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“A real sense of history” – Two traveller’s ‘happy days’ in Villa Klarici, Istria. The medieval town of Motovun is situated in central Istria, a particularly stunning region of Croatia. With a population just over 500, and positioned on a hill almost 900 feet above sea level, it is safe to assume that the ancient
Croatia to join the EU in 2013 – How will it affect the traveller? Croatia’s journey to be part of the European Union (EU) is now at its final hurdle. On June 10, 2011, the European Commission proposed to close negotiations to bring Croatia into the EU on July 13, 2013. Talking about the negotiations,
From September 1 until September 4, 2011, the Outlook Festival will be taking place at Fort Punta Christo in Pula, Croatia. Having been cited as being “The best four days of bass music in Europe, if not the world” and with previous Outlook Festival attendees describing the event as , “Without a doubt the most
With its ancient towns, hive of historical landmarks and stunning architecture, Istria is usually associated with history and architecture enthusiasts and is not usually associated with children. Although if you do happen to be travelling to Istria with the kids in tow this summer, there are more children-orientated activities happening in the region than first
With its laidback attitude, stunning landscapes, thriving tourist industry and sensational architecture, it’s no wonder Croatians have a lot to smile about. Life in Croatia just gets better and better. According to the country’s latest National Happiness Index, the people of Croatia are real optimists who believe that life in this beautiful country will be significantly
If you want an excuse to jet off to Croatia this winter, then there could not be a better one than to see the FIS Women’s Alpine Skiing World Cup beginning on January 4 2011.
Unlike France and Italy, Croatia is not commonly recognized as a place to hunt truffles. On the contrary, the region of Istria, the largest peninsula in Croatia, is rich and brimming with truffle sites. Amidst the many olive groves and medieval towns set high upon the hillsides in this particularly picturesque part of Croatia, these
Istria is absolutely perfect for a romantic getaway or honeymoon. You can expect incredible views, great weather, fascinating culture and oodles of romance! One of our most romantic villas has to be Ville Klarici, a one bedroom cottage with its own private pool which is perched on a bluff near medieval Motovun on Croatia’s Istrian
Croatia is becoming increasingly popular with honeymooners and it’s not difficult to understand why once you experience the beautiful scenery, local vibe and friendly culture. We’ve got two fantastically romantic villas in Istria that we can’t recommend high enough for a relaxing escape after your big day. Here’s a little more information: Bolara – This
