New telescope at the Zagreb Astronomic Observatory
Space buffs in Zagreb these days can now enjoy an even better view of the vastness of space from the Zagreb Astronomical Observatory’s modern new telescope. The installation of a large apochromatic telescope, worth about 37 thousand euro, lasted almost five months so that the news that the telescope in now functional will likely delight many space lovers and other citizens and visitors to the city of Zagreb who will [...]
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Dubrovnik from the Air
Flying over Dubrovnik is always exciting, especially if weather is nice. Last week, while flying to Dubrovnik, I did not expect to be able to take any decent photos, due to cloudy morning and strong Jugo wind.
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Croatia at Vienna Tourist Fair
At the tourism fair held in Vienna from 17th to 20st of January, attended by 70 countries and with some 800 stalls, Croatia successfully presented its tourism offer for 2008, the director of the Croatian Tourist Board Ranko Vlatkovic said.
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The first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia
The Landscaping Institute of the Zagreb Faculty of Agronomics have conceived a complete project for the creation of the first Mediterranean arboretum in Croatia, which is to be located on the Primošten area islet of Smokvica, in the vicinity of Sibenik.
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Island of Vis in Guardian’s top 100 ways to treat your lover
In yesterday’s eddition of The Guardian travel supplement, under the title ‘100 ways to treat your lover′, Island of Vis is featured among listed 100 romantic breaks. The article begins with paragraph: ‘All you need is this 13-page guide, full of holiday ideas for every type of couple.’ and follows by ‘Rowan Pelling gets us in the mood with her tips on how to get it right. And remember, romance isn’t just [...]
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Rijeka Carnival Begins
The 25th Rijeka Carnival opened last week with the Miss Carnival Queen contest and the mayor of Rijeka handing over the keys to the city to the Carnival Master of Ceremonies.
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New marina at Croatian Islands – Marina Preko
The new marina, located at Croatian Island of Ugljan, in near vicinity of Zadar – Marina Preko, will open in March 2008. It will offer 87 secure berthing surrounded by modern facilities provided within the cost of the mooring fees, including laundry facilities, Wi-fi access, water, electricity and
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All Croatian Hotels – a new book
The Zagreb publishing house ‘Business Media Croatia’ has published a new book titled ’All Croatian Hotels 2007/2008′. The book includes full description and current prices for about 715 Croatian hotels and apartments in Croatia. All 525 categorised hotels from Croatia are featured, inclusive of 95 four star hotels and 13 five star hotels as well as 150 small hotels and some hotels that are not yet categorised.
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Ferry Rab (Lopar) – Krk (Valbiska) – the new ferry line
The new ferry line that connects Lopar at island of Rab and Valbiska at Island of Krk will start from 21.01.08.
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Zoo hotel – a new hotel in Osijek
A new ZOO-hotel recently opened its doors in Osijek, capital of Slavonia, yet another step forward in the effort of the people of Osijek to make their city, the largest in eastern Croatia, one of the most attractive in the tourist offer of inland Croatia.
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