In the western region of the island of Hvar, which is located between Split and Dubrovnik in the Adriatic Sea, is the ferry and holiday resort of Stari Grad with 2,700 inhabitants. The well-developed tourist town of Stari Grad is located at the end of the deeply cut, well-protected bay of "Sveti Ante". To the east of the village are the plains of Stari Grad- "Starigrad Polje" which are under the protection of UNESCO. There is a car ferry operating from Split that runs a few times a day, thus making Stari Grad the gateway to the island of Hvar – the trip is accordingly lively. Near the small fishing harbor, you...

Kastel Stari lies on the central Dalmatian coast between Trogir and Split and is home to 7,000 inhabitants as a district of the city of Kastela. This village was named after the fortress of the same name here, which was built in 1476 by the architect Coriolanus Cipiko. It is, thus, one of the oldest of its kind in Kastela. The history of the fortress has been characterized by the numerous attacks and fires that it has endured. One of the fires brought a tragic end to the architect's wife. Around 1830 the family left the castle and was, according to tradition, never to be seen again. Today, Kastel Stari has become quite the lively town...

Kraljevica - located between Rijeka and Crikvenica on the Kvarner Bay- is the gateway to the island of Krk because the resort extends to the bridge that connects the island to the mainland. Completed in 1980, the Krk bridge consists of two partial bridges and is considered a masterpiece of Croatian architecture. With a total of 1450 meters, this concrete-reinforced arch bridge is the largest bridge in Croatia. From it, you not only get to marvel at the beautiful panorama over Kraljevica, the Tihi and the Burni channel, but can also begin your trip to the island of Krk. There are 4,600 residents in the large town of Kraljevica lying a few...

Lukovo, with its small population of about 50 houses, is peacefully embedded in the foothills of the Velebit, which extends southeast of the Kvarner bay and lures numerous active vacationers to Lukovo and to the neighboring towns of Senj and Stari Grad. Like a protective cloak sweeping around the village the mountain range surrounds the village, while the narrow Malta Lukovo peninsula provides protection from the sea. For walkers and climbers, the Velebit offers a variety of challenges. The location of Lukovo off the islands of Krk and Cres, allows boaters to cross quickly through the Kvarner bay. Those desiring to spend some time in the...

The town of Stari Grad (also called Starigrad-Paklenica) is situated between the foothills of the rugged Velebit and the deep blue Adriatic Sea only about 46 miles from the nearest city of Zadar. Nestled in a unique panorama consisting of up to 1,700 meter high rock walls and flatly sloping into the sea beaches, Stari Grad promises visitors  a wide selection of versatile ways to spend an exciting, interesting and relaxing holiday in North Dalmatia. Additionally, the climate is also unique because of the way in which the Velebit meets with the Adriatic Sea, which partially causes the strong Bora winds and the mild temperatures of the...

The village of Okrug Donji has developed at the westernmost tip of the island of  Ciovo. This small village neighboring Okrug Gonji (the main town on the isle near Trogir), is located amidst unspoilt nature - a peaceful environment, ideal for a relaxing holiday. Houses and holiday apartments meander along the green hills and Okrug Donji is, for the most part, sitting above the coast. From up here, if you look in a northerly direction, you will see the mainland and the interesting town of Trogir. From the southern coast of Okrug Donji, you will have a beautiful view of the small islands of Kraljevac and St. Fumia. In the...

Hiding behind the name Kastel Novi is a district of the central Dalmatian city of Kastela, which lies between Trogir and Split. Around 6,400 people live in Kastel Novi, which translates as "New Castle". The history of the city's name can be traced back to the fortress, specifically the tower, that Pavao Antun Cipiko built in 1512. His uncle was the Trogir nobleman Koriola Cippico who was responsible for building the "Old Castle" in 1476 in the neighboring town of Kastel Stari. The interesting history of the district has been recorded by residents in a museum in the old tower. Of interest to visitors is also the...

The holiday resort of Klek lies near the fertile delta region of the Neretva River, on the southern Dalmatian mainland coast just 70 km northwest of Dubrovnik. The coastal town with only 200 inhabitants has developed in a small bay surrounded by sparsely vegetated mountains. The residents have built their houses in the wooded foothills of these mountains. The coastal road encompasses Klek in a horseshoe shape so that the town does not have to deal with through traffic. The Nonkovic Tower that was built in the Venetian period tells of the town's past and provides for some historic flair near the waterfront promenade. Next door is a small...

Beautiful, charming, modern and surprising are just a few words describing Zagreb, Croatia's capital and the largest city in the country. Whereas “big” should be seen in relation to the other Croatian cities and not internationally - Zagreb barely has 800,000 inhabitants. Still, the city lying on the Sava River at the foot of the Medvednica Mountains, sits in the shadow of great world heritage sites and popular Adriatic cities. This is surely in part due to its location - Zagreb lies in the continental climate center of the country, about 170 kilometers from the Adriatic Sea and from the millions of sun worshipers. Reaching...