Despite being the biggest cityof Kvarner region, situated in the middle of it, Rijeka was till recent less popular tourist spot than its neighbours Opatija, Lovran on north or Crikvenica the south side of Kvarner bay. Adding the beautiful Kvarner Bay islands in this story, Rijeka remains a much less known Kvarner touristic destination. However, […]
Bounded by the cliffs of the Julian Alps, between high and steep peaks, a picturesque path above the picturesque little Mojstrana, climbs into the heart of the mountain to the top of Vrtaško Sleme, providing stunning views. Not every mountain needs to be famous to feel unforgettable. Vrtaško Sleme, rising to 2,077 meters above sea […]
One of the most enchanting mountaineering routes in Croatia is known to locals as Vihoraški put. Let me show you why I keep coming back — for as long as I can. A Trail Between the Rocks Deep in the forested highlands of Croatia’s Gorski Kotar, a hidden trail winds its way between jagged limestone […]
Located in the vast Kvarner Bay, the most important Adriatic island side is 65 m long with a diverse and exciting coastline.
Located on the southeast side of the island of Krk, Croatia, this trail offers probably one of the most exciting hikes on the same island. Most people visit the island of Krk during the summer holidays to enjoy sunbathing, swimming, exploring the town of Krk and other smaller places, and indulging in good food and […]
Završje (also known as Piemonte d’Istria), situated on 373 elevationhill in the bosom on the Mirna River landscapes’ right bank, in Istria, Croatia is a beautiful, tranquil and picturesque. Not without reason, Završje was chosen to be home in a famous heroic outlaw Robin Hood. Though the place that is not so far from Motovun […]
Located in the centre of the southern part of the Istrian peninsula, known as the historical border of the former Istrian Dionysus of Poreč, Pula and Pićan, the medieval Svetvinčenat is mystical and magical. Since the first Benedictine settlers began to cultivate the red soil in a strategic position in the 6th century, Svetvinčenat (Savičenta, Sanvincenti) has developed […]
Set in Karawanks mountain range, Begunjščica Peak, the highest of the broad – shouldered mountain is grassy, offering the magnificent views over Slovenia and Austria. Some trails are dramatic. Others are poetic. The hike to Begunjščica’s Veliki Vrh (2,060 m) is a little of both. Set within the rolling ridge of the Karawanks mountain range, […]
High above the Kvarner Bay, Mošćenice rests like a watchful guardian on its hill, wrapped in stone walls and stories that time has not hurried to forget. Narrow cobbled alleys wind between old houses, their shutters faded by the sun and sea winds. From the terraces, the scent of roasted chestnuts drifts into the air […]
Located only 27 kilometres from Zagreb just next to the Slovenian border, Samobor is a place where one could dive in art, tasting the delicious desserts. If I should choose which place of continental Croatia tells the story that will get you an inspiration at a glance, the site positioned at the foot of the […]
If you ever wanted to walk through a postcard, the trail to Triglav Lakes is your invitation. Not just one lake. Not two. But a family of alpine gems—each one with a different color, character, and mood—spread across high-altitude meadows, surrounded by larch forests and watched over by limestone walls. The trail isn’t made to […]
Located in the middle of Istria on a 360 meters high hill, the ancient Pićan is small but picturesque and surrounded by views. Ever since prehistoric times the Histrians inhabited the hill of Calvary, north of today’s city, the first signs of civilization began there. The area, which would later be inhabited by the Celtic tribe of Secura, […]