I love mushrooms! However, we rarely pick them since we are not familiar with most species and we prefer to do it in the company of experienced “mushroom – hunters”. So, yesterday we picked up our friend Dr. Luksa with his daughter and went deep in the hillside (location will not be revealed for obvious…
Category: Zadar
Roman roads in Croatia
Another post on Roman heritage in Croatia! This weekend, running away from the crowds, I took my family and headed straight to my private refuge – Bukovica. One of the most unique landscapes in Croatia! A mixture of picturesque patches of green meadows and rugged, rocky planes… It is here that we have discovered, on…
The Festival of Sun and Light – Nin 2009
The first annual Festival of Sun and Light was held in Nin on June 21st 2009. It is a celebration of ancient knowledge more than it is a festival of Sun. The central object of the ceremony is the wonderful 9th century Sv Kriz church in Nin – also known as “The World’s Smallest Cathedral”….
Secret Dalmatia – Promotional Video 2006
Back when we were starting, we created a promotional video that was sent to the agents and potential clients. The video has been composed of photos and videos shot by Dinko Denona – local TV cameraman with lots of experience. The video is a bit too long and divided in three major parts: Landscapes, Legends…
Food travel in Croatia – modern taverns, Griblja, Sukošan
Lately, many local taverns have taken a turn towards much better service and polished interiors. Not only old, but there are several newly built that are stepping forward with their service and variety of meals that are rooted in our traditional cuisine but improved and, not always good, Italianized… One of the latest newly built…
Birdwatching in Croatia – Vransko Jezero lake
Vransko Jezero is the largest natural lake in Croatia. It is also one of the biggest marsh areas in the country and less than a kilometer away from the Adriatic sea. It is connected with the sea by a narrow channel Prosika dug in the early 1800s to regulate the level of the lake that…
Wines of Dalmatia – Zadar area
This is the exclusive post! Few have heard of this and even less have been witnessing the re-birth of quality wine growing in Ravni Kotari region! Thanks to several people, Secret Dalmatia was at Benkovac winery on exclusive wine tasting that will shake the foundations of Croatian wine growing! The region was always known for…
The Sardines of May
It is common knowledge in Dalmatia that the best sardines are caught in May. They are also best for salting, the local tradition kept for centuries and probably dating from ancient times. The Dalmatian fishermen are specialists in salting sardines and it is known that the fishermen of Komiza on Vis island even taught Spanish…
Zadar Shore Excursions – Wine Tasting in Skradin
Busy week! The private shore excursions are at their peak and we are busy all over the coast with tours and shore excursions happening from Dubrovnik to Zadar. Only recently Zadar became an important stop for cruise ships and that is a pity since there is so much to see and do in Zadar area….
Vransko Jezero lake – The most beautiful Panorama Point in Croatia!
I have seen most of the most beautiful panoramas in Dalmatia: from Srdj mountain overlooking Dubrovnik to mount Hum on Hvar. Maybe Biokovo is THE ONE but so far, panorama over Vransko lake offers the most beautiful views in Dalmatia! Over 200 islands in front of you (probably close to 300…): Kornati National Park, Pašman…
Heart Shaped Island romantic picnic – Galesnjak
The latest craze in searches on Croatia is the heart shaped island – Galešnjak near Turanj. Being one of the few natural objects in the shape of heart on the face of the Earth, it became widely popular this past Valentines when several major TV companies and newspapers told the story of this little island….
Food Travel in Croatia – Restaurant Branimir in Nin and the Šokol of Nin
Branimir is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Croatia. It is located in the traditional, beautifully restored medieval building just opposite the World’s smallest cathedral – St Križ (Saint Cross) in Nin. The interior has been carefully restored according to all the rules of the trade and the conservationists.The original structure has been preserved…
Tours in Croatia – Photo Tour of Croatia
When designing the company, photo tours were supposed to be one of the most important parts of the project Secret Dalmatia. But, we mostly work with individuals and we are considering alternative ways for promoting our group tours. The first photo tour we had, was designed for Mr. Dennis Cox He has established “following” and…
Travel in Croatia – Sea organ of Zadar
Couldn’t resist it! The sea organ is simply fabulous! It was a perfect soundtrack for the storm approaching!
Blacksmith and peka – traditions of Dalmatia
We recently received an order for a peka to ship to US. It was ordered through our Culinary Croatia web site that specializes in cooking tours and classes in Croatia but we also ship some unique products from Croatia. We hope to establish a web store but that can wait with World economy like this……