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SLAVONIA

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Slavonia is Croatian region located on the very north-east of Croatia. It cover the area between River Sava and Drava and borders with river Danube (Dunav) on the East. Slavonia is a flat and fertile area so it's important source of food fro whole of Croatia. Slavonia is also known for it's Djakovo Lipicaner Horse Breed, that is bred in Ðakovo for centuries. Slavonia, the lowland part of East Croatia, surrounded by the rivers Drava, Danube, Sava and Ilova, is a true oasis for tourists who want to replace the city hustle and bustle with the quiet of greenery and a relaxed stay in intact nature at least for a while. Administratively, it consists of the following counties: Vukovar–Srijem; Virovitica–Podravina; Požega-Slavonia; Osijek-Baranja; and Brod-Posavina. Slavonia is also abundant in cultural and historical heritage, unique continental architecture, churches, towers, castles and spas based on thermo-mineral waters. Over the past few years, this eastern Croatian region, which made tourism its priority within its economic development strategy (in addition to agriculture), has invested substantial funds in reconstruction of the existing and construction of new small family hotels, health and recreation resorts, transport infrastructure and environmental protection.

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Slavonia Travel Forum:

Ask questions and find answers about travelling to Slavonia at our Slavonia Travel Forum. Have a look at latest entries bellow:

[Slavonia and Baranja Travel Forum] Accommodation in Slavonia by Jakov
[Slavonia and Baranja Travel Forum] Travel Guide to Slavonia by Jakov
[Slavonia and Baranja Travel Forum] Arts and Wine Festival held in Baranja by Jakov

Slavonia Travel News and Blogs:

Latest entries of travel news and events related to Slavonia from our Slavonia and Baranja Travel Blog:

Castle Odescalchi in Principovac near Ilok renovated
Ilocki podrumi company recently finished the renovation of the war torn and abandoned summer residence of the Odescalchi noble family that was damaged during the homeland war in Principovac. This was the estate of the Italian Odescalchi family, which was given to them, as well as surrounding lands in Srijem, by the Austrian Emperor Leopold in [...]

Visiting Osijek
There are many reasons why visitors are attracted to Osijek –  from the beauty of its architecture, its way of life, hospitability and cultural monuments to the fascinating environment and wealth of things on offer in Slavonia and Baranja. Visitors to Osijek can now also enjoy two new tourist info-centres: one in the upper town and [...]

Ryanair flights from Frankfurt to Osijek
On the 6th of May, Ryanair will begin with flights  from Frankfurt to Osijek , the capital of Slavonia. There will be two weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. The prices are starting  from 19 Euros for one-way flight. The intention of Ryanair is to service the Frankfurt to Osijek route during the summer months only, but there is a possibility of extending the flights [...]

New Ilok accommodation with a view of vineyards
  As of spring 2009, visitors who choose to visit the Croatian town of Ilok  and its surrounding area, enjoy the many vineyards and taste excellent wine, will be able to use five 4-star apartments and a presidential apartment in Principovac near Ilok. After completion of this phase, Iločki podrumi will continue with the second stage of the [...]

Railway Line Vinkovci to Osijek Restored
Last Sunday, the 6300 passenger train from Vinkovci to Osijek marked the restoration of the railway line destroyed during the Homeland War and a train connection between these two cities in Slavonia. The service is comprised of nine trains, five from Vinkovci and four from Osijek, which will connect two cities in just over 35 minutes. The opening [...]

Vukovar-Srijem County as Croatian tourist destination
Vukovar–Srijem County is the easternmost region in Croatia, situated  along the fertile banks of Danube and full of spacious green plains. The area is abundant in cultural heritage, historical buildings, interesting traditional customs, preserved nature and distinctive landscapes. This is also an area of rich gastronomy, and the typical rural image present in most of [...]

Horseback Riding in Baranja
The Ipša family of Baranja decided to launch a continental tourism business on their agricultural estate. Aiming to base their offer on individual, rather than mass tourism, Andrea and Zoran Ipša renovated an almost 90-years-old farm, organized accommodation and started a horseback riding school. The old farm, situated around 20 kilometers from Osijek en route to [...]

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. The reconstruction, widening and adaptation of the old structure in the fortalice [...]

Croatia Tourism Statistics for 2007
According to Croatian Tourist Board (HTZ) , tourist year 2007 in Croatia closed with record figures. The first draft of 2007 figures are following: Croatia had a total of 10.8 million visits (6% increase compared to 2006), resulting in just over 57 million overnight stays. Istria had a total of 2.75 million visits. (5% increase compared with 2006), resulting in 18 million overnight stays. Kvarner had a total of 2.45 million visits [...]

Germanwings flights to Osijek, Croatia
Germanwings , the low cost airline from Germany, is introducing flights from Cologne (Koln) in Germany to Osijek - the economic and cultural centre of Slavonia. The first flight from Cologne (Koln) in Germany to Osijek Airport (OSI) ( http://www.osijek-airport.hr/) will start on 14th of March 2008. The flights are scheduled twice a week – on Thursdays and Sundays. Osijek – Cologne flights are [...]

Vineyards and Wine Cellars of Ilok
  When speaking of Ilok, Croatia’s easternmost city, for most people the first thing that comes to mind is good wine. This is, however a city also known for its wealth of cultural heritage. Visible monuments have remained of every historic epoch that vividly recall former rulers and it is because of their characteristics that Ilok today [...]

First Croatian Wine Hotel
Hotel-winery Zdjelarević is situated in Brodski Stupnik in the very heart of Croatia’s well-known wine region, Slavonia. The hotel opened its doors couple years ago, emerging from the foundations of Slavonia’s renowned Zdjelarevic winery and the restaurant that offers a wide array of Slavonian specialities and selected quality wines. The entire hotel is fashioned in the traditional [...]

Croatia – two new routes – motorway sections opened for traffic
Last week, two new routes / motorway sections opened for traffic in Croatia: The first one is route Gaženica – hub Zadar 2 that opened for traffic by Croatian Minister Božidar Kalmeta. He opened the new four-line route Gaženica – hub Zadar 2,  positioned at the motorway Zagreb – Šestanovac, 17.5 km long. In front of the hub Zadar [...]

Continental Croatia – The Heritage of Baranja
Baranja, a region situated in the far north-east of Croatia , this year is seeng the launch of the renewal of several new tourism projects with the aim of renewing traditional heritage. One of the most interesting of these projects is the Ethno Street of Forgotten Times were intensive works are already under way. The street is located in [...]

What Osijek has to offer to its visitors
Osijek, the largest town in Osijek-Baranja County, is now a very attractive tourist destination. The development of tourism in the city has long ago imposed itself as a logical orientation considering Osijek’s many attractive cultural and historical attractions, its rich history, fascinating tradition, which offers visitors plenty of entertainment. The offer of accommodation is improving from year [...]

Lonjsko Polje to be added to UNESCO World Heritage
Croatian Ministry of Culture will make a proposal for Lonjsko Polje Nature Park to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. This process of inclusion in the list can take up to few years. The proposed entry will be titled as ’The Nature Park of Lonjsko Polje – a living landscape and lowlands flood ecosystem of the Central Sava [...]

Croatia as Eco-friendly Travel Destination
In the ranking of tourist values in Croatia, along with many other qualities, the beauty and level of preservation of the natural environment holds a convincing first place along with an ecological awareness that is reflected in the relationship with nature, the organic production of food, and doing business with companies that have harmonised with [...]

Moslavina branding project
The Moslavina region is a new tourism brand of Croatia. The branding of Moslavina is a part of the 1.6 million kuna project titled “Activating local potentials and resources of Southern Moslavina and the Lonjsko polje Nature Park”. The branding project was launched by the city of Kutina and the municipalities of Lipovljani, Popovaca and Velika Ladina with the [...]

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