Few days back, while in Dubrovnik, we decided to go off the beaten path and see the southernmost point of Croatia. Most travelers in Dubrovnik simply “storm” the Old Town, enjoy the picturesque Cavtat and Konavle but we wanted something different: a place so remote that is rarely visited. Prevlaka met our expectations! Prevlaka is…
Month: March 2010
Wild asparagus in Croatia
One of the best signs of spring in Dalmatia and Istria area is the wild asparagus on the menus of local restaurants. You can also see bunch of people standing by the main road (especially in Biograd area) selling fresh, wild asparagus just picked from the nearby forests. The wild asparagus is a well known…
Šibenik B&B – Art apartments
One of my favorite places to stay on the entire Croatian coast is charming Šibenik B&B located in the very heart of Renaissance core of this historic city. We often recommend or book this property for our clients as it is truly one of the most authentic places to stay on the Dalmatian coast! Run…
Babić of Primošten
Babić is almost a synonym for Primošten and there is hardly a person traveling south of Primošten that does not notice the remarkable vineyards at Bucavac near Kremik Marina. This lace of stone walls and patches of soil is one of the most memorable images of Dalmatia and stands as a symbol of our hard…
Towers of Dalmatia – Rakitnica fortress near Vodice
Rakitnica ruins near Vodice: a place known by few and visited by fewer… Located on a steep hill near the local road connecting Vodice and Gaćeleze village, this fortress is now just a set of ruined buildings and towers. So, as I have never been there before, I had to use this beautiful spring (Finally!!!)…
Stecak monuments – www.secretdalmatia.com
Some of the most mysterious monuments in Croatia are, by no doubt, stećak tombstones. Stećak [stechak] (for singular) or stećci (for plural) are not only found in Croatia but in the neighboring countries as well. Bosnia and Herzegovina is particularly famous for this tradition with an estimated 60 000 stećaks still standing! Although their look…
Best Croatian wines – Korak
For the past few days I was in Zagreb doing some inspections and meeting friends and partners. That time a year… Although I had a fairly planned schedule and knew what I was to expect, I was not prepared for Korak wines. I have to admit that my general knowledge of Croatian wines is limited…