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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The city of Novigrad, Croatia, a charming coastal town on the northwestern shore of Istria, sits between Umag and Poreč. With its rich history and the soul of a Mediterranean fishing village, it’s a perfect blend of tradition and seaside feel. Tiny at first glance,but with plenty of shops, cafes, eateries, restaurants, and the life […]
Medieval Grožnjan is 900 years old, and its artistically innovative design makes it one of the most visited and liveliest hill towns in Istria. At a glance, Grožnjan seems to be just another in a series of medieval Istrian towns of flysch hills. However, upon entering the town, which is located on the south side […]
Stricken in a time, with cobblestone streets and houses touched by Venetian elegance — the legacy of the medieval Serenissima — Rovinj feels at once ancient and alive in the present. On the western edge of the Istrian peninsula lies Rovinj—a town that feels more like a story than a destination. Cobbled alleys, pastel-colored houses […]
Located in southwest Istria about 10 kilometres north of Pula, the largest city of the peninsula, Vodnjan is colourful and full of topics. Why should you visit Vodnjan Unlike other old Istrian towns that were mostly built on hills, Vodnjan—like the neighbouring Svetvinčenat—was built on a plateau with rare, shallow karst depressions called “vale” (hollows). […]
Located on a 256-meter high hill in northern Istria, Višnjan seems small at first glance but is filled with a medieval historical heritage that will amaze you. Višnjan which has become more popular in the science districts rather than in the touristic sense is the place that will show you the full ambience of central […]
Set in central Istria, Oprtalj rests on a 378-metre hill, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, and the soft embrace of open skies. As you approach, the scent of olives drifts through the air and the rhythm of the vineyards seems to slow your steps. From the hilltop, views unfold gently, revealing valleys and horizons that […]