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Transcript of Way to Croatia No. 21
Events 2016
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December, 2015Year VII.Not for sale
Magazine of Croatian tourism ISSN 1847-1552Issue 21
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Kvarner is a place where the sea and mountains, the joys of living and health, interesting events and wonderful nature all meet. Diversity is beautiful!
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Issue 21 December, 2015Year VII Varaždin, Croatia
Way to Croatiais distributed free of charge, to travel agents and reporters in 47 countries worldwide.
PublisherVall 042 d.o.o. [email protected] Šimenc, CEO
Editor-in-chiefBorislav Šimenc
Executive EditorHrvoje Potrebica
Design & LayoutTanja Bunjevac
Language Editor& TranslatorJeremy WhiteMedia Translations
Supported byUHPA Association of Croatian Travel Agencies
PrintAKD d.o.o. Zagreb
ISSN 1847-1552HGK register on press publishing and Distribution: number 1057
Contents 6-9 Croatia, Full of Life Croatian National Tourist Board
11-15 Knightly Tournament Sinjska Alka
16-19 Kvarner - Diversity is beautiful!
20-21 Opatija - Be charmed
22-23 Island of Krk
24-25 Baška, Island of Krk Heritage Hotel Forza
26-27 Aquapark Istralandia
28-29 Radmanove mlinice, Tourist Agency
30-31 Postira, Island of Brač
32-34 Nin Our Lady of Zečevo Sanctuary
35-37 Zagreb County The green ring of Zagreb
40-41 Trakošćan, the pearl of Hrvatsko Zagorje
42 Lepoglava, the city of lace
43 Ludbreg, the sanctuary at the centre of the World
44 Novi Marof, experience nature
46-51 17th PUT Tourism Exchange
Winners of the 2015 Simply the best award
53-55 Nijemci Birdwatching Centre
56-65 Events in 2016
66-67 The Flavours of Croatian Tradition
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Traditional experiences Croatia’s new slogan, Croatia, Full of Life, marked the beginning of
Croatia’s presentation and branding on the tourism market. This slogan
attempts to show the full range of what Croatia has to offer, relying on
numerous large and small events that are held throughout the year. Some of
them have been “alive” for centuries, while some have only found their place
under the sun in the last decade or so. All of them, however, are more or
less related to the culture and lifestyle of the region, displaying the folklore,
heritage, and traditions of the Croatian people, as well as offering fun and
entertainment. And that’s exactly why you should visit them.
Adriatic Sea
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Osijek
Rijeka
Opatija
Island of Brač
Split
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VaraždinTrakošćan
Dubrovnik
Karlovac
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All too often our daily routine, we fill our lives with days. We need to be reminded that in order to feel truly happy and fulfilled, we should fill our days with life!
Every human being has a profound need to fill themselves up with all the good things life has to offer: good food, beautiful landscapes, relaxing environments and charming people, etc. Places that are full of these experiences are energising and inspiring.
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Everyone needs to visit somewhere that is full of life from time to time. And Croatia is definitely one of those places! Croatia is bursting with experiences, places and different Mediterranean lifestyles. Croatia is a young country with a fresh energy that will fill you up with pure life.
Don’t fill your life with days, fill your days with life.Croatia, Full of Life.
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Tourism is one of the most important industries in Croatia and therefore deserves the full attention when it comes to communication strategy, for the promotion of tourism is also the promotion of Croatia. Croatian National Tourist Board ensures that promotional activities help maintain and develop the quality of tourist offer in Croatia. Croatia wants to play an important role in the relaxing, exploring and entertaining experiential tourism markets and become a multi-product destination with lower seasonality, higher profitability and more powerful brand.In October 2014 the Croatian National Tourist Board issued a call for submission of applications for participation in drafting an umbrella communication concept - ‘Big Idea’. The goal was to get a communication concept that will represent comprehensive integrated marketing communication for Croatia for the next five to ten years. Selected communication concept is not just a slogan, but a complete platform from which will emerge the story of Croatia as a tourist destination. The ultimate goal of positioning Croatia is to be differentiated as a Mediterranean tourism brand recognized for the excellence and diversity of lifestyles.The programme supports Strategic Marketing Plan for Croatian Tourism 2014-2020, which defines the objectives as an increase of brand power, average consumer spend and visitors pre- and post-season. Further to the tender and selected concept, the Croatian National Tourism Board has launched ‘Full of Life’, a new multi-channel marketing campaign designed to boost visitor numbers by showcasing the diversity of the destination. To celebrate the launch, on October 1 and 2 a Croatian island was floated down London’s River Thames before docking near Tower Bridge for a two-day ‘Full of Life’
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extravaganza. Inspired by Croatia’s 1,244 islands, the island on the Thames featured a medieval turret, indigenous flowers and traditional klapa musicians, with selected members of the public also given the opportunity to enjoy a Croatian ‘mini-break’ in the capital. FULL speaks of Croatia’s diversity and no-seasonality. Croatia is bursting with places and Mediterranean lifestyles. LIFE speaks of Croatia’s vitality and youthful spirit. Croatia is a young country with fresh energy that will fill you up with pure life.Around this big idea CNTB has built a triangular ecosystem of messages. This ecosystem provides sufficient diversity of relevant messages in all of the different markets, for different targets and for different stages of maturity.The ‘Full of Life’ campaign is focused on the rich and varied activities and experiencesof the offer throughout Croatia, from historical hotspots to fine wines and world-classmusic festivals. The campaign incorporated a range of online, broadcast and print elements as well as substantial digital and social media activity (#CroatiaFullOfLife), including competitions, video content and website content.The big idea „Croatia, full of life“ allows CNTB to build a strategy in phases, or depending on the maturity of the target market. The idea is to use rational approach for less mature markets. Here it is important to highlight the diversity of activities, all the possibilities opened up for all our segments. From sunny relaxing beaches, to the most complex historical sites and the most amazing natural parks. Through the diversity it is possible to put Croatia on the map and raise awareness of all of its possibilities.
INFO: Croatian National Tourist Board www.croatia.hr
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CRIKVENICA RIVIERA
Healthy and Active
Holiday for Gourmets
www.rivieracrikvenica.com
www.solin-info.comTURISTICKAZAJEDNICAGRADASOLINA
der Tourismusverein der Stadt Solin
TURISTICKAZAJEDNICAGRADASOLINA
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Visit Solin! Cradle of ancient and croatian history!Visit Solin! Cradle of ancient and croatian history!
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THE ALKA TOURNAMENT 1715 – 2015 Sinjska alka is a unique knightly tournament held every year in August in Sinj, a small town that lies on the northwestern edge of the Sinj field in the Cetina river valley, at the foot of an old fortress in the Dalmatian hinterland about thirty kilometres from Split.The Alka has been held without interruption since the early 18th century, and is the only remnant of numerous chivalric contests once held in some major cities in Venetian Dalmatia. According to the Old Statute, participants in the Alka tournament must be residents of Sinj and the Cetina region, their parents must be from the same region, and they must have been born there.
The Alka tournament begins with a procession led by an arambaša (chieftain) and a selected troop of alkars with spears, who are in turn led by the Duke of the Alka and his adjutants, who hold their sabres drawn. They are followed by mace bearers and an armour bearer who carries the Turkish trophy shield, who are followed by grooms, the guides of an “edek” (a riderless horse) which carries the trophy harness, which according to legend belonged to Commander General Mehmed-Pasha Čelić, a Turkish duke from the time of the siege of Sinj in 1715. The troop of alkars ride on lavishly decorated horses, dressed in the original knightly uniforms of the early 18th century defenders of Sinj. In addition to spears, they are armed with firelocks and yataghan sabres. The other participants of this grand procession are dressed in beautiful traditional folk costumes from the Cetina region.
Alkars wear a fur military headdress with a plume of heron feathers. They wear trousers and a dolman jacket made of the best quality deep blue baize, richly embroidered with silver braiding. A brocaded waistcoat and a white shirt are worn under the dolman, and they wear boots with spurs and decorative galloon trim. They are armed with a wooden spear with an iron point, and a sabre hangs at their left thigh.
Only the spearmen take part in the Alka. The alkars, riding at full gallop, attempt to use a three-metre long spear to catch an iron ring (the alka) hanging from a rope hung across the racecourse, The winner is the one who collects the greatest number of points out of three races. The alka ring (from the Arabic balqa for ‘ring’) is made of wrought iron, consisting of two concentric rings with a joint centre. Measuring from their inner sides, the larger of the two rings is 131.7mm in diameter, while the smaller one is 35.1mm. The rings are interconnected with three bars, which divide the space between the two rings into three equal parts. A hit in the smallest, central ring (u sridu) carries three points, a hit in the upper part carries two points, and a hit in one of the two lower parts carries one point. The winner of the Alka is richly rewarded, and the people of Sinj and the Cetina region praise him until the following Alka as their greatest knight and hero.Ph
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ALKARSKI DVORI THE SINJSKA ALKA MUSEUMThe Sinjska alka Museum is located in Alkarski dvori, in the archaeological and historical complex of Kvartiri. This impressive area, which covers three thousand square meters, recreates the knightly game of alka with costumes and accessories, art objects, and documents that have accompanied the alka through its three-century long history.
The museum’s holdings include interesting information about the monument complex of the Venetian military quarters (kvartiri) and archaeological findings. The museum exhibition skilfully combines physical and multimedia techniques of presenting museum themes. Visitors are particularly interested in the reconstruction, models, staging, computer animation, and musical scenery that display the customs and historical events related to the alka in an accurate and attractive manner. The museum space and conference hall in the excavated courtyard are the backbone of the complex, which connects the musem’s holdings from the entrance in the south to the duke’s quarters in the north. The two-storey space is especially dynamic, and climbing through the museum’s exhibitions offers visitors a different perspective – a three-dimensional experience. A life-size recreation of a part of the alka procession is one of the most interesting attractions. The battle of Sinj in 1715 has been reconstructed in a separate part of the museum where visitors can experience the famous battle in a multimedia environment. The roof of the museum and the halls represent the parterre, and were designed primarily as the starting point of the alka procession.
INFO: The Alkar Society www.alka.hr
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Highlands
Cradled between continental Croatia and the coast, Gorski kotar offers beautiful scenery that is equally rich in cultural sights and natural attractions, making it simply ideal for a relaxing holiday.
So close to the sea and yet so far from the hustle and bustle, this region offers peace and quiet throughout the year. During the summer months the air is pleasantly cool, and in the winter the area transforms into a snowy idyll that exists only on old postcards.
If you want to get your adrenaline flowing and prefer an adventure holiday, you will find great options at any time of year. You will also have no problems restoring your strength thanks to the rich local cuisine, with its specialties prepared from berries and venison.
The Croatian Littoral
The Croatian Littoral is the collective name for the Rivieras of Opatija, Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, and Rijeka. It has always attracted numerous visitors with its beauty, its mild climate, and its accessibility. Austrian kings and emperors used to take their holidays here to enjoy the wonderful climate and beautiful nature of the region, as well as its many villas, summer residences, promenades, and parks.
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Islands
Cres, Krk, Rab, Lošinj and the islands of its archipelago... each island is a world of its own that tells a special story about the past and the present, about its tradition and its modern tourist programmes and facilities. These islands are altogether extraordinary and provide countless opportunities for a delightful holiday, offering quality service and a unique world of nature, customs, and cultural heritage.
Watch griffon vultures in flight, adopt a dolphin, hike the Glagolitic Path, participate in old knights’ games, swim at marvellous secluded beaches, dive, sail, walk along manicured trails, taste delectable food and delicious wines, and enjoy rich cultural and historical heritage.
Events
Kvarner boasts an exceptionally rich calendar of happenings, festivals, and events. Every guest is bound to find something that excites them!
Simply put — Kvarner has exactly what you have been looking for and everything you have been dreaming about!
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2016
01/01 NEW YEAR’S MAYOR’S TOAST17/01 – 10/02 OPATIJA CARNIVAL24/01 CHILDREN’S CARNIVAL PARADE 29/01 CARNIVAL À CAPELLA SINGING MARATHON31/01 33rd BALINJERADA (SOAPBOX RACE)01 – 31/03 MARCH IN OPATIJA - AN OASIS OF WELLNESS 27-28/03 EASTER IN OPATIJA09 – 10/04 COFFEE FESTIVAL10/05 – 10/06 OPATIJA RIVIERA AND RIJEKA GOURMET STORY 01/06 – 30/08 SUMMER ON THE SUMMER STAGE 25/06 FIREWORKS FESTIVAL01 – 03/07 LIBURNIA JAZZ FESTIVAL09/07 RETROPATIJA, musical and theatrical spectacle16/07 OPATIJA – IMPERIAL CITY, musical and theatrical spectacle
OPATIJA Be Charmed
Organisers reserve the right to change the programme.
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27 – 28/08 MANDRAĆ 2016 – international painter’s contest04/09 UČKA FAIR, Učka Nature Park15 – 16/10 MARUNADA – Chestnut Festival27/11 – 08/01 WINTER IN OPATIJA02 – 04/12 CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL31/12 NEW YEAR’S PARTY
Tourist Information CentreHR 51410 Opatija, M. Tita 128, T: +385 (0)51 271 310
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Krk is one of the largest islands in the Adriatic Sea, and it is connected to the mainland via the Krk Bridge (1,430m). You can discover the Golden Island, as it was called in ancient times, in all seasons - in spring, when nature is awakening and the scents of wild medicinal herbs fills the air, or in autumn, when the sea is still warm enough to swim in, the air is filled with the scent of freshly picked grapes, and the olive groves are full of ripe, golden olives.
INFO: TB Krk www.krk.hr
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Every town on the island is a treasury of a millennium of cultural heritage and unique nature. Omišalj features the remains of the ancient Roman city of Fulfinum and an early-Christian basilica from the 5th century. Malinska has a Franciscan monastery and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, as well as the Cickini archaeological site. Vrbnik is a town on a cliff 48 metres above the sea, where you will find the palace of the Dukes of Frankopan, a 9th century church, the Vitezić family library, and a Glagolitic printing house. Punat is home to the archaeological site of three Churches of St. Peter from the 6th century, and just off the coast of Punat is the island of Košljun, a jewel of spirituality with a valuable ethnographic collection, a library, a natural sciences collection, stamp collection, and sacral object collection, as well as a nature park with over 400 species of Mediterranean plants. In the city of Krk, you will find numerous galleries and museums, the Temple of Venus, the Volsonis Lapidarium, and the sacral complex of the 5th century Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, as well as the well-kept Roman-era city centre. Baška is a historic town known for the Baška Tablet, the most significant monument of Croatian language and literature, written around 1100AD in the Glagolitic alphabet, the oldest Slavic writing system. In addition to the Baška Tablet, you will also see a 5th century basilica and numerous church buildings. The citadel of Dobrinj is known for it’s 12th century Church of St. Stephen, the 14th century gallery and Church of St. Anthony, and the Infeld modern art gallery, which hosts fascinating exhibitions of paintings and photographs. All seven of the island citadels of the city of Krk hold exceptional cultural heritage and tradition woven from old traditions and folklore. Sopile, an old wind instrument from Krk, has been entered onto the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
The tourist attractions on the island are complemented by exceptional accommodations from hotels to campsites, wellness centres, and agrotourism. Those fond of boats and sailing will enjoy the modern Punat Nautical Centar and Marina, which is also the oldest marina on the Adriatic. The island of Krk features 400 kilometres of hiking trails which can be tackled either recreationally or on guided tours. Lovers of bicycling have hundreds of kilometres of cycling trails at their disposal. The Biserujka cave is an exceptionally interesting attraction, and the three aquariums on the island bear witness to the rich life in the crystal clear surrounding the island. The fragrant Mediterranean scenery is rich in small beaches in hidden bays and wonderful sandy beaches, fourteen of which have won the prestigious Blue Flag for their cleanliness and orderliness.
Insula Aurea – the Golden Island won its name in ancient times for its wealth of seafood, fresh fish, shrimp, crabs, shellfish, fertile land, lamb, excellent cheese, first-class prosciutto, olive oil, juicy and delicious figs, delectable Vrbnička Žlahtina wine, and excellent coastal sparkling Valomet wine. The richness and variety of food and drink on Krk will thrill even the most demanding of gourmets.
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BAŠKA - ISLAND OF KRKHeritage Hotel Forza
INFO: Heritage Hotel Forza www.hotelforza.hr
The hotel is situated in the old part of Baška, just a short stroll from the main beach. Most of the 16 double rooms have a magnificent sea view. The hotel was built in 2015 through the reconstruction of an existing house originally built in 1891. The original stone walls and wooden beams have been preserved in most rooms, and have been perfectly interpolated with modern and artistic details. Each room and bathroom is unique and tells a different story that is sure to move you.
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Restoran KAŠTIL SLANICA – Kanjon rijeke Cetine, Omiš
ZAKUSKASoparnikFrituleDomaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Soparnik je specijalitet omiškog kraja, nalazi se na popisu hrvatske nematerijalne kulturne baštine.
Njegova priprema je prava kulinarska svetkovina, a najčešće se pripremao uoči blagdana ( Božić, Uskrs, Velika Gospa )
8 Euro po osobi
MENI 2Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Omiška juha sa siromOmiška pašticada s domaćim njokimaSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
14 Euro po osobiMENI 1Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Juha od fažolaPastrva na žaru s prilogomSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
12 Euro po osobi
ZAKUSKA 2Pršut, sirDomaći kruh ispod peke0,25 l vina i 0,25 l mineralne
8 Euro po osobi
Restoran KAŠTIL SLANICA – Kanjon rijeke Cetine, Omiš
ZAKUSKASoparnikFrituleDomaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Soparnik je specijalitet omiškog kraja, nalazi se na popisu
hrvatske nematerijalne kulturne baštine.
Njegova priprema je prava kulinarska svetkovina, a najčešće se
pripremao uoči blagdana ( Božić, Uskrs, Velika Gospa )
8 Euro po osobi
MENI 2Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Omiška juha sa siromOmiška pašticada s domaćim njokimaSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
14 Euro po osobiMENI 1Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Juha od fažolaPastrva na žaru s prilogomSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
12 Euro po osobi
ZAKUSKA 2Pršut, sirDomaći kruh ispod peke0,25 l vina i 0,25 l mineralne
8 Euro po osobi
Restoran KAŠTIL SLANICA – Kanjon rijeke Cetine, Omiš
ZAKUSKASoparnikFrituleDomaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Soparnik je specijalitet omiškog kraja, nalazi se na popisu
hrvatske nematerijalne kulturne baštine.
Njegova priprema je prava kulinarska svetkovina, a najčešće se
pripremao uoči blagdana ( Božić, Uskrs, Velika Gospa )
8 Euro po osobi
MENI 2Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Omiška juha sa sirom
Omiška pašticada s domaćim njokima
SalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
14 Euro po osobi
MENI 1Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Juha od fažolaPastrva na žaru s prilogom
SalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
12 Euro po osobi
ZAKUSKA 2Pršut, sirDomaći kruh ispod peke
0,25 l vina i 0,25 l mineralne
8 Euro po osobi
Restoran KAŠTIL SLANICA – Kanjon rijeke Cetine, Omiš
ZAKUSKASoparnikFrituleDomaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Soparnik je specijalitet omiškog kraja, nalazi se na popisu hrvatske nematerijalne kulturne baštine.Njegova priprema je prava kulinarska svetkovina, a najčešće se pripremao uoči blagdana ( Božić, Uskrs, Velika Gospa )
8 Euro po osobi
MENI 2Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Omiška juha sa siromOmiška pašticada s domaćim njokimaSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
14 Euro po osobiMENI 1Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Juha od fažolaPastrva na žaru s prilogomSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
12 Euro po osobi
ZAKUSKA 2Pršut, sirDomaći kruh ispod peke0,25 l vina i 0,25 l mineralne
8 Euro po osobi
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Restoran KAŠTIL SLANICA – Kanjon rijeke Cetine, Omiš
ZAKUSKASoparnikFrituleDomaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Soparnik je specijalitet omiškog kraja, nalazi se na popisu
hrvatske nematerijalne kulturne baštine.
Njegova priprema je prava kulinarska svetkovina, a najčešće se
pripremao uoči blagdana ( Božić, Uskrs, Velika Gospa )
8 Euro po osobi
MENI 2Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Omiška juha sa siromOmiška pašticada s domaćim njokimaSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
14 Euro po osobiMENI 1Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Juha od fažolaPastrva na žaru s prilogomSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
12 Euro po osobi
ZAKUSKA 2Pršut, sirDomaći kruh ispod peke0,25 l vina i 0,25 l mineralne
8 Euro po osobi
Tourist agency radmanove mlinice
Restoran Kaštil SlanicaKanjon rijeke Cetine - Omiš
vlasnik i manager Damir Rogošić dipl. oec.Tel: 00385 (0) 21 861 783
Fax: 00385 (0) 21 862 238GSM: 00385 (0) 98 184 83 [email protected]
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr
Fax: 00385 (0) 21 862 238GSM: 00385 (0) 98 184 83 [email protected]
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Restoran Kaštil SlanicaKanjon rijeke Cetine - Omiš
vlasnik i manager Damir Rogošić dipl. oec.Tel: 00385 (0) 21 861 783
Fax: 00385 (0) 21 862 238GSM: 00385 (0) 98 184 83 [email protected]
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr
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U sve navedene cijene uključen je PDV. Ponuda vrijedi u razdoblju 01.12.2015.- 01.03.2016.. Ponuda vrijedi za grupe minimalno 10 osoba. Za manje grupe moguća je ponuda na upit. Odobravamo gratis za vozača ( minimalno 10 osoba), te vozača i vodiča ( minimalno 20 osoba).
Moguće su izmjene/dopune ponude prema zahtjevima gostiju
MENI 4Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Dalmatinska zakuska (pršut, sir, slani inćuni, masline)Omiška pašticada s njokimaFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
MENI 5Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Pršut, sirPeka teletina / piletina s krumpirimaSalata FrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
MENI 6Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Gusarska plata (crni rižot, pohane žabe, zelena manistra s plodovima mora, spuži na seljački)Omiška pašticada s njokimaSalata FrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
PAKET PIĆA1/4 l domaćeg vina i 1/4 l mineralne 2 Euro po osobi1/2 l domaćeg vina i 1/2 l mineralne4 Euro po osobi
PONUDA ZABAVNOG PROGRAMA:Dalmatinski duo (gitara i harmonika)
- Dnevni program 130 Euro- Večernji program 200 Euro
MENI 3Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Juha od fažolaPeka teletina/ piletina s krumpiromSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
19 Euro po osobi
24 Euro po osobi
16 Euro po osobi
20 Euro po osobi
Turistička agencija Radmanove mlinice, Poljički trg 2, 21310 Omiš - HrvatskaID: HR-AB-21-17060500102; Tel/ fax: + 385 21/ 862 238 ; GSM: + 385 98 813 680 ; + 385 99 314 6220
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr ; [email protected]
U sve navedene cijene uključen je PDV. Ponuda vrijedi u razdoblju 01.12.2015.- 01.03.2016.. Ponuda vrijedi za grupe minimalno 10 osoba. Za manje grupe moguća je ponuda na upit. Odobravamo gratis za vozača ( minimalno 10 osoba), te vozača i vodiča ( minimalno 20 osoba).
Moguće su izmjene/dopune ponude prema zahtjevima gostiju
MENI 4Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Dalmatinska zakuska (pršut, sir, slani inćuni, masline)Omiška pašticada s njokimaFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
MENI 5Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Pršut, sirPeka teletina / piletina s krumpirimaSalata FrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
MENI 6Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Gusarska plata (crni rižot, pohane žabe, zelena manistra s plodovima mora, spuži na seljački)Omiška pašticada s njokimaSalata FrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
PAKET PIĆA1/4 l domaćeg vina i 1/4 l mineralne 2 Euro po osobi1/2 l domaćeg vina i 1/2 l mineralne4 Euro po osobi
PONUDA ZABAVNOG PROGRAMA:Dalmatinski duo (gitara i harmonika)
- Dnevni program 130 Euro- Večernji program 200 Euro
MENI 3Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Juha od fažolaPeka teletina/ piletina s krumpiromSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
19 Euro po osobi
24 Euro po osobi
16 Euro po osobi
20 Euro po osobi
Turistička agencija Radmanove mlinice, Poljički trg 2, 21310 Omiš - HrvatskaID: HR-AB-21-17060500102; Tel/ fax: + 385 21/ 862 238 ; GSM: + 385 98 813 680 ; + 385 99 314 6220
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr ; [email protected]
U sve navedene cijene uključen je PDV. Ponuda vrijedi u razdoblju 01.12.2015.- 01.03.2016.. Ponuda vrijedi za grupe minimalno 10 osoba. Za manje grupe moguća je ponuda na upit. Odobravamo gratis za vozača ( minimalno 10 osoba), te vozača i vodiča ( minimalno 20 osoba).
Moguće su izmjene/dopune ponude prema zahtjevima gostiju
MENI 4Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Dalmatinska zakuska (pršut, sir, slani inćuni, masline)Omiška pašticada s njokimaFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
MENI 5Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)
Pršut, sirPeka teletina / piletina s krumpirimaSalata FrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
MENI 6Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Gusarska plata (crni rižot, pohane žabe, zelena manistra s plodovima mora, spuži na seljački)Omiška pašticada s njokimaSalata FrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
PAKET PIĆA1/4 l domaćeg vina i 1/4 l mineralne 2 Euro po osobi1/2 l domaćeg vina i 1/2 l mineralne4 Euro po osobi
PONUDA ZABAVNOG PROGRAMA:Dalmatinski duo (gitara i harmonika)
- Dnevni program 130 Euro- Večernji program 200 Euro
MENI 3Domaći aperitiv (travarica, orahovica)Juha od fažolaPeka teletina/ piletina s krumpiromSalataFrituleDomaći kruh ispod peke
19 Euro po osobi
24 Euro po osobi
16 Euro po osobi
20 Euro po osobi
Turistička agencija Radmanove mlinice, Poljički trg 2, 21310 Omiš - HrvatskaID: HR-AB-21-17060500102; Tel/ fax: + 385 21/ 862 238 ; GSM: + 385 98 813 680 ; + 385 99 314 6220
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr ; [email protected]
Turistička agencija Radmanove mlinicePoljički trg 2, 21310 Omiš - HrvatskaID: HR-AB-21-17060500102Tel./fax: + 385 21/862 238; GSM: +385 98 813 680;+385 99 314 6220www.radmanove-mlinice.hr; [email protected]
• Destination Management Company Specialist for Omiš (Middle Dalmatia) and eno-gastro tourism
• Traditional menu offer in our two restaurants Kaštil Slanica and Radmanove mlinice, both located in protected area of the canyon of the river Cetina- Omiš
• Day trips and excursions• Adventure programs• Creative package deals• Teambuilding programs• MICE services• Tailor made
Restoran Kaštil SlanicaKanjon rijeke Cetine - Omiš
vlasnik i manager Damir Rogošić dipl. oec.Tel: 00385 (0) 21 861 783
Fax: 00385 (0) 21 862 238GSM: 00385 (0) 98 184 83 [email protected]
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr
Fax: 00385 (0) 21 862 238GSM: 00385 (0) 98 184 83 [email protected]
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr
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Restoran Kaštil SlanicaKanjon rijeke Cetine - Omiš
vlasnik i manager Damir Rogošić dipl. oec.Tel: 00385 (0) 21 861 783
Fax: 00385 (0) 21 862 238GSM: 00385 (0) 98 184 83 [email protected]
www.radmanove-mlinice.hr
PIRATENIGHTS,EVENTS
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Postira was founded in the 16th century. A number of stone houses in the harbour bear witness to the former large landowners of Brač; the Lazanić family castle is particularly interesting since it was the birthplace of Croatian poet Vladimir Nazor (1876 -1949). The parish church was built in the mid- 16th century and bears the name of St. John the Baptist, and the remains of an early Christian basilica from the 6th century were found beneath it.
There are two stories related to how Postira got its name. One comes from the official books and records in which Postira has been mentioned as far back as 1347 under the name of Postirna (from the Latin pastura for ‘pasture’), while the other, a folk telling, is associated with women from the neighboring town of Dol, who would come to Postira to wash clothes and spread them to dry (prostirati).
If you walk through the old part of town, you will feel like you’ve stepped back in time. Moored boats rest around a small bridge from which local families saw their seafaring members off, as well as eagerly awaited their return. The closed shutters of the aristocrats’ houses still keep secrets of romantic encounters at the well, and the sound of games, laughter, arguments, and small talk echo from the stone benches. On the way to the sea, the old tiled roofs leave a special impression, not only because of their traditional building style, but also because of the supernatural beings that are believed to have lived in the attics. Stories of little devils, werewolves and fairies will spark your imagination. The narrowest street, called Pust me proć (Let me pass), is situated in Škarića dvori, and also hosts the largest number of taverns.
You can experience fantastic tastes and scents in every meal and in every restaurant. Local specialties to try include salted anchovies, grilled sardines, pašticada (beef stew with plums), grilled and baked lamb, and mendule u cukar (candied almonds), as well as dolski domaći vitalac made from lamb offal and hrapoćuša cake, both of which are listed as Croatian cultural heritage.
Postira is one of the few places where idiosyncrasies, contrasts, and a mix of old and new come together in harmony. A harmony of sound and silence, the Bora and the romantic sunset, the waves and smooth pebbles, farm work and Dalmatian songs. Here, you will experience the traditional southern way of life and connect with the local people — and you will certainly want to come back.
INFO: TB Postira www.postira.hr
POSTIRA - ISLAND OF BRAČ& DOL ETHNO-ECO-VILLAGE
The true beauty of a small Dalmatian town!
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Discover why Nin was chosen by the Liburnians in the 9th century BC as their centre and most important port in the Adriatic, why it was an important Roman municipium, why the largest Roman temple on the eastern coast of the Adriatic was built there, and why it was chosen by the Croats in the Middle Ages as their political, religious, and cultural centre… Its pre-Roman structures are known far and wide: the 9th century Church of the Holy Cross, known as the smallest cathedral in the world, and the 11th/12th century Crown Church of St. Nicholas in Prahulje field. Catastrophic destruction in the 17th century erased many of the particularities of this famous city, however its past is wreathed in many stories, folk tales, and legends. The island of Nin has been settled continuously for over 3,000 years, and you can see evidence of its rich and long tradition in Nin’s museums of antiquities, in the City of Nin’s Church Treasury of Gold and Silver, and the Salt Museum.In addition to its long and interesting history, Nin is a city with wonderful natural heritage: 8 Natura 2000 protection areas with five endemic plant species, four critically endangered plant species, five vulnerable plant species, and 1 endangered plant species. Nin also has fields of salt, medicinal mud, natural sand beaches, and over 200 various species of bird have chosen the Nin lagoon as their home. Nin’s natural sand beaches are one of its trademarks, and once you see them, you will remember them forever. It’s no surprise that some of them have been listed among the most beautiful beaches in Croatia and the world. Their total length amounts to around 8,000 metres, and Nin’s best known beach, also the longest in Croatia (3km), is Kraljičina beach, lined with a natural botanical garden with four Natura 2000 protection areas.
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Thanks to its long beaches and its warm and shallow sea, Nin is an ideal place for both families with small children and the elderly, and it is a favourite holiday spot for the romantic at heart. East of the old town are the salt works, which bear witness to one of the oldest businesses in Nin – the production of salt, which is still performed today in an ecologically friendly manner. The salt works are also an oasis for birds, and are home to two especially
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interesting, rare, and endangered species of nesting birds, whose numbers in both Croatia and Europe are dropping — the black-winged stilt and the Kentish plover, both of whom have been entered into the European Red List of Endangered Bird Species. To the west of the city is a deposit of medicinal mud with a summer open-air sanatorium on the coast known as the Eco Natural Sanatorium, where patients have been treated and rehabilitated under medical supervision for 45 years.Lovers of active holidays will also find something for themselves. Their choices include: the kitesurfing school at Ždrijac beach, surfing school at Kraljičina beach, volleyball on all of the beaches, over 110km of cycling paths and archaeological routes, and a modern fitness centre, while Zaton Holiday Resort offers scuba diving courses and swimming school, water aerobics and other water sports, tennis school, horseback riding, futsal, bowling, table tennis, mini golf, etc. Today, Nin attracts tourists with its especially rich natural heritage, especially its long sandy beaches, rich cultural heritage, and the famous Zaton Campsite.Beginning this year, Nin bears the title of one of the most romantic destinations in Europe.
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Celebration of the 500th anniversary of the miraculous appearance of the Virgin Mary – 2 May 2016
The appearance of Our Lady of Zečevo has been celebrated in Nin for five hundred years. It is tied to fascinating records that lead us back to the early 16th century, during the Turkish invasions of the Croatian lands. After a military defeat on the island of Zečevo in the Bay of Nin, the church and monastery were set afire, its hermit monks were killed, and its statue of the Holy Virgin Mary was taken away. How the statue was later returned to Nin, whether by a miracle or by the endeavours of Nin’s residents, is unknown.
In the year 1516, the Virgin Mary appeared a number of times to a shepherdess named Jelena Grubišić, bearing a message for the people. Out of fear, Jelena did not transmit the message immediately. On the evening of 4 May 1516, while Jelena was praying at the altar on Zečevo, the statue of the Virgin Mary began crying in both eyes, a miracle witnessed by many church officials and the people on the island at the time, after which Jelena finally delivered the message. The celebration of the Apparition of Our Lady of Zečevo on 5 May was declared by Nin bishop Juraj Divnić in 1517, and it has been celebrated with numerous traditions that have been kept until today.
Moved by the documented miraculous events of the past 500 years, pilgrims come from all over to the sanctuary of Our Lady of Zečevo to be healed and to have their prayers heard. In modern times, the Virgin Mary is celebrated in Nin three times yearly. Two of these three times, there is a pilgrimage of boats to the island of Zečevo, and the statue is brought out – 5 May, the day of the apparition, and again on 5 August. The third and largest celebration of the Virgin Mary is held on the first Monday before Ascension every year, and thus the date changes (2 May 2016).
INFO: TB Nin www.nin.hr
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The area surrounding Zagreb is its most beautiful ornament, full of stories waiting to be told to curious visitors. Zagreb County was founded in 1759, when Empress Maria Theresa granted it a coat of arms and a signet. The County forms a natural green ring around Zagreb, and its 9 cities, 25 municipalities, and 699 settlements give it one of the most diverse selections of tourist offerings in Croatia.
The county is well-connected to the rest of Europe. Characterized by many ornithological reserves and nature parks, excellent traditional cuisine, rustic, fairy-tale accommodations, small organic farms, recreational facilities, wine roads... the green ring is an ideal destination for a holiday full of adventures.
The Green Ring of Zagreb
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This area is among the most respected wine growing areas in Croatia. Every year, the diligent hands of winegrowers and winemakers, their knowledge, experience, perseverance, and the love of their work produce the noble liquid enjoyed equally by connoisseurs and “everyday” lovers of good wine.
Away from the everyday hustle and bustle, the villages and settlements of Zagreb’s green ring await their guests. At agro-tourist farms and excursion centres, the expectations of both young ones and old ones are met with renowned hospitality and a table full of delicious authentic dishes in every season.
The vibrant history of this area is not only reflected in its many historical sites and museums, but also in the local living culture of the people, which
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is enriched by numerous events and happenings. With content related to history, culture, and tradition, these events are the best way to learn about and experience Zagreb’s green ring.
As a guest, your creative and cheerful hosts will offer you unique experiences. You simply have to choose an event... from the picturesque Legendfest, the Knights’ Tournament, the Battle of Samobor, the Jaska wine ceremonies, Bučijada pumpkin festival, the Zaprešić harvest celebrations, Evenings at the Kupa River in Pisarovina, to a whole range of gastronomic events and carnivals.
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Hotel TrakošćanHotel Trakošćan**** Trakošćan bb42254 TrakošćanReception: +385 (42)440 800Fax: +385 (42) 440 [email protected]
In surroundings that radiate culture, tradition, and the natural beauty of Zagorje, Hotel Trakošćan is located near of one of Croatia’s most beautiful and best-preserved castles - Castle Trakošćan. Hotel Trakošćan features 126 spacious, modern guest rooms and 2 luxury suites designed to provide a superior night’s rest and a captivating, supremely relaxing experience. The hotel is the perfect place to host seminars, team building events, conferences, and other corporate events. The hotel’s two restaurants - Arx Thacorum and Drašković Restaurant - and the Bistro at the foot of the castle all offer a variety of culinary delicacies, traditional regional cuisine, and innovative dishes and desserts.Lorem Paradiso Spa & Wellness Center In addition to the swimming pool, hot tub, Finnish and Turkish saunas, you can choose your favourite treatment from a wide selection of massages and beauty programmes to revitalize both your body and spirit.
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BEDNJATrakošćan The Pearl of Hrvatsko Zagorje
INFO: TB Municipality of Bednjawww.bednja.hr
Trakošćan is one of Croatia’s most beautiful mediaeval castles and historic sites, and its forest park, lake, nature trail, museum, and well-preserved interior make it rightly deserving of the title “Pearl of Hrvatsko Zagorje”.
The castle was built in the late 13th Century in the picturesque Bednja Valley, surrounded by the meadows, forests, and vineyards of the gentle mountains of Zagorje: Strahinjščica (847m), Macelj (715m), Ravna Gora (686m), and the highest, Ivanšćica (1061m).
In the early 1800’s, Juraj Drašković renovated the castle and turned it into an estate which is now maintained as an example of an unspoiled Romanticist park and aristocratic residence. The knights’ rooms, hunting rooms, and music salon are especially worth seeing, as are painter Julijana Erdödy’s studio, the 15th to 19th century armoury collection, and the restored furnishings, which have been placed alongside examples from earlier centuries.
Trakošćan has a great deal to offer. The wind at Ravna Gora attracts paragliders, while anyone who fancies something more demanding can try their hand at rock climbing on Ravna Gora. There are 150km of marked hiking trails and almost 550km of cycling paths. The Diana Hunting Grounds and hunters’ lodge should more than satisfy anyone keen on hunting for wild boar, deer, pheasant, and hare, while the lake below Trakošćan castle will delight any angler. The entire area is one of the most pristine habitats in Croatia, and - to give just one example - it is host to some thirty species of orchid alone. Trakošćan is located near the highway connecting Zagreb, Maribor, and Vienna, approximately 70km from Zagreb and 40km from Varaždin, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia.
The Trakošćan Hotel is only a short distance from the castle, but there are other excellent places to stay as well: the ‘Pusti Duh’ lodge, which is smaller, and the larger ‘Filićev dom’ on Ravna Gora.
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Lepoglava, the city of lace
INFO: TB Lepoglavawww.lepoglava-info.hr
Situated in an idyllic landscape between the mountains of Ivanščica and Ravna gora and bisected by the river Bednja, Lepoglava offers a unique experience of culture, art, traditional handicrafts, and natural beauty. Lepoglava is located near two European motorways: Zagreb - Graz - Vienna and Zagreb - Budapest.
A significant role in the recognition of Lepoglava was played by its famous Lepoglava lace, which was entered into the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009 as a part of Croatian lace-making tradition. Every year in September, the traditional International Festival of Lace is held in Lepoglava. Another good reason to visit
Lepoglava is to see the 15th century Church of St. Mary, a Gothic building with Baroque elements decorated with frescoes by respected artist Ivan Krstitelj Ranger. Not far from the town of Lepoglava, there is a geological monument called Gaveznica, the only preserved fossil volcano in Croatia, a site where the semi-precious stone agate can be found. Its informative trails make it a scientific and educational tourist attraction.Ph
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Ludbreg, the sanctuary at the centre of the world
INFO: TB Ludbregwww.visitludbreg.hr
Unlike many famous cities and capitals, legend states that Ludbreg is indeed the only town at the centre of the world. Since ancient times, Ludbreg has been outlined by circles with European capitals situated on their rims. It is a town of wonders and legends, and it enchants visitors with its mixture of religious, historic, scientific, and artistic heritage, as well as its fascinating stories. The Ludbreg Sanctuary of the Precious Blood of Christ is unique in Croatia, and among the few in the Christian world recognized by a Papal Bull in 1513.
This recognition was preceded by a miraculous event in 1411, when wine miraculously turned into the Holy Blood of Christ during Mass in a feudal castle chapel. Near the Sanctuary, you can also find the Votive Chapel of the Croatian Parliament, whose construction fulfilled a vow made in 1739. The chapel and the Stations of the Cross make up a unique permanent exhibition of Murano glass mosaics.Ph
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Novi Marof – experience nature
INFO: TB Novi Marofwww.tz-novi-marof.hr
In the southern part of Varaždin County, there is an area of rich historical and cultural heritage. The former castle of Count Erdödy, now a hospital, is situated in the centre of Novi Marof, with a beautiful park ideal for long walks. On the eastern side of Ivanščica mountain, you will find the remains of Grebengrad, one of the oldest castles in this part of Croatia and a favourite hiking destination. The northern side of the mountain is home to the Bela monument complex, with its castles Bela I and II, a park, and the ruins of an old fort. Not far from the town of Novi Marof is Topličica, a sports centre with swimming pools and well-kept tennis courts for those looking for recreation, while nature lovers and those seeking an active holiday can enjoy fishing, cycling, or walking in the valleys of the Bednja and Lonja rivers...
Every year in September, the green vastness of the Paka forest complex hosts Porcini Days, a gastronomic experience marked by an abundance of mushrooms growing in the area. For lovers of speed and adrenaline, the Raus kart track in Možđenec is the place to be. The track has been hosting numerous motorcycle competitions for years. Whether its boundless possibilities for an active holiday in nature or its cultural and historical sites, Novi Marof offers plenty of reasons to visit.
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17th PUT Tourism Exchange
An eventful travel workers’ meetingTrakošćan, Hotel Trakošćan
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PUT Tourism Exchange — a traditional Croatian yearly business meeting and gathering of workers from the travel, hotel, and media industries — is held every year at a different Croatian travel destination. This year, it was held from 24 – 26 November at Hotel Trakošćan**** in the most beautiful part of the Varaždin region.
The fair brought together nearly 140 participants, representatives of 96 businesses from the travel and hospitality industry, and workers from travel organisations from seven countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Serbia. During the working part of the fair, they presented their selection of travel services, and had the opportunity to directly exchange information on news and programmes they are preparing for the 2016 travel season.
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The fair also included the Simply the Best award for 2015, a traditional yearly award given by the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies (UHPA) and Way to Croatia magazine. Awards are given for service quality, creativity and innovation, and development and advancement of the selection of tourist destinations.
During the two-day programme, participants also visited nearby Lepoglava, the town home to the first Croatian university and famous for its world-famous traditional lace. They also took a tour through the largest Paulist monastery complex in Croatia and visited fossil volcano Gaveznica (the only deposit of semi-precious agate in Croatia), which is a protected European geological monument. After this, they visited Grešna Pilnica excursion centre, where they were introduced to some of the traditions of the region, and the organised tour of Trakošćan Castle and its museum was an especially interesting part of the group team building programme.
In addition to other events at the fair, workshops were also held on the following subjects: Innovation in developing products in tourism and How to find ideas for innovative, experience-based travel products that significantly increase the number of visits to continental destinations, as well as a presentation by the Croatian National Tourist Board entitled Croatia, full of life - how to live the Croatian brand and how to present the destination.
The 18th PUT Tourism Exchange has been scheduled for 16 – 18 November 2016, and it will be held in one of Croatia’s Adriatic destinations.
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The yearly Simply the Best tourism award, given by the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies and Way to Croatia Magazine, was given this year in six basic categories divided into eleven groups by content. A total of 312 businesses were nominated, and plaques with gold, silver, and bronze insignias were awarded to 38 of them. The awards were handed to their recipients by Boris Žgomba, president of the Association of Croatian Travel Agencies, and Borislav Šimenc, editor-in-chief of Way to Croatia magazine.
Restaurant category (124 nominations)The winners in the category of excursion centres are: Radmanove Mlinice, Podšpilje; Vuglec breg, Krapina, and Zlatni lug, Donji Emovci. The winners in the category of rural tourism and tasting centres are: Negro Art Gastro Gallery, Labin; Bačac Winery, Pićan, and Matkova Pecara, Bošnjaci. The winners in the category of restaurants with traditional food are: Potkova, Zagreb; Stari podrum, Ilok, and Zlatni klas, Otrovanec.
Accommodations category (39 nominations)The winners in the category of senior accommodations are: Maslinica Resort, Rabac, and Villa Dubrava – Thalassotherapia, Opatija. The winners in the category of facilities with content geared towards business and congresses are: Hotel Park Split, Split; Hotel Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Dubrovnik Sun Gardens, Orašac, and Hotel Westin, Zagreb. The winners in the category of facilities with active holiday content are: Toplice Sveti Martin, Sv. Martin; Lanterna Campsite, Tar, and Rizvan City Excursion Centre, Gospić.
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Events category (82 nominations)The winners in the category of maintaining traditions are: Sinjska alka, Viteško alkarsko društvo Sinj; Vinkovačke jeseni, Vinkovci; Kriški oblizeki, Križ; Noć hrapoćuše, Dol, and Martinjske špelancije, Križevci. The winners in the category of historical reenactments, legends, and stories are: Rabska fjera, Rab; Bitka kod Stubice, Donja Stubica; Dani Dioklecijana, Split, and Giostra, Poreč. The winners in the category of music and entertainment festivals are: Terezijana, Bjelovar, Ultra Festival, Split, and Rokovo, Virovitica.
Travel agency category (9 nominations)The winner in the category of new tourism product development is Terra Travel, Zadar, and the winner in the category of local community cooperation is: Radmanove mlinice agency, Omiš.
Innovative project in tourism implemented between September 2014 and September 2015 (51 nominations)The winners are: Istria County Tourist Board for its promotional project Share Istra, Zagreb Tourist Board for its mobile application project Zagreb be There, Udruga Delta for the content of its musical event Zagorje Blues ethno festival, Zaljubite se u Crikvenic(i)u for its creative conception of a new event, Heritage Hotel Forza, Baška for its hotel renovations, and Aqua Park, Brtonigla, for new content at Aquaparka Istralandia.
In the category of People in TourismThe winner is Jelena Stupalo for creativity in the development of new tourist products in the local community
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NEW TOURIST ATTRACTION Nijemci Birdwatching CentreRecognizing the value of its region and the specific features of its natural environment, and given the fact that its territory is inhabited by around 100 species of birds, the municipality of Nijemci began its Nijemci Birdwatching Centre project a year and a half ago. This project, which was successfully completed recently, was co-financed under the Regional Competitiveness 2007-2013 Operational Programme. The total project value was 1,222,904.95 EUR, EU co-financing amounted to 999,835.84 EUR, or 81.75%, while the remainder was financed by the municipality of Nijemci. The project was implemented in 18 months.
Besides river adventure tourism, scenic boat trips, and traditional food tasting, visitors can now enjoy a new tourist attraction — birdwatching — under the shade of the ancient Spačva basin’s oak trees along the Bosut and Spačva rivers. The project included outfitting the Birdwatching Centre and renovating the Sopotac excursion centre along with its playground and observation post... An arboretum was also built, access roads were renovated for those not keen on boating, and there are also bicycles and boats for rent... A number of other things have been planned for the future, such as hanging bridges and an adrenaline park, all of which should ultimately help make this part of eastern Croatia a more attractive tourist destination.Special attention has been paid to numerous educational programmes and the training of locals and small and medium enterprises in the development of new tourist products in order to promote and encourage the future development of both the Centre and the region as a tourist attraction. Together with of the Vukovar-Srijem County’s Protected Natural Resource Management Institution, the project partner in the Nijemci Birdwatching Centre, a programme called Young Nature Keepers has been executed, which focuses on the education of fifth and sixth graders. The main goal of the programme was to introduce young people to the basics of birdwatching, behaviour in nature, and the biodiversity of the area. It was also intended to promote and raise awareness of the importance of preserving nature and the environment, as well as getting children actively involved in environmental protection at the county level.
This project has given the municipality of Nijemci a new, high-quality tourist product that includes the attractions of the area, and allows visitors to explore the natural and traditional treasures of Srijem, focusing on the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development.
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Sledding Cup Jastrebarsko Jan www.tzzz.hrNew Year’s Mayor’s toast Opatija Jan 1 www.visitopatija.hrAudi FIS Ski World Cup „Vip Snow Queen Trophy“ Zagreb Jan 3-6 www.vipsnowqueentrophy.com
St. Vincent’s Day in Zagreb County
Zagrebačka županija January www.tzzz.hr
Opatija Carnival Opatija Jan 17 - Feb 10 www.visitopatija.hrInternational Percussion Week Bjelovar Jan 21-23 www.turizam-
bilogorabjelovar.com.hrVinko’s Feast Ilok Jan 22-23 www.turizamilok.hrChildren’s Carnival Parade Opatija Jan 24 www.visitopatija.hrFestival of St. Blaise Dubrovnik Jan 26 - Feb 2 www.experience.dubrovnik.hrMasked marathon with “Klape” vocal groups Opatija Jan 29 www.visitopatija.hr
Šokci Festival Županja Jan 30 - Feb 9 www.tz-zupanja.hrInternational Carnival Parade Lovran Jan 31 www.tz -lovran.hr/kalendar.htmlMetković Carnival Metković Jan 31 - Feb 9 www.tzmetkovic.hrCarnival in Samobor Samobor Feb www.tzzz.hrSveta Nedjelja Carnival Sveta Nedelja Feb www.tzzz.hrTuropolje Carnival Velika Gorica Feb www.tzzz.hrVrbovec Carnival Vrbovec Feb www.tzzz.hrAdriatic Gastro Show Split Feb 3-6 www.adriaticgastroshow.comThe Battle of Stubica DonjaStubica Feb 5 www.uzagorju.com
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03 / 04 Events 2016
International Carnival Parade Rijeka Feb 7 www.rijecki-karneval.hrChoco & Wine Fest Brtonigla Feb 20-12 www.istria-brtonigla.comMarch in Opatija - An oasis of wellness Opatija Mar 1-31 www.visitopatija.hr
Prosciutto Fest Sinj Mar www.pcsinj.hrOld-Timer Meeting Strožanac Mar www.visitpodstrana.hrThe Battle of Samobor Vugrinščak Mar www.tzzz.hrGast Fair Split Mar 2-5 www.gastfair.com
Sausage Festival Sveti Petar u Šumi Mar 4-6 www.svpetarusumi.hr
Škraping – international trekking race
Tkon – Otok Pašman Mar 5 www.skraping.hr
International Ancient Cities Congress Solin Mar 16-19 www.solin-info.com
Easter with the Salaj Family Čazma/Grabovnica Mar 18-28 www.bozicnabajka.com
Easter in Kalnik Kalnik Mar 27 www.tz.kalnik.hrEaster in Opatija Opatija Mar 27-28 www.visitopatija.hrCentral Istrian Wine Fest Gračišće Mar 28 www.gracisce.hrBalinjerada (Soapbox race) Opatija Mar 31 www.visitopatija.hrDay of the Center of the World Ludbreg Apr 1 www.visitludbreg.hr
Istrakon - Sci Fi Convention Pazin Apr 1-3 www.istrakon.hrCroatian Small Boat Builders’s Days Split, Podstrana Apr www.visitpodstrana.hr
Zadar County Flower Festival Sv.Filip i Jakov Apr www.sv-filipjakov.hr
Old-Timer Festival Sveta Nedelja Apr www.tzzz.hrSt. George’s day, Turopolje Velika Gorica Apr www.tzzz.hrSea Pearl Gastro Festival Brač Apr 7-10 www.skmer.hr2016 Coffee Festival Opatija Apr 9-10 www.visitopatija.hrCroatia Boat Show Split Apr 13-18 www.croatiaboatshow.comBaška rožica Baška Apr 22-24 www.krk.hrSardine Fest Fažana Apr 30 www.istria-fazana.com
Broad Bean Fest Kaštel Kambelovac May www.kastela-info.hr
Kalničke uncutarije Kalnik May 1 www.tz.kalnik.hrKrašić Days Krašić May www.tzzz.hrLabour Day Krk May 1 www.krk.hrDrobnica Fest Krk May 1 www.krk.hrLegendfest Lukavec May www.tzzz.hrDalmacija Wine Expo Makarska May www.dalmacijawineexpo.comMAFEST - Comic Convention Makarska May www.mafest.comRock at the Sea Malinska May 1 www.krk.hr„Đir po Dubašnici“Cycling Tour Malinska May 1 www.krk.hr
Knight Tournament Sv. Ivan Zelina May www.tzzz.hrSensa - Cheese Days Malinska May 2-8 www.krk.hrOur Lady of Zečevo Nin May 2 www.nin.hrHvar Theatre Days Hvar May 4-7Mandolina Imota Festival Imotski May 5Flower Fair - Flora centrum mundi Ludbreg May 6-8 www.visitludbreg.hr
Hikers Day and Mountain Stew Kamačnik May 7 www.tz-vrbovsko.hr
Lošinj Cuisine Festival Mali Lošinj May www.visitlosinj.hrOpatija Riviera and RijekaGourmet Story Opatija May 10 -
Jun 10 www.visitopatija.hr
Frog-Catchers’ Night Lokve May www.tz-lokve.hr
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St. Urban’s Day Štrigova May 13-27 www.urbanovo.hrWine Day - Istrian Wine Cellar Open House Istria May 31 www.istra.hr
Folklore Festival Metković May 19-22 www.metkovic.hr Brač Folklore Days Supetar May 20-22 www.supetar.hrAustria Cup Punat May 22-26 www.krk.hrCest is d’best Zagreb May 26 - 5 Jun www.cestisdbest.comCroatia Cup Punat May 27-29 www.krk.hrWTA Tennis Bol Ladies Open Bol May 29 -
June 5 www.bol.hr
Long Table Biograd na Moru Jun www.tzg-biograd.hr
Terezijana Bjelovar Jun www.turizam-bilogorabjelovar.com.hr
European Stork Villages’ Day Čigoč Jun www.pp-lonjsko-polje.hrĐakovo Embroidery Đakovo Jun www.djakovo.hrKnight Tournament Gornja Stubica Jun www.viteski-turnir.comJune in Ivanić Ivanić-Grad Jun www.tzzz.hrMotifs of Podravina Koprivnica Jun www.koprivnicatourism.comWicker and Fish Days Kotoriba Jun www.kotoriba.hrKrapina Neanderthal Day Krapina Jun www.krapina.hr
Traditional boat race „Nino Gasparinic“ Trophy Lovran Jun www.tz -lovran.hr/kalendar.html
Fish Festival Makarska Jun www.makarska-info.hrFairy Tale Festival Ogulin Jun www.ogfb.hrSummer at the Open Air Theatre Opatija Jun 1 - Aug 30 www.visitopatija.hr
Summer on Gradina Rijeka Jun - Sep www.visitrijeka.hrDolce Vita festival Rovinj Jun www.dolcevitafestival.comCetina Adventure Sinj Jun www.visitsinj.hrFollowing in the Footsteps of Winnetou
Starigrad Paklenica Jun www.rivijera-paklenica.hr
Continental Croatia Wine Expo Sv. Ivan Zelina Jun www.tzzz.hr
Our Dear “Kaj” Sveta Nedelja Jun www.tzzz.hr
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June Milka Trnina meetings Vezišće June 2016 www.tzzz.hrWorld Windsurfing Championship Bol Jun 6-11 www.bol.hr
Island of Krk Folklore Festival Omišalj Jun 11-12 www.krk.hr
Traditional Theatre Festival Omišalj Jun 17-24 www.krk.hrIstrian Malvasia Vine Fest Brtonigla Jun 18-19 www.istria-brtonigla.comIstrian “Maneštra” Gastro Fest Gračišće Jun 18 www.gracisce.hr
Magical Novigrad Novigrad Jun 18-19 www.fucfestival.comSun and Light Festival Nin Jun 20-21 www.nin.hrINmusic Festival Zagreb Jun 20-22 www.inmusicfestival.comMidsummer’s Day Krk Jun 21 www.krk.hr
Lavender Festival Velo Grablje Jun 24-25 www.pjover.com/grobajske-institucije/festival-levande/
Ivanja - St. John the Baptist Day Vrbnik Jun 24 www.krk.hr
Fireworks Festival Opatija Jun 25 www.visitopatija.hrAdriatic Games Brela July 2016Porcijunkolovo Čakovec July 2007 www.porcijunkulovo.comKastav Culture Summer Kastav July www.kkl.hrCenter of the World Fair Ludbreg Jul 1-3 www.visitludbreg.hrLiburnia Jazz festival Opatija Jul 1-3 www.visitopatija.hrEco-Ethno Gacka Otočac July www.tz-otočac.hrPag Summer Festival Pag July www.tzgpag.hrVrana Knights’ Days Pakoštane July www.pakostane.hrKupa Evenings Pisarovina July www.tzzz.hrRabska fjera Rab July www.rab-visit.comAn Evening of Fishing Traditions Rovinj July www.tzgrovinj.hr
Uskok Days Senj July www.tz-senj.hrUltra Europe Music Festival Split July www.visitsplit.com
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Romance in Salona29 Jul – 30 Jul 2016, Salona, Solin Romance in Salona is an event that will provide an authentic interpretation of ancient heritage and a creative portrayal of life in ancient Salona through two themed dinners: the Ancient Dinner and Empress Plautilla’s Dinner.INFO: www.solin-info.com
How Our Ancestors Lived Sv. Filip i Jakov July www.sv-filipjakov.hrDonkey Races Tribunj July www.adriatica.bizTomato Day Umag July www.istria-umag.comInternational Folklore Festival Zagreb July www.msf.hr
Zaprešić Harvest Festivities Zaprešić July www.tzzz.hrDalmatian “Klape” Festival Omiš Jul 2-23 www.fdk.hrŽlahtina Wine Festival Vrbnik Jul 2-3 www.krk.hrOur Daily Bread – harvesting and threshing in the past Županja Jul 2 www.tz-zupanja.hr
Moto Party Trilj Jul 8-9Folklore Festival Kalnik Jul 9 www.tz.kalnik.hrRetropatija, musical and theatrical spectacle Opatija Jul 9 www.visitopatija.hr
Pula Film Festival Pula Jul 9-16 www.pulafilmfestival.hrŠurlica Days Vrbnik Jul 10-17 www.krk.hrEuropean Universities Games Zagreb, Rijeka Jul 12-25 www.eug2016.com
Motovun Film Festival Motovun July www.motovunfilmfetival.comAntique Evenings Omišalj Jul 15-16 www.tz-njivice-omisalj.hrPunat Nights Punat Jul 15-17 www.krk.hrŠokol Days Nin Jul 16-17 www.nin.hrOpatija - Imperial city, musical and theatrical spectacle
Opatija Jul 16 www.visitopatija.hr
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Ultra Beach Hvar 2016 Hvar Jul 19 www.ultraeurope.com/destinations/ultra-beach/
Romance in Salona Solin Jul 29-30 www.solin-info.comRoman Night in Narona Vid Jul 29 www.a-m-narona.hrOmiš Pirate Nights Omiš Jul 31 - Aug 3The Race of the Ring Barban Aug www.tz-barban.hrOld Sports Olympics Brođanci Aug www.opcina-bizovac.hrTraditional songs Dobrinj Aug 1 www.krk.hrHrapoćuša Cake Night Dol, Otok Brač Aug www.postira.hrKarlovac Beer Days Karlovac Aug www.karlovac-touristinfo.hrKastav Blues Festival Kastav Aug www.kastavbluesfest.comThe Battle of Giča (1571) Korčula, Blato Aug www.tzo-blato.hrKrk Fair - Lovrečeva Krk Aug 8-10 www.krk.hrJailhouse Festival Lepoglava Aug www.lepoglava-info.hrStraw-Art Festival Lug Aug www.tzosbarzup.hrPirate Battle Omiš Aug 16 www.tz-omis.hrKnights’ Tournament of Ružica-grad Orahovica Aug www.tzgorahovica.hr
Petrinja Legends Petrinja Aug www.petrinjaturizam.hrLegendfest Pićan Aug www.legendfest.hrSinjska alka Sinj Aug www.visitsinj.comDiocletian Days Split Aug www.visitsplit.comŠpancirfest Varaždin Aug www.tourism-varazdin.hrRokovo Virivitica Aug www.rokovo.com
19th International Lace Festival Lepoglava, September, 22-25The festival is content rich with many exhibitions of local and foreign lacework centers, numerous workshops, scientific and professional meetings, lectures, art exhibitions. The event hosts concerts of classical music, pop music concerts, folk ensemble performances etc.. INFO: www.lepoglava-info.hr
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Dishes of Our Forefathers Vrbovec Aug www.tzzz.hrVukovar Film Festival Vukovar Aug www.vukovarfilmfestival.comStipanja Dobrinj Aug 3 www.krk.hr‘Klapa’ singing festival “Omišljanska rozeta” Omišalj Aug 4 www.krk.hr
Fisherman’s Day Baška Aug 5-7 www.krk.hr‘Lađa’ Marathon - traditional wooden river boat race
Metković, Opuzen, Ploče Aug 8 www.maraton-ladja.hr
Days of Neretva Principality Metković Aug 11-13 www.tzmetkovic.hr
Sand Festival Nin Aug 13 www.nin.hrAssumption of Mary and the Sails of Krk Krk Aug 15 www.krk.hr
Rokova - The day of Šilo Dobrinj Aug 16 www.krk.hrStomorina Omišalj Aug 16 www.krk.hrPelješac Wine Night Ston Aug 16 www.ston.hrBig Festival - Baška International Guitar Festival Baška Aug 17-20 www.krk.hr
Beer Days Daruvar Aug 19-20 www.starocesko.com Dubašnica Cup boat race Malinska Aug 20-21 www.krk.hrRomance Night in Nin Nin Aug 20 www.nin.hrSummer Music Camp Punat Aug 20-27 www.krk.hrBig OM - Big game fishing Omišalj Aug 24-27 www.krk.hrRenaissance Festival Koprivnica Aug 25-28 www.renesansnifestival.hrIsland of Krk Wine Days Vrbnik Aug 26-27 www.krk.hr
Holy Sunday in LudbregLudbreg, September, 1-4 This event is based on a long tradition of pilgrimages to a unique sanctuary in Croatia, which was founded by Pope Leo X in 1513. In addition to religious programmes, visitors can attend numerous cultural and entertainment programmes while enjoying one of the most traditional fairs in Croatia.INFO: www.visitludbreg.hr
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Mandrać 2016 – international painter’s contest
Opatija Aug 27-28 www.visitopatija.hr
Traditional grape harvest
Brdovec, Dubravica, Marija Gorica
Sep www.tzzz.hr
Jaska Wine Fest Jastrebarsko Sep www.tzzz.hrKriški oblizeki - Sweet Festival Križ Sep www.tzzz.hr
Fig Days Krk Sep 1 www.krk.hrDays of Holy Sunday Ludbreg Sep 1-4 www.visitludbreg.hrMushroom Days Novi Marof SepFish Stew Day Sveta Nedelja Sep www.tzzz.hrPlum and Brandy Days Sirač Sep 2-3 www.sirac.hr “Klapa” Song Night Punat Sep 3 www.krk.hrSeverin Night Severin na Kupi Sep 3 www.tz-vrbovsko.hrUčka fair, Učka Nature Park Opatija Sep 4 www.visitopatija.hrVaraždin Baroque Evenings Varaždin Sep www.koncertni-ured.comCabbage Fest Vidovec Sep www.zeljarijada.comCeltic Night Sisak Sep www.sisakturist.comInternational Lace Festival Lepoglava Sep 22-25 www.lepoglava-info.hrFrom Solin’s Pot - Dishes of Our Forefathers
Solin, Gašpina mlinica Sep 3 www.solin-info.com
Pumpkin Festival Ivanić-Grad Oct www.tzzz.hrSt. Martin’s Days Križevci Oct www.tz-krizevci.hrChestnuts Days Lovran Oct 21-23 www.tz-lovran.hrTraditional Comedy Fest - Mladen Kerstner Days Ludbreg Oct www.visitludbreg.hr
Autumn Comes, the Wool is Spun Perušić Oct www.tz-perusic.hr
Samobor Music Autumn Samobor Oct www.tzzz.hrGastro Turopolje Velika Gorica Oct www.tzzz.hrJelačić Days Zaprešić Oct www.tzzz.hr
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The Miners’ Days in Ivanec Ivanec, DecemberThis event is held during the month of December, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the life of the old miners of Ivanec. Get to know the city of Ivanec, its history, and its traditions through a wide range of events: a mining parade, fair, miner’s Mass, traditional food presentation and tasting, mining exhibitions, mining trips...INFO: www.ivanec-turizam.hr
Olive Days Punat Oct 7-10 www.krk.hrMarunada – Chestnut Festival Liganj Oct 8-9 www.tz -lovran.hr/kalendar.html
Pumpkin Festival Vrbovsko Oct 8-10 www.tz-vrbovsko.hrMarunada – Chestnut Festival Dobreć Oct 15-16 www.tz -lovran.hr/kalendar.html
Marunada – Chestnut Festival Opatija Oct 15-16 www.visitopatija.hr
Baška Outdoor Festival Baška Oct 21-23 www.tz-baska.hr
Gastro-Eco-Ethno Brdovec, Dubravica, Marija Gorica
Nov www.tzzz.hr
St. Martin’s Day Dugo Selo Nov www.tzzz.hr
Advent in Zagreb Zagreb Nov 26 - Dec 31 www.adventzagreb.com
Winter in Opatija Opatija Nov 27 - Dec 31 www.visitopatija.hr
Miners’ Days in Ivanec Ivanec Dec 4 www.ivanec-turizam.hr Advent in Rijeka Rijeka Dec www.visitRijeka.hr
Advent in Zagreb County Zagrebačka županija Dec www.tzzz.hr
2016 Chocolate Festival Opatija Dec 2-4 www.visitopatija.hrSweet Christmas in Neretva Metković Dec 16 www.tzmetkovic.hrCinkuš adventski - Christmas Fair Ludbreg Dec 21-23 www.visitludbreg.hr
New Year’s Party Opatija Dec 31 www.visitopatija.hr
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Grgin dol Hotel, Požega www.hotel-grgin-dol.hr +385 (0)34 273 222Pub Gavran Inn, Požega www.tzzps.hr +385 (0)34 272 744Stari fenjeri Restaurant, Požega www.stari-fenjeri.com +385 (0)34 622 277Vila Stanišić Restaurant, Požega www.vila-stanisic.hr +385 (0)34 312 168Zlatni lug Restaurant, Požega www.zlatnilug.hr +385 (0)98 472 483Omanovac Mountain Lodge, Pakrac www.omanovac.hr +385 (0)98 936 8870Schön Blick Restaurant, Vetovo www.schonblick.hr +385 (0)34 267 108Čiča Mata Buffet, Velika www.tzzps.hr +385 (0)34 233 700
Acin Salaš Rural Household, Tordinciwww.acinsalas.com +385(0)32 580 845Aquarius Restaurant, Bošnjaciwww.bp-aquarius.com +385 032 845 749Dunav Hotel, Ilokwww.hoteldunavilok.com +385 (0)32 596 500Stari podrum Restaurant, Ilokwww.ilocki-podrumi.hr +385 (0)32 590 003
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Gem Hotel, Vinkovci www.hotel-gem.eu +385 (0)32 367 911Slavonija Hotel, Vinkovci www.hotel-slavonija.eu +385 (0)32 342 555Villa Lenije, Vinkovci www.hotelvillalenije.com +385 (0)32 340 140Lav Hotel, Vukovar www.hotel-lav.hr +385 (0)32 445 110
Arabela Restaurant, Globočec Ludbreški www.arabela-restoran.hr +385 (0)42 818 011 Đurina hiža Rural Household, Varaždinske Toplice www.durinahiza.com +385 (0)42668 148Garestin Restaurant, Varaždin www.gastrocom-ugostiteljstvo.com +385 (0)42 214 314Grešna pelnica Rural Household, Klenovnik www.gresna-pilnica.com +385 (0)98 782195Varaždin Hotel, Varaždin www.hotelvarazdin.com +385 (0)42 290 720Minerva Hotel, Varaždinske Toplice www.minerva.hr +385 (0)42 630 000Orion Hotel, Klenovnik www.hotel-orion.hr +385 (0)42 770 650Palatin Restaurant, Varaždin www.palatin.hr +385 (0)42 398 300Trakošćan Hotel, Bednja www.hotel-trakoscan.hr +385 (0)42 440 800Verglec Restaurant, Varaždin www.verglec.com +385 (0)42 211 131Šanjek Restaurant, Varaždin www.sanjek-obrt.hr +385 (0)42 212 718Dora Caffe, Varaždin www.kavana-dora.hr +385 (0)42 215 086Lagus Hotel, Varaždinbreg www.hotel-lagus.hr +385 (0)42 652 940Zlatne Gorice Restaurant, Gornji Kneginec www.zlatne-gorice.com +385 (0)42 666 054
Potkova Restaurant, Zagreb www.potkova.eu +385 (0)1 655-6564
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