Croatian Islands

Island hopping in Croatia: Ferries are for wimps, let’s swim!

An interesting article was published recently by CNN about unusual island hopping in Croatia. Under the title ” Island hopping off your own steam” , the CNN writer Julie Clothier writes about small UK company “SwimTrek” that runs swimming holidays in Sibenik Archipelago. This is an excerpt from the article:

Ferries Croatia Changes

The Venezia Lines, a ferry company that runs ferries between Italy and Croatia ( about ferries in Croatia) has been announced some changes in their schedules. Venezia Lines is no longer operating from Opatija to Venice and is no longer operating departures from Rimini/Ravenna. Instead, thier 3rd vessel is redirected to operate new ferry line between Bari (Italy) and Albania (Durres).

Book about Goli Otok Croatia

New book about Goli Otok – “naked island” – Tito’s former prisoner- island in the Adriatic sea, Croatia is published. Read info and reviews bellow: Goli Otok – Hell in the Adriatic The Former Yugoslavia’s Notorious Evil Island Gulag By Josip Zoretic Goli Otok – Hell in the Adriatic is the true story of Josip Zoretic’s tragic experience and survival as a political prisoner of the former Yugoslavia’s most notorious prison, [...]

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Croatia: Introduction of ferry line from Zadar to Istria

Another good news is comming from Ministry of Sea, Tourism, Transport and Development of Croatia. They just announced their proposal submittion to Croatian Government for introduction of new ferry line Pula-Mali Lošinj-Zadar and possible connections to islands Ilovik and Unija which will be substitute for ex-ferry line Zadar-Silba-Mali Lošinj-Unije-Pula-(Koper ili Venezia) that was run by ferry ” Marina” of Losinjska Plovidba.

Croatia Ferry Update – 13 Ferries that will serve Croatian Islands

Croatia Ferry Routes Update - officially selected catamaran ferries will serve 13 ferry routes between the Croatian Islands and the Mainland.

Sibenik Islands, Croatia among the 6 best European-island adventures of Islands Magazine

In latest eddition of Islands Magazine, islands around Sibenik are choosen among the 6 best European-island adventures. This is an excerpt from the article: ” Šibenik Islands, Croatia: Have you ever been treading water near shore when you saw an island in the distance that seemed just close enough to swim to? Here’s your chance to try it with other swimmers as part of SwimTrek’s Croatia journey.

Croatian Legislation Changes – Night Clubs at Zrce Beach at Pag Island will work 24/7

According to recent changes to Croatian legislation, all night clubs at Beach ZRCE can now work non-stop , 24 hrs a day! The club community of popular night clubs Aquarius, Papaya and Kalypso, all located at Zrce Beach, Island of Pag are delighted with

Croatian Islands – Underpiced and On the Rise Destination

In today’s issue of USA TODAY , in its travel section, Croatian Islands are featured among some other European destinations . The text is titled “Underpriced and on-the-rise European destinations” , written by By Christine Sarkis of SmarterTravel.com. Other destination featured are Montenegro, Lisbon, Ljubljana and Riga.

Island Hopping in Dalmatia featured in Metro.co.uk

The Southern Dalmatian Islands of Croatia are featured in yesterday’s Metro www.metro.co.uk, a popular London daily. The article is titled “Island-hopping to die for”.