Located in the vast Kvarner Bay, the most important Adriatic island side is 65 m long with a diverse and exciting coastline.

The “Grobnik Alps” mountain range in Croatia, named after the village of Grobnik and the valley beneath it, rises like a wall above the Grobnik Field in the hinterland of Rijeka. This natural barrier separates two distinct climatic zones: the mountainous interior and the coastal region. The area is characterized by lush vegetation, making it […]

The Island of Hvar, situated in central Dalmatia, Croatia, is green and diverse. Finally, it happened. Accompanied by dolphins gliding alongside the ferry from Split, I stepped onto the island of calmness, nature, and peace — yet also rich with historical monuments, heritage, and timeless rural architecture. Strolling down the promenades of ancient towns felt […]

Setinto thePaklenica National Park, located on theSouth Velebit mountain range, Sveto Brdo (1751)is nothing but a “Saint Hill”. Itis not without reason, because of the two bases. First, itoffers one of the most magnificent views in Croatia, extending of the Zadar archipelago. As second to hike this peak one should follow all of the real […]

Set on very south on the Peninsula of Istria, Croatia and surrounded by a turquoise-blue sea, the relatively small green archipelago with an area of just over 7 km2preserves not only the traces of five millennia of human activity but alsothe beautiful scenes of nature. My visit to Brijuni islands begins in Fažana, the small […]

In a world that moves too fast, Putokoza invites you to slow down: to see Croatia, the Adriatic, and the Alps through a lens that captures quiet, meaningful moments. LLaunched in 2021 in the heart of Europe, Croatia, Putokoza began as a blog capturing hidden trails, mountain paths, and coastal corners of the Adriatic-Alpine world. […]