It’s not often that one comes across a 115 years old photo album of Dalmatia. I am sure that there are few still forgotten in some attics, old family houses… and I hope someone will recognize the beauty and value of those fading images. Recently, I stumbled upon a beautiful photo album dating back to…
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Archaeology tour of North Dalmatia
North Dalmatia offers a wealth of truly spectacular archaeological sites mostly unknown to the general public. From the immense riches of thousands of years of continuous living on Bribirska glavica hill, to mysterious rock on top of Ostrovica and all the way to Vrana, in less than 50 km! Without even mentioning at least 5…
Hiking the Secret Dalmatia way
Running the agency specializing in authentic experiences is always a pleasure but some days are even more pleasurable than the others! It is especially the case when I am taking some clients hiking! So, for the past few months I was in touch with the Frlekins of California who spend their summer on Prvić Island…
Burnum – Croatia’s most recent Roman amphitheatre www.secretdalmatia.com
Probably some of you did not know where the image in the header of this blog was taken. It was back in the 2006 when I took my friend Miljenko Hegedić (a professional photographer whose portfolio can be seen here) on a photo shoot for my web sites. One of the sites I wanted to…
Skradin – The eternal charm of traditional Dalmatia
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…
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…
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…
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….
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