Varazdin County in Focus

Arguably Croatia's most creative festival gets underway once more in the picturesque northern city of Varazdin on August 19, 2016, with the opening of Spancirfest 2016. This year's event has quite a lineup.

Varaždin is about to come alive with this year's Špancirfest, which opens on August 19, 2016. And there will be a feast in store for wine lovers.

More than 100,000 pilgrims are expected in Ludbreg for the annual pilgrimage.

All over Croatia, the region's traditions and heritage are being preserved by enthusiastic locals who are keen to pass on the past to future generations.

Croatia has a proud lace-making tradition, inscribed as intangible UNESCO heritage. A visit to Lepoglava in Varazdin County, which hosts an international lace festival each September. 

While Euro 2016 and the Olympics may be grabbing all the sporting headlines this summer, some lesser known sporting attractions are bringing international competitors to continental Croatia. A look at Disc Golf in Croatia. 

The festival celebrates its 18th birthday and the party seems very promising.

While Croatian tourism may be focused on the Adriatic coast and islands, there are some real gems to be discovered away from the crowds, whatever time of year. A visit to one of the best of them, Trakoscan Castle, close to the Slovenian border. 

It is that time of year again - "ŠIC NA BIC", the popular cycling race held in Novi Marof. A small picturesque town halfway from Zagreb to Varaždin will held another popular "biciklijada" on July 2, 2016.

Looking for some entertainment away from Euro 2016? Help is at hand on June 11, 2016 with the Ludbreg Wine Marathon.