Last night’s opening festivities for Advent in Split fully kicked off. The Riva was packed to the brim complete with festive faces adorning mulled-wine stained cheeks, while Pjaca and Prokurative boasted disco dancing dreamers. The smell of kobasice filled the air, and live music occupied the ears; we can certainly say the first night of Advent in Split was a holiday success.

The lighting of the first Advent candle will take place on Saturday, 26 November at 18.00 to begin the Advent in Split. Here is the complete concert program as provided by Dalmatinski Portal.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and TCN is here to bring you some of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season. While it’s never easy choosing, here are some of the best Christmas Advents taking place in Croatia this year.

The Christmas Fair in Split (also known to many as Advent or “Kućice”) will last even longer this year, and the best part? It begins in just 5 days.

Cold temperatures have finally greeted Croatia, and while the cold tempts us with a cozy blanket and cup of tea on the couch, it would be a shame to miss out on the diversity of activities Croatia offers up in the winter time. While we admit it was nearly impossible to choose just 5, here are our top picks for winter activities you can enjoy throughout Croatia.

A video memory of Advent in Split 2015.

From traditional game of picigin to relaxed coffe on Riva, video is a great postcard of Split's winter lifestyle

The fourth and final Gastro Advent in Split has taken place at Re di Mare fish restaurant.

Great atmosphere in Split beyond the houses on Riva (Photo gallery)

Advent in Split has begun.