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Tar and Vabriga are two small villages that form a single municipality in the county of Istria in Croatia. They are located on the western coast of Istria, 3 kilometers east of the sea and tourist complex Lanterna and 7 kilometers north of the town of Poreč. Once these were two separate villages, but by spreading during centuries, they have become one village. They are divided only by road Pula - Trieste. Like most of the Istrian peninsula, this area has been inhabited since ancient times, thanks to the fertile land and proximity to the sea. In the coves at the foot of Tar and Vabriga were discovered remains of a Roman villa, oil refineries, country villas, and submerged port, which tells us that this used to be port for trading agricultural products during the Roman Empire. Today, the whole municipality has about 2,000 inhabitants and the backbone of the economy is tourism - renting of private accommodation, and the famous tourist resort Lanterna. In addition to tourism, residents of Tar and Vabriga are involved in agriculture olive oil and wine production, and to a lesser extent fishing. The area is full of interesting attractions, some of which are caving adventure in the cave Baredine, horseback riding, cycling, cross-country racing, and hiking. The gastronomic offer is excellent and includes many restaurants, taverns and rural households, where you can taste Istrian specialties and quality local wines. If you want to refresh, it is enough to go to the beautiful beaches on the peninsula Lanterna, coastline length of over 6 kilometers, which is just a few minutes away by car. Here you can relax with numerous sports and leisure facilities and crystal clear sea waters. Visit Tar and Vabriga, these two unique places that offer the best combination of vacation in a green interior of Istria, near the beautiful beaches and crystal clear waters of the Adriatic sea. Search for cheap private accommodation in Tar Vabriga. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Tar Vabriga cheaper up to 40% without expensive agency fees. Welcome to Tar and Vabriga!
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Drniš is a small town in the central part of Šibenik-Knin County. It was built in the 15th century at the foot of Promina mountain and above the canyon of the Čikola river, as a fortress for the defense from the Ottoman Empire. It is only 30 km away from Šibenik, or about 25 minutes drive by car. Drniš has about 3,300 inhabitants and offers its visitors different tourist attractions. Drniš is probably best known for prosciutto, which is a delicious delicacy thanks to the ideal climate. In the town of Drniš, there are remains of several magnificent fortresses, the most famous of which is Gradina, located on an elevation of 344 m above sea level above the canyon of the river Čikola. Nearby is also a very interesting Drniš Town Museum which has an impressive collection of works by Ivan Meštrović, the most famous Croatian sculptor who was born here. In Drniš you can also see an archaeological and cultural-historical collection. Nearby Drniš lies the world-famous Krka National Park and its numerous natural sights such as the Roški waterfall or the Visovac Island on the Visovac lake. For all nature lovers and hikers, we recommend a light climb to Promina mountain, offering an unforgettable view of most of Dalmatia. On the road to Šibenik there is a unique theme park Etnoland, where you can experience the traditional life of the inhabitants of the Drniš area, but also try all its tasty specialties. Very affordable accommodation can be found in private apartments, rooms or traditional stone houses for vacation. Contact directly owners of private accommodation and save up to 40% on high agency fees. Welcome to Drniš!
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Buje is a picturesque small town in Istria, Croatia. It is located in the northwest of the Istrian peninsula, near the border with Slovenia, and only ten kilometers away from the sea and the tourist town of Umag. The old town has developed on top of the hill and it offers panoramic views over the Istrian peninsula. It has been historically known as a guard of Istria. Buje has a long and rich history, it was inhabited by ancient Histri, after them Romans, and in the 7th century, Croatians and Italians. A small fortress is situated on the top of the hill. The castle was first mentioned in the 10th century as Castrum Bugle, which was then under the administration of the Patriarchate of Aquileia. At the beginning of the 15th century, Buje came under Venetian rule, under which it remained until the end of the 18th century. The following century and a half it was under Austrian rule, and finally, after World War 2 was merged into Croatia. Today Buje has about 5,000 inhabitants who are mostly engaged in agriculture, olive oil and wine production, and crafts. Recently, tourism started developing thanks to the vicinity to the sea, beautiful nature and rich cultural and historical heritage. Friendly hosts offer accommodation in small family-run hotels, apartments, rooms and holiday homes. In the old town, you can visit a parish church of St. Servul with a bell tower from the 15th century, which offers an unforgettable view of the entire northwest region of Istria. Here is also the church of Our Lady of Mercy from the 16th century, and the tower of St. Martin, one of the remains of the defensive walls of the city from Venetian times. Surrounding of Buje is intertwined with beautiful bike trails, wine roads and olive oil roads where you can taste Istrian cuisine and great homemade wine. Of many daily trips, we recommend to visit Umag and its beautiful pebbles beaches and visit the largest Istrian aquapark Istralandia. Visit Buje, this picturesque little town, and enjoy its famous wine routes, rich cultural heritage and beautiful nature that surrounds it. Search for private accommodation in Buje. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Buje cheaper and up to 40% without expensive agency fees. Welcome to Buje!
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Ilovik is a small island in the Adriatic sea in Croatia. It is located in the Lošinj archipelago and it is located only one kilometer south of the island of Lošinj. The name comes from the clay, the type of earth that prevails on the island. The only settlement on this small island is also called Ilovik, which administratively belongs to Mali Lošinj. Next to Ilovik, there is a small, uninhabited island of St. Petar on which there is a local cemetery. The island of St. Petar is separated from Ilovik by 2.5 km long and 300 m wide channel. The first inhabitants of Ilovik came from nearby Lošinj in the 11th century, who worked on the land for the former Benedictine monastery from the island of St. Petar. Ilovik was built in the 18th century, parallel with the development of Mali Lošinj and Veli Lošinj, but today it has only a hundred inhabitants that are engaged in fishing, sheep breeding and recently in tourism. Ilovik is well connected by ferry line from Rijeka and Mali Lošinj, and it is visited by numerous excursion boats. Accommodation on this quiet island is only offered in private apartments, rooms and holiday homes. Ilovik is also called the island of flowers because in the summer it is full of flowering oleanders, palms, roses, and unique eucalyptuses. Beautiful sandy beach Paržine is located on the southeast side of the island, which will give you real pleasure with the crystal clear sea. The island has a shop, post office, bakery, pastry shop, and several restaurants where you can try some of the local delicacies. We invite you to spend a vacation on this quiet little island, ideal for recharging the batteries far away from urban smog and crowds. Search for cheap private accommodation on the island of Ilovik. Contact directly owners of apartments, rooms and holiday homes and save up to 40% on high agency commissions. Welcome to the island of Ilovik!
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Marušići is a beautiful small tourist town in Split-Dalmatia county in Croatia. It is located about 12 kilometers southeast of the town of Omiš and it is part of the famous Omiš riviera. The place is located on the steep slopes of Omiš Dinara mountain and it has about 200 permanent residents, who are mainly engaged in tourism, wine, and olive oil production. All along the coast stretches beautiful pebbles and sandy beaches and small hidden coves ideal secluded beaches for families and couples. The whole coast is covered with dense Mediterranean vegetation and pine forest, which provides protection from the sun during the hot summer days. There is also a beautiful bay Borak, with several sandy beaches and a source of drinking water, which is a real treat for all curious tourists and passers-by. Marušići is ideal for those who prefer a quiet family holiday, far from the popular tourist destination, and the crowd. There is a shop, restaurant, café, and a range of attractive apartments and rooms within private family accommodation, which offer an unforgettable panorama of the Adriatic sea and the island of Brač. Active vacation lovers will enjoy all the activities offered in the city of Omiš and the beautiful canyon of the river Cetina. Visit Marušići, this picturesque and quiet tourist village, and spend your holidays with plenty of sunshine and crystal clear Adriatic sea. Search for budget private accommodation in Marušići. Contact directly owners of apartments, rooms and holiday homes, and save up to 40% on expensive agency fees. Welcome to Marušići!
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Omišalj is a small coastal town on the island Krk in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar county in Croatia. It is situated in a deep natural bay on the north-western part of the island near the Krk bridge and Rijeka airport. The historic town center is situated on a hundred meters high, steep cliff and visually dominates this part of Kvarner. Together with the city of Krk, Omišalj is the oldest settlement on the island. It was first mentioned in the 12th century as Castri musculi, the Latin name for the location of shells. Numerous archaeological traces are showing that the area around the city Omišalj was inhabited at the time of the ancient Illyrians, followed by the Romans. Throughout the Middle Ages, Krk was possessed by the Frankopan family who built a castle here, and later until the 18th century was ruled by the Venetians. Its economic and tourism boom was in the mid of the last century, and today Omišalj is an attractive destination for many tourists because of its proximity to Krk bridge and Rijeka airport, and combination of excellent climate and cultural-historical heritage. Accommodation is offered in comfortable apartments, rooms and holiday homes as part of private family accommodation. You can relax and enjoy in the most famous beach Pesja, marked by a blue flag as a guarantee of clean seawater. It is located in the shade of pine trees with a view of the entire bay of Omišalj. Beach Pesja is ideal for families with small children. From Omišalj are organized daily trips to the island of Cres and panoramic boat rides to Glavotok and Krk bridge. From historical sites worth visiting are the parish church of the Assumption from the 12th century, which was later rebuilt with mixed Romanesque, Renaissance and Baroque styles. In the nearby bay Sepen are the remains of the ancient town and early Christian complex Mirine Fulfinum. Visit the island of Krk and Omišalj, this small, picturesque historic town and spend a pleasant and peaceful family vacation in cheap private accommodation. Search for private accommodation in Omišalj. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes for rent in Omišalj. Welcome to Omišalj!
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Lun is a small fishing and tourist town in the Lika-Senj County in Croatia. It is located in the extreme northwest of the island Pag on top of a prominent peninsula. The old part of town is located on a hill about 300 meters from the sea, but the newer part of town is located in a beautiful bay next to the sea. Until the mid-17th century, this area was uninhabited. Venetian noblemen of the island of Rab brought here first farmers who began to cultivate the land. Worthy residents of Lun were engaged in traditional activities like olive growing, sheep farming, viticulture and fishing, which are to a lesser extent maintained until today. Today hospitable residents of Lun also work in tourism, offering quality accommodation in their private family houses. It is ideal for those who want to find peace away from the noise and bustle, but also for families with small children because of the exceptionally clear sea and beautiful coves and beaches. Lun is best known for its ancient olive trees and stone walls, so we recommend going to Lun olive groves, a botanical reserve where you can see olive trees several hundred, even thousands of years old. From Lun passenger ship line drives daily to the town of Rab, where you can learn about the rich history of the neighboring island of happiness. Visit Lun, this small and quiet place, ideal for a vacation surrounded by clean air, sea and delicious specialties of the island of Pag. Search for cheap private accommodation in Lun on the island of Pag. Contact directly owners of apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Lun and save up to 40% on expensive agency fees. Welcome to Lun!
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Selce is a small tourist town in the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County in Croatia. It is situated by the sea in a picturesque bay near Crikvenica, to which it administratively belongs. It was first mentioned in the 14th century as part of Bribir parish under the administration of the Frankopan family. During the Middle Ages, the inhabitants of Selce were mainly engaged in agriculture and cattle breeding, and the place was known for its many vineyards, which are grown on the slopes of the hills above the town. Later, gradually developed fisheries and maritime affairs, and from the late 19th-century tourism. Today tourism takes a leading role thanks to its long tradition, natural beauty, clean air, and sea. Accommodation is available in hotels, camps, but also in affordable private accommodation where friendly hosts will do everything to make your vacation as carefree as possible. Worth visiting is the parish church of St. Catherine from the late 19th century, which was built in the Gothic style. The beautiful and well-kept beaches extend along the full length of coastline to the north, all the way to Crikvenica. Along with the beaches along the coast stretches a beautiful promenade that connects Selce with the nearby Crikvenica to which you can walk. Selce is full of beautifully decorated and well-kept parks, so it is no surprise that was the winner of the Blue Flower as the best-kept tourist resort on the Adriatic. Visit Selce, contact directly the owners of the apartments, rooms and holiday homes and have a perfect family vacation in this little Adriatic paradise. Search for cheap accommodation in Selce. Welcome to Selce!
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Caska is a small tourist place located at the northwestern end of the vast bay of Pag and on the south side of the fertile and green Novalja field. Administratively, it belongs to the town of Novalja, which is only 2 kilometers away. Nearby is also famous beach Zrce. The deep bay of Stara Novalja, the port and town of Novalja and Caska are located along the fertile Novalja field and together form a unique historical and geographical unit. Caska has a rich and interesting history, and in the sea and near the beach are the remains of the old town of Cissa, which in antiquity was the largest Roman settlement on the island of Pag. Today, the remains of ancient Roman farm and country estates (villae rusticae) are visible, as well as parts of the aqueduct that supplied water to Cissa and its port of Novalja (lat. Navalia - port). Cissa unfortunately sank due to an earthquake around the 4th century, so the inhabitants moved to the present town of Pag. If you dive into the underwater world not far from the main beach of Caska, you can be lucky and see the remains of Roman buildings. The main and largest beach is called Caska, and it is a beautiful sandy beach with a shallow entrance to the sea which makes it ideal for families with children. Along the beach there are several restaurants and facilities for entertainment and recreation. In addition to the beautiful beach, in the whole area there are many well-kept bike and hiking trails for all those who want a more active vacation. An interesting place in Caska is the high old tower located along the coast which served as a tuna watching spot that was fished here until the 60s of last century. On a small hill above Caska are the ruins of the Romanesque church of St. Juraj with a beautiful view of Caska, but also the entire Bay of Pag, including the beach Zrce. Accommodation can be found exclusively in private family houses that offer apartments, rooms and holiday homes. Spend your vacation in a small and quiet oasis of the island of Pag where everything is at your fingertips.
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Vrsar is a small fishing and tourist town and municipality in the county of Istria in Croatia. It is located on the western coast of Istria, just 11 kilometers south of Poreč. Municipality Vrsar includes nine smaller villages and it has about 2,000 residents. Vrsar has been inhabited since prehistoric times when it was inhabited by ancient Histri and Liburnians. In the 1st century, Vrsar was conquered by the Romans who developed it into a trading center for agricultural and livestock products. Since the 9th century it was under the direction of Poreč bishops, who built a castle here called castrum Ursariae, and from 15th until the end of the 18th century was under Venetian rule. After that, Vrsar came under Austrian administration, and it was finally annexed by Croatia after the second World War. Throughout history, Vrsar was developed on a 55 m high hill at the mouth of the Lim bay, but today new part of Vrsar was developed along the beautiful coast and clear sea. In addition to several hotels and camps, accommodation is offered in the quality and well-equipped apartments, rooms and holiday homes within a private family accommodation. Vrsar is full of pebbles and rocky beaches that are very well equipped, while five of them have a blue flag. We highlight the beach Belvedere, Petalon, City beach, and especially beautiful beaches on the island of St. Juraj, which is only a few minutes drive by boat from the port of Vrsar. For lovers of active holidays, Vrsar offers many cycling and walking routes, diving center, adrenaline park Akros, organized rock climbing in the Lim channel, and aeropark Vrsar, where you can experience the entire area from a bird's eye perspective, but also join the parachuting school or jump in tandem from a sport plane. We recommend taking organized excursions to Lim channel, 12 kilometers deep fjord with blue-green sea and abundance of fish and shellfish. In many taverns and restaurants, you can enjoy rich Istrian cuisine and specialties such as Istrian prosciutto, truffle, asparagus, cabbage with lamb, fish, and seafood. During the summer, Vrsar is like an open stage for many festivals, concerts, and the famous fishing festival. Visit Vrsar, this beautiful little tourist town with a wide range of various activities, from nice and pleasant walks and swimming in clean water to adrenaline jumps from a plane. Search for cheap private accommodation in Vrsar. Apartments, rooms and holiday homes in Vrsar, cheaper up to 40% without expensive agency fees. Welcome to Vrsar!
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Top 10 tourist destinations
Croatia abounds in interesting and diverse places, thanks to its geographical position, long and rich history. Croatia occupies three very different geographical regions:Adriatic, Dinaric Alps (Dinarides) and the Pannonian plain. In a relatively small area, there are many interesting destinations and opportunities for either a short vacation and a getaway for a weekend or a long summer vacation.
In major Croatian cities on the Adriatic coast, you can explore the cultural and historical heritage of the ancient Romans, the Venetian, and the Dubrovnik republics. In continental Croatia you can feel the Central European spirit of old towns.
In small and lesser-known tourist destinations you can spend a peaceful vacation in cozy private family accommodation next to the beautiful beaches under the shades of fragrant pine forests and surrounded with crystal clear Adriatic sea.
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