Just like every other region of Croatia, Istria and Kvarner are rich in flora and fauna. However, when it comes to possibilities for plant growth, these Croatian regions are somewhat special. The soil of Istria and Kvarner is fertile, and importantly, diverse, and the climate is moderate and Mediterranean, making these regions ideal for growing aromatic and medicinal herbs.
Outside of Slavic countries, it is not common knowledge that a special script was created for Slavic languages in the 9th century – the Glagolitic script. The author of the Glagolitic script was Constantine Cyril, a monk from Thessaloniki, who was asked to design an alphabet for the Slavic people, to aid in educating them and spreading literacy, as well as Christianity, among them. The name of the Glagolitic script, only coined in the 17th century, is derived from the verb glagoljati, an Old Church Slavonic word (which occurs in a number of modern Slavic languages as well) meaning “to speak”.
Car and motorcycle races are very popular in Istria and Kvarner. There’s a reason for that. This part of Croatia is known for its stunning natural beauty, making it the perfect hotspot for these sports where, in addition to speed and adrenaline, an emphasis is also placed on the attractiveness of the track itself. That’s why there are numerous racing tracks and circuits in this part of the country for fans of car and motorcycle racing, which host various racing events. We will take this opportunity to highlight some of them.
It has long been known that a dog is a man’s best friend. Moreover, we consider pets to be members of the immediate family, and who would not want to take their family and their best friend on a holiday?
Istria and Kvarner are recognizable, among other things, for their numerous stunning churches, which are known for their architecture, history or religious significance. To list them all would be almost impossible, but here we bring an overview of several churches that can be your door to sacral architecture, art and history of Istria and Kvarner.
Every tourist tour of the city implies a visit to the most famous buildings, churches, squares, but also museums. As a city of rich history, Rijeka has many museums, and here we will bring a selection of only a few that should be placed on the list of places to visit when visiting Rijeka.
Croatia is already widely known as a sought-after tourist destination. Thanks to its natural wealth, beautiful and very diverse landscapes, but also its long and rich history and culture, it attracts visitors from all over the world. However, what may often be forgotten is that these same assets, attract not only foreign tourists, but also foreign film production.
Rijeka, the European Capital of Culture in 2020, is the perfect destination to visit this winter. In the winter, just like in any other season, Rijeka offers you a multitude of activities, but the holiday season is even more beautiful thanks to the Christmas fairs and various festive events.
Long lunches on sunny terraces, wine tastings in hilly vineyards, dinners centred around the freshest of fish: the Dalmatian coast is blessed with an abundance of local produce – spicy olive oil, Istrian ham, delicious cheeses and, of course, seafood – as well as the perfect ambience for enjoying them.
Rijeka is much more than just a tourist city, a port, and a shipyard, as many of its museums can show you. Everyone can find something interesting in Rijeka! If you love video games, wildlife, or maybe nautical themes, you absolutely must visit these museums in Rijeka!
Kantrida stadium has been the home stadium of HNK Rijeka, a Croatian first-league football club, since 1946. In the past, it bore the Italian name of Stadio Comunale del Littorio. It was officially opened on 1 June 1912, when football clubs Victoria and Građanski played a friendly game there.
The last couple of years have seen an increase in the number of amusement parks in Croatia. Although our amusement parks are visited by large numbers of people, many are still unaware of the exact type of entertainment offered by these parks. That’s why we’ve selected five of them which we believe will surely delight you and your family.
The most visited part of Croatia is surely the Adriatic Coast, but Croatian mainland also continues to develop its tourism offer. Many apartment and villa owners in mainland Croatia are struggling to find a way to best attract new guests with additional content and events. However, everyone agrees that one of the most important parts is the appearance of the interior. Therefore, it is important that the interior design of your space is interesting, and we’ve prepared several advice for attracting new guests with various design solutions.
With the arrival of the fall, the number of tourists decreases significantly. The question that most renters ask is how to extend the tourist season and attract a larger number of guests even after the summer is over. We have prepared a few tips to help you with this.
The arrival of fall is not a reason for us to stop travelling. ? Big cities in Croatia today offer plenty of activities and attractions for various types of travellers – singletons, couples, families, businesspeople. And we’ve summarized their main attractions for you.