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Archive | March, 2009

Spend the Easter Holidays in Rabac

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Give over to spring pleasure, enjoy the blessings of the Mediterranean climate, take a walk along the crystal clear sea and breathe in the Mediterranean scent. I invite you to spend the Easter holidays in Rabac. As a sign of good wishes, we will present you with sweet bread (pinca), and our top chefs will [...]

Easter in Porec

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Even as a child I looked forward to the Sunday before Easter and the holiday itself. Palm Sunday, Sunday morning, washing our faces in flowers; it is a special experience which remains etched deep in my mind. And the Easter holiday itself, those sweet little rituals of preparing for Easter. Boiling the eggs, painting the [...]

Experience the Dubrovnik riviera and islands

Friday, March 27, 2009

Use the opportunity of staying in Dubrovnik to experience a series of attractive destinations of the Dubrovnik Riviera. Going for a pleasant sail will take you to the charming Elaphiti Islands rich with culture and natural beauties. The Mljet National Park is the only national park in the south of Croatia and a compelling destination [...]

Honeymoon at the Valamar Koralj Hotel in Krk

Thursday, March 26, 2009

We invite the future newlyweds, who wish to spend an unforgettable honeymoon after the most beautiful day in their lives, to the Valamar Koralj Romantic Hotel in Krk. Settle in the romantic suite with a spacious terrace, right above the picturesque lagoon with sand floor. Upon your arrival, strawberries in chocolate and champagne will be [...]

The first mountain bike camp in Rabac

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

We invite you to the first mountain bike camp in Rabac in the period from April 11 to 29 in association with Istra Bike which will provide you with knowledge that will be the foundation of quality training, enjoying the ride, new discoveries and experiences in the field of cycling, whether you are a beginner [...]

An exhibition of the Riviera Painting Colony in Porec

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Each year in September artists get together on the St. Nikola Island to do what they know best - paint, and to join the artistic group which has been coming to Porec as a guest of the Riviera Painting Colony for 26 years. Each artist leaves one piece in the holdings of the valuable Riviera [...]

“Menus of the lost time” by Veljko Barbieri at the hotel Valamar Dubrovnik President

Friday, March 20, 2009

Within the 6th Mediterranean healthy food and medicinal herbs fair, a renowned author and gastronome Veljko Barbieri is recording a new episode of the “Menus of the lost time” series at the hotel Valamar Dubrovnik President in Dubrovnik on 28 March 2009. This is not only a show for the lovers of cooking, in which the [...]

Where to go on an excursion while you are on Krk?

Thursday, March 19, 2009

The fact that we are not only offering the sun and the sea during your stay on Krk is proven by a large number of excursions you can go on alone or in an organized group. History lovers can get acquainted with little towns with rich history. The first destination after the bridge is Omišalj located [...]

A prestigious award for the diving center at the Marina camping

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

The Marina Camp is especially famous among diving enthusiasts who can enjoy themselves here exploring the diverse underwater world, ship wrecks and underwater caves and cliffs. For three years in a row- 2006, 2007 and 2008- at the fair in the German city of Düsseldorf, the Scubacenter Diving Club at the Marina Camping in St. [...]

6th Mediterranean healthy food and medicinal herbs fair in Dubrovnik

Friday, March 13, 2009

Traditionally now for a sixth year in a row Babin Kuk in Dubrovnik is host to the Mediterranean healthy food and medicinal herbs fair. This year’s fair will be held from the 27 to the 29 March in the Hotel Tirena and Mali Stradun. Last year this event gathered together numerous exhibitors, experts and enthusiasts, who [...]

Roads on the island of Krk repaired, new bike routes arranged

Thursday, March 12, 2009

We have mentioned several times that the island of Krk may be reached by sea, air or road. If you take the road, you will be driving on a reconstructed main island road. Namely, works on the main state road 120 leading from the bridge of Krk to the city of Krk are being completed [...]

Hiking trail Labin - Rabac

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

The hiking trails of Labin and its surroundings spread along the borders of the coastal and continental region. The most attractive trail is the one from the old and picturesque town of Labin to the touristy Rabac yet in the region there are more interesting trails. Now that the nice weather season starts and brings along [...]

Istrian riviera – a tennis tournament for young tennis players

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

After the Porec Davis Cup tennis tournament of last weekend, Porec and towns on the western coast of Istria, Vrsar and Rovinj, continue to live in an athmosphere of tennis. From 18th to 29th March Porec hosts for the 37th time the Istrian Riviera tennis tournament. The tennis tournament Istrian Riviera has been played for thirty [...]

The branded hotel Valamar Dubrovnik President

Friday, March 6, 2009

After the Valamar Club Dubrovnik and the Valamar Lacroma Resort, the Dubrovnik President has become the third hotel in Dubrovnik this year to carry the Valamar brand. The hallmarks of the Valamar brand are: outstanding locations in the immediate vicinity of the sea, high quality service and customer orientation, comfortable, remodeled rooms with air-conditioning and heating, [...]

Krk among the champions of croatian tourism

Thursday, March 5, 2009

When you come to the town of Krk and stroll along the Krk waterfront, across the way from the tower on the coast you will find a very interesting sculpture representing a sundial. It is interesting because on it you will find a list of awards that Krk has won in reviews of the best [...]

Sveti Simun (Saint Simon) pathway, Gracisce

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Walking is one of the activities suited to all ages. Today, I present you the Sveti Simun pathway, Gracisce, which, from my experience, is a pathway that gives so much pleasure to walk on. Lovers of nature, beautiful sceneries and sights, will be delighted. The pathway starts at the picturesque city of Gracisce and runs down. [...]

Video postcard: Valamar Sanfior Hotel

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Video postcard from Valamar Sanfior Hotel (Youtube link) in Rabac

Women’s Day at the Valamar Diamant Hotel

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Allow me to announce a Women’s Month at the Valamar Diamant Hotel and not just the 8th of March, the International Women’s Day! Isn’t that nice? If you ask me, every day of the year should be a women’s day. Not because I, myself, am a woman but because days filled with love, tenderness and [...]

  • Nives Matic - Marketing Specialist in Riviera Poreč Inc. Poreč is Nives’s birthplace, and she has longtime experience in tourism. She has been working at Riviera since 1996, and she writes about events and curiosities of her home town on Valamar blog…

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  • Morena Golja - Associate in Marketing in Rabac Inc. On Valamar blog, she writes about subjects related to Rabac, the town she has private and business relations already 25 years. She graduated from the Faculty of Economics in Rijeka and fluently speaks three foreign languages…

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  • Nike Labas - Marketing officer at company Dubrovnik-Babin kuk Inc. Nike is from Dubrovnik, she speaks three languages, and she started her carrier at hospitality desk in Valamar Dubrovnik President Hotel. Naturally, on Valamar blog, she writes about things related to her town Dubrovnik…

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  • Lorena Blazevic - Lorena, a sales and marketing officer at Zlatni otok Inc., was born in a small town of Smokvica near Novi Vinodolski and she is 27. With this blog, she will regularly inform us about interesting things and events on the “golden island” (zlatni otok) of Krk…