If you are exploring villas in southern Istria, Cape Kamenjak is sure to be on the list of attractions you plan to visit. And with good reason! Take a look at what awaits you when you arrive at Cape Kamenjak, what to bring with you, where to swim and where the best villas in the […]
Cycling the Parenzana: our favourite way to see three countries by bike
Ask anyone in our team for a top activity in Istria and the Parenzana comes up within the first minute. There are plenty of bike trails in Istria, but only one that lets you say you cycled through three countries along a route once travelled by steam trains. The Parenzana links Trieste in Italy with […]
Local insights: discover Novigrad
The Croatian coast is full of interesting destinations you can explore on holiday. And after we already introduced you to Pula, it’s time for another popular tourist town in Istria: Novigrad. Novigrad is a destination that’s especially close to our hearts, because this is where our story began, back in 2015. For this blog post, […]
More than the Arena: Pula travel guide
Pula is one of those Croatian cities where even the most ordinary walk becomes a journey through history. The Romans left an indelible mark here, and their legacy still dominates almost every corner of the old town. The most famous monument is, of course, the Pula Arena; and it deserves its flowers. It is one […]
Sandy beaches in Croatia
The Croatian coast is predominantly karstic, so most of its beaches are rocky. However, there are also numerous pebble beaches as well as some sandy beaches. The latter are the rarest (we’re talking real sand, not fine gravel), but they are many people’s favorite. Most of Croatia’s sandy beaches are concentrated in the Kvarner region, […]
Kvarner: Croatia’s best-kept secret is out
Istria and Dalmatia have long drawn the crowds – and for good reason. But tucked between them lies Kvarner, a horseshoe-shaped bay with four major islands, a string of elegant seaside towns, and mountain forests reaching down to the sea. All the appeal of the Croatian coast, with a little more room to breathe. And […]
Summer nights in Pula: Concerts in the Pula Arena
It’s a warm summer evening, and the sounds of your favorite song fill the air. Above you is an open sky, and in front of you is a large audience and your favorite musician. It doesn’t get any better than this, right? There’s one place in Croatia that perfectly captures this magical atmosphere: the Pula […]
In the Land of Waterfalls: Krka National Park
In the hinterland of Šibenik in Central Dalmatia, you’ll find one of Croatia’s eight national parks, characterised by the approximately 73-kilometer-long Krka River with its numerous rapids and waterfalls. Krka National Park has 47 km of educational hiking trails and 388 km of cycling paths, along which you can admire the water features created by […]
Brijuni National Park – a must-see when visiting Istria
The Brijuni Archipelago, a group of 14 islands and islets off the coast of Pula, was declared a national park in 1983. The fact that several celebrities from the entertainment industry have visited the islands, including film stars such as Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, and Richard Burton, proves that this group of islands is truly […]
Dog-friendly beaches in Croatia
Time spent with friends is time well spent. The same goes if your friend has four legs. The problem is that not everyone is as enthusiastic about dog company as you are. This is why many areas and beaches are restricted for dogs. However, the popularity of dogs is on the rise, so you will […]
Local insights: discover Šibenik
Šibenik is a town of old and young, a town of history, a town that buzzes with life in the summer and rests in the winter. If you haven’t visited yet, this is the place to find inspiration. If you have visited and want to return, we hope this article encourages you to do so. […]