Dubrovnik riviera

Dubrovnik riviera

 

Zaton, Orašac, Slano and Trsteno tourist information:

Zaton is situated not far from Dubrovnik, named after the beautiful bay, famous for its old villas from the Dubrovnik Republic. It consists of large and small Zaton and along the beautiful sandy beaches, clear sea and beautiful scenery offers a completely fenced holiday to every tourist desirous of genuine enjoyment. 

Although there are no hotels in Zaton, a rich offer of private accommodation you can look at www.super-apartmani.hr. Besides the accommodation that you as a tourist are definitely interested, Zaton offers restaurants, coffee bars, shops, restaurants and post office. I would highly recommend two fish restaurants'' Ancora'' and ''Dva bora''. Enjoy dishes from the Adriatic Sea. Zaton is a true destination if you want near the famous tourist resort, in this case, Dubrovnik, yet peaceful place where you recharge your batteries and enjoy what you offer the Adriatic Sea.

Orašac is located between Zaton and Trsteno, named after the nuts that are grown old Dubrovnikans until the fall of the Dubrovnik Republic. Facing exactly the Koločep, and its lower part the sea, via the main road leading to the beach and moorings with boats, while the upper stretches to the hill above. In Orašac is the most famous celebration of the St. Orašac Lady, recommendation to any tourist that is by chance in July found on their holiday in Orasac. 

Although Orasac relatively small place, it has very big complex Dubrovnik Sun Gardens'''', 5-star hotel, the Radisson SAS chain known - Radisson BLU Resort & Spa Dubrovnik Riviera. Since the bridge, Dubrovnik is only 15 km, we advise any one tourist who wants a quiet vacation to implement it on the Dubrovnik Riviera.

Slano is situated in the bay, 37 km from Dubrovnik, about its rich history that dates back to prehistoric times the story is told by the remains of forts on closest hills. The ancient ruins of a Roman fortress and old Catholic sarcophagus are sure to interest every tourist desirous of knowledge about the history of this region. In 1399 when the Slano became a part of the Dubrovnik Republic, it had also a Rector's Palace with Prince, which indicates the importance of the Slano at that time. 

Besides a rich history that you can explore by walking, Slano has 2 hotels, Hotel Osmine with 3 stars, the Admiral Hotel with 5 star, and many apartments that you can look at www.super-apartmani.hr, restaurants and bars. Certainly accommodation may be one of the most important interest to tourists, however local specialties are surelly second desire for all those gurmans, therefore we recommend to experience gastronomy in Slano and visit restaurants ''Grgurići'', ''Kolarin'' and ''Maestral''. During the war in 1991, Slano was completely devastated and has returned to its splendor and beauty in the nearby past.

Trsteno is certainly one of the most magnificent places of the Dubrovnik region. Trsteno is known for its Arboretum, raised with great love by the Gucetic family, which had at that point their own castle and lands. They planted one of the most beautiful park, and certainly one of the oldest ones in this region. Plants were brought from all over the world, and apart from the most varied plant life, there's also a mansion, an aqueduct, mill, and an interesting fountain of Neptune and nymphs. If you're in the passing trough Trsteno, you'll recognize it by its giant plane trees located in the center, which in some ways become a symbol of Trsteno. So if you are just passing nearby, we surely reccomend you to stop and visit botanical garden. Have a nice time .

Rijeka Dubrovačka interesting for its sea-river bay and its location nearby Dubrovnik. Because of its natural beauty and natural spring water, Rijeka Dubrovačka was a favorite place of the old Dubrovnikans for the construction of its beautiful villas and castles which can be seen passing through this area. Rijeka Dubrovačka consist of 10 small settlements, the most important ones are Sustjepan, Rozat and Mokosica. Despite all its natural beauty of the Rijeka Dubrovačka, it is far most attractive and famous for its marina ''ACI Marina Dubrovnik'', where you can see many yachts from all over the world.

If you decide to spend your holidays in Dubrovnik, and get tired of city noise, we recommend visiting at least one of these beautiful settlements of Dubrovnik Riviera. 

If you have any questions, feel free to leave me a comment. I would be happy to respond you back.

 Enjoy your holidays.

Istria for tourist - Video

Istria for tourist - Video

Zadar tourist information

Zadar tourist information

The Zadar region area is the largest and most well-known Croatian historical region. It covers the south of Croatia and, it is in one word, the real and original Mediterranean.

This city is an administrative, economical, cultural and political center of Northern Dalmatia and Zadar County. Its position is very specific and it could be named as „meeting point“ for geographically different areas. It is even more interesting because of its natural beauties and because it surrounded by historical and picturesque towns.

How to reach Zadar:

 

Zadar is an easily accessible destination by land, sea and air. It has an excellent traffic structure and connection with other Croatian bigger cities: Zagreb, Rijeka, Split and Dubrovnik. On the peninsula itself ( old part of the city ) is located port for the ferry and for the cruisers. It offers an extraordinary view of the entire city at the entrance into the port. For the air traffic access, there is the airport which is 9 km far from the centre. There is as well the regular ferry lines with Zadar archipelago islands. Train connection is available and well integrated into Croatian railway network through Knin. Zadar is regularly connected by bus lines to all bigger towns in Croatia and abroad.

Regarding the accommodation, Super-apartments offer apartments, studio-apartments, villas and rooms in the center of Zadar, at affordable prices.

Zadar beaches: Many of them are pebble beaches and they are appropriate for family vacation. There you can find some concrete terraces where you can enjoy in full comfort.

Main sights in Zadar: 

The greeting to the Sun: Sea Organ is the world-known sight but, Zadar has at the present moment, one extraordinary sight more –it is the Greeting to the Sun, made by the same architect Nikola Barišić. It is at the end of Zadar peninsula, next to the famous Sea Organ and it communicates with nature with the light. Sea Organ : The Sea Organ is located near the new cruiser port, within the Zadar waterfront. This is a place of the synergy of human ideas and skills with the energy of the sea, waves, high and low tide. It is a place of relax, thinking and conversation followed by the continual concert of the mystical tones of the “Orchestra of Nature”. The Sea Organ has become an unavoidable point in all tourist itineraries of the city of Zadar and its region.

Church of Saint Donat This is the symbol of the city of Zadar and the most famous monumental edifice in Croatia from the early Middle Ages (9th c.). Today, its space is used, due to its extraordinary acoustic features, for musical performances ("Musical Evenings in Saint Donat"). Kalelarga Kalelarga or Široka ulica (Large Street) the main and most famous street in Zadar is said to be older than the city itself. It extends in the east-west direction from Narodni trg (People’s Square) to the Forum Zadar National Museum Zadar National Museum is a general complex of museums founded in December 1962. It has united four independent museum-gallery institutions that are today the Ethnological and Natural-Science Department, Museum of the City of Zadar and Art Gallery.

What can tourist do in Zadar:

Zadar offers to each type of tourist appropriate kind of fun or pure relaxing. There you can rent a bike, you can take a diving classes. If you prefer hiking and trekking it is possible to organise in one of many service centres. Where to eat: there are many restaurants and we will mention just some of them: Restaurant „ Foša“, Restaurant „ Niko“, Restaurant „ Kornat“, restaurant „ Fortuna“, etc. There are as well many of the café bars, night bars and some of them are: „ Garden“, „ Arsenal“, Caffe gallery „ Gina“, etc.

For accommodation in Zadar visit Super Apartments

Šibenik for tourist

Šibenik

Location of Šibenik is just about the middle of Croatian Adriatic coastline. Its position is one of the most beautiful parts of Croatia.

 One of the main reasons for it is amazingly beautiful estuary of Krka river. This river is one of the most beautiful Croatian karst river and it is the main part of the National Park Krka, near the city in the neighbourhood, Skradin. At the present moment, Šibenik is an administrative, political, economic and sociocultural center of the Šibenik-Knin County, which spreads along the coastline between the shores of Zadar and Split. It is approximately 100 km long, and its inland reaches as far as the Dinara Mountain, 45 km away.

There is a significant traffic position of this city with all types of traffic possibilities and connections. The main road is Adriatic coastal highway with extensions to Drniš and Knin, and further towards Croatian inland. Second important means of transport is the train that leads to Split and Zagreb. From the Split airport and Zemunik airport, air traffic goes to different directions in Croatia and Europe.

Attractions of this coastal area are the islands that belong to it. There are 242 islands, small islands and reefs above the sea. Among all those islands, only ten is inhabited and the most interesting and beautiful group of islands, are Kornati.

Regarding accommodation of tourists, Super-apartments would like to offer, in the centre of Šibenik, plenty of apartments at affordable prices. You can also be accommodated in rooms or studio apartments, all depending on your needs and Super-apartments can meet all your requirements.

When it comes about possibilities for entertainment and fun and what to see in this city, there are many of it, interesting activities and places. There is a unique possibilities to visit even two National Parks - the first is National Park Krka with amazing flow of the river Krka with its waterfalls. The second is National Park Kornati which offers pure beauty of untouched nature. Here you can see and feel the unique beauty of karst and sea.

 In case that you are interested for some sport activities, related to sea – there are as well some of the posibillities for it. Diving, surfing, sailing activities for all that you can proper information in the Nautic center. There are as well bike rental possibilities, organised tours for fishing - all this guarantees a vacation full of interesting activities.

Some very interesting places are over here: The Cathedral of St. James ( Katedrala sv. Jakova) is the main site. This Cathedral has been on the UNESCO World heritage List since 2000. It represents the successful fusion of Gothic and Renaissance art. Bunari ( literally „ wells“ ) was in 15th century main reservoir for city's water supply. It is a complex which is today in use for concerts, stand-up comedy shows and other kind of entertainments. For those who appreciate beautiful gardens, there is extremely rare Medieval monastery garden, It is a part of the Franciscan monastery of St. Lawrence and it has been renovated and opened in 2007. There you can enjoy in a beauty and a scent of various plants, especially those used in pharmacy.

Beaches – In the town there are not sufficient beaches, and it is recommended to go on some of the islands for enjoyment in a pure sea and beautiful pebble beaches. In Žaborić is a sand beach. Recommendation for the restaurants, taverns, caffe-shops and night bars: “ Barun“, „ Zlatna ribica“, „ Oceanic“, „ Alpa“, etc. 

For more tourist information and accommodation in Šibenik visit super-apartments

 

Rovinj tourist information

Rovinj tourist information

Rovinj is placed in western part of  Istrian coast, and it has population of approximately 14 000 inhabitants. The climate in Rovinj is mild, Mediterranean, which means long and dry summer and mild winters. It is just a prefect place for your summer holiday. Winds that blows in this region are gale which gives a cold and nice weather, south wind with warmer weather, and mild landwards breeze wich blows with giving a refreshment during the hot summer days.

Rovinj settled on the Adriatic sea as old fishing town, surrounded by beautiful islands bigger and smaller ones, is placed in Istria and is considered as one of the most famous touristic places in Croatia. Rovinj has only two settlements: Rovinj – Rovigno i Rovinjsko Selo - Villa di Rovigno.

Rovinj is first mentioned as Castrum  Rubini in 7th century,  Benussi chronicler had the opinion that Rovinj is founded somewhere in the period of III. to the fifth century , according to archaeological findings, it was inhabited in the prehistoric period - the Bronze and Iron Ages. After a peacefull time under the rule od Roman Empire, and many invadoors such as Huns and Visigots, Romans  were looking for  security, which they  found on islands: Mons Albanus, Cissu Sv. Andrija and Sv. Katerinu.

In the period of 10th to 12th century it resisted Venetian influence, but in year 1283. it is loosing its independence. In 16th century it has been often attacked from sea by pirates. Soon after Venice has felled, citizens took the city and maintained it even during the Austrian and French rule. In 1920 was given to the Italians by signing the Rapall agreement and was included into the Friuli – Venezia province. After the WW2 was over, 1947. Rovinj became a city in Yugoslavia.

If you need accommodation in Rovinj visit Super Apartments and find your villa, apartment or room. 

Nature is what makes this city so recognizable in the world. I am sure when tourist experience  Rovinj Islands and the Coastal Area, or Golden Cape Forest Park you will want to see more and more, so to enjoy all your time in Rovinj you can see also The Fantazija Quarry, Palud Wetlands and the Two Little Sisters Islands, Saline and The Lim Bay. 

Rovinj is also known as artist city, therefore many artists from all over the world come and visit Rovinj. Traditional Organization called the "Art Colony Rovinj" and "Grisia" is and event that is held annually and there are works of art exposend under the clear blue sky.

If you as a tourist arrive to Rovinj, you will easilly find various places of entertainment. Very popular Rovinj Fiesta, with numerous artists and musicians performing at concets, live music. Besides this sort of entertainment, for those who prefet peacefull holidays, Rovinj also offers classical music concerts in the Franciscan monastery. 

Furthermore, Rovinj has the largest entertainment complex in Istria region. Monvi Center offers many restaurants, pizzerias, pubs, pastry shops, an amphitheater and disco club.

Night Clubs and Bars: Villas Rubin, Monte Bar, Island in the Red Valentino, Eva and Monte Molina.

Casinos: Automat Club Istra and Adria Casino on board.

Rovinj is town which is known as romantic city, rich with its historical findings and cultural heritage, if you want to enjoy its old town, you must not forget to see a stroll through a hundred-year-old Zlatni Rt Park Forest (Golden Cape), enjoy delightful restaurants and the sunset, only than you will understand what a true romance is.

If tourist would like to experience a real spirit of Rovinj we advice you to see: Island Peninsula, City Palace, Town clock, Town walls and gates, Balbi’s arch, Center of historical research, The Antonio Gandusio theater, Franciscan monastery,  Church of St. Euphemia, Romanesque Church of the Holy Trinity. Also there are many interesting galleries and museums in Rovinj, among manny we reccomend following: Native museum, Batana House Eco Museum, Hütterott Mini Museum Trani Gallery, Workshop and Ethno Collection – A Story Told by Old Rovinj Fishermen Batana Center of Visual Art, Adris Gallery,Galleries (ateliers).

Rovinj Legend:

There is a story about Eupfemia, christian girl, that was spreading Christianity during a time of a Roman emperor Diocletian. She was arrested and tortured, and finally died in the age of 15. She was berried in Chalcedon, and a church is built on that place. When the Persian conquered Calcedon, coffin was taken to Constantinople. In the age of 800, the coffin mysteriously disappeared and miraculously come to Rovinj. Young boy carried that coffin with a pair of two heifers, all way up to the hill where was a church of st. George, according to the legend he died there, and his mother called a miracle so due to the legend, boy was returned to life. That church was later on called st. Euphemia. Every year on same date, that sarcophagus is opened to the believers.

For more tourist information and accommodation visit www.super-apartmani.hr

Split for tourist

Your best choice for a holiday– Split – Croatian beauty on the seaside

If you are in situation to choose the best possible place for your summer holiday, there are so many places, opportunities and cities for it, but Split – this is a city that meets most of your possible needs and wishes.

It is on the Dalmatian seaside, inside of Croatia, this is the main urban, transport and cultural center of Dalmatia. It is an administrative center of Split- Dalmatia County. To be more precise and to give you a clear picture of your holiday in this city, let us tell you more about it. 

It is a city with plenty and various types of accommodation – any kind of tourists are in position to find appropriate accommodation, related to their needs and possibilities. Accommodation's range goes from various types of apartments, villas and rooms in private houses. There is possible to find an excellent and complete tourist service: group trip arrangements, excursions, exchange office service, car rental, yacht chartering (bare boat or skippered), fishing trips etc.

There are so many interesting spots for sightseeing in Split, especially regarding the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian - a monumental heritage under UNESCO’s protection registered in the World Cultural Heritage. There is as well Cathedral of St. Duje (Cathedral is in the oldest building in Europe - Diocletian’s mausoleum) and many others interesting spots worthy of your attention. The prestigious Split Music Festival is held, followed by the Split Summer - theater festival.

For the tourists with interests for museums and art galleries, there are many of them : The Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments, The Split City Museum, The Ethnographical Museum, The Croatian Maritime Museum. There are several galleries: The Gallery of Fine Arts, The Ivan Meštrović Gallery etc.

Split is very good connected by the ferry and other kind of touristic boats to the islands – Brač, Čiovo, Hvar, Šolta and Vis. Split is very interesting for exploring through the eyes of the tourist because of his history - Split is a 1700 year old city and in the same time, it is a modern and urban town that combine his historical and unique beauty with modern architectural lines of the city. From the other hand, in a summer daily activities, Split's beaches are very well known by theirs good and equipped possibilities for your vacation, of which the best known are: Kašjuni, Kaštelet, Bačvice, Žnjan. Baywach teams, sea help teams, all different kind of programs for fun and entertainment possibilities offer you a holiday that will remain in your memories for a long period and it will for sure, cause your wish to come again and to visit other Dalmatian cities, that could host you like Split.

Split is for sure a place for learning a lot about Croatian history, for take a real rest on the beautiful Adriatic sea and beaches, and to feel a modern kind of life in a present Croatia.

It offers you a calm moments deep inside of the old part of the town, pure moments of joy in the any of the beaches and a range of many coffee shops and small restaurants, so we recommend : “Bota Šare” on Bačvice Beach, “Pimpinella”, “Boban”, “Maslina”, “Nevera”, “Atlantida”, “Le Monde” and “Lučica”. So, Split will meet any kind of your needs and you will for sure, remember each day of your holiday in this unique city. Welcome to Split. 

For more tourist information and accommodation visit: www.super-apartments.com

Rovinj for tourist (video)