When talking of Croatian wines, one image pops to my mind right away – sunny September afternoon, grape fields of my uncle and the grape in my hand. Babic grape to be specific… Babic is one of the best known grape varieties in Croatia. It is mainly grown in Northern Dalmatia – Šibenik area. Although…
Month: February 2009
The Medieval Fortresses of Krka River
September is my favorite part of the year. Still beautiful weather but that special feeling of “dying” nature preparing for the winter. That is the best time for hiking! Almost twice a week we get together and head to the hills looking for less known historic or natural sites. I use my military maps and…
Secret Dalmatia adventure – Modrič Cave
Like most of us, I have been always fascinated by caves. There is something mysterious and frightening about them that we started exploring them even as teenagers. Luckily, Croatia is fantastic for caving of all sorts. So when Marjan of Zara Adventure invited us for a caving trip few years back, I was thrilled. Now…
Snow in Dalmatia!!!
What a rare sight! It has been 4 years since we last had snow. It used to snow every two,three years when we were young, back in the 80s and now this is my son’s second snow…ever! He is 5 in few days. I guess “global warming” is catching up with us. Of course, it…
Dubrovnik – Site Inspection, February 2009
Winter is the best time for site inspections – we get to see all the hotels at a relaxed pace, we check all the services without waiting, we enjoy each destination without crowds. Especially, Dubrovnik! We scheduled our inspection for early February to see the fiesta of Sv. Vlaho – St. Blaise – the heavenly…
Rava – Centar Svita
Secret Dalmatia – experience Rava Island
Hvar – The Prince of Dalmatia
Site inspection of Hvar’s hotels for upcoming Secret Dalmatia programs…
About us…
My name is Alan Mandić and I am the owner of Secret Dalmatia – Unique travel experience in Croatia – travel company. This site is dedicated to the one and only Dalmatia – the most beautiful and unique region in the world! My travels, interests and opinions will hopefully help you understand this magical region!…