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Rovinj, Croatia
Rovinj, Croatia

WHAT‘S NEW IN 2015

1. Red Bull Air Race World Championship: The Red Bull Air Race World Championship gathers the world’s best pilots who combine speed, precision and skill to operate exceptionally fast and maneuverable planes between the 25 meter high pylon air gates.

2. 100th Session of UNWTO: Rovinj will be visited by around 200 participants from countries represented in the Executive Council and other UNWTO representatives.

3. Weekend Media Festival: The largest regional communications festival bringing together more than 4,000 Croatian and regional media, marketing and PR professionals from the entire region but also numerous guests Europe and America.

4. 2015 Communications Days: A national marketing communications festival joining together IdejaX and Effie Awards Croatia.

5. Dolce vita: Heritage festival celebrating vintage culture in all its forms – music, film, design, fashion, dance and cuisine.

BEST INCENTIVE

BEST INCENTIVE:
SPACIO – Experience the batana ride across the peninsula, dinner in old tavern, musicians singing old fishermen’s songs. An impressive way to represent how fishermans and farmers used to live in Rovinj.

WHO TO CONTACT

Tourist Board Office Rovinj
Ms, Odette Sapač

Obala Pino Budicin 12,
52210, Rovinj, Croatia

tzgrovinj@tzgrovinj.hr
T: +385 52 811-566
www.tzgrovinj.hr

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1. SHIFT Conference: The biggest startup event in Southeast Europe. This year the conference will be held at the Croatian National Theatre in Split and expects more than 1,500 visitors from the region and abroad.

2. Ultra Europe festival: Was in 2013 organised for the first time at the Poljud stadium, which has turned Split into one of the most important Croatian centres of entertainment and festival tourism.

3. Tour Diocletian’s Aqueduct Tunnels: These tunnels are one of the best preserved examples of ancient infrastructure, and there are plans to open them to visitors. The tunnels are 1.15 metres wide and 2.2 metres high, which makes them pretty comfortable for walking.

4. Split Beach Festival: The newest coolest thing in the city of Split. Taking place on the most famous local beach Bačvice, all attendees will experience a unique combination of EDM and open air beach parties.

5. The Split Summer Festival: One of the most important cultural events in Croatia, from mid July to mid August the festival has daily events, with in the spectrum of classical scene arts, like concerts, opera, drama and ballet, now days the program also include film events, jazz concerts and street theatre.

BEST INCENTIVE

BEST INCENTIVE:
The Diocletian Palace. Prepare to explore the tangle of marble streets that make up the Old City escorted by a licensed guide brimming with tales of Roman Emperor Diocletian and how he build his imposing palace or the way he lived.

WHO TO CONTACT

Renata Bašić
Turistička zajednica grada Splita

Obala hrvatskog narodnog preporoda 9/1
HR-21000 Split, Croatia

Tel: +385 (0)21 348 600
Fax: +385 (0)21 348 604

renata@visitsplit.com
www.visitsplit.com

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WHERE TO GO
It’s so interesting to visit a country that has so much history yet at the same time is so new to the eyes of the modern world. Macedonia is such a country; it still has an air of mystery that makes this mountainous, off-the-beaten-path place such an intriguing destination and one of real discovery. The traditional culture is rural, but today more than 60 percent of the population is urban, a quarter of them living in metropolitan Skopje. The capital city is also home to the largest bazaar in the Balkans outside of that in Istanbul.

IN NUMBERS

  • 5th Best in Starting a Business rankings – World Bank’s Doing Business 2013 Report
  • Over 4,500 archaeological sites are registered in Macedonia
  • A quarter of the population lives in the capital, Skopje
  • On 26th August 1910, Mother Teresa was born in what is now Macedonia’s capital city
  • The country has 34 mountain peaks each at a height of more than 2,000 metres above sea-level
  • Catfish in Macedonian lakes can reach up to 200 kilos in weight

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Skopje: The Macedonian capital and the place known as the “city of solidarity”. It’s a vibrant place that fuses history and the modern in an elusive way, a city that tells of the Macedonian way of life across the centuries and that will leave you itching for more.

Matka Canyon: This natural treasure of a canyon with well preserved natural and geographic characteristics is a phenomenon in which a number of rare and endemic species found their escape. It is the most visited spot within the vicinity of Skopje

Kokino: One of the most popular archaeological sites and the fourth-oldest megalithic observatory in the world as recognised by NASA, Kokino is listed alongside other ancient observatories such as Stonehenge (Great Britain), Abu Simbel (Egypt) and Angkor Wat (Cambodia).

Ohrid: known for the hot summers, this is one of the most visited destinations in the Balkans. Ohrid and the Ohrid Lake were designated Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. More than a hundred churches, numerous historical sites, fascinating architecture, crystal green water and much, much more is waiting to be discovered and explored.

Bitola: the ‘city of consuls’ is one of the oldest cities in Macedonia. Known for its unique architecture and monuments, this is definitely a highlight when it comes to visiting Macedonia. Its old bazaar in particular is most certainly something you won’t see anywhere else in the world.

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  • The Millennium Cross is a 66-metre high cross, the biggest cross in the world, set at the top of the Vodno Mountain in Skopje.
  • Macedonian opium is one of the best in the world, with 14 morphine units, compared to Turkey’s 6, India’s 7, and China’s 8.
  • Macedonia was the first country in the world to have full access to wireless broadband.
  • The greatest conqueror in human history was the Macedonian Alexander The Great. He overthrew the Persian Empire, defeated the Greek city-states and carried Macedonian arms to India.
  • According to NASA, Macedonia’s Kokino is fourth on the list of the planet’s oldest observatories.

WHAT ELSE TO DO

  • Town of Kuklica: there is a legend of the ‘stone town’ of Macedonia that brings a lot of curious explorers to this rocky outpost.
  • Visit Strumica Carnival, which is one of the most famous annual events that takes place in the city of Strumica.
  • Try Tavče gravče, a traditional Macedonian dish prepared with fresh beans and that can be found in almost every restaurant in Macedonia and throughout the Macedonian diaspora.
  • Visit the Mother Teresa Memorial House, which is dedicated to the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize laureate and located in her hometown of Skopje.

ARE YOU KIDDIN’ ME?
Since becoming an independent nation in 1991, Macedonia has had two flags (yes, two!). Both its first flag and the current flag feature a yellow sun on a red background. The first iteration was based on a symbol found on ancient tombstones discovered in 1977 in the town of Vergina. However, Vergina is in Greek Macedonia and Greece decided to claim that they owned the copyright of the symbol, even going as far as blocking trade with the Republic of Macedonia and forcing the UN headquarters in New York to take down the Macedonian flag. As a compromise, and to restart trading with their Greek neighbours, Macedonia changed its flag to its current one from 1995.

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Albania’s official motto is “The Faith of Albanians is Albanianism.” Faith, or ‘besa’, is in fact a cornerstone of Albanian cultural identity and can be best translated into English as “honour”– it’s an idea of the right way to live your life. Tirana, the capital, is a colourful, vibrant and noisy city, currently undergoing a major facelift with newly painted buildings and enjoyable squares. The number of Albanians living in Albania today is around 3 million, although the number residing abroad is anything from 7-10 million, mostly settled in the other Balkan countries.

IN NUMBERS

  • There are some 750,000 concrete bunkers scattered around Albania
  • Albania was declared the world’s first atheist state in 1967
  • Albania has 7 symphony orchestras, ten times more symphony orchestras per capita than Great Britain!
  • Albania fully or partly contains the 3 most important lakes of the Balkan Peninsula (Lake Shkodra, Ohrid and Prespa)
  • Lonely Planet ranked Albania as the number one recommended destination to visit in 2011
  • Besides Tosk, Albania’s official language, there are 7 other spoken languages, including Greek, Vlach, Romani, Macedonian, Aromanian and Serbo-Croatian

TOP 5

Tirana: has an endless movement and energy about it. With its clubs, pubs, cafes and taverns, it is a city well worth discovering. In particular, the Skanderberg place is quite an attraction, with its famous equestrian statuette from which roads shoot off in many directions like a star.

Appollonia: in the middle of Albania are the ruins of an ancient town named after the god Apollon. Apollonia was the biggest and most important city of the ancient world. The ruins are still impressive today and give a glimpse of their original glory.

Gjirokastra: As a result of its unique architectural style this city in the south of Albania was granted UNESCO world cultural heritage status. Its ‘Balkan architecture’ style has small, castle-like houses made of stone.

Berat: is known as “the city of one-thousand windows” and has been declared a museum city. It sits on the slopes of the Tomorri mount, where the city’s castle city rises from a dominant hill. Within the city walls are dwelling houses and the “Onufri Museum”, with paintings and icons by the outstanding Albanian painter giving his name to the museum also exhibited there. The old part of the city also has some religious buildings, both churches and mosques.

Pogradec: is one of the most charming tourist resorts in Albania because of its setting on Lake Ohrid, captivating with its clear water and mountain views. The Koran fish, similar to trout, can be found in the lake.

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  • Albania, Armenia and the Vatican City are the only European countries without a branch of McDonald’s.
  • Albania is one of Europe’s largest cannabis exporters.
  • The Albanian language, as one of the 9 Indo-European languages, is one of Europe’s oldest and is not derived from any other language.
  • The first printing house in the Balkans was established in Voskopoja, in eastern Albania.
  • The Karavasta Lagoon by the Adriatic coast is one of the largest lagoons of the Mediterranean Sea.

WHAT ELSE TO DO

  • Try dough-based desserts inspired by Turkish cuisine – baklava or kadaiff.
  • Visit Voskopoja and admire the vibrant colours of the frescoes in Albania’s little-known churches. Voskopoja was one the largest cities of the Balkans and is full of churches and basilicas.
  • Go white-water rafting through the spectacular canyons of the Osumi River.
  • Go skiing in the Albanian Alps. During the Soviet era, Albania was a popular skiing destination for those in the Eastern Bloc. Given the high altitude of many of its peaks, skiing is available almost all-year round.

ARE YOU KIDDIN’ ME?
Opposite head shake. Supposing you were walking down the street, realised you were lost and decided to stop a stranger to ask for directions, in Albania this could be the start of a complete and total misunderstanding, especially if the stranger or the local prefers using sign language rather than talking. Most of us are used to the up-down head-shake as a way of agreeing with something, or even showing that you’re listening or agreeing with something being said. In Albania, it’s the opposite. Seriously. So, expect a person to give you the side to side headshake if they agree with you, or as a sign of showing that they are following or understanding what you’re saying, and the up-down head shake is used to show the person is not in agreement. Don’t forget!

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Prekmurska gibanica
Prekmurska gibanica

STARTING POINT

Goričko

One of Slovenia’s strongest features is the diversity of its landscapes, from the Alpine and Karst landscapes to the coast and its north-eastern uplands and lowlands. The most recent to come on the visitor’s radar is perhaps the least well-known of Slovenian destinations, but it is one that you really shouldn’t miss! With fascinating authenticy at every step the Pannoinan lowlands, called Prekmurje, is a sleeping beauty of a destination that is now slowly awakening. It is a place where you get the feeling that time has stopped still for a while – and in visiting you can do the same thing too.

TOP 5 WHERE PEOPLE MEET

The best places to meet, stay and incentivise in Prekmurje

Hotel Livada Prestige

HOTEL LIVADA PRESTIGE AT TERME 3000
Hotel Livada Prestige, the only 5 star hotel in the destination alongside the neighboring 4 star hotel Ajda, offers 6 conference rooms, the biggest plenary hall of them able to host 190 partici- pants. It sits next to the 18-hole Livada Golf course.
What is truly special about Hotel Livada Prestige is the black thermal water in every room! This is the only hotel in Europe to offer thermal water baths in the privacy of your own room.

Terme Radenci

HOTEL RADIN – RADENCI HEALTH RESORT
The Radenci Health Resort in Slovenia wel- comed its first guests as early as 1882. It is still known for the beneficial effects of the Radenci mineral water on the cardiovascular system. The Radenci Health Resort Hotel conference centre comprises eight multi-purpose conference halls and rooms, the biggest of them being the audito- rium with its 230 seats. Under one roof you can find conference facilities, 419 comfortable hotel rooms and a range of health and wellness ser- vices that will enhance your business meeting.

terme lendava

TERME LENDAVA
Terme Lendava has several halls and rooms suitable for smaller events and meetings. The conference hall in Hotel Lipa can accommodate up to 40 delegates. Rather than spending time inside the hotel, the focus here is on outdoor activities, which makes Lendava the ideal loca- tion for teambuilding events and incentive pro- grammes. One thing you should not miss is the bath in the unique paraffin thermal water.

Terme Vivat

HOTEL VIVAT – TERME VIVAT
Close to the city of Murska Sobota you can find the Hotel Vivat****Superior hotel with its seven conference rooms. The biggest of these has enough space for 250 guests. As Terme Vivat hosts many athletes and sport clubs they also have all the facilities for great sport incentives. Another reason to choose Terme Vivat is the unique healing white and black thermal waters.

Negova Castle

NEGOVA CASTLE
Whilst the castle was first mentioned in the 12th century, it was most probably already settled in the Stone and Bronze Ages. With renovation in 2012 it became a superb venue for cultural events, concerts, social events and conferences. The main room can be used as a ballroom for banquets and receptions for up to 120 guests. If planning an incentive, you can make a deal with the castle witch, Apolonija, known for her magical potions from the castle herbal garden.

ESSENTIAL MEETING EXPERIENCES

Gastronomy

Prekmurje, a land of friendly people pre- sents itself to the guests also through exciting aromas and flavours of its specialities recog- nizable by a regionally distinctive taste. “Scent of Prekmurje” is a collective trademark bring- ing together manufacturers, sellers and lovers of quality food products. Two dishes that you cannot miss in Prekmurje are Prekmurska gib- anica (layer pie of Prekmurje) and Prekmurska šunka (Prekmurje ham). Both are protected products with a certificate.

Stork nest

White storks, the biggest birds in Europe, are re- turning every spring to their Prekmurje nests. Their huge nests (more than 1m in diameter) can be found in the middle of the villages perched on the electrical posts or an old chimney. The village of Velika Polana, with nine nests, was proclaimed as a ‘European stork village’. Storks are used to living close to people and they don’t even mind if gen- erous local people take to fixing their nests whilst they’re on winter holiday in South Africa!

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Kodila Farm

Chef challenge at the Kodila Farm

Kodila farm is not a place for those who don’t like meat. For those who do, however, they will be in heaven. Three generations of the Kodila family have been taking care of the quality of the “prekmurska šunka”, a naturally dried ham, that has been awarded “protected designation of origin” status. The Kodila family will welcome you in a traditional house with a romantic kitchen, full of local herbs and ingredients from their garden, where you can create your first Prekmurje dishes!

Rafting down the Mura

Rafting down the Mura

Rafting on a usually calm Pannonian river can be called “river wellness”. During the drift down the Mura you will be amazed at the nature and enchanted by the stories told by the local rafters who will prepare a traditional snack for you, food typical for the men working on the banks of the river. On the open fire you will toast a piece of rye bread, rub it with garlic and spread the traditional minced lard. It is recommended to then wash it all down with a sip of home-made spirit! Before the start of the river adventure it’s a good idea to visit the only running-water mill on the Mura river, where they still grind differ- ent sorts of cereal in a time-honored way.

Get ready for the wedding

Get ready for the wedding

“Pozvačin” is a traditional figure known only in Prekmurje. When the couple announced they were to get married, pozvačin was the person in charge of inviting the relatives and neighbours to the wedding. Dressed in a colorful costume he went from house to house, surronded by an entourage of musicians. The old saying goes: “the more colorful he is dressed, the bigger the wedding is”. Today we are able to awaken this old tradition with your team, the task being how to make the “pozvačin” as attractive as possible. You will also learn a typical traditional dance to be fully ready for the wedding…

ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE

Radgonska klet
The cellar of the first slovenian sparkling wine Radgona Gold is the first Slovenian sparkling wine made by the famous French method of in-bottle fermentation. Sightseeing train takes you along the wine road in the Radgona and Kapela wine district.

Energetic spots in Prekmurje
In Hotel Livada they will equip you with a picnic basket and show you the route to special, secret places accessible by walking paths. In the village of Razkrižje you will find special energetic spots stimulating the flow of energy in your body.

WHEN IN PREKMURJE

Prekmurska gibanica

MUST TASTE – Gastronomy
Gibanica

‘Prekmurska gibanica’ (Prekmurje layer pie) is a unique dessert listed among the Slovenian national specialities. It takes its name from the word “güba”, which means “fold”, and refers to the characteristic layered composition that gives the gibanica its colourful look. Prekmurska gib- anica is distinguished by a rich array of aromas and flavours, including four different fillings: poppy seeds, curd cheese, walnuts and apples. They are dedicated to traditional recipes, com- bining tradition with modern culinary trends. In Hotel Livada you will be spoiled by the home- made pralines made of first-class dark chocolate and pumpkin seeds.

Babič mill in Veržej

CARRY ME HOME – Gadgets
Flour from the Babič Mill

On the river Mura and located near Verzej, Babic Mill is the only floating mill on the Mura river. The floating mill is a unique invention that ef- ficiently uses the natural energy of water and allows farmers to make ground whole-wheat products. Once over 90 mills operated on the Mura river, but today only the Babič mill in Veržej is still functioning and is where you can buy different sorts of freshly milled flour.

STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

Prekmurje - strenght in numbers

PRO PREKMURJE

PRO PREKMURJE

  • HEARTY AND AUTHENTIC

    STILL UNDISCOVERED

    RICH IN THERMAL WATER

    PANNONIAN LOWLAND IS EXCELLENT FOR BIKING

    IDEAL FOR GREEN MEETINGS

ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE

Prekmurje for meeting and events

Prekmurje is geographically defined by the Mura river. A tourist spots linked to the town’s thermal water. Some 50 years ago ‘black gold’ seekers unexpectedly stumbled across geothermal water instead of oil and found that bathing in it invigorated their organs, improved their blood circulation and lessened nervous tension. Not just the water, but the people you meet in Prekmurje are also special: warm, hospitable and welcoming guests with a sincere smile that really makes you feel at home.

WHO TO CONTACT

Špela Horvat
Sava Hotels & Resorts, MICE department

Phone: +386 2 520 27 18 / +386 2 512 23 42 E-mail: spela.horvat@sava.si;
www.sava-hotels-resorts.com; www.prekmurje-slo.com

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Hvar, Croatia
Hvar. Croatia

That if you manage to schedule labour so that you give birth on the ferry between Jadrolinija and Hvar, your child will be granted free travel on the ferry for life. It may not be top on your list of things to do at Ultra Europe, but it’s always good to know.

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Rovinj, Croatia
Rovinj, Croatia

BATANA – Rovinj batanas are flat-bottomed boats protected by UNESCO due to their longevity and a traditional way of construction. This is the reason why the Batana House Eco Museum was established.

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WHERE TO GO

Montenegro is considered to be St. Tropez of the South-East Europe and from year to year, it is gaining in its elite sign. Land of spectacular beaches, dramatic peaks and canyons, elegant palaces and ancient towns has become one of the most attractive tourist regions in recent years. When you see and feel its amazing attraction, it becomes clear to you in a moment why.

IN NUMBERS

1300 meters measures the canyon of the river Tara in depth

626.000 inhabitants, making it one of the small- est European nations

17-percent tourism growth every year

3.500 Euros costs overnight stay in a suite Sveti Stefan, which ranks Hotel Amman Sveti

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Dramatic bay with a beautiful walled town, which oversees the deepest fjord in South East Europe.

The longest European and second longest canyon in the world.

Breath-taking mountain views, are rising almost from the seaful frescoes.

Miracle, embedded in a huge rock, visited every year by thousands of pilgrims from around the world

Amazing play of nature which has created a complete beauty

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Montenegrins are the highest people in the world, with an average height of 186 cm for men and 171 cm for women.

With 48 people per square metre, Montenegro is the most sparsely populated country in Southern Europe.

Zabljak is 1485 meters above sea level, the highest altitude city in Europe.

Tara River is the largest fresh water reservoir in Europe.

The oldest and best-preserved glass in Europe from the 4th century BC was found near Pljevlja.

The first nautical school in the world operated in Perast.

WHAT ELSE TO DO

WHAT ELSE TO DO

Hoist the sails and discover the stunning beauty of the Montenegrin coast with high cliffs.

Take a mountain tour in the Durmitor National Park, where you can also try skiing, rafting or biking.

Enjoy a good meal in one of the seaside restau- rants in Budva, Herceg Novi or Ulcinj.

Feel like a star in the new Porto Montenegro, where Monaco and Russian rich park their yachts.

Try lozovača, a very strong, but (too) tasty national alcoholic drink.

ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?

  • Montenegro is considered to be unpopular among cartographers. It is almost impossible to write its long name on such a small area on the map.

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Land that has been hidden for many years from the world, has finally blossomed in all its glory. Although small, it offers a lot to its visitors in all seasons: primal sandy beaches, attractive ski resorts, endless opportunities for hiking, myste- rious monasteries and churches, and stunning historical monuments. Modern cities and remote rural areas, where traditional, slow pace of life of its warm people has not changed for centuries. One can only hope it will remain such for a long time.

IN NUMBERS

35.000 km marked hiking trails

9 UNESCO sites

More than 200 hotels and 130 restaurants on the Black Sea Sunny Beach

333 bagpipes »gaidas« has the largest bagpipe orchestra in the world

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Coast boasts stunning beaches and picturesque bays.

A dynamic city of the young with interesting museums, beautiful churches and gourmet restaurants.

Rila monastery is known worldwide for its exceptional colourful frescoes.

Bulgaria, with its predominantly mountainous territory is a paradise for lovers of white slopes with its modern ski resorts Bansko, Borovets and Pamporovo.

Infinite networks of well-marked hiking trails take visitors around the lush mountain and forest landscapes Vitosha, Rile and Rodopov.

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  • Bulgaria is a country with the oldest name in Europe.
  • Bulgaria produces half of all rose oil, which is added to perfumes worldwide.
  • Lactobacillus bulgaricus, the bacterium used in the production of yogurt can be found only in Bulgarian air.
  • Bulgaria proudly holds third place in the number of archaeological monuments, behind Italy and Greece.
  • When Bulgarians shake their head, they really think “yes”, and when they nod their head, their answer is “no”.

WHAT ELSE TO DO

WHAT ELSE TO DO

  • Enjoy the colorful atmosphere of museums and stunning Roman amphitheatre that graces the old part of Plovdiv.
  • Climb up to the peaks of Rile and enjoy the views of the crystal Seven Lakes.
  • Relax your body and your eyes on the Sunny beach, the most popular Bulgarian sea resort. – Belogardchika rocks, extending to as much as 30 kilometers will with their unusual forms and folk stories certainly stir your imagination.
  • Enjoy a Bulgarian folk music concert, which touches every soul deeply.

ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?

  • According to the old farm tradition, at a funeral usually coins are placed on the dead person’s eyes and then soaked in water. Then they give the liquid to the men to drink and then allegedly they are made blind to the faults of their own wives.

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Kornati islands
Kornati islands

WHERE TO GO

In the land of a thousand sunny islands and at- tractive historical towns you will never be bored. This is a country, where one always runs out of time for everything to do it. Although at first glance, it gives the feeling that mostly sunny beaches and water activities are struggling for the attention of travellers against cultural treas- ures and ancient architecture, Croatia with its interior offers much more.

IN NUMBERS

2786 sunny days per year!

1244 islands

576 species of fish

130 domestic types of wine

19 UNESCO protected historical treasures

8 national parks

TOP 5

If you discover them by boat, car, or simply lie down on one of them, they are always fascinating.

Dynamic city with the charm of European elegance that enchants you at every step.

The first and only true gem of the Adriatic, a town with no competition.

Extraordinary beauty of six tur- quoise lakes, which with numerous waterfalls rest among forested hills.

From year to year Croatian Chefs are gaining more force in European culinary world.

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The largest and longest of the islands is Cres, Hvar is the sunniest, the most party is Pag, the most intact is Mljet, the most gourmet is Vis, the most Robinson-like is Palagruza, the most photographed is Brac.

Istrian town of Hum is recorded as the smallest town in the world – it has only 23 inhabitants, in the Guinness Book of Records.

In 1999 the biggest truffle in the world was found in Croatia.

The oldest people’s community theatre in Europe was built in 1612 on the island Hvar.

Stone from the island of Brač could be the most famous stone in the world while the White House was built of it.

WHAT ELSE TO DO

WHAT ELSE TO DO

Cycle in its green heart among medieval towns and hill villages.

Wear a diving suit and explore the underwater treasures around the Dalmatian islands.

Sail between the Croatian islands. You might meet one of Hollywood acquaintances.

See at least one of Zagreb’s numerous museums and galleries.

Indulge all your senses in one of the many spa resorts, which were already enjoyed by the ancient Romans, or indulge in an authentic farm life on a tourist farm.

ARE YOU KIDDIN' ME?

Tie, which is worn daily by more than 600 million men around the world, comes from Croatia. The legend began during the Thirty Years War from 1618 to 1648, when the Croatian rented soldiers who served in the French army, worn around the neck small knotted scarves. With this fashion ad- dition they attracted the attention of Parisians, who immediately adopted it and named it after Croats – Cravat.

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