In 2012, Istria Tourist Board will make many international presentations and participate in several fairs, independently and in cooperation with the Croatian National Tourist Board, and will also organize study tours for foreign agents that included Istria in their offer. Fair have already begun – January brought presentation at the famous Vakantiebeurs in Utrecht, where Croatia [...]
Istria, the northern county of Istria, is proving increasingly popular with Norwegians. With Norwegian.com flights from Oslo and Bergen into the Istrian airport at Pula from under Eur50 it is inexpensive and easy to get to. Many simply drive down. The cleanliness, low crime and full range of facilities, combined with amazing scenery, make it a [...]
In a way it’s no surprise that Istria, a heart-shaped peninsula in northwestern Croatia, is regularly called “the Next Tuscany.” Long under the rule of the Venetian Republic and, more recently, occupied by Mussolini’s Italy, the Adriatic’s largest peninsula has a decidedly Italian feel. In addition to the 11% Italian minority, nearly all Istrians-especially along [...]
We have worked on the Brijuni Riviera project for a long time. We have put a lot of effort, energy and knowledge in that project. And now the project is finished, ready to be sealed and no one will stop us from signing it – the PM Jadranka Kosor answered the question about signing the [...]
Centuries of various empire occupations have shaped Croatian cuisine into a Mediterranean melting-pot. Croatia—considered a part of both Central Europe and Southeastern Europe—is best described as a Mediterranean intersection of tradition, culture and gastronomy. Having been occupied and influenced by various groups over the centuries, from the Romans to the Venetians and later the Hungarians, [...]
Croatia is poised to become one of the most popular short-haul destinations of the year. Lonely Planet tagged its coastal region of Istria as one of its top visits for 2011, and that’s only one of many stops in this inexpensive, outside-the-eurozone country. Here’s our list of things to do and see, including traditional toy-making, [...]
Summer in the Istrian city of Pula is in full swing. The cafes are brimming with people. The beaches are crowded with children delighted to dip into the brisk seas while their grandparents enjoy card games under the sun that seems to be working overtime this year. Seaside clamour fills the air even away from [...]
After long preparations, Umag raises the curtains of 22nd Studena Croatia Open ATP tournament. Besides the top tennis, visitors will again enjoy the attractive side events. One of the particularities of the Umag tournament is Istria Gourmet Festival in front of the central court, which will last all of ten days and gourmets will be [...]
The number of tourists in June has grown 20.8 per cent over last year, the Ministry of Tourism has announced. The number of tourists in June has grown 20.8 per cent over last year, the Ministry of Tourism has announced. There were 1.4 million foreign and 0.2 million Croatians spending their vacation in Zagreb and [...]
Although we are already accustomed to tremendous praise of foreign media, at least to southern Croatian islands like Korcula and Vis, cities like Dubrovnik, and music festivals such as The Garden and INmusic, recent praise refers to somewhat different ‘genre’. Two leading European media devoted to the audiovisual industry, Screen International and Cineuropa, announced the [...]
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