October 16, 2019 - The latest news from around Croatia’s airports for new flights to Croatia with updates from Rijeka and Croatia Airlines. 

Avio Radar reports that Serbian national carrier Air Serbia has made changes to the upcoming winter flight schedule on the Belgrade-Rijeka route. As announced, this line will remain in service throughout the winter with two flights per week. The winter timetable will be in effect from October 27, 2019, to March 28, 2020. 

Instead of running on Tuesdays and Fridays as it did in the summer flight schedule, this service will run on Mondays and Thursdays throughout winter. This line will not operate in the middle of the day as it did this summer, but on Mondays in the evening and Thursdays in the morning. An ATR-72 aircraft will fly on this line. 

Furthermore, Avio Radar reports that British carrier TUI Airways has increased capacity in their post-season route from London (Gatwick) to Rijeka. Specifically, in October, the larger Boeing 757-200 aircraft has run on this line, instead of the smaller Boeing 737-800, with three arrivals on Thursdays from October 3 to 17. 

TUI Airways’ aircraft will finally run on this line. Namely, since the route launched in May, the aircraft has been leased from other airlines, mostly the Boeing 737-800 from Norwegian Air Shuttle. 

The Boeing 757-200 aircraft often arrives on the TUI Airways route to Dubrovnik and Pula. TUI Airways has only 12 Boeing 757-200 aircraft in its fleet. 

Croatia Airlines has also announced some small changes to its flight schedule this year. 

Recall, Croatia will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from January 1, 2020. With that said, Ex Yu Aviation reported last month that the national carrier would add one flight per week between Brussels and Zagreb, totaling to 12 per week. Furthermore, the seasonal service between Zagreb and Dublin will work until January 26, 2020, while its operations between Zagreb and Lisbon will end at the end of October. 

Croatia Airlines will maintain the same winter operations for other Croatian cities this year, which include flights from Split to Frankfurt, Munich and Rome, Dubrovnik to Frankfurt, and Rijeka to Munich. Croatia Airlines has also announced no changes to its winter operations between Croatian locations. 

Recall, Croatia Airlines is currently undergoing a privatization process, which the Croatian Minister for Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, Oleg Butković, previously said should be completed by the end of the year. “I believe we will deliver within the set timeframe,” the Minister said. Privredna banka Zagreb (PBZ) and Germany's DVB Bank are advising the airline in the process.

While the national carrier projects a 5% increase in passenger traffic by the end of 2019, there are no plans to make any significant changes to its services until the privatization process is complete. 

Ex Yu Aviation adds that Croatia Airlines even dropped its plans to extend the wet-lease for one of Air Nostrum's Bombardier CRJ1000 jets into the winter months, which would have lengthened some of its seasonal routes. Croatia Airlines currently maintains twelve routes from Zagreb during the summer.

To read more about travel in Croatia, follow TCN's dedicated page. 

October 13, 2019 - After winning 3:0 against Hungary in Split on Thursday, Croatia met Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday for the 8th round of the Group E Euro 2020 qualifiers. 

The Croatia national team and Wales met in front of 31,000 fans in Cardiff for the 8th Euro qualifying round in Group E. After topping Hungary 3:0 at Poljud stadium in Split on Thursday, Croatia was hungry to win in Wales - and ultimately secure enough points to lock in their spot at the Euros next year. 

Dalic came out with a slightly different lineup than what we saw in Split. As Croatian media reported, Dalic called up Hajduk midfielder Filip Bradaric in place of Marcelo Brozovic, who was ruled out of Sunday’s game because of cards. Dalic also opted to start Croatia’s young forces Nikola Vlasic and Josip Brekalo and give Ante Rebic and Ivan Rakitic rest. Thus, Croatia’s starting 11 included Livaković, Barisic, Vida, Lovren, Jedvaj, Modric, Kovacic, Perisic, Vlasic, Brekalo, and Petkovic.

Not unlike the game against Hungary, Croatia got their first goal early. A stellar run by Brekalo from the midfield line carried the ball into the box and to the boot of Petkovic. A quick lay off to Nikola Vlasic found the corner of the net for 1:0 in the 9th minute.

In the 13th minute, Vida was given a yellow card, which forces him to miss Croatia’s next Euro 2020 qualifier against Slovakia. Lovren received a yellow not long after, meaning he'll miss the next game, too.

By the 20th minute, Croatia held over 80% of the ball possession and continued to dominate on the pitch. A free-kick for Wales taken by Gareth Bale shortly after was unsuccessful. 

As the first half progressed, neither team was performing to their potential. Plays were sloppy, there were unnecessary fouls, and few attacks came to fruition. However, Wales picked up the pace and was far more aggressive than Croatia in the end. A sloppy defensive play (and questionable missed foul by the ref) failed to stop Bale in the third minute of injury time, who equalized for 1:1 at the half.

Kovacic was unable to continue the game after an injury in the first half, and Ivan Rakitic took his place. 

Wales almost scored their second goal in the 55th minute, though Livakovic defended with difficulty. Perisic crossed into the box to Jedvaj moments later, but a handball was called on Croatia. 

Bale nutmegged Rakitic in the 60th minute and was almost dangerous in the penalty area, though his trip denied him from getting off a shot - or the penalty he was looking for. 

Two minutes later, Dalic subbed in Ante Rebic for Petkovic. Croatia's next dangerous play came in the 70th minute. Brekalo's cross found the head of Perisic, who connected with Vlasic at the top of the box. Vlasic laid the ball off to Jedvaj, who shot with the outside of his foot and just missed the far corner of the goal. 

Unfortunately,  a collision in the 88th minute saw Modric off the pitch (and almost with the help of a stretcher). Badelj came in the take his place. The referee added 8 minutes of injury time. 

In the final minutes of the match, Croatia pressed but was unable to capitalize on their chances. The game ended 1:1. 

Croatia's next Euro 2020 qualifier is against Slovakia on November 16 at Rujevica stadium in Rijeka. 

To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page. 

October 9, 2019 - Croatia and Hungary will meet at Poljud on Thursday for the first time since 2015. To date, the national team only has one win there in the last eight years. A look at Croatia's Split record by TCN contributor Valentino Komusar. 

After four long years, the Croatian national football team is coming back to Split. Poljud Stadium, one of the city’s most famous landmarks and the home of football club Hajduk Split, will host a Euro 2020 qualifying match between Croatia and Hungary, which is set to kick off at 8.45 pm on Thursday. This will be the 13th time Croatia plays in Split; however, they won only once, drew seven times, and lost four. The first time Poljud hosted Croatia was in 1995, but the first victory came 16 years later!

In July 2011, Croatia were victorious 2:1 against Georgia in a Euro 2012 qualifying match. The guests even took the lead in the 17th minute through Jaba Kankava, but in quick succession, late in the second half Nikola Kalinić and Mario Mandžukić secured all three points for the home team. 

Numerous sports and other events have taken place at Poljud, which are still held today. From the games of Hajduk to music festivals like Ultra, and concerts of Croatian singers, this stadium has seen it all, but no-one likes to talk about the last time Croatia visited Poljud. In 2015, Italy were the visitors and the match was played behind closed doors after Croatian fans twice disrupted their team’s 1:1 draw with the same team at San Siro the year before. This Euro 2016 qualifier played in Split also ended in a 1:1 draw, but was overshadowed by a massive incident when a large swastika appeared to have been mowed into the turf before the game. That incident only created a bigger rift between the Croatian Football Federation and Hajduk/Torcida. The Split club has not participated in the organization of the match on Thursday, and according to Croatian media, neither the Hajduk president Marin Brbić nor the vice-president Lukša Jakobušić will attend the game. 

In November 2014, there was even an anti-FA protest held in Split on the Riva, the city's main seaside promenade. More than 20.000 people showed up to show their disapproval of the FA’s leaders who are considered to be the source of all problems in Croatian football. Hajduk's fans group Torcida also requested the resignation of all key figures in the CFA because they believe that the organization is completely controlled by Hajduk's archrival Dinamo Zagreb. Much bigger are suspicions about criminal conduct and corruption. 

While the hatchet between Hajduk/Torcida and the CFA hasn’t been buried yet, it seems like the Croatian national football team is more than welcome in Split since it took only 24 hours to sell out the whole stadium last month. 

To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN's dedicated page. 

October 8, 2019 - Conde Nast Traveler is one of the most widely read and recognized travel magazines in the world. A mere mention of a country or destination contributes to its popularity and helps to brand it as one of the top travel hotspots around the globe. Fans of Croatia can confirm this.

HRTurizam writes that each year, as part of the Readers' Choice Awards, Conde Nast readers vote through an online survey for their favorites in categories ranging from best countries and cities to islands, hotels, airlines and cruise companies. More than 600,000 readers took part in this year's survey, which was held from April 1 to July 30.

While we’re not surprised, readers of the renowned New York travel bible ranked Croatia as the 20th most popular country in the world.

You can see the top 20 countries below

1. Indonesia 92.78

2. Thailand 92.37

3. Portugal 91.94

4. Sri Lanka 91.79

5. South Africa 91.59

6. Peru 91.28

7. Greece 91.18

8. Philippines 90.63

9. Italy 90.62

10. Vietnam 90.46

11. Turkey 90.15

12. Japan 89.74

13. Mexico 89.7

14. Tanzania 89.62

15. Israel 89.54

16. Colombia 89.41

17. New Zealand 89.11

18. Ireland 89.08

19. Cambodia 89.03

20. Croatia 88.83

You might recall that just last month, the same magazine named Croatia one of the 40 most beautiful countries in the world. 

“Poised between the Balkans and central Europe, Croatia is a land of limestone caves, undulating fields, and white pebble beaches. The country's most famous waters are found inland at the Plitvice Lakes National Park, a system of waterfalls, caves, and 16 terraced lakes that cover the entire blue-green color spectrum. The Adriatic Sea coast is truly unrivaled, speckled with more than 1,000 islands surrounded by impossibly clear water. The Dinaric Alps provide even more sublime views and help contribute to Croatia's overall landscape—the craggy peaks and caverns near the coast transition to rolling farmland in the northeast Hrvatsko Zagorje region,” Conde Nast wrote on September 11, 2019. 

“Choosing Croatia as one of the top tourist destinations in the world is the latest in a series of confirmations that our country enjoys the status of a top-rated and fast-growing destination in the large and crucial American market. This, in addition to numerous awards and recognitions, is confirmed by the tourist turnover achieved so far this year, in which American tourists achieved almost 600,000 arrivals and more than 1.6 million overnights, which represents a growth of 12 percent compared to the same period last year, " Croatian Tourist Board director Kristjan Stanicic said, emphasizing that when it comes to distant markets, the largest turnover in Croatia comes from the US.

In addition to publishing the results on the web, they will also be published in the print version of the magazine in the US and UK.

To read more about travel in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page. 

September 25, 2019 - Although the Croatia national team was relegated to League B of the UEFA Nations League last year, a format change keeps them with the elite teams in the competition. 

A meeting of the UEFA Executive Board was held in Ljubljana on Tuesday, deciding that the Elite group of of the Nations League (League A) would be expanded to 16 teams instead of the previous 12 national teams.

Thus, Croatia will remain in the highest-ranking group,  irrespective of the fact that they placed last when they were grouped with England and Spain. Recall, Croatia opened the Nations League last year with a 6:0 loss to Spain, and drew against England in Rijeka behind closed doors. Croatia then fantastically topped Spain in Zagreb 3:2, and lost 2:1 to England at Wembley. 

“The UEFA Nations League will have a new league structure comprising 16 teams in Leagues A, B and C and 7 teams in League D, as of the 2020/21 edition. The teams are allocated to leagues based on the overall ranking following the 2018/19 inaugural UEFA Nations League.

This change to the format follows a consultation process which involved all of UEFA's 55 national associations and reflects upon their desire to further minimise the number of friendly matches.

In addition, it enhances sporting fairness as all teams in the same group will play their last match on the same day and at the same time,” writes UEFA. 

In addition to Croatia, who will again play against Europe's strongest teams, Germany, Poland and Iceland will remain in League A, though they should have also been relegated. It is not yet decided what exactly the Nations League standings will mean for the 2022 World Cup, but that should be known soon.

The teams will be divided into four groups of four teams, and the group winners will compete in the Nations League final tournament (semifinal, match for third place and the final) in June 2021. The group draw is scheduled for March 3, 2020, in Amsterdam. The competition itself will start in the autumn of 2020 and will be played in September, October, and November.

Nations League Groups:

League A: Croatia, Germany, Poland, Iceland, Sweden, Ukraine, Denmark, Portugal, Netherlands, BiH, England, Switzerland, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy.

League B: Russia, Austria, Wales, Czech Republic, Scotland, Norway, Serbia, Finland, Slovakia, Turkey, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, Israel, Hungary, Romania.

League C: Greece, Albania, Montenegro, Georgia, Northern Macedonia, Kosovo, Belarus, Cyprus, Estonia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova

League D: Gibraltar, Faroe Islands, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Malta and San Marino.

To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page. 

September 19, 2019 - The Croatia basketball team has been invited to play in the Olympic qualifying tournament next year thanks to their high FIBA ranking among the non-participating European teams at the World Cup in China.

Gol.hr reports that the Croatian men's basketball team received an official invitation from FIBA on Thursday to participate in the qualifying tournament for the Tokyo Olympics next year.

At the conclusion of the World Cup in China, where Spain triumphed, eight of the 12 participants in the Tokyo Olympics are known, while 24 national teams will compete for the final four places - that is, 16 of the top-ranked teams from the World Cup and the two best-ranked FIBA teams from each of the four regions.

Croatia won the right to play thanks to their high FIBA ranking among the non-participating European teams at the World Cup in China. Croatia is ranked 14th overall and 10th in Europe. In addition to Croatia, the current European champions Slovenia, who is ranked 16th, will also play in the Olympic qualifiers.

The national teams already confirmed for the Olympic Games include Spain and France from Europe, Argentina and the USA from the Americas, Australia and Iran from Asia and Oceania, Nigeria from Africa and Japan as the host.

The World Cup teams who will fight in the qualifications include Serbia, Czech Republic, Poland, Lithuania, Italy, Greece, Russia, Germany and Turkey from Europe, Brazil, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Canada from the Americas, New Zealand from Oceania and Tunisia from Africa, and in addition to Croatia and Slovenia, Mexico and Uruguay from the Americas, Angola and Senegal from Africa and China and South Korea from Asia were also invited.

These 24 teams will be divided into four groups of six teams, and the group winners will qualify for the 2020 Olympics. 

The qualifying tournament is scheduled for June 23-30 next year.

The Tokyo Olympics will be held from July 24 to August 9 next year.

To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page. 

September 16, 2019 - The latest news from around Croatia’s airports for new flights to Croatia with updates from Zagreb and Split.

Avio Radar reports that Korean national carrier Korean Air, a member of the SkyTeam Airline Alliance, will reduce aircraft capacity slightly on its route between Seoul (Incheon Airport) and Zagreb in the coming winter flight schedule. 

Thus, instead of the new and larger Boeing 787-7 Dreamliner aircraft, which flew last winter and this summer, the upcoming winter season will feature the Airbus A330-200, which has the capacity for 218 passengers. The winter schedule will run from November 2019 to March 2020. 

Additionally, Korean Air will continue to operate on the Seoul-Zagreb-Zurich-Seoul route this winter. 

Moving from the capital to the coast, Avio Radar also reports that Czech carrier Smartwings will increase operations on their service between Poland and Split for the 2020 summer season. Namely, the airline will run three flights per week on both lines - Warsaw (Frederic Chopin Airport) and Split-Katowice. 

In addition to this year’s one flight per week, which took off on Thursdays, two flights have been added per week on both routes - on Mondays and Saturdays. These new lines will begin working on May 25, 2020. The end of traffic on these routes is still unknown, though tickets are currently on sale until September 7, 2020. Smartwings will operate both routes using a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. 

Recall, TCN recently reported that national carrier Croatia Airlines would add a one flight per week between Brussels and Zagreb this winter, totaling to 12 per week. Furthermore, the seasonal service between Zagreb and Dublin will work until January 26, 2020, while its operations between Zagreb and Lisbon will end at the end of October. 

Croatia Airlines will maintain the same winter operations for other Croatian cities this year, which include flights from Split to Frankfurt, Munich and Rome, Dubrovnik to Frankfurt, and Rijeka to Munich. Croatia Airlines has also announced no changes to its winter operations between Croatian locations. 

To read more about travel in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page. 

September 14, 2019 - Japanese tourists are increasingly visiting Croatia - and especially the hotspots of Dubrovnik, Zagreb, Plitvice Lakes, Split, and Opatija. Last year, 159,574 Japanese travelers were recorded in the country, which saw a 12% increase compared to 2017. But the Japanese aren’t just choosing Croatia for their holidays.

Namely, 24 Japanese companies also operate in the country, making it pretty clear that the need for a direct flight between the two countries is more than desired. 

Back in May, TCN announced that Croatia and Japan would continue their discussions of introducing direct flights connecting the two countries. However, as a precondition for establishing nonstop flights, Croatia and Japan must adopt an Air Service Agreement. 

"Discussions between the aeronautical authorities of Japan and the Republic of Croatia are continuing. A tentative framework has been reached until the conclusion of an Air Services Agreement between the two countries. Considering the possibility and forecasts, there is sufficient air traffic demand for scheduled air services between Japan and the Republic of Croatia in the future,” the Japanese Ministry for Foreign Affairs said back in November 2018 when talks were first held. 

Ex Yu Aviation reported on Thursday that the second round of discussions between Croatia and Japan has been held in Zagreb, and that the two countries will continue negotiations regarding the Air Service Agreement. However, a date for the meeting is yet to be set. 

The Croatian Ministry of Tourism considers the Japanese market a priority. 

"The Ministry's strategic goal is to develop Croatia as a destination which is accessible to various airlines, particularly before and after the height of the summer season. That is why we are turning towards the Asian market, primarily Korea, Japan, and China, where we are concentrating a lot of our efforts,” the Ministry said.

Recall, All Nippon Airlines (ANA), which is Japan’s largest airlines, currently runs summer charter flights to Dubrovnik, and Zagreb once operated charter flights from Tokyo. 

Japan Airlines (JAL) has also said they are considering operating to Eastern Europe thanks to its low-cost airline Zipair. 

Japan allegedly initiated talks with Croatia about introducing regular flights between the two countries, and Oleg Butković, Croatia’s Minister for Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, hopes that we’ll see a route connecting Tokyo and Zagreb soon. 

To read more about travel in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page.

September 13, 2019 - Meet Tennis Holidays Croatia, a tailor-made travel experience to ensure your best trip yet. 

We often find ourselves on holidays where we’re told ‘this is what you want’ or ‘this is what you need’, but how often do we really choose how we want to travel?

Thankfully, bespoke tourism has kicked off in recent years, especially after the copy-and-paste tourism of today began wearing thin. Travelers are now catching on more and more to crafting holidays tailored to their desires, wants, and needs.

What is it that drives you to travel in the first place, you might be asked? Is it the gastronomy? The culture? The architecture? Or, in this case, the sport? 

This is where Tennis Holidays Croatia comes into play. 

Meet Tennis Holidays Croatia, the brainchild of CEO Bojan Dvoršek who wanted to show his country to the world while offering travelers a taste of one of its trademark sports - tennis. 

After a successful career as a tennis player, Bojan jumped into the world of coaching, where he also found himself at the helm of organizing several tennis events. Because organizing events of your own pushes you to visit ones organized by others, Bojan quickly caught onto the fact that tennis holidays in Croatia were an offer he couldn’t escape. 

However, two significant points were missing - the client’s needs weren’t placed at the forefront of the experience, and Croatia’s authenticity was far from being exhibited. Thus, Bojan put these two factors into focus to deliver Tennis Holidays Croatia. 

Namely, Tennis Holidays Croatia focuses on each guest's individual talents and issues, working on their pain points while improving their skills in a short time. But tennis makes up only half of the deal, as guests get to experience Croatia through the eyes of a local, too.

It’s not hard to see why the idea quickly took off, and Bojan eagerly gathered a team of skilled professionals to work aside him, a team of like-minded people with the same passion for tennis and tourism as he. Thus, 18 years of Bojan’s diligence in the tennis world created the foundation for Tennis Holidays Croatia. And a new tennis and tourism adventure was born. 

Now, let’s dig more into the details of Tennis Holidays Croatia. 

First things first, at Tennis Holidays Croatia, the client is always placed at the forefront of any tennis trip. This means precisely that each experience is shaped around the needs of the guest and fashioned to how the guest can improve. Better yet, no individual will lose any time relearning the universal rules of tennis, but only work on targeting the obstacles they face in their game. 

All of this, of course, is done while you’re whizzed around Croatia like a local - from relaxing on the pebbled beaches to exploring its vibrant history, indulging in its native cuisine or partaking in its popular nightlife. However, you get to choose how you want to mix things up. Remember, this is a holiday tailored to you; a tennis trip with all the tips; a holiday with your prescribed dose of sport and tourism. 

So, how does this bespoke sports travel experience really work? 

Now that we have your attention, you must be wondering how you can be a part of what Tennis Holidays Croatia has to offer. And we don’t blame you, so listen up. 

When visiting the company’s website, you can browse and select many events already on offer. Each holiday has three components - destination, tennis program and extra activities (Tennis+). The tennis lessons and activities are optional, which prove great for groups that include both tennis players and those who’d prefer a holiday without it. 

Three primary tennis events occur in each destination - short break tennis holidays (read more here), tennis holiday weeks (read more here) and special events (read more here), which serve to present the customers with the options already available. If one of these events draws your attention, but you’re unable to attend on the scheduled date, feel free to suggest a date you can make to begin the process. Essentially, you are free to choose your dates and your experiences and can adapt anything else to your wishes. 

The tennis holidays travel to the Croatian towns of Poreč, Mali Lošinj, Zadar, Biograd, Vodice, Split, Cavtat, and Zagreb, which give you a taste of the Croatian coast and the capital. Since ‘tailor-made’ is their middle name, you won’t have to move a muscle in searching for the best hotel or transfer company - Tennis Holidays will have every everything prepared for you upon your arrival. Whether it's welcoming you at the airport to ensuring you make it to your hotel in style, all perks are already included in the price of your trip, confirming a swift and painless experience in times proven to be most stressful - like getting to and from the airport. 

Tennis Holidays Croatia offers three types of tennis coaching programs - full, half and custom. 

The Full Tennis Programme (20 hours) is an ideal tennis getaway for passionate players. This trip includes 20 hours of professional tennis coaching, with group classes and private lessons. 

The 20-hour tennis program includes:

• 5 X group training sessions (180 min)

• 2 X private coaching sessions (60 min)

• 3 hours of tournament evening

• 4 hrs use of tennis courts out of tennis coaching hours

The Half Tennis Programme (10 hours) is the right choice if you’re looking to stay for the week or enjoy a long weekend stay. This program is geared towards players who prefer a balance between tennis and holiday activities. 

The 10-hour tennis program includes:

• 2 X group training sessions (180 min)

• 1 X private coaching session (60 min)

• 3 hours of tournament evening

• 2 hrs use of tennis courts out of tennis coaching hours

However, the Custom Tennis Program is the perfect choice for individuals or groups who have a specific tennis coaching plan in mind. Whether you’re looking to book a private group, group with a coach, school trip, corporate event, kids camp, nothing is out of reach for Tennis Holidays Croatia. 

Furthermore, Tennis+ activities are available on a per-destination basis. In an effort to create a balanced set of fun and excitement, you have the chance to explore Croatia's vibrant history and unique natural and cultural heritage, take on the adrenaline of an active holiday, or relax from tennis practice with a lap of leisure. From the award-winning olive oil region of Istria to the charm of the capital, the natural beauty of the national and nature parks (we know you’ve heard of Plitvice’s 16 cascading lakes) and coastline adorned with water sports, beach clubs, and spells of luxury, Croatia will benefit even the pickiest of travelers. 

To get an idea, some of the actives you can enjoy include:

• daily sail

• Zrmanja river rafting or canoe safari

• Jeep safari in Velebit Nature Park

• stand up paddling

• hiking tours

• sunset cruise

• cycling tours

• city tours

• visiting the National parks

• abseiling the Dubrovnik city walls

• enjoying the famous oysters of Ston

• diving school

• dolphin watching

• tour of the socialist Zagreb 

Tennis courts in Biograd

But that’s just part of it. 

The philosophy of Tennis Holidays Croatia is simple - it revolves around you. From the beginning to the end, your interests are placed on a pedestal above everything else. Whether you’re a beginner who requires patience or an advanced player hoping to improve their windscreen technique, no job is too large for the Tennis Holidays Croatia team. 

Whether you’re looking for tennis holidays for singles, families or couples, social tennis, tennis for kids, tennis lessons for beginners, amateurs or professionals, of all ages, levels or group sizes, Tennis Holidays Croatia will accommodate your needs - and don’t forget, they also know Croatia inside and out to ensure you get the best local experience on top of it all. 

Unlike the competition, Tennis Holidays Croatia is composed of a local team with a trusted network of colleagues and friends. All here to deliver the ideal tennis holiday. Nothing short of what you deserve. And if you're still not convinced? Check out some first-hand experiences here. 

You can take a look at Tennis Holidays Croatia’s current events below. 

Tennis Doubles - Strategy & Tactics Drills Short Break

October Half Term in Cavtat, Dubrovnik Region + 10 hrs of tennis coaching for free

Tennis holidays for singles over 50

Tennis holidays for singles

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September 12, 2019 - Croatia celebrated against Portugal in the Under-19 Euro championship semifinal on Thursday for a spot in the final on Saturday! 

Gol.hr reports that the Croatia futsal team made it to the final of the premier Under-19 European Championship in Latvia after topping Portugal in the semifinal with a result of 5:4 in penalties. 

Marinko Mavrovic’s side will play in the final against Spain on Saturday.

Croatia celebrated against Portugal after coming back twice from behind - first in the final moments of the match and then extra time.

Portugal led with a goal by Celio in the 30th minute. Although Portugal had their chances for a second goal, Croatia did not give up on the hunt for the equalizer, and with a man up, Josip Jurlina scored for 1:1 two seconds before the final whistle. 

Portugal gained a new advantage in the last minute of the first half of extra time when Rodrigues crossed from the sideline and Chuva scored from close range to make it 2:1. Croatia equalized thanks to Fran Vukelic's goal two minutes before the end of the second half. 

The winner was then decided in penalties, and in the third, final round, Croatian goalkeeper Nikola Cizmic defended Neves' attempt. Jurlina then scored for the great success of the young Croatia side. 

?????? @HNS_CFF?? ?????? #U19Futsal pic.twitter.com/hwazQqld55

— UEFA Futsal (@UEFAFutsal) September 12, 2019

Croatia reached the semi-final in Riga with victories over the Netherlands and Ukraine, after an initial defeat against Spain, while Portugal won Group A with all three victories, against Latvia, Poland, and Russia.

Equalise with 2 seconds left✔

Score winning penalty✔

What a day for Josip Jurlina in @HNS_CFF's #U19Futsal EURO semi-final win??????? pic.twitter.com/yNZZ9ptH2P

— UEFA Futsal (@UEFAFutsal) September 12, 2019

Spain and Poland met in the second semifinal, which Spain won 3:1. Croatia and Spain will meet in the final, scheduled for Saturday, September 14, at 20:00.

To read more about sport in Croatia, follow TCN’s dedicated page.