petak, 26. rujna 2014.

Mali Losinj, island Losinj



Mali Lošinj is a popular Croatian tourist destination, located on the south side of the island Lošinj.
Mali Losinj is a coastal city located in the bottom of the bay Augusta, on the road between Istria and Dalmatia, and as such is very important for nautical tourism.

Mali Losinj is the largest settlement on the island and with its 6500 inhabitants is the largest settlement on all Adriatic islands.
Mali Losinj is the administrative, cultural and financial center of the western part of Kvarner which includes the southern part of the island of Cres, the Gulfs Koromačno and Ustrina, island of Losinj and a group of small islands: Unije, Ilovik, Susak, Male Srakane, Vele Srakane and several others uninhabited islands.
The most important economic sectors of Losinj are tourism, catering industry, trade, shipping, shipbuilding and fishing.

The climate on Island Losinj is Mediterranean, characterized by long hot summers and short mild winters with about 2600 sunny hours per year; The sea temperature around the island of Losinj during the spring, summer and fall is a few degrees higher than the air temperature.

The mild climate of the island of Lošinj is seen in its richness of plant species. According to the research, on the island are identified 1,018 plant species, of which 939 belong to the autochthonous flora species; Of these, 230 species are medicinal herbs.
The sea around Lošinj is known as habitat of bottlenose dolphins, and Losinj is the first reserve of dolphins in the Mediterranean.

Thanks to the health effects of the climate, variety of medicinal plants, and not polluted environment, clean air and crystal clear waters, from the late 19th century Mali Losinj from once a fishing village transformed into a tourist center with well developed health tourism.

Except swimming and enjoying the crystal clear waters on one of the beautiful beaches, for those looking for active holidays and relaxation on the island of Losinj there are over 250 km fragrant landscaped promenades, running trails and cycling paths.
Promenade of Vitality is a paved walkway in a length of 7 km which goes through the eastern parts of the island and connects Mali Losinj with Veli Losinj
Path of the dolphins is a walking path in the length of 20 km which passes across the southern part of the island and connects its two shores of the west and east side. Along this route you have the best opportunity to see the playful dolphins in the sea.

For your entertainment in Mali Losinj, there are a multitude of café bars and restaurants with offer of traditional cuisine, various sports activities as well as organized day trips by boat to a nearby islands.

The offer of accommodation in Mali Losinj is a diverse and high quality. Mali Losinj offer accommodation in several hotels, a wellness and spa center, as well as in the private apartments, rooms for rent and houses located along the shore.

If you are looking for accommodation in Mali Losinj, and in Croatia, please visit web page
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srijeda, 24. rujna 2014.

Island Zut


Island Žut
is located between the island Pasman and the Kornati islands and is the second largest island of the Kornati archipelago.
Island Zut is paradise for boaters and all who of exceptional natural beauty.

Along the coast of the island of Zut bay dotted Žešnja, Hiljaća, Sarušćica, Bizikovica, Golubovac, Podražanj, Strunac and others that every one of them offered Robinsonian atmosphere and possible shelter for fishing boats and small yachts.
On the island covered with olives, figs and grapes are no permanent settlements, during the year occasionally stay here only fishermen, shepherds, olive producers and fig pickers from the island of Murter, which make island Zut an ideal destination for all those who want to spend their holidays in a unique blend of man and nature.

On the island, there is one ACI marina with 120 berths for mooring and anchoring of vessels and one superb seafood restaurant that offers traditional seafood dishes, everything else can be purchased on the neighboring islands Murter or Pašman.

The offer of accommodation on this unique island consists of holiday houses and private apartments. A larger number of houses have been renovated old stone houses with traditional architecture of the Dalmatian islands.
Transfer to the island is by private or rented boat.

Island Zut as well as the entire Kornati archipelago are the best place for water sports and inevitable destination for divers.

For accommodation on island Zut and in Croatia, please visit web page
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utorak, 23. rujna 2014.

Drasnice, Riviera Makarska

Drašnice is a small seaside village on the Makarska Riviera, which belongs to the municipality Podgora in Split-Dalmatia County Croatia
Village Drasnice which today has only about 300 inhabitants, is located in the bay Sveti Kriz about ten kilometers south of Makarska, on the way to Dubrovnik.

The remains of the material culture in the area Drasnica tell us that this small picturesque village is over 8000 years old, while the place Drasnice first time was mentioned in Turkish documents from the late 15th century.

Drasnice is specific by its well-preserved stone houses located under the Biokovo mountain. In front of some houses there are ancient tools for processing olives - "turnji", and within each house even today is authentic interior.

With the construction of the Adriatic Highway in 1962, Drasnice began to develop as a tourist destination, to which contributes the high insolation of the area and the beautiful pebble beaches.

Pebble beach in Drasnice which is surrounded by the shade of pine trees, crystal clear sea and a breathtaking view to the island of Hvar is an ideal destination for a family vacation, while the high mountain slopes of Biokovo offers possibility of an active vacation.
The ideal geographic positioning of Drasnice provides one-day visit to Podgora and Makarska.

In Drasnice there are grocery, post office, ATM, restaurants with traditional dalmatian cuisine and seafood specialties .. Quality accommodation is offered in one hotel located along the coast or in private accommodation in apartments, rooms for rent, or small private boarding houses.

If you are looking for accommodation in Drasnice, and on Makarska Riviera, please visit
www.croatia-accommodation.info and contact apartment owners in Croatia directly - no commission!


ponedjeljak, 22. rujna 2014.

Milna island Hvar


Milna
is a small settlement situated on the southern coast of the island Hvar, Croatia 4 km east of town Hvar.
Milna is one of the oldest tourist resorts on island, based on the very beginnings of tourism on island Hvar and its distinctly country-style atmosphere confirms the old mansion of the 17th century.

Milna is consists of 4 pebbly beaches, forested shoreline, gentle overgrown with pine trees, vineyards and orchards. With Milna bay, there are two other equally wooded bays: bay Malo Borce and bay Veliko Borce.

On the beaches of Milna, except in enjoying the sun and crystal clear sea, you can also rent a boat and take a tour to the nearby islands and islets.
For fans of active holiday, in Milna are tennis courts, diving school or you can try the island attraction riding on donkeys.
From Milna are organized boat trips to the islands of: Korcula, Vis, Biševo and Mljet.

In Milna you can taste the traditional Dalmatian cuisine and high quality domestic vine in one of the seven restaurants in this small place, there is a grocery store, bank, ATM and other major tourist facility can be found in town Hvar 4 km from Milna.

In Milna quality accommodation for your vacation and summer holiday can be found in private apartments, rooms, holiday houses or villa with swimming pool

If you are looking for an accommodation on island Hvar and in Croatia, please visit web page
www.croatia-accommodation.info


petak, 19. rujna 2014.

Senj


Senj
is located at the end of the Kvarner Bay in Croatia.
Senj was founded on a hill Kuk in Roman times, 3000 years ago and is the oldest city in the northern Adriatic.

Senj is the center of the area that covers over 650 km2 in which there are numerous small villages situated along the Velebit coast: St. Juraj, Lukovo, Klada, Starigrad, Jablanac, Stinica and Prizna, and villages situated on the mountain peaks of Velebit and Kapela: Krasno, Krivi Put, Stolac, Crni Kal and village Vratnik.

The most magnificent monument in the city as well as on the whole Croatian coast is the fort Nehaj built in 1558. You will fall in love in town Senj because of its narrow streets and towers and its inhabitants with charming and cheerful spirit.

Quite a unique experience in Senj offer numerous events grew out of Senj rich culture and tradition, this is best experienced during the winter carnival in January and February, and the summer's International Carnival, which takes place in August.
During the season, here are organized numerous events like the Festival of native singing, games on the beach, Musical evening in the cathedral, fishing festivals, folklore, concerts and many other events

Besides enjoying the sun and swimming, Senj also offers a unique sporting experience for all those who are looking for an active vacation such as diving, sailing, fishing, rock climbing or mountaineering offered by the Nature Park Velebit and National Park Northern Velebit.
Senj offers a unique combination of sea and mountains where you can enjoy the morning in the pleasures of the sea, and in the afternoon in the shadowy landscapes.

The accommodation offer of the town of Senj is diverse, high quality accommodation for your holidays and summer vacation in Senj can be found in hotels, camping, family guest-houses, as well as in private apartments and rooms for rent

If you are looking for an quality accommodation for your holidays in Senj, and in Croatia please visti web page www.croatia-accommodation.info  and find the perfect holiday accommodation to match your budget and your itinerary!


utorak, 16. rujna 2014.

Wellness and spa in Croatia - Daruvar

Daruvar is a city in Continental Croatia, 125 km away from town Zagreb.
Daruvar is situated in the southwestern part of the Pannonian Plain, on the slopes of the mountain range Papuk, in the valley of the river Toplice at an altitude of 160 m.

Daruvar is surrounded by wooded hills and wine-growing, well-known for its excellent varieties of wine, quality wines and spa with thermal water.
Daruvar is a well known spa town since the 288 BC, when have been made the first spring water intake with the healing waters for which witnessed numerous material evidence

The wellness spa oasis of Daruvarske Toplice is an authentic and modern designed center offering only geothermal water with healing properties.
On the area of 1800m2 wellness spa center has two outdoor and one indoor swimming pool with thermal water, spa area, jacuzzi with thermal water, Finnish and Turkish sauna, relaxation room, fitness center and massages (lymphatic drainage, anti-cellulite massage, facial massage, anti-stress massage, sports massage, medical massage, hot stone massage - massage with volcanic stones)

Special tourist offer of Daruvar is the Wine Road "Vino Via" which extends on a long route through wine-growing regions, with nice vineyard huts where you can taste the quality wine of Daruvar region: Rajnski rizling, Chardonnay and Sauvignon and learn about their nurturing.

Also, a special treasure of Daruvar are two spacious and neatly manicured parks
In the park Julijev located within the Daruvarske Toplice grow 60 plant species, including the famous pyramidal oak, black walnut and giant sycamores, while a two giant trees of Ginkgo biloba adorn the park Count Jankovic.

Daruvar, as a spa center accommodation offer in two accommodation facilities of Daruvarske Toplice as well as quality accommodation in private apartments, rooms and holiday houses

If you are looking for and accommodation in Daruvar, please visit web page
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srijeda, 10. rujna 2014.

Island Vir

Island Vir is located in the northwestern part of Dalmatia, Croatia and is one of 300 islands that belong to Zadar archipelago At place Privlaka, island Vir by a bridge is connected to the mainland.

The coast of the island Vir is very indented, with a number of smaller and larger natural bays suitable for swimming and leisure. Some of the bays, beaches and resorts that have developed around them are:

Cove Žitna is located on the north side of the island with beautiful views of the island of Pag. Bay Zitna is a sandy spacious beach suitable for small children. Near the beach there are pizzeria and bar.
Cove Lučica is clean and fenced beach. Seabed is partly rocky and partly sandy. From the sports facilities at the beach can be rented scooters and pedal boats. Near the beach there are a coffee bar, a disco, a bistro, shops and taverns ..

Beach Biskupljača and Mecca are located before and after the Cove Duboka Draga, they are completely natural beaches far away from any village, suitable for all who are looking for clear water and peace.
Cove Duboka Draga is located in the northwest of the island, and by many is considered for the most beautiful beach on the island of Vir. The beach has crystal clear water, it is outside of any settlement, and can be accessed by speedboat or yacht.
Cove Sapavac is a sandy beach surrounded by pine trees, it is located on the south side of the island of Vir. This beach is famous for being rich with peloid mud (cures rheumatic diseases).
Near the bay there is a historical tower Kaštelina.
Along the beach is a Camping which offers accommodation, a restaurant, fast food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and other services.
Cove Sapavac is suitable for going on trips to nearby cities Nin and Zadar and the islands of Dugi Otok and Kornati ...
Beach Cove Jadro is pebbly and sandy beach, suitable for families with small children. On the beach you can rent a sunbeds and from water sport has pedal boats, water skiing ..
Close to the beach there are pizzeria, coffee bar and a new entertainment center.
Near the beach is the main marina where are organized boat excursion in the Zadar aquatory ..

During the summer on the island are performances by well-known pop musicians in the open with plenty of other entertainment. From island Vir, to town Zadar there is a newly built bike trail on which are organized many bicycle tours.

From the island of Vir by day trip you can visit the national parks Krka, Kornati and Paklenica and with a taxi boat can have a tour around the island, an overview of the deep, lunch and swimming in secluded bays of the island of Vir.
You can also visit the historic town Nin (12km) and town Zadar (26km), which is rich in historical sites such as greeting the sun, sea organ, Church of St.Donat and etc. The National park Plitvice Lakes is about an 2 hours drive from island Vir

If you are looking for accommodation on island Vir, please visit web page
www.croatia-accommodation.info and find here the perfect holiday accommodation on island Vir to match your budget and your itinerary!


subota, 6. rujna 2014.

Pula, Croatia



Pula is the largest city in Istria, Croatia.
Pula is located in the south of the Istrian peninsula, and most of all known for its historic buildings that are significant today as they was significant long time ago.

The largest and the most significant monument in Pula, also the largest and best preserved monument of ancient architecture in Croatia is the amphitheater or well known as the Pula Arena.
Pula Arena still preserves the history of the II. century, when within the arena was held gladiator fights.
According to the size, Pula Arena takes up 6th place among Roman amphitheaters in the world, and is the only one in the world with all three Roman architectural lines entirely preserved.

Today, Pula is an important tourist destination visited by tourists from all over the world, wanting to feel the spirit of the past about which everyone is talking when once visit Pula.

Beaches in Pula:
Beach Ambrela is located at the entrance of the tourist zone Verudela. Because of its arrangement, as well as other qualities, such as the exquisite quality of the sea, this beach has been awarded with a Blue Flag.
Verudela is the top summer destination in Pula, and is located a short stroll from Marina Veruda
Beaches Verudela are mostly rocky with some paved parts in order to facilitate access. In several places beach is pebble. Almost the entire region of Verudela is in pine forest intertwined with paths ideal for walking. In the tourist resorts there are outdoor pools.

Other popular beaches near Pula are: the Fratarski Island, beach Stoja, Valkane, Valovine, Golden rock and many others...

As a coastal city, tourism in Pula comes first, so you can find accommodation in hotels, auto camps, as well as an accommodation in private houses, villas, apartments, accommodation in rooms, etc. ..

If you are looking for a quality accommodation in Pula and in Croatia, please visit web page
www.croatia-accommodation.info