As a part of the festivities marking the 440th anniversary of the Battle of Lepanto you can visit the exhibition in the Kotor Maritime Museum of Montenegro named “Boka Kotorska Seafaring” (Pomorstvo Boke kotorske) as it was during the Venetian rule, from 1420 to 1797, with special emphasis on the “Sv. Tripun” galley, which took [...]
Monday, October 3, 2011
You do not have to be a connoisseur to notice that most mushrooms grow in autumn. They appear in such vast quantities that they become noticeable even to those with no interest in mushrooms. Mushrooms can be found on hay fields, in forests, city parks, our own gardens, so they it is natural they can [...]
Thursday, September 29, 2011
If you are still on the island of Krk, now is your chance to end this summer’s season with a sweet taste of grapes. It doesn’t matter if the grapes are red or white - all grape varieties have benefits for the human body so we strongly recommend you relish in this late summer fruit, abundant [...]
Friday, April 29, 2011
The time has come for us to take our old “wheels” out of the dusty basements and into the light of day and treat them to an already traditional, organized cycling tour across the island of Krk. The tour will take place within the “Spring on Wheels” event whose goal is to encourage recreational activities [...]
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Wild asparagus has once again sprung up on the island of Krk and the sunny days have lured out many nature fans. You will see hikers with bags and canes in their hands, curiously peeking into and entering the bush on the side of the road and next to dry stone walls. The well known [...]
Thursday, February 17, 2011
The island of Krk might soon find itself on the map of the most desirable romantic destinations. Namely, during the latest research that has been conducted in the old heart of the town of Krk as a house was being reconstructed, remains of the temple of the Roman goddess Venus, dating back to 1st century B.C., [...]
Thursday, February 10, 2011
To arrive to Opatija always meant to come for a holiday in an amazing ambiance, but also to have a great time. Opatija is traditionally known as a destination which offers a year-round programme of interesting manifestations among which everyone will find something they like: gourmets, music fans, sportsmen, as well as those who’d like to [...]
Thursday, January 27, 2011
If you thought that this will be a blog about the history of the island of Krk with plenty of facts and important dates, you were wrong. Here’s a story about the Krk dutchess (Krcka kneginja) - a dutchess of all pastries of the island of Krk. It combines the relish of the stingy island soil [...]
Friday, January 14, 2011
The first Saturday after the Epiphany Holiday marks the beginning of the carnival’s reign on the Croatian coast and the eastern part of the Rijeka area; while on the other hand, the crazy carnival days do not start in the settlements of the western part of the Rijeka Ring until January 17th or Antonja, the [...]
Monday, December 20, 2010
As this time of year approaches I somehow always think that this year I’ll be better organized in terms of Christmas preparations and that I’ll do the Christmas shopping on time and without all the fuss of being in a hurry, that I’ll do the Advent wreath weeks ahead and start making the decorations and [...]
Friday, December 10, 2010
The ice skating season is fully underway! If you are going to miss the ski resorts this year, we suggest you look for fun in the town of Rijeka! Because of the short winter days only a handful of people find the time to sledge down one of the town hilltops, but the “More” ice skating [...]
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Kvarner trails and promenades seem to offer numerous spacious, memorable horizons, powerful forest, karstic and gentle meadow and strange underground areas, unreachable to many people, at the reach of your hand. Here you will find the famous promenades by the sea, marked with moderation and in tune with surroundings, embalmed with climate, thalasso-therapeutic benefits. The fruit of [...]
Thursday, November 25, 2010
A long time ago, many years before the Venetians came, the Romans decided to call Krk a “golden island” thanks to its natural wealth. Lush olive groves ripened here, rich grapes absorbed the sun beams across the vineyards; the cattle grazed the green pastures and downy oak trees climbed towards the sky. Fish scales shined abundantly [...]
Friday, November 19, 2010
Have you ever wondered how the magic of the theatrical shows which transcends you to another world is made? If the view from the audience is not enough for you and you want to take a look behind the stage, the Theatre Night Project (Noc kazališta) will make sure you have the opportunity to do just [...]
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
At the Croatian Tourism Days held in Rovinj from 20 to 22 October, the awards for the greatest achievements in this year were presented - the Blue and Green Flowers, acknowledgments for companies, individuals and tourism workers and the Tourist Flower Award. Two Valamar facilities on the island of Krk were awarded this year as well. [...]
Monday, October 25, 2010
According to the majority, fall is one of the most beautiful seasons. Summer heats and crowds are now behind us – summer holidays ended and the tourists returned to their homes. These days I love going to the market at the island of Krk and enjoy its colourful attire on a Saturday morning. The stands [...]
Thursday, September 30, 2010
The first weekend in October has traditionally been reserved for Bela nedeja (White Sunday), a three-day celebration of new wine in Kastav. A diverse programme, consisting of various exhibitions, presentations and wine tasting, will attract a large number of people again this year. A fair with a varied offer and supporting cultural and entertainment programmes [...]
Friday, September 17, 2010
Although summer is drawing near, a large number of tourists chooses the nice September days for their holiday and various activities. The popularly called Indian summer (Cro. bablje ljeto) will be marked in the town of Krk by a manifestation entitled “Hiking through Autumn“, from one island to another, since hiking is the best way [...]
Friday, September 10, 2010
If you want to go for a bike ride during the summer, it is best to get up early and enjoy the morning freshness. The recreational Bodul Bike cycling manifestation is perfect for guests searching for something just like that, and it will start in the town of Krk at 10 a.m. on the central [...]
Thursday, September 2, 2010
A gastronomic manifestation entitled Days of Figs will take place in the catering facilities located across the town of Krk from 3 to 5 September, for the fourth time. More than fourty restaurants on the island of Krk participated in the Days of Figs which took place last year. Guests visiting the restaurants in Krk will [...]
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Tuesday, October 11, 2011