Travel

February 29, 2020 - As tourist destinations grapple with more and more tourist traffic, how the new Ciovo bridge returned Trogir to its former glory without the Ciovo traffic.  The Dalmatian coast is blessed with seemingly endless picturesque stone, walled towns and cities, each one a must-see - Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Primosten, Sibenik and Zadar, to name but a few. But come back in the peak season, and the experience will be somewhat different. As much as I love Omis and all its fascinating history, I have better things to do with my summer than sitting in traffic trying to…

February 28, 2020 - Two more Michelin Stars for Croatia - the first on Croatian islands. Congratulations to Lesic Dimitri Palace on Korcula and Boskinac on Pag! Great news for the gourmet scene on Croatia's gorgeous islands, as for the first time, the Michelin Star has been awarded to a restaurant on a Croatian island. And not one, but two. LD Terrace, the exquisite restaurant of leading boutique 5-star restaurant on Korcula, Lesic Dimitri Palace, and Boskinac on the island of Pag, are the two new additions to the illustrious list of restaurants with Michelin stars, bringing to seven the…

February 27, 2020 - Croatian Tourism Minister Gari Cappelli comments on the coronavirus and its effects on Croatian tourism so far. HRTurizam reports that the panic and spread of mass hysteria around the coronavirus is of no use to anyone, and many experts and scientists are calling for the voice of reason. Today, Croatian Tourism Minister Gari Cappelli was the voice of reason at a session of the Croatian Government, stating that 24,500 tourists are currently staying in Croatia, or about 3% more guests than at the same time last year. "There is still no major decline, except of course…

February 27, 2020 - I am amazed at how few people in Croatia know about its only Vatican-authenticated miracle. An invitation to Zagreb Catholics to discover it during Sunday Mass.  There are many things that amaze - and continue to amaze - me about living in Croatia. Among them are the fabulous discoveries I am making here on a monthly basis, many of which are known about by only a few people. I summarised an overview of 2019 fun in an end of year post - Why I Live in Croatia: 30 Incredible Discoveries in 2019 Alone.  Among those discoveries…

February 27, 2020 - Following the current situation with the coronavirus, Croatian national carrier Croatia Airlines continues to operate all scheduled flights to all European destinations. HRTurizam reports that since January 23 this year, the company has been continuously monitoring and following the recommendations of the Croatian Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health of the Republic of Croatia, Croatian Civil Aviation Agency, Star Alliance, International Air Transport Association (IATA) and other Croatian and international competent institutions and associations regarding the current situation around the coronavirus. Croatia Airlines' Crisis and Emergency Management Office is actively monitoring the situation and continually…

February 26, 2020 - The Split Tourist Board comments on coronavirus and its effect on tourism.   The extent to which coronavirus will affect tourism in Split is still unknown, but as the Split Tourist Board director Alijana Vukšić revealed, the bookings are going according to plan for now. Still, they will know more after the Berlin fair, reports Dalmatinski Portal. “The World Tourism Organization recommends that travel is not canceled and that tourist traffic is running normally,” said Vukšić. She also said that they are being cautious and monitoring the situation day by day, but the best indicator will be…

February 26, 2020 - Images of a burning effigy of a gay couple during the Imotski Carnival went all around the world, shocking many. But this is only one part of the story. A look at conservative and liberal Adriatic coastal diversity.  What is Croatian cuisine? How do you define it? The truth is that there is no national cuisine as such, more a group of (outstanding) regional cuisines, which have little in common apart from their excellence. The heavy meat dishes and river fish from Slavonia for example, differ greatly from the freshly grilled fish soaking in olive oil…

February 26, 2020 - Before the start of another tourist season, the Croatian tourist offer will have the chance shine at the 25th International GAST Fair - the central gathering place for the target audience, such as restaurant owners, hotels and family hotels, small renters and catering establishments from all over Dalmatia. GAST 2020 takes place from February 26 to 29, 2020, at the Spaladium Arena in Split. If you want to try your hand at competing, launch new products, show off the best you have, win new market space, find new partners and strengthen your relationships with existing ones,…

As Novac/Jozo Vrdoljak/Privredni.hr writes on the 25th of February, 2020, Kristijan Kapovic believes that the Vir Municipality will be able to rank next to the likes of Biograd, Vodice, Novalja and Pag in about fifteen years, in terms of infrastructure and utilities. According to him, the team he has been leading since 2003 has already managed to change the general Croatian perception of the Vir Municipality as a place of chaos. He claims that the Vir Municipality has made the most progress in all of the Republic of Croatia. In the following interview, he explains why they have had a…

February 25, 2020 - The latest news from around Croatia’s airports for new flights to Croatia with updates from Zagreb and Dubrovnik. Avio Radar reports that Croatian national carrier and Star Alliance member Croatia Airlines will strengthen the Zagreb-Amsterdam route in 2020. Namely, in addition to morning flights, a second flight on Tuesdays will be introduced in the afternoon. A total of eight flights per week will be offered. The additional flight on Tuesdays will run from April 28 to September 29, 2020. An Airbus A320 and Airbus A319 aircraft will serve this line.  The additional flight on Tuesdays is being…