Probably the cutest little town on the coast is Skradin. Only 20 or so kilometers from Šibenik, this town is the “capital” of some other Dalmatia. Relaxed, easy paced, traditional… Although many things are changing and the modern elements like the new building of Krka National Park headquarters are ruining the picture perfect feeling of…
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Grapes of North Dalmatia – Debit and Babic
Talking about wine, we usually focus on the bottled stuff, labels, prices…but rarely anyone talks or shows the grapes that are the source of this precious liquid. Although we all know that Babic is red and Debit is white, I am sure that very few would be able to recognize them in the vineyard. So,…
Best restaurants in Croatia – Cantinetta in Skradin
Gastronomic traditions of Skradin are famous on our coast! This foodie mecca is famous for great sea food, traditional pršut ham, wines, cakes like skradinska torta… The most famous of all is the Skradin risotto :cooked for 10 hours but the actual recipe is inherited within the local families and is kept a secret! One…
Knights Templars in Dalmatia and Croatia – The Ruins of Ljuba
Recently, following the huge success of the “Da Vinci Code” (I never read it since the story is a pure rip off of “The Holy Blood, Holly Grail” controversial book – which I adore!), Knights of the Temple became popular again. Mysterious aura that surrounds them is only enhanced by the numerous stories, wonderful ruins…
Luxury Travel in Croatia – Sea Cloud in Tribunj
One of my dream ships was always a majestic Sea Cloud… Built in Kiel in 1931, it was always one of the most beautiful tall ships on the planet! It second life begun when it was turned into a luxury cruiser for small groups. Only about 60 passengers can be accommodated in luxurious cabins and…
Wine Tours in Croatia – Bibic Winery, Plastovo
One of my favorite places in Dalmatia, a place where I simply love to bring my clients, is winery of Alen Bibic in Plastovo. I have written on Alen before and will continue as we move on and we keep creating wonderful experiences and culinary delights to my friends and clients. Recently, we had a…
Hiking in Croatia – The Lost Towers of Dalmatia
I take particular pleasure in meeting clients and taking them to some remote, off the beaten path region or location. And if they are nice and pleasure to be around, than the adventure is quite memorable! That was the case with the Demiccos of Scarborough, Maine. Working on the itinerary with Mrs. Marie was great…
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….
Traditional Architecture of North Dalmatia
There is something sad about old villages, abandoned houses and empty plains of Bukovica and Šibenik/Drniš hinterland. Product of a recent war, the abandoned spaces are turning into an open-air museum of traditional life and cultures dying. The worst situation is in the former Serbian villages since most of the people have left for good….
Fortresses of Dalmatia – Sv Nikola of Šibenik
Very few fortresses are so beautiful and elegant like the Sveti Nikola at the entrance of wonderful Šibenik Channel. One of the most amazing city ports on the planet, was heavily guarded by a number of fortresses and the crown jewel was the 16th century Sveti Nikola. It was designed by the famous Venetian architect…
Happy birthday, baba!
My grandma turned 101 today! She says that she was born in March but no one bothered to rush to Šibenik to get her registered with authorities back then – in the times of Austro-Hungarian Empire… She still lives on her own in a small village in Vodice hinterland and she is in good health….
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…
Food and Wine of Croatia – Pelegrini Restaurant
Pelegrini restaurant is simply a gem in Croatian culinary offer. Especially on this part of the coast! While Zagreb has several really lovely and progressive restaurants, Dalmatia lives only in the summer when the tourists arrive. Pelegrini is trying to change that. Open year round, Pelegrini is setting new standards in local cuisine. Rudi, the…
Travel in Croatia – Pakovo Selo near Drniš
Although I am not a big fan of artificial villages and folk-Disneylands, Etnoland “Dalmati” near Pakovo selo was not a bad idea. It was imagined as a traditional hamlet that would give a good picture of the traditional life in the hinterland of Šibenik. Unfortunately, it does not look good… Instead of lovely, typical stone…
Wine tours of Croatia – Babić of Primošten
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…