Located in the Dalmatia region in the South of Croatia, Hvar is the island that everyone around the world seems to have heard of, while local islanders are bemused by Hvar’s world fame. In the past ten years or so, press coverage has mentioned the “jet set island” with images of celebrities arriving by super-yacht […]
Late summer weather Perhaps Croatia should have a new name for Autumn – “late summer”. For the past two years both September and October have been glorious. On the Adriatic coast and islands, the average September temperature is around 24C and around 20C in October. The sea is at its best – nicely warmed up. […]
The heart shaped peninsula in the north west corner of Croatia is a very special region and many writers have called it “Croatia in miniature” because, they say, “it has everything”. Istria is very close to Italy (two hours by catamaran from Pula, Rovinj, Porec to Venice), inland the rolling hills around the Mirna valley […]
Croatia may be best known for her amazing coastline, islands and one of the cleanest seas in the world yet there are eight beautiful national parks within an hour’s drive from the sea, two of them (Brijuni and Kornati) are actually island archipelagos. Nature experts often comment that Croatia is truly gifted to have so […]
Located in the southernmost region of Croatia, Konavle is often referred to as the “Konavle Valley” but it is much more than a valley. Bordering Bosnia-Hercegovina to the east and Montenegro to the south, it covers approximately 125 square miles and has a population of around 10,000 people. Some 30 villages and hamlets are dotted […]
The beautiful outdoors is, of course, Croatia’s greatest attraction with many visitors choosing never to leave the beach or the pool. For families though, it make a change to go out for the day and try something else. Take a look at some of our suggestions for a day out: Supetar Island near Cavtat – […]
Croatia is a Mediterranean country with many traditions and festivals. Some may appear similar to those in other Mediterranean countries. Evening entertainment in Croatia is somewhat low key with emphasis on music of various genres. If you like wall to wall party bars and nightclubs then Croatia is possibly not the best place for you […]
SHOPPING Most shops open from Monday to Friday 8.00am – 7.00pm and 8.00am-2.00pm on Saturdays. In some places, opening hours may be longer where there are large numbers of tourists. Occasionally on very hot afternoons, small shops may close for a kind of “siesta” re-opening in the evening (this can happen in small places […]
As with most places in the Dalmatia region, the island produces excellent olive oil, local cheeses (usually sheep or goat), fruit and vegetables (much of it organic). Fresh fish is delicious. Special mention goes to lamb from Brac: in Croatia is as sought after as crab from Cromer in the UK. The animals usually graze […]
The island of Brac (pronounced “bratch”) is the third biggest island in Croatia (after Cres and Krk further north in the Kvarner region). Brac is less talked about than Hvar, the neighbouring island to the south yet many travellers comment that Brac is a beautiful island with fabulous beaches and one that has not been […]
