I first visited Pula in March 2007 together with my wife and children. Since then, we have returned many times, often as part of longer stays in Istria. Over the years, Pula has also been a regular destination for me in relation to work in Croatia. Because of this, my experience of Pula is not […]
I first visited Poreč back in 2007, and since then, my family and I have spent several wonderful holidays there. Over the years, I have also returned many times professionally. After living in Croatia for more than 20 years, I’ve come to deeply appreciate the unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that places
My first visit to Rovinj was in 2007, and like many others, I of course fell in love with the place. Since then, I have kept returning with my family, and I have also visited Rovinj frequently on professional trips. Together with Poreč, Rovinj ranks at the top of my list of favourite cities in
Supetar, located on the northern side of the Island of Brač, is the largest town, the administrative center, and the main traffic hub on the island. I have visited Supetar many times during my years living in Croatia. Some visits have been day trips, some have been short lunch or coffee stops before continuing to
Makarska is located on the Dalmatian coast, 65 km south of Split and 155 km north of Dubrovnik. It is the largest town on the 60 km-long Makarska Riviera, one of the most popular tourist areas in Croatia. Living in Split, I’ve been to Makarska countless times over the years—and honestly, I love the place
Just 8 km south of Split lies the village of Stobreč, which forms part of the Split municipality. What most people don’t realize is that Stobreč is actually older than Split; like Trogir, it was founded by the Greeks. The original name of Stobreč was Epetium—a name you will still see used in many places
If you’re looking for a budget-friendly holiday spot near Split, Croatia, consider Podstrana, a 9000 inhabitant relaxed coastal village just 10 km south of the city. Podstrana stretches about 6 km along the Adriatic coastline, from the Žrnovnica River southward. Perfect if you want sea views, easy access to Split, and more affordable accommodation than
Trogir is a must visit if you are in central Dalmatia. The UNESCO inlisted old town Island is a real gem! The city, which was originally named Tragurion, was founded in the 3rd century by Greek colonists who came over from Issa, the Island we today know as Vis. Trogir is geographically quite special in
The Golden Horn Beach (Zlatni Rat) is the symbol of Brač and one of the most famous beaches in Croatia. However, Brač has many great beaches, not only in Bol but all around the island. During my last visit to Brač, I visited beaches in all the holiday villages on the island. My trip included
Sutivan is a small holiday village located 6 km west of Supetar on the northwest coast of Brač Island. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants. Until my 2019 visit, I had never really had Sutivan on my radar as a holiday spot, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the development the village had undergone
