Travel

February 5, 2022 - The latest flight news to Croatia as the second EasyJet Rijeka line has been announced, connecting Kvarner and Berlin this summer.  After announcing its return to Rijeka after 15 years and establishing a regular line between London (Gatwick) and Rijeka, EasyJet now offers a second line from Rijeka Airport - a seasonal line to Berlin! Namely, Croatian Aviation reports that from June 28 this year, EasyJet will introduce a direct line between Rijeka and Berlin, which will operate twice a week, every Tuesday and Saturday, departing from Rijeka to the German capital in the evening. Airbus…

February the 5th, 2022 - Could the continuing low Croatian vaccination rate against the novel coronavirus have a negative effect on this summer's tourist season? As would-be visitors keep their eyes on what's going on in relation to the pandemic in a particular desired holiday destination, some believe so. As Poslovni Dnevnik writes, the Council for the Recovery and Development of Tourism, which brings together representatives of the most important segments of this most important Croatian industry, has warns that Croatia is so far behind its typical Mediterranean competition in terms of vaccination that it could be well and truly…

February 4, 2022 - Long before the dawn of tourism, pilgrims, artists, scholars and adventurers of all kinds made their way down the Croatian coast. Many foreign travellers recorded their impressions along the way, leaving behind a treasure trove of travel journals for us modern folk to peruse and enjoy just how much some of the writings resemble online reviews of the present day. Exploring the predecessors of Trip Advisor, starting with a few thoughts on Istria  Most of us can’t help but love travel content. In the present age, especially since a certain issue made it quite difficult to…

February 4, 2022 - The latest news about flights to Croatia as the Ukraine International Airlines Kyiv-Split line has been boosted for the 2022 summer season.  Croatian Aviation reports that Ukraine International Airlines has announced a number of weekly flights between Kyiv and Split in the upcoming summer flight schedule. Namely, Ukraine International plans to increase the number of weekly flights to Croatia this summer. Thus, from the beginning of June to the end of September this year, three flights a week have been announced, one more than last summer season. These three-weekly flights will operate on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and…

February the 4th, 2022 - Adriatic festivals up and down the Croatian coast are set to make a return, albeit with higher prices included, following two years of painful stagnation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic and its accompanying restrictions on gatherings. As Poslovni Dnevnik/Marija Crnjak writes, although they still have some reservations about the continuation of the global coronavirus pandemic and the issue of limits being placed on things such as international travel, and there are even more worries about inflation, the organisers of music festivals in Croatia seem to be relieved after two seasons of pure stagnation.…

February 3, 2022 - The latest flight news to Croatia as Air Serbia announces Belgrade-Zadar flights from June, Aegean Airlines launches Zagreb-Athens this summer, and 13 Freebird Dubrovnik winter charter flights will run from the end of this month!  Serbian national airline Air Serbia will re-introduce a regular flight between Zadar and Belgrade this summer, reports Croatian Aviation.  Namely, as of June 14, the Serbian airline will operate between Belgrade and Zadar. A few days ago, the same airline announced it was restoring the route to Rijeka.  The Zadar-Belgrade line was introduced in the 2019 summer flight schedule, and flights…

February 2, 2022 - Calling all expats, digital nomads and remote workers - are you looking to discover the coolest spots and hidden gems outside the city that is your new home? Help is at hand - meet the Swanky Expats Travel Club.  Having lived in Croatia for 18 years, and having been privileged enough to have visited every corner of the country, I am constantly blown away by the number of incredible experiences one finds here off the beaten track. I could list a hundred, but for the sake of time, how about attending a foreign veteran reunion barbecue…

An ancient custom on Krk island involves planting a kiss on a wet rock on the side of the road. Looking into the curious ethnological phenomenon on February 1, 2022 Many holidaymakers have discovered the charms of Baška, a picture-perfect town on Krk island. There’s plenty for this dreamy destination to boast, including a 1800m long pebble beach ideal for those who love to soak up the sun, and adventure trails for visitors who prefer an active vacation. Visiting Baška wasn’t such a simple feat back in the day, judging by an ethnological phenomenon described by Alan Žic-Teklin of KrkDiscovered.…

February 1, 2022 - An agreement was reached to once again connect the English capital with the third-largest city in Croatia, and EasyJet returns to Rijeka airport after 15 years, with two weekly flights between May and October. Rijeka airport announced the return of the English low-cost airline to the island of Krk. After fifteen years of absence, EasyJet will connect the third largest city in Croatia with London Gatwick. The airline also confirmed the news, adding that it will operate between May and October 2022, with two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. "EasyJet deserves record airport traffic" Rijeka airport…

Delfin Sailing Club (JK Delfin) invites all sailing enthusiasts to participate in the 1st Full Moon Regatta, a night race from Pula to Cres island The sailing club from Pula is launching a new regatta hoping for it to become a spectacle of international renown that will draw a bigger crowd with each passing year. As announced on their website, the 1st Full Moon regatta will kick off in the port of Pula, with the start of the race scheduled for March 18th. The route as planned is approximately 80 nmi long and will take the crews around Susak island…