A day trip to fantastic Zirje island discovering secret spots and historic heritage
Tag: tradition
Our Lady of Zečevo
Traditional procession to island of Our Lady of Zečevo near Nin in North Dalmatia
Diomede’s Cape or Punta Planke
Mythical Diomede’s Cape of the Adriatic near Rogoznica
Wonders of Dalmatian karst
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Dinara mountain in the distance[/caption]
Dinara mountain in the distance[/caption]
Caves and wells of legends.
European Green Lizard
Europe’s most beautiful lizard!
Hilltop Fortress of Orlić and true abandoned Croatia
Winter exploring of Dalmatian hinterland, hilltop fortress of Orlić and abandoned villages
The Highest Peak of Croatia – Sinjal
Hiking to Croatia’s highest peak . Sinjal (1831m) – is quite an experience as Dinara mountain offers stunning views and opportunity to enjoy nature at it’s wildest!
Pyramid of Dalmatia – the mystery continues?
In search of an ancient pyramid in Dalmatian hinterland
Benkovac Wine Tasting
Earlier this spring we had a pleasure to show our hospitality to several quite interesting guests from USA. Mr. Frank Dietrich, joined by his staff, wine writer Marcy Gordon and Zdravko and Marion Podolski of GoHvar blog all joined us at a very special little tasting in Benkovac.
One evening in Unije
Unije. A very special place at the very edge of Croatian Adriatic…
Following the Roman Roads
First Sunday of April brought beautiful, sunny weather and we decided to head in to the hills. This time following ancient Roman road leading from the coast all the way t the interior.
Winter Wanderings in Dalmatian Hinterland
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Ancient oak tree[/caption]
As the winter is gone, Easter holidays just behind us, we are all looking forward the beauty of Spring in Dalmatia, I am publishing one last winter blog post.
Winter Colors of Jadrija Beach
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Jadrija lighthouse[/caption]
There are numerous “famous” beaches on our coast. Bačvice in Split, Kolovare beach of Zadar, Banje in Dubrovnik, Bonj of Hvar… to mention just a few. But Jadrija of Šibenik seems to have a special aura even to those not native to Šibenik. It is probably because it is the last “classic” beach still standing.
Dolac Market in the Winter Morning
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Dolac is waking up…[/caption]Dolac market is always on my list of places to visit when in Zagreb. Last month we had some stuff to do in the city so we went one morning to check the offer and to buy some local delicacies (home made cream, butter…) before heading south.
Dalmatian pyramid
No, this is not a new discovery in line with “Bosnian pyramids”. This is just a possible explanation of a mysterious pyramid first drawn on a 1570 map that was based on an older map by Šibenik native Martin Kolunic Rota who one of the most significant graphic artists of the second half of the…