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Discover the flavor of Istria this weekend when the peninsula’s winemakers and cellars open their doors to their public. Istria’s annual Wine Day, organized by Istria Country and Vinistra, has been taking place on the last Sunday of May in celebration of World Wine Day since 1999. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 26th, over more...

It happened in Brela, a typical village of the Makarska Riviera with all the known stereotypes of the Adriatic coastline being present (untouched nature, crystal-clear sea, delicious traditional food made of fresh local ingredients… you know the drill).   My friends were satisfied with the days spent on the beach and evenings spent next to more...

If you’ve already discovered Croatia by land via bus, car, or even Segway, then how about getting a little wet & diving into Croatia’s underwater world? Get acquainted with the Adriatic’s resident fish and uncover the mysteries of shipwrecks. Afterwards, lie yourself to dry on one of Croatia’s beautiful beaches and relax the day away.   more...

Fifteen Croatian wine producers, including Zlatan otok, Udruga Vinistra, Bolfan vinski vrh, Jako vino, and Vina Laguna, among others, return home this week from London bringing numerous awards with them. Now no one can deny that Croats make great wine. From May 20th to the 22nd, these winemakers attended the London International Wine Fair. During more...

If you are a driver, you probably remember how great it felt at the beginning.That feeling of complete freedom and sovereignty to go anywhere a road exists resembled a pair of wings on your shoulder blades. However, after a few years and numerous hours spent in traffic jams, you kind of miss the days when more...

The only rule is that there are no rules! This is what the passionate gastrophile will exclaim when you ask what rules one should follow when pairing food and wine. An attitude like this is legitimate, and even correct under certain circumstances, but it’s actually entirely useless and misleading.   That is to say, a more...

Zagorje is stunning during all of the year’s seasons and at any time of the day. The region’s rolling hills make a springtime evening in a village all the more idyllic. Don’t you agree?   Find your best dining options wherever you are in Croatia with Like Croatia’s Good Restaurants app, available on iTunes now!  

Jazz is a top menu item on Croatia’s summer events calendars. Big name jazz musicians like Otis Taylor and Dee Dee Bridgewater are set to headline a number of jazz festivals happening throughout the summer. The end of May brings Rovinj’s third annual Avantgarde Jazz Festival then June arrives with Porec’s Valamar Jazz Festival. In more...

I couldn’t have arrived at a better moment – the famous Zadar sunset was setting above Adriana’s pool, surrounded by lush greenery whichever way you look. When I stop to take it all in I’m approached by Misela, the floor manager, who hands me a welcome glass of champagne. “Every hotel has rooms and a more...

This is one of those dishes. You know, those dishes– the love-it-or-hate-it dishes. In Croatia, as well as in most of the Mediterranean, people love it. In the Western world, it’s an “acquired taste.” That being said, it’s definitely worth making to find out. Although most authentically the octopus is prepared in an outdoor, open-fire more...