We invite all cycling fans to discover the magic of the island of Krk and its intact nature. Relax by cycling through the magical landscapes right by the sea, breathing in the smell of the sea and the Mediterranean pine tree, or through the hinterland of the island. Decide on a cycling tour to the [...]
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
I love spring, the sun, the smell of mown grass, the blossoming fruit trees, the greenery which is resting and the inevitable spring fairy – the asparagus. The name of the asparagus comes from the Greek word asparagus meaning sprig and I wish to emphasize that it is very healthy. Asparagus contains rutin, a substance [...]
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
In one of the biggest campsites in Croatia, Lanterna campsite, in the intact nature and by the sea, Istria mobile houses have found their place. New Istria mobile houses, surrounded by Mediterranean plants, are in tune with the Istrian architecture, they have a spacious terrace and a beautiful panoramic view of Novigrad and the mouth of [...]
Friday, April 24, 2009
“Seven Days of Lokrum” is a programme organized by the DART Association in collaboration with Lokrum Reserve and Artur Gallery. For that occasion, around twenty members of this association spent the day on the island of Lokrum and celebrated the Earth Day with an appropriate programme. In the morning, immediately upon the arrival to Lokrum, they [...]
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The fact the slogan “Think global – act local” is applied in Krk is proven by the ecological projects implemented at the Valamar autocamps in Krk. Besides Blue flags which have been fluttering in these camps for years, there is also the Change project at the Naturist Camping Politin where waste water is used for [...]
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Participate in the Long walk day, a walk organized as a celebration of Earth Day on 25 April 2009. The adventure begins in the town of Brsec and after a 12-hour walk along the Labin hiking trail, Skitaca awaits you. The Labin hiking trail (LPP) stretches from the town of Sisol (with access from Brsec) [...]
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Good wishes and birthday presents can be received throughout the year. And you can find something for everyone at the Pore? International Festival of books read, that takes place from 23 to 25 April. The Festival of books read will start on the eve of my birthday…and that brings me a lot of joy. I [...]
Friday, April 17, 2009
Neckermann store which sells its products through a catalogue has provided its customers, along with its VIP sponsor of the month, Valamar Hotels & Resorts, with a unique prize contest in which they can, while shopping comfortably, win valuable prizes. Therefore, the customer with the highest value of the prize in April wins a weekend arrangement [...]
Thursday, April 16, 2009
In the previous texts we have already written about the unbreakable bond between the town of Krk and the Frankopan Counts of Krk. The story of them goes back to the Medieval Times when Count Nikola ruled Krk. Today, centuries later, numerous manifestations, which are held in order to relive the spirit of the Frankopans found [...]
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
For each of the three days of celebrating Labour Day, the international holiday, on 1 May, we are organizing an occassional sports and recreational as well as entertainment and animation programme. A creative workshop for children will take place on Thursday, 30 April, as well as an entertaining evening accompanied by live music played by [...]
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
The Blue Flags have been fluttering along the Porec Riviera for a number of years now. For many visitors and guests, the Blue Flag exactly is one of the key guidelines while selecting their holiday destination. The Blue Flag for beaches is an international programme for environmental protection and the protection of the sea and [...]
Friday, April 10, 2009
Dubrovnik is one of the ten most romantic destinations in the world! This is according to Sherman’s Travel Lee, a leading online advertiser of specialized tourist travels from the USA, which has more than three million registered logins a week. The website states that couples who are looking for romance rush towards Dubrovnik, the amazing [...]
Thursday, April 9, 2009
If you like walking in nature and you wish to experience the joy of Easter in a special way, welcome to Krk! On Monday, 13 April, as the clock strikes twelve, an interesting walking tour will set off from the front of the Frankopan Tower. We will take a walk along the ancient town alleys, [...]
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
For nine years now the beginning of the tourist season in Rabac has been marked by the traditional rowboat competition called Voga Teleferika. The competition of the boatmen is organized on the waterfront-Teleferika route and, let me tell you, I participated once and I rowed really hard?. However, with delicious grilled sardines everything is soon [...]
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
The oldest wine sort known in Istria is without a doubt Malvasia. Its history goes back at least 700 years, to the period of the Venetian Republic and the successful wine trade from the areas of the Peloponnese Peninsula and the Greek islands. It is believed that the Venetian merchants brought Malvasia to Istria from [...]
Friday, April 3, 2009
Easter is a family holiday but also the time when nature starts to wake up, the first buds appear and everything is blooming… We therefore invite you to come to Krk with your loved ones and spend this holiday in the family and homely atmosphere of the Valamar Koralj Hotel. All hotel guests will be welcomed [...]
Thursday, April 2, 2009
The traditions of the Dubrovnik region are labeled with originality and the deepseatedness of the tradition during the Easter holidays as well. On Palm Sunday religious people carry olive twigs and interwoven palm twigs, “pome”, for blessing to church. According to belief, blessed twigs provide good agricultural yield and protection from bad weather, as well [...]
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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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…
Thursday, April 30, 2009