After long long time, here I come again.
I was at visit to beautiful Slavonia. Something different from Adriatic sea :-)
In past time I visited Vinkovci, Osijek, Slavonski brod, Županja, well almost whole Slavonia.
There is lot to see from culture, EKO ETNO villages, really awesome :-)
Here is the most beautiful city at Slavonia ... Vinkovci...
http://vinkovci.com.hr
Hope you will visit this site, where you can find a lot of information, hotels, restaurants etc...
cya :-)
Lighthouses on the islands and capes of the Croatian Adriatic represent the unique synthesis of the past and the present. Human destines lived and legends created on them weave a rich history told by the stone lights.
Although many lighthouses were abandoned during the automation system, tracks of human presence are always present. Lighthouses are situated in isolated areas, surrounded with landscapes of the untouched nature. Your experience of summer vacation on one of them will be unique.
If you are ready for something completely different, take the opportunity to run away from the stressful everyday life to the oasis of the peace and quietness where it seems the time has stopped. Let the direct touch with the nature help you discover your inner self and get rid of your stress.
Listen to the story of the stone lights or become a part of their story. Or even better, become the lighthouse keeper yourself.
The Blue Flag is a project for preserving the sea and coast which has been carried out in Europe for fifteen years now, and includes beaches and marinas, and from the year 2000 has extended throughout world.
This project has also been carried out in Croatia from the year 1997, when the Association of the friends of nature Our Lovely was nominated by the Foudation for Environmental Education in Europe a national coordinator and carrier of this project in the Republic of Croatia.
The Blue Flag symbolizes preserved, safe and pleasant environment for fun, relaxation and recreation, but it also includes an elaborated system of managing the resources, and sustainable development in tourism.
Beaches and marinas, which carry the Blue Flag, offer quality services, have a clean seacoast, and are tidy and adequately equipped. The Blue Flag is not only a symbol of quality and ecological perseverance, but it also represents top quality tourism.
This prestigious symbol is awarded only to those beaches and marinas which meet all
the requirements which are set according to individual criteria, but have in common the fact that they always take care of the quality of the sea and the coast, education and inform the public about environmental protection, managing the resources, and the safety and quality of services.
The Blue Flag is awarded for the period of one year, and is raised at the beginning of June. For each year it is necessary to fill the questionnaire about the criteria in order to have the license extended.
Croatia has quickly become Europe's hottest destination, and for good reason. The rocky coastline continues for 1778 kilometres and includes pine-fringed coves, wide sandy beaches and cozy inlets. As if that weren't enough, there are a good 1185 islands that range from lush and wooded to stark and hilly. Yachties love the sailing opportunities, sunbathers have an incredible choice of beaches and scuba divers have a paradise of sea life to explore.
Beyond the pretty scenery, Croatia also boasts a fascinating history and cultural life.The walled city of Dubrovnik on its southern tip is a must-stop for Mediterranean cruises but the long coast is littered with remnants of Croatia's varied past.
The Romans swept through two thousand years ago, leaving an amphitheatre in Pula and Diocletian's Palace in Split. Long ruled by Venice, many ports along the coast bear the distinctive imprint of its former master. In southern Dalmatia, the towns of Hvar and Korcula resemble Little Venices without the canals. In Istria, the striking bell tower in Rovinj is modeled after that on St Mark's Square in Venice.
In contrast to the Italian-influenced coast, the Croatian interior was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and looks it. Zagreb, Croatia's capital, has the kind of stately architecture that wouldn't be out of place in Vienna or Budapest. Plus,it has a small medieval quarter that vaguely resembles Prague.To the north of Zagreb, in the middle of green, rolling hills, lies Varazdin, Croatia's most underrated city. Lying too far from the coast to attract much tourism, Varazdin nevertheless boasts a stunningly well-preserved baroque center.
So, what to see first? Following is my personal list of highlights for a Croatian visit:
Byron called it the "Pearl of the Adriatic" for the magnificent curtain of walls surrounding a city paved in marble and strewn with Renaissance sculpture.
In addition to the splendid harbor promenade and sculptured facades, it's becoming known for the best nightlife on the Adriatic.
It resembles Hvar in some ways, especially the narrow cluster of streets,but iit lies on a narrow peninsula and is quieter.
Istria's prettiest little town, it retains the flavor of a traditional fishing port despite the heavy influx of tourists in recent years.
It has to be seen to be believed. The 16 turquose lakes seem to glow and there are waterfalls everywhere. It's a UNESCO world heritage site.
The idyllic coves, bordered with pine trees, stretch out like a long necklace of beaches. Forbes magazine recently named it one of the top twenty beaches in the world.
