida 6

www.city-life.com.hr +385 22 341 351

www.dalmare.hr www.supernova.hr

Self Service Laundry IWASH-UWASH

Vrpoljačka cesta 27a

+385 91 201 8141

TIRAMOLA

Draga 14

+385 98 336 714

www.iwash-uwash.com

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TAXI ŠIBENIK

Ivana Meštrovića 38

+385 98 266 550

www.sibeniktaxi.com

ŠIBENIK CITY TAXI

Bana Josipa Jelačića

+385 99 323 2777

www.sibenik-taxi.net

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Šibenik Rent a Car AVAX

Draga 11

+385 99 616 3763

www.avaxrent.com

AMB ŠIBENIK

Bože Peričića 22

+385 98 888 054

NOVA

Šibenik Town/Port

+385 72 535 535

www.novarentacar.hr

TEMPO

Zapadna magistrala 33

+385 98 980 8065

www.rentacar-tempo.com

ADRIAGATE

Ćirila i Metoda 1a, Vodice

+385 22 442 101

www.visit-vodice.com

IBIKE

Mala Raduča 5, Primošten

+385 98 792 462

Trg Vanjski

+385 1 7776 534

www.nextbike.hr

Obala palih omladinaca 7

+385 22 410 259

www.sibenikplus.com

Vodice

+385 98 191 4597

Šibenik Bridge

+385 91 253 1298

Kralja Tomislava 15a

+385 99 212 5819

Oštarija 9,Pakovo selo, Drniš

+385 99 220 0200

Rent a Bike

Bike Sharing NEXTBIKE Vanjski

Rent a Bike & Scooter ŠIBENIK PLUS

Scuba Diving VODICE DIVE

www.vodice-dive.com

Bungee Jumping BUNGEE JUMPING ŠIBENIK BRIDGE

www.bungee.com.hr

Aquarium AQUARIUM TERRARIUM ŠIBENIK

www.aquariumsibenik.com

Theme Park ETNOLAND DALMATI

www.dalmati.com

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ETNOLAND Dalmati – is a theme park located in Pakovo Selo between Šibenik and Drniš, only 10 kilometers away from Krka National Park. It is a place where visitors can learn about old crafts and original traditions of Dalmatian hinterland, which makes it a unique combination of culture, tradition, and history. Once they’ve finished learning about Dalmatia as it used to be, visitors can enjoy traditional delicacies, such as the famous peka (baking bell) dishes, Drniš prosciutto, and white and red local wines that will be served by hosts wearing traditional folk costumes.

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Brodarica is a new settlement close to Šibenik. It has a four-kilometers long shoreline that serves as a promenade with pebble beaches, shops, restaurants, and bars along its way. In the southern part of Brodarica there is ‘Morinjski zaljev’ (‘Morinje Bay’), which consists of around ten smaller bays and is famous for its healing mud. Brodarica is only 300 m away from the island of Krapanj, which is a historical centre of these two places divided by the sea, but still inseparate. With its highest altitude reaching 1,25 m the island of Krapanj is the lowest and the smallest inhabited Adriatic island. The centre of the island is a typical Dalmatian one – a group of stone houses forming a network of narrow stone streets. Outside this network there is a centuries-old pine forest and the monastery of the Holy Cross, which is a home to numerous artefacts that tell the story of life on Krapanj throughout history. The tradition of fishing, diving, and sponge harvesting has been strong on Krapanj for centuries. The very beginnings of sponge harvesting go back to the end of the 17th century when friar Ante, upon his return from Crete, taught the locals how to harvest and clean the sponge. Until the beginning of the 20th century sponge harvesting had already become a very lucrative local business. The museum ‘the Oil Mill of St Lawrence’ from 1584, where you can see how olive oil used to be made as well as what kind of olive oil products were once available, is also situated on the island. Feel free to buy a souvenir that will take you back to the 16th century.

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Primošten – one of the most beautiful summer destinations along the Adriatic coastline.

Located between Šibenik and Trogir, it is a true tourist heaven that will leave you breathless at first sight. What used to be an island is now a picturesque peninsula with crowded stone houses, narrow streets that lead to the Church of St George, full of small souvenir shops and quaint restaurants that will make you take a break upon returning from the beautiful Primošten beaches and swimming in crystal clear water. In addition to all of this, you might also want to take some time and pay a visit to the famous Primošten vineyards, also on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and have a sip of Babić, a well-known autochthonous wine variety. It grows ‘from the rock’ and is a testimony of the hard life of Primošten villagers.

Primošten now has another tourist attraction. As a symbol of gratitude, a giant statue of Our Lady of Loreto was errected on Gaj hill overlooking Primošten, together with a Belvedere of Our Lady from which a spectacular view of the Primošten bay can be enjoyed.

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Trogir

On your way to the south you should by all means stop in Trogir, a city located in between the mainland and the island of ÄŒiovo. Its historic center has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997, but the city has been attracting local and foreign tourists with its stone streets and architecture as well as various events for a much longer time. Besides visiting the Cathedral of St Lawrence, famous for its Portal of Master Radovan, make sure you pay a visit to Kamerlango Castle situated in the corner of the city walls on the southwest edge of the city, as well as to St Nicholas Church and Benedictine Monastery, where the damaged Kairos relief from the 1st century BC is kept.

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Okrug is situated on the island of Čiovo in Saldun Bay, only a few kilometers from Trogir.

The most popular destination of Trogir Riviera consists of two smaller towns: Okrug Gornji and Okrug Donji. During the hot summer months the busiest part of Okrug, both day and night, is its two-kilometers long sandy beach, Toć. What makes this place a perfect holiday destination is its crystal clear sea, islands, hidden beaches, beaches in Bok, Bušinci, and Mavarčica area, as well as Kava beach, and Rudej beach. In addition, Okrug is a place of valuable cultural heritage so that the visitors can enjoy the sight of old stone houses in the heart of the town, the ancient Church of St Theodore in Okrug Gornji, the remains of late antiquity locality of the Church and Monastery of St Euphemia on the islet of St Euphemia, or the summer residence of Racettini brothers in the bay of Racetinovac.

Kaštela, a quaint little city of rich tradition, historic cultural sights and a centuries long Mediterannean atmosphere. The city’s eventful history will best be understood by visiting the Museum of the Town of Kaštela situated in the picturesque Viturri castle. There are two very important archeological sites situated in the city area: Mujina pećina (Mujo’s Cave) with traces of the Neanderthals and the remains of Sikuli settlement. The most visited location is the Biblical Garden Stomorija. Mount Kozjak rises above the city and, from its mountain pass Malačka, offers a spectacular view of the entire Bay of Kaštela, the cities of Trogir, Solin, and Split as well as the island of that area.

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Solin, a city, a monument... from its most attractive tourist sight - the excavations of the ancient Roman settlement of Salona, once the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, as well as the graveyard of Salonitan martyrs (Manastirine, Kapluč, Marusinac) to the times of the Croatian kings. Besides being marked by its rich cultural and historical heritage, past and present of Solin is also marked by Pope John Paul II visit to St Mary Island in 1998. Additionally, the city’s touristic offer includes an endemic trout subspecies, the natural monument Swamp Cypress, the old mill Gašpina mlinica from the 18th century, the Jadro river – our Croatian Jordan, and the ‘New Antiquities’ stone park.

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Klis Fortress

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Sinj, the heart of the Cetinska Krajina region, the proudest city in Split surroundings, surrounded by mountain peaks and the Cetina river. Situated only 35 km from Split, this city of rich cultural tradition and beautiful scenery will make you fall in love with it at first sight. Most famous for its Sinjska alka (The Alka Tournament) – a knights’ tournament commemorating the victory over Ottomans in 1715. Museum of the Sinjska Alka therefore is a place where you can find something interesting and surely be inspired by a unique gem of Croatian and global intangible cultural heritage, the value of which is protected by UNESCO. The city of Sinj is also one of the biggest Shrines to the Virgin Mary, where thousands of pilgrims arrive on 15th August to celebrate the Miraculous Lady of Sinj. The Museum of the Cetinska Krajina Region with its numerous collections holds the cultural heritage of this area and the archeological collection of the Franciscan Monastery represents one of the oldest and most valuable such displays in Croatia. There can not be a celebration that doesn’t include the famous Arambasi of Sinj, prosciutto, and uštipci (doughnuts). The perfect way of discovering the untouched nature of the Cetinska Krajina Region is walking some of the thematic trails located far away from the bustling cities and hiding along them fresh water springs, old churches, endless fields, and steep cycling trails. With its gastronomy and idyllic scenery, the area is a true paradise for hikers, cyclists, riders, mountaineers, ...actually for all visitors prepared to embrace a nature oasis in the vicinity of a city.

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Trilj – also known as ‘the City of Bridges’ due to its historical importance for the Dalmatian Hinterland, is situated only 40 kilometers from Split. It was founded in prehistoric times near the most important crossing over Cetina river, and it is today a true paradise for nature lovers, adventurers, and travellers. This is the perfect place for an active holiday that will let you experience a special bond between man and nature. Visitors can choose between white water rafting, kayaking, canyoning, horseback riding, hiking, mountaineering, as well as cycling. The 25,5-kilometers-long ‘Mlinice’ cycling path, which passes by 5 old mills at the source of Grab river, offers a picturesque experience of nature. The city of Trilj, with its surrounding villages, can be proud of its enormous cultural, architectural, and sacral heritage. The remains of a Roman legionary camp Tilurium, situated in the village of Gardun, as well as the remains of an ancient pavement that was a part of a Roman road connecting the city of Salona with the hinterland of the Roman province of Dalmatia, deserve a special mention. On the southern slope of Kamešnica, there is a locality called ‘Na Mašete’, where an archeological site of a cemetary with tombstones is located. Additionally, there are two pretty impressive fortresses: Čačvina Fort, also known as ‘the guardian of Cetina area’, built on a hill northeast of Trilj, and Nutjak Fort on the right bank of the river Cetina, 3 kilometers downstream from Trilj. Several collections from different historical time periods, which consist of a large number of artefacts of cultural importance, are held in the Trilj Regional Museum. The city of Trilj is famous for its bridges that connect the two banks of the river Cetina, amongst which the ‘Old Suspension Bridge’ has become a must-see for those visiting the city.

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Imotski is an old historical city situated in Dalmatian Hinterland. Its story begins with the ancient Croatian parish of Emotha, which was the center of a larger Imotska Krajina region.

Located on the Podi slope rising above the Imotski field, the city has typical Dalmatian architecture. The old center of the city is made of hand-carved stone, and a few buildings with Art Nouveau fronts are specially notable. The old Croatian fortress of Topana from the 10th century, together with a votive Church of Our Lady of Angels from the 18th century, overlooks the city. The fortress offers a spectacular view of the city’s natural attraction, Modro jezero (Blue Lake). The famous Crveno jezero (Red Lake), which is one of the deepest in Europe (287 m deep), is only one kilometer away in the northwest direction.

The lakes’ fascinating appearance brought about many legends that are now part of the area’s rich ethnological heritage. The cultural heritage, covering the period from prehistory to modern times, is kept in Local History Museum and the Museum Collection of the Franciscan Monastery, and it witnesses the city’s turbulent times. For those who wish to study the medieval times, a visit to stećci locality – standing tombstones dating from 13th to 16th century – can not be avoided. There are more than 90 such localities in the area around Imotski, Vrgorac, and Šestanovac. Aside from its rich cultural heritage and exquisite natural beauty, Imotski and its surrounding area will fascinate you with the hospitality of the locals who are ready to prepare the best of specialities using home-grown ingredients only.

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Vrgorac is a small city quaintly situated on the slopes of the Matokit Mountain (lat. Monte Acutum, acute peak) which holds a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage in its bosom. It is inextricably tied with Biokovo and its mountains, but also with incredibly beautiful fields.

Gradina Fortress, a medieval defence fort, is also reminiscent of that period. It towers over the city as a crown, whereas the ancient urban nucleus, the centre of the old town, developed at its foot. We are the largest producer of Dalmatian prosciutto in Croatia, and besides the exceptionally favourable climate, the preserved centennial tradition of salting, smoking and curing of prosciutto in conformity with the traditional family recipes serves as ample testimony to the rich history of prosciutto production in Vrgorac. The story of Vrgorac wines began in rich wine-growing hills spread around the bountiful fields of Rastok, Bunina and Jezero where over 10 million vine stocks were planted yielding supreme quality grapes, thus our wines are renowned for their distinctive identity and specific aromas. Come and visit Days of Dalmatian prosciutto and wine, oenological-gastro festival celebrates the tastes of tradition, rural ambience and the awe-inspiring landscape of the Vrgorac area and provides you with a memorable event spiced with a Dalmatian fiesta and folklore, prosciutto, wine, pancetta, cheese and other products from the Vrgorac area. Taste the flavours, meet the heritage of ethno Dalmatia, and see why Vrgorac has a declaration as a city of Dalmatian prosciutto and wine.

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Split

Split is the administrative, political, economic, cultural, sport and science center and an important traffic junction of the Middle Dalmatia. The average population of 178.102 (according to the listings of 2011) doubles during the summer due to the number of tourists visiting the city and its surroundings. From a historical perspective the 1700-years-old city is the oldest in region. The most famous landmark, Diocletian’s Palace, has been on UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979 as a building of excellent condition within whose walls life is still bustling. The Roman emperor Diocletian built it in 305 in order to spend his remaining days in it. It has four entrances: Golden Gate on the northern wall, Silver Gate on the eastern wall, Iron Gate on the western one and Brass Gate on the southern wall. The central square, Peristyl, located inside the palace walls, still represents the location where locals and tourists come together. The most famous city church is the St Domnius Cathedral and Saint Domnius is also the patron saint of Split.

Gregory of Nin Statue

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Split Tourist Information Centre TIC PERISTIL

Peristil bb

+385 21 345 606

TIC RIVA

Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 9

+385 21 360 066

www.visitsplit.com

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital CLINICAL HOSPITAL SPLIT

Spinčićeva 1

+385 21 556 111

www.kbsplit.hr

LUČAC

Josipa Pupačića 4

+385 21 533 188

www.ljekarnasdz.hr

PRIMAPHARME

Ul. kralja Držislava 22 (Super Konzum)

+385 21 325 504

www.primapharme.hr

Pharmacies 24/7

Veterinary Clinics PET VET

Velebitska 70

+385 21 781 914

www.pet-vet.com.hr

VETERINARY CENTRE SPLIT

Šibenska 9

+385 21 569 804

www.vetrinarskastanica-split.hr

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Split Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Hercegovačka 1

+385 72 303 304

Kralja Tomislava 9

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

Shopping Centres CITY CENTER ONE

Vukovarska 207

+385 21 510 130

www.citycenterone.hr

JOKER

Put Brodarice 6

+385 21 396 910

www.joker.hr

MALL OF SPLIT

Josipa Jovića 93

+385 21 444 397

www.mallofsplit.hr

+385 95 522 2728

www.bjankarija.com

+385 95 571 7162

www.speedqueeninvestor.com

Self Service Laundry BJANKARIJA

Vrančićeva 2

LUSHIYA

Stari Pazar 3a

SPEED QUEEN

Vukovarska 183a

Taxi CAMMEO

+385 21 313 313

www.cammeo.hr

EKO TAXI

+385 21 223 223

www.ekotaxi.hr

GOGREEN TAXI SPLIT

+385 21 772 772

www.gogreentaxisplit.hr

Rent a Car AVIS

Split Airport

+385 91 314 3011

www.avis.com

DOLLAR & THRIFTY

Trumbićeva obala 17

+385 21 399 000

www.subrosa.hr

HERTZ

Trumbićeva obala 2

+385 21 360 455

www.hertz.hr

LAST MINUTE

Split Airport

+385 21 203 480

www.rentacarlastminute.hr

ORYX

Sv. Petra Staroga 1

+385 21 318 800

www.oryx-rent.hr

SIXT

Split Airport

+385 21 797 063

www.sixt.com

Split Airport

+385 21 895 223

Šperun 2

+385 21 317 297

UNI RENT

www.uni-rent.net

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+385 95 612 9500

www.adriaticatransfer.com

SPLIT RENT AGENCY

+385 21 742 946

www.split-rent.com

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Be sure to visit the oldest museum in Croatia, the Archeological Museum in Split. Some 150,000 artifacts (ranging in date from prehistoric times, the period of Greek colonization of the Adriatic, the Roman and Early Christian periods to the early Middle Ages and the period of Croatian popular rulers) are arranged in separate collections. Try to find some time to visit the Gallery of one of the most famous Croatian sculptors, Ivan Meštrović. In addition to museum artefacts (sculptures, drawings, paintings, architectural drawings and furniture), the Gallery preserves documentation referring to the life and opus of Ivan Meštrović. If you want to learn more about the history of the city, you should definitely visit Split City Museum. The museum holds the historic material and art heritage of Split and is the best place to get introduced to the city’s enormous cultural heritage. Emanuel Vidovic Gallery, which is dedicated to the most eminent 20th century painter and one of the most prominent protagonists of Croatian modern painting from Split, is also located within the museum.

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Split Rent a Bike MERIDIENTEN

Zajceva 7

+385 21 388 951

www.meridienten.com

RENT A BIKE SPLIT

Obala Ante Trumbića 3

+385 91 284 5553

www.rent-a-bicycle-split.com

Trg Franje Tuđmana

+385 1 7776 534

www.nextbike.hr

+385 21 742 946

www.split-rent.com

+385 91 333 1451

www.segwaytoursplit.com

+385 21 742 946

www.split-rent.com

+385 91 228 0089

www.andadventure.com

+385 97 774 4717

www.splitsea.tours

+385 98 894 930

www.opcijatours.hr

+385 99 755 4955

www.waterexpresstours.com

+385 98 894 930

www.opcijatours.hr

+385 98 293 089

www.split-adria.com

Bike Sharing SUSTAV JAVNIH BICIKALA SPLIT

Rent a Bike & Scooter SPLIT RENT AGENCY

Segway City Tour SEGWAY TOUR SPLIT

Petra Svačića 3

SPLIT RENT AGENCY

Sailing Boat Cruises & ADVENTURE SPLIT SEA TOURS

Obala Lazareta 1

Speedboat Cruises OPCIJA TOURS

Obala kneza Branimira 14

WATER EXPRESS TOURS

Big Game Fishing OPCIJA TOURS

Obala kneza Branimira 14

SPLIT ADRIA

Scuba Diving OPEN SEA

Put Sv. Lovre 6, Stobreč

+385 91 110 1109

www.opensea.hr

SPLIT DIVING

Dioklecijanova 3

+385 99 821 5383

www.splitdiving.com

Split has also witnessed a development of health tourism in the last decade. An important contribution in that sense was made by the most renowned eye clinic in the region, Svjetlost.

The very best ophthalmologists, supreme diagnostics, state of the art laser technology for refractive surgery, nicely furnished space... have all contributed to the rising number of patients-tourists from neighbouring countries.

If, on the other hand, you prefer challenges during your stay in this beautiful town, try your luck in the Admiral Platinum Casino, located in the Atrium Hotel.

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Numerous shops and souvenir shops are found inside the palace as well as in its surroundings, and the biggest shopping mall, the Mall of Split, is every shopaholic’s heaven. There is a free bus line at your disposal that will take you directly to the mall, its point of departure is in the city center : Croatian National Theatre – Shopping Mall Split. The women of Split are said to be very well dressed and most beautiful on whole of the Mediterannean so that it is no wonder that all the best international and domestic brands have opened their shops in the Mall of Split.

When discussing the city’s gastronomy, we mustn’t forget to mention a restaurant in the heart of the city just across the sculpture in Marmontova street, CHOPS GRILL Steak & Seafood, opened in June 2003.

You may enjoy a splendid choice of both international and domestic wines and cheeses in Wine & Cheese Bar Paradox, located close to Riva. The best service and a wonderful rooftop terrace with a spectacular view of the Split harbour will make your visit even better.

Not far away there is yet another great restaurant – Tratoria Tinel. Only 30 meters away from Riva it offers fresh fish, seashells, meat dishes, pasta and original homemade desserts.

Every Friday and Saturday there is live traditional music as well.

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Omiš

Visit the river Cetina to cool off in the summer as well as Omiš, a beautiful little town situated on the estuary and dominated by two forts that are a testimony of an eventful pirate history of the city. We recommend the Mirabela fort with its spectacular view of the city and Brač channel.

Restaurant ‘Jež’ is situated in Makarska in the vicinity of one of the most beautiful Adriatic beaches. On our menu you can find the fusion of the Dalmatian enogastronomic heritage and the results of our thirty-five year long tradition and research for exquisiteness. If you are a gourmet, you will not know what to pick from our rich selection of hors d’oeuvres, main courses, desserts and wines.

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Makarska Riviera was named after the city of Makarska, and it stretches across 60 kilometers of Adriatic coastline from Brela as its northwestern point to Gradac in the south-east. Situated in the foothill of Biokovo mountain, its beauty has been drawing the attention of tourists for decades, turning it into one of the most attractive rivieras on the Adriatic. White pebble beaches stretching for kilometers through a thick pine forest, as well as crystal clearwater, is not the only thing it has to offer. There is a number of active holiday possibilities, delicious Mediterranean cuisine, numerous manifestations, safe harbours for yachtsmen‌ there is something special to find in each corner of Makarska Riviera.

Biokovo mountain is one of the most beautiful Croatian mountains and a great destination for hikers, alpinists, botanists and cyclists. Due to its exquisite natural beauty and biological diversity it was declared a protected nature park in 1981. It rises from the coastal area up to a height of 1762 m and the highest peak, St Jure, from which a spectacular view of Makarska, the islands as well as Dalmatinska zagora can be enjoyed. If the weather is nice, it is possible to see the 200 kilometers distant peak Monte Gargano, in Italy. The highest Bikovo peak can be reached either by following a mountain trail or by the 23 kilometers long road, which is also the highest road in Croatia. Nature park Biokovo includes areas of specific vegetation as well as those of botanic and zoological importance. Botanical garden KotiĹĄina deserves special attention since original vegetation of the park is preserved in it and it makes it possible for the visitors to get to know more about unique wild vegetation. Numerous pits and caves are to be found on Bikovo alongside mouflons, chamois, wolves, lynx, wild cats and different kinds of birds. For those who enjoy alpinism there

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is a number of marked trails on both sides of the mountain, southern and northern, and on the way up there are many wonderful old villages to be visited. The main mountain trail ‘Biokovo mountain trail’ runs over the mountain and has 20 check points. Visitors may choose from light to medium difficult and difficult trail level, according to how well they are prepared. A combination of hiking tours with transport is also available. Biokovo can be easily reached by car, bicycle or by foot from different directions along the coastline. Like on any other mountain, a certain level of physical fitness is required in order to climb and visit the mountain.

Rules of conduction, especially on the trails, must be respected as well. Since the weather may change quickly, quality equipment, enough water and a map are required for a safe visit to the mountain. A special hiking map is also available in all information centers so that your visit may remain safe.

When travelling from Omiš southward, after a magnificent view of Vruja, your visit to Makarska Riviera begins in a small city of Brela. A Mediterranean oasis of crystal clear water with six kilometres of natural pebble beach, with Punta Rata beach being one of the most spectacular on all Adriatic, and the famous Kamen Brela being the most recognizable symbol of Croatian tourism. As if the beautiful pebble beaches with thick pine forest in the background aren’t enough, there are numerous promenades that will take you from a typical shoreline promenade (Lungomare), through old hamlets that take pride in their typical Dalmatian architectiure, all the way to Biokovo mountain peaks. A number of sacral buildings, Bekavci – Ivandic building complex in Donji Kricak area, and the French Road on Biokovo slopes from the beginning of the 19th century, are all just a part of Brela local cultural heritage and architecture. Due to its natural and cultural resources the city of Brela has always played an important part in the Makarska Riviera tourism history. A long tradition of great service and accommodation, hospitality of the local community, original Dalmatian cuisine, song and entertainment continues to this day.

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The city of Makarska is one of the most famous tourist destinations on the Croatian coastline and is attractive for both its climatic and natural features, diverse touristic offer and hospitable local population. It is situated in the foothill of Biokovo mountain, which protects it from the influence of harsh alpine climate. The city has developed around a natural harbour protected by a picturesque peninsula of St Peter and the Osejava cape, and it is the largest and only such harbour between the Cetina and Neretva river mouths. The history of Makarska can best be learned by visiting the Franciscan Monastery, which is more than 500 years old, where a Pinacotheca, a library, and a unique Shells Museum are situated. KaÄ?ićev Square is the center of culture and entertainment and next to it there is St Mark’s Church. The City Museum and the Church of St Philip are situated directly at the waterside. The city of Makarska is the center of Makarska Riviera, which abounds in beautiful beaches and entertainment as well as many restaurants and night bars in case you want to spend a night out in the city. Due to its position Makarska is an ideal holiday destination for all sports and nature lovers. Long walks or a hike to the secondhighest Croatian mountain peak, climbing more than a thousand-years-old cliffs, cycling, and different water sports opportunities, will make you fall in love with the city and its surroundings.

The Tučepi municipality consists of a town of the same name, situated between the Osejava cape in its western and the Dragčevic Bay in its eastern part, as well as a number of hamlets on the Biokovo slopes (Gornje Tučepi). The hamlets are famous for their old olive orchards and vineyards, gastronomy, as well as a fascinating view. The respective tourist destination was built on the foundations of a Roman summer residence, villae rusticae fromthe 2nd century, on the base of which the Church of St George, dating from the end of the 12th century, is situated today. Aside from a number of sacral buildings, there are three defensive towers that were preserved under Biokovo. Dating from the 16th to 18th century: Šarić Tower, Bušelić Tower, and Lulić Tower served for the purposes of defence from Turkish attacks. The city of Tučepi, that we know today, started growing just after the middle of the 20th century and has since become a famous tourist destination. It is recognized by the longest beach on Makarska Riviera (more than 3 kilometers long) alongside which a beautiful promenade through a pine forest is to be enjoyed.

St Anthony of Padua Parish Church

Podgora, one of the most picturesque places on Makarska Riviera, was first mentioned in 1571 as one of the towns under the protection of Venice after the Turkish defeat. However, archeological excavations are an evidence of numerous settlements from prehistoric and ancient times. The town is divided into two parts: Upper and Lower Podgora. Upper Podgora was built by the locals who were fleeing from hajduk attacks, and who then settled the slopes of Biokovo in search of shelter. Lower Podgora (Kraj) was built largely after the devastating earthquake of 1962, and has since seen rapid development of tourism in this area. In the same year, a memorial Galebova krila (Seagull Wings) was erected on the slopes of Biokovo in memory of the Partisan navy, which had been founded in Podgora 20 years before. In the vicinity of the memorial, there is a prehistoric site ‘Troje gomile’ (Three Tumuli) – graves of four great men. In Upper Podgora there are also the remains of the Roščić Tower, which was a part of as a defence system against the Turks. Furthermore, Podgora has a long Christian tradition, as evidenced by a number of churches and chapels, out of which the Church of All Saints, containing the altar with St Vincent’s relics, deserves a special mention. Aside from its cultural heritage, Podgora is unique for its natural beauties. Approximately 5,5 kilometers of spectacular pebble beaches is the result of a special connection between the mountain and the sea. Not only is there crystal clear sea in Podgora but also a large number of fresh water springs. For those who choose Podgora as their destination, there is the well known Mediterranean cuisine, modern accommodation, as well as numerous sports and entertainment venues to be enjoyed, turning your holiday into an unforgettable one.

Podgora

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Igrane is a beautiful small town on Makarska Riviera, situated on a steep slope that descends towards the sea, a harbour, and a long pebble beach. A beautiful belltower of the ‘Gospe od Ružarija’ Church rises above the town, and Zalina Tower from the times of the Turkish conquests is also nearby. Just above Igrane, in the old olive orchards, there is the Church of St Michael, dating from the 11th century, which is the most important medieval monument on Makarska Riviera, and has been under the protection of the government since 1962. Close to the harbour there is the Baroque summer residence of the Šimić-Ivanišević family from 1760. Sarcophaguses found at the cemetary testify to the existence of a Roman settlement.

Today, Igrane is a famous tourist destination with a number of hotels, holiday houses and apartments, a beautiful beach, and various sports and entertainment events. The most interesting event –’the Night of King Arthur’ – is a spectacle that connects Igrane with the famous legend of the king and his sword, and according to another legend, the town was named after king Arthur’s mother, Igraynne. On the night in question, visitors can try various typical delicacies, witness a Roman legion march, see king Arthur, his queen Guinevere and his mother Igraynne, visit a gladiator fight, find out more about Roman craftsmanship, watch the fireworks, and enjoy music events.

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Živogošće is situated in the foothills of Biokovo mountain on the southern side of Makarska Riviera. It consists of three smaller and not mutually interconnected villages: Porat, Mala Duba, and Blato. Živogošće has been inhabited since Illyrian and Roman times, to which Illyrian tombs on the top of Suzina mountain, as well as the remains of villa rusticae in Mala Duba and Blato, testify. Živogošće was first mentioned as a settlement in the 13th century.

The Franciscan Monastery with its large library and valuable artworks was founded in 1616, and it has remained the center of spiritual life and literacy of these parts. Its present visual identity has been forming over the last forty years, ever since the very beginnings of tourism development within the area. The natural beauty of olive orchards and pine forests that stretch alongsidea 6-kilometers-long pebble beach, and the crystal clear and unpolluted sea in the foothills of the mountain, is what guarantees a special experience for the visitors. Aside from just relaxing and sunbathing, there are numerous organized sports events, cycling and mountaineering paths, and popular water sports at your disposal.

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Drvenik is a small picturesque town located under the steep cliffs of Biokovo mountain. Its name was first mentioned in the 13th century, and the remains of an old settlement in Old Village still remind of that time. There is a large number of historical and archeological sites in Drvenik amongst which Gradina fort, the Church of St George from the 14th century, Kostanića greb – a monument to a tragic love from the 15th century, and the path over Biokovo mountain, where Alberto Fortis copied Hasanaginica. After the earthquake of 1962 the residents of Drvenik moved from the village in the foothill of Biokovo (Old Village) to the coastline and into the two sunny bays: Donja (Lower) and Gornja (Upper) Vala. For those seeking peace and quiet, the old village has become an idyllic place of untouched beauty, olive orchards, and a spectacular view. With its promenade stretching over several kilometers, miles of pebble beaches with crystal clear sea, observation points, sports and recreation facilities, and marked mountain trails, Drvenik has quickly become a favourite tourist spot. In addition, there is the delicious cuisine and a diverse programme of ‘Cultural and Entertaining Summer’, which will make visitors not only enjoy themselves but also want to come back the next summer.

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Gradac is the southern most locality of Makarska Riviera. The old settlement was inhabited in prehistoric times, and numerous stone mounds from the Bronze and Iron Age testifiy to it. During the Roman times, the Gradac area was the seat of the Roman Civitas Biston, which was the coastal center of the colony of Narona. Roman coins and the remains of a cornice fragment of a monumental building from the 2nd – 3rd century were found at the Gradina locality. The medieval town of LapÄ?an (Labinac), which was mentioned by the Byzantine emperor Constantine, was situated on the territory of what today is Gradac. Gradac was first mentioned under its present name in 1649, and it was named after a fortification situated on the elevation just above the present-day Church of St Michael. One of the best preserved buildings is the chapel of St Pasquale on Mount Plana. The local cemetary is located next to the old parish Church of St Anthony, and the new Church of St Michael was built in 1852. The Gradac area, with its numerous hotels and services, supports the growing tourist industry in general, and it is also the center of entertainment and exciting night life. For those who prefer active holidays, there are marked hiking trails suitable for longer walks, the nearby cliffs ideal for rockclimbing, and around 20 kilometers of marked cycling routes that will take you to many attractive vantage points.

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Makarska Tourist Information Centre TIC MAKARSKA

Franjevački put 2

+385 21 612 002

www.makarska-info.hr

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE MAKARSKA

Stjepana Ivčevića 2

+385 21 612 033

FALAK

Zagrebačka 46

+385 21 616 491

MAKARSKA I

Kačićev trg 10

+385 21 611 227

MAKARSKA II

Stjepana Ivčevića 2

+385 21 612 288

VUKOVIĆ

Stjepana Radića 7

+385 21 611 609

www.dz-sdz.hr

Pharmacies 24/7 www.ljekarnasdz.hr www.ljekarna-vukovic.com

Veterinary Clinics ANIMAL AMBULANCE MAKARSKA

A.G. Matoša 1

SNOOPY

Zrinsko Frankopanska S 7/1 +385 21 208 189

+385 21 690 345

Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Trg 4. svibnja 533. 1

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

Shopping Centres CAPITOL PARK

Vrgorački put 1

MERCES

Obala kralja Tomislava 14

SHOPPING CENTRE SV. NIKOLA

Kipara Meštrovića 2a

+385 21 610 185

+385 21 678 488

Laundry PRAONA

Put Velikog Brda bb

+385 21 612 526

TAVAJOL

Zrinsko Frankopanska S 7/2

+385 91 617 3103

www.praona.hr

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Vladimira Nazora 11

+385 97 614 2824

www.cheapride.com.hr

EXPLORO

Dr. Jakova Dudana 15

+385 21 611 878

www.exploro.hr

TAXI SERVICE

Ante Starčevića

+385 21 611 366

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Makarska Rent a Car AVAX

Kralja Zvonimira 14

+385 95 153 9493

www.avaxrent.com

LAST MINUTE

Kralja Zvonimira 3

+385 21 444 222

www.rentacarlastminute.hr

SIXT

Šetalište Svetog Petra 1

UNI RENT

Ante Starčevića 32

+385 99 310 7095

www.uni-rent.net

XENON RENT A CAR MAKARSKA

Kralja Zvonimira 3

+385 99 225 2555

www.xenoncarrental.com

Maslinarska 13

+385 98 947 4555

www.darmar.hr

Trg kralja Tomislava 12

+385 1 7776 534

www.nextbike.hr

www.sixt.com

Rent a Bike DARMAR

Bike Sharing NEXT BIKE

Rent a Bike & Scooter FORTUNA MAKARSKA

Put Cvitačke bb

+385 98 184 9642

KOKY RENT

Rosseto Degli Abruzzi

+385 98 924 5333

www.koky-rent.com

MORE SUB

Kralja Petra Krešimira 43

+385 99 283 6908

www.more-sub-makarska.hr

POSEIDON DIVING CENTER

Blato 13, Baška Voda

+385 91 515 3448

www.diving-poseidon.hr

Franjevački put 2a

+385 21 616 924

www.pp-biokovo.hr

+385 98 542 361

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Festivals Sea Star – Umag 24.05. – 25.05. www.seastarfestival.com

Area 4 – Novalja 16.07. – 19.07. www. area4festival.com

Lighthouse Festival – Poreč 29.05. – 02.06. www.lighthousefestival.tv

Seasplash – Šibenik 18.07. – 21.07. www.seasplash-festival.com

Big Beach Spring Break – Novalja 30.05. – 01.06. www. bigbeachspringbreak.com

Applebum: The Beach Beyond – Tisno 18.07. – 22.07. www.facebook.com/applebumcroatia

Zrce Spring Break Europe - Novalja 30.05. – 02.06. www.zrcespringbreak.com Croatian Summer Salsa - Rovinj 24.06. – 01.07. www.crosalsafestival.com Obonjan – Island of Obonjan 30.06. – 02.09. www.obonjan-island.com

Black Sheep – Novalja 29.07. – 01.08. www.blacksheepfestival.com Membrain - Šibenik 08.08. – 11.08. www.membrainfestival.com

Hideout – Novalja 01.07. – 05.07. www.hideoutfestival.com

Defected Croatia – Tisno 08.08. – 13.08. www.defected.com

Love International – Tisno 03.07. – 10.07. www.loveinternationalfestival.com

Camp Mars Europe Festival – Obonjan 09.08. – 12.08. www.m.sibenik.in

Velvet Festival – Punat 05.07. – 07.07. www.entrio.hr Hard Island Croatia – Novalja 07.07. – 11.07. www.hardisland.com Hospitality On The Beach – Tisno 11.07. – 15.07. www.hospitalityonthebeach.com Ultra Europe – Split 12.07. – 14.07. www.ultraeurope.com Fresh Island – Novalja 15.07. – 17.07. www. fresh-island.org

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Traditional Events Rijeka Carnival – Rijeka 17.01. – 06.03. www.rijecki-karneval.hr The Festival of Oysters – Ston 23.03. www.ston.hr Days of Dalmatian prosciutto and wine – Vrgorac 31.05. – 02.06. www.daniprsutaivina.com Krapanj/Brodarica Summer 2019 – Krapanj/Brodarica June – August www.visit-krapanjbrodarica.com International Children’s Festival – Šibenik 15.06. – 29.06. www.mdf-sibenik.com The Festival of Dalmatian Klapas – Omiš 28.06. – 20.07. www. fdk.hr Makarska Cultural Summer Makarska 01.07. – 31.08. www. makarska-info.hr Poreč Open Air Festival - Poreč 01.07. – 14.09. www.porecopenair.com 3rd Thrill Blues Festival – Trilj 05.07. – 06.07. www.visittrilj.com Dubrovnik Summer Festival – Dubrovnik 10.07. – 25.08. www.dubrovnik-festival.hr Pula Film Festival – Pula 13.07. – 21.07. www.pulafilmfestival.hr Split Summer Festival – Split 14.07. – 14.08. www.splitsko-ljeto.hr

Rabska Fjera / Medieval Days – Rab Island 25.07. – 27.07. www.rab-visit.com Magic Time Vinyl Festival – Imotski 26.07. – 28.07. www.visitimota.com Tugging of Mrduja 2019 – Milna/ Stomorska 27.07. www.visitsolta.com

Traditional Donkey Race – Tribunj 01.08. www.tz-tribunj.hr The Festival of Salt - Nin 02.08. www.nin.hr The Alka Tournament of Sinj - Sinj 02.08. – 04.08. www.visitsinj.com The Ladja Marathon – Metković 10.08. www.maraton-ladja.hr Dalmatian Chanson Evenings – Šibenik 17.08. – 18.08. www.sansona-sibenik.com Pirate Battle – Omiš 18.08. www.facebook.com/omiski.gusari The Nights of Diocletian – Split August/September www.facebook.com/NightsOfDiocletian Truffle Days – Livade 14.09. – 17.11. www.sajamtartufa.com Autumn in Lika 2019 – Gospić October www.visit-lika.com

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On your way towards the most southern destination, don’t miss Ston on Pelješac peninsula, famous for the longest stone wall in Europe (5,5 km), the mussel and oysters-growing farm, quiet narrow streets, old aristocratic houses, and remains of ancient cultures. The city’s historic importance, as the city of salt, can still be witnessed in the production line of the oldest saltworks in the world, Ston Saltworks, which remains true to its tradition and natural salt production.

On your way from Ston to Dubrovnik make sure you visit Arboretum Trsteno – the only arboretum on the Croatian side of the Adriatic - under the management of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts, famous for its historical parks and a collection of Mediterranean and exotic plants. It was founded in 1948 on the historic estate of a noble Dubrovnik family of Gučetić-Gozze (dated 1494) and represents the oldest Renessaince garden in the region. The entire arboretum is a protected cultural monument of garden architecture, and it consists of 25 hectares of different entities: a historic Renaissance park with a country house, a historic neo-romanesque park from the 19th/20th century, a historic olive grove, and natural vegetation of oak downy, allepo pine and cypress, shrubland, and coastal area rocks. Enjoy unique cultural heritage and take a picture in front of the Baroque fountain depicting Neptune and the nymphs, which has been standing there since 1736.

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Dubrovnik

Finally, the jewel of the Mediterranean and most famous Croatian tourist destination - the city of Dubrovnik. The center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County with its 42.615 inhabitants (listings from 2011) has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979. Throughout the history, in the 14th and 15th century, it was a very important traffic and business junction alongside Venice and Ancona, on the Italian side of the Adriatic, and so became a republic in the 15th century. There are not many unknown facts about Dubrovnik so that it seems difficult to discover something new. Walls of Dubrovnik spread over 2 kilometers and are featured in the famous HBO TV series The Game of Thrones together with Stradun, Rector’s Palace, Church of St Blaise and the fortresses Lovrijenac, Revelin, Minčeta, St John and Bokar.

Sponza Palace from the 16th century, Orlando’s Column from 1418, Church of Male Braće with the Franciscan Monastery from the 14th century, the Assumption Cathedral... it is impossible to list all landmarks in such a small space. A procession celebrating the patron saint St Blaise (Sv. Vlaho) takes place on 3 February every year and includes Dubrovnik locals and their foreign guests. The most famous summer event is Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which lasts for 45 days and hosts concerts, plays, exhibitions and games on different localities throughout the city. All the details can be easily looked up on the website.

Be sure to visit Dubrovnik Aquarium, which is located in the old city harbour, in the medieval St John fortress. Passing through a monumental atrium, you will enter a fascinating world of silence that will relax all your senses and prepare you for a tour of the seaworld.

There are 31 tanks in the aquarium displaying the diversity of the Adriatic underwater world.

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Dalmatia Explore Adriatic Once you’ve satisfied your needs for good food, be sure to satisfy those for a cultural experience by visiting one of the Dubrovnik museums. At your disposal there is Cultural History Museum, Maritime Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Archeological Museum and the Museum of Contemporary History.

And once you’ve done indulging yourself or simply runaway from summer city jam, take the cable car up Srđ and enjoy one of the loveliest Adriatic views – the one of the city, Lokrum and the Elaphite islands.

Let us now say a few words about the Dubrovnik gastronomy. There are not many people who haven’t heard about Orsan Gverović from ‘Zaton Mali’. Only 7 kilometers away from the city, this traditional Dalmatian restaurant and its owner, the Gverović family, have been welcoming guests since 1966. Even the locals clai m such fresh fish is nowhere else to be found so you’d better listen to them! However, Steakhouse Domino offers something completely different.

The name itself is a good pointer to what you should order. Best quality steaks prepared and served with a dash of secret ingredients will mean heaven to all you steak lovers. Panorama Restaurant & Bar is located at the upper Cable Car station. The restaurant has a magnificent and breathtaking view of the entire City and the surrounding sea and islands. The restaurant offers a Mediterranean cuisine and an exquisite wine list, hand picked for you to savor the moment. Mimoza Restaurant is situated at Pile and offers traditional delicacies: fish and meet specialties, barbecue, pasta, pizza and vegetarian dishes. This traditional restaurant was chosen as the best restaurant in the Dubrovnik and Neretva County in 2008.

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Island of Lokrum view

Don’t forget to visit the city surroundings. An unforgettable outing you should definitely consider, is an outing to the island of Lokrum, which is located opposite Dubrovnik, and represents a monument of nature and landscape architecture. Transformation of Lokrum from a wild island to the biggest Dubrovnik park was long and interesting and has resulted in Lokrum gardens taking a special place in the story of Dubrovnik and Croatian landscape art history. In this single location, and a small area, all natural development stages of plant communities in the Mediterranean region of Europe maybe found, which led to Lokrum becoming a Special Reserve of Forest Vegetation in 1976.

At the end of you stay in Dalmatia we recommend flying to the Croatian capital on board one of the Croatia Airlines jets. The city of Zagreb is becoming a new pearl of Croatian tourism and is most visited during the time of Advent. If you don’t know where to stay, we recommend booking your accommodation in one of the luxurious Main Square Residence apartments at the Ban Jelačić Square.

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Dubrovnik Tourist Information Centre TIC GRUŽ

Obala Ivana Pavla II, br.1

+385 20 417 983

TIC LAPAD

Masarykov put 2, Dvori Lapad

+385 20 437 460

TIC PILE

Brsalje 5

+385 20 312 011

www.tzdubrovnik.hr

Embassies and Consulates MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AND EUROPEAN AFFAIRS

www.mvep.hr

Hospital DUBROVNIK GENERAL HOSPITAL

Dr. Roka Mišetića 2

+385 20 431 777

GRUŽ

Obala pape Ivana Pavla II 9

+385 20 418 990

KOD ZVONIKA

Placa 2

+385 20 321 133

www.bolnica-du.hr

Pharmacies 24/7 www.ljekarna-dubrovnik.hr

Veterinary Clinics ANIMA VITA

Uz jadransku cestu 1b, Mokošica

+385 20 454 333

ANIMAL AMBULANCE BOBANOVIĆ

Kneza Domagoja 4

+385 20 357 345

www.vetdubrovnik.com

Main Post Office POST OFFICE

Vukovarska 16

+385 72 303 304

www.posta.hr

www.minceta.hr

Shopping Centres MINČETA

Nikole Tesle 2

+385 20 357 312

SUB CITY

Šetalište Dr. Franje Tuđmana 2a

+385 800 400 000

Self Service Laundry LAUNDRY SPIN

Ulica Iza Grada

+385 20 456 855

www.laundrydubrovnik.com

SANJA & ROSIE'S LAUNDRETTE DUBROVNIK

Put od Bosanke 2

+385 91 896 7509

www.dubrovniklaundry.com

CAMMEO

+385 20 212 212

www.cammeo.hr

EKO TAXI

+385 20 432 432

www.ekotaxi.hr

+385 20 332 222

www.taxiplavidubrovnik.com

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Dubrovnik Rent a Car AVIS

Dubrovnik Airport

+385 91 314 3019

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DOLLAR & THRIFTY

Dubrovnik Airport

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www.subrosa.hr

HERTZ

Dubrovnik Airport

+385 20 771 568

www.hertz.hr

LAST MINUTE

Masarykov put 3

+385 20 321 634

www.rentacarlastminute.hr

ORYX

Dubrovnik Airport

+385 20 773 870

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SIXT

Dubrovnik Airport

+385 20 773 210

www.sixt.com

Dubrovnik Airport

+385 20 773 480

Masarykov put 9

+385 20 333 664

ADVENTURE DUBROVNIK

Cavtat Old Harbour

+385 99 336 1336

www.adventuredubrovnik.com

BIKING CROATIA

Sv. Križa 3

+385 20 313 140

www.bikingcroatia.com

Lapad peninsula

+385 99 256 1256

www.dubrovnikdiving.com

+385 91 899 0973

www.blueplanet-diving.com

+385 91 419 1450

www.biggamedubrovnik.com

UNI RENT

www.uni-rent.net

Rent a Bike

Scuba Diving ABYSS DIVING CENTER BLUE PLANET

Masarykov put 20 (Hotel Dubrovnik Palace)

Big Game Fishing BIG GAME FISHING DUBROVNIK

Aquarium AQUARIUM DUBROVNIK

Kneza Damjana Jude 12

+385 20 323 978

www.imp-du.com

Petra Krešimira IV bb

+385 20 325 393

www.dubrovnikcablecar.com

Cable Car DUBROVNIK CABLE CAR

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Did you know...

• that the famous dog breed, the Dalmatian, originates from Dalmatia, where else?

• that the smallest cathedral in the world is located in the city of Nin close to Zadar?

• that Alfred Hitchcock, while visiting Zadar in 1964, said: ‘Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world, more beautiful than the one in Key West, in Florida, applauded at every evening.’

• that Šibenik was the first city in the world to introduce an alternating current lighting system? Major cities like New York, London, Paris have started using this Nikola Tesla patent after Šibenik.

• that the Cetina River is the longest river in the Middle Dalmatia (105 km) and it surfaces at the foot of Mount Dinara, which richly supplies eight springs? The deepest lake is 130 m deep.

• that Agatha Christie, the famous British crime novelist, spent a part of her second honeymoon in Split and Dubrovnik? The visit was organised by her husband, the famous British archeologist, Max Mallowman, and it included Italy, Yugoslavia (Split and Dubrovnik) and Greece.

• that, in the same morning, the sun rises twice in Zaostrog on Makarska Riviera? It first appears under the Viter hill, disappears behind steep cliffs for the next twenty minutes or so, and then rises again.

• that there are as many as 87 churches and chapels on Biokovo mountain?

• that Red lake is the deepest in Europe? It is situated near Imotski and is 287 meters deep.

• that, after the Great Wall of China, the Walls of Ston are the second largest fortification system in the world? They are 5,5 kilometers long and were built in 1334 during the era of the Republic of Ragusa.

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PULA AIRPORT Phone: + 385 52 550 926 Web: www.airport-pula.hr BUS Phone: +385 60 304 090 Web: www.autobusni-kolodvor.com

RIJEKA AIRPORT: Phone: +385 51 841 222 Web: www.rijeka-airport.hr BUS Phone: +385 51 660 364 Web: www.autobusni-kolodvor.com FERRY Phone: +385 51 211 444 Web: www.jadrolinija.hr RAILWWAY Phone: +385 51 211 304 Web: hzpp.hr

ZADAR AIRPORT Phone: +385 23 205 800 Web: www.zadar-airport.hr BUS Phone: +385 60 305 305 Web: www.liburnija-zadar.hr FERRY Phone: +385 23 254 800 Web: www.jadrolinija.hr

Å IBENIK BUS Phone: +385 60 368 368 Web: www.autobusni-kolodvor.com FERRY Phone: +385 22 213 468 Web: www.jadrolinija.hr

SPLIT AIRPORT Phone: +385 21 203 555 Web: www.split-airport.hr BUS Phone: +385 21 329 180 Web: www.ak-split.hr FERRY Phone: +385 21 338 333 Web: www.jadrolinija.hr RAILWWAY Phone: +385 21 338 525 Web: hzpp.hr

MAKARSKA BUS Phone: +385 21 612 333 Web: www.promet-makarska.hr FERRY Phone: +385 21 679 515 Web: www.jadrolinija.hr

DUBROVNIK AIRPORT Phone: +385 20 773 100 Web: www.airport-dubrovnik.hr BUS Phone: +385 20 60 305 070 Web: www.autobusni-kolodvor.com FERRY Phone: +385 20 418 000 Web: www.jadrolinija.hr

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Important Telephone Numbers +385 Croatia country code – dial 00385 (e.g. 00385 112 for help or 00385 21 203 555 for regular numbers) (+385) 112 All services emergency number (+385) 192 Police (+385) 193 Fire department (+385) 194 Ambulance service (+385) 195 Maritime search & rescue (+385) 1987 Help on the road for Croatian network calls or +385 1 4693 700 for Non-Croatian network calls (+385) 72 777 777 Traffic information for Croatian network calls or +385 1 4640 800 for Non-Croatian network calls (+385) 18981 General information

National Holidays January 1st - New Year’s Day January 6th - Epiphany April 21st - Easter April 22nd - Easter Monday May 1st - Labour Day June 20th - Corpus Christi June 22nd - Anti-Fascist Struggle Day June 25th - Statehood Day August 5th - Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day August 15th - Assumption of the Virgin Mary October 8th - Independence Day November 1st - All Saints Day December 25th and 26th - Christmas Holidays

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Is the CROATIAN KUNA (HRK) Nominal values are: COINS: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 lipa; 1, 2, 5 kuna NOTES: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000 kuna 1 kuna = 100 lipas

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