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The 2025 edition of @sonusfestival (Zrce Beach, is

The 2025 edition of @sonusfestival (Zrce Beach, island of Pag, 17-21 August) recently revealed phase two of its line-up, with a whole heap of international names added to the bill. They include Andrea Oliva, Joseph Capriati b2b Seth Troxler, Chris Liebing, Josh Baker and many others. This year will also see a three-way partnership between event producers Time Warp, We Love Sound, and Insomniac to bring you a festival like no other. Boat parties, afterparties and pop-up events will of course return, and with thrills such as bungee jumping, kayaking, rock climbing, quad biking and more right on your doorstep, you'll have the time of your life! For more details, link in bio. Photo credit: 2 - Benny Gasi; 3, 4 & 5 - Dino Ninkovic #sonusfestival #musicfestival #festivalsincroatia #croatia #hrvatska #kroatien #pag #pagisland #dalmatia #dalmacija #summer2025

Now that we’re well into Spring and on the cusp

⚠️ Island Day Trip Alert! ⚠️ One of the be

⚠️ Island Day Trip Alert! ⚠️
One of the best day trips from Pula or the southern part of the Istrian peninsula is to the wonderful Brijuni Islands - one of Croatia's eight national parks. Boats depart from Fazana, a short drive from Pula, and the boat transfer is included in the ticket price. Board the sightseeing train to be taken on a whistle stop of the main island, Veliki Brijun, and (if you opt for a guide) learn all about the island group's history Roman times to the period as a health resort under Austro-Hungary to a holiday home for Tito in the time of Yugoslavia. There's a safari park on the island (housing animals given to Tito - or, really, their descendants), an 18 hole golf course, 160 plants and trees from all over world in the Mediterranean Garden, a 1,600 year old olive tree, a 12th century tower (the oldest building here), "Pine Tree Alley", a museum on Tito showing the many world leaders and dignitaries that visited him here...and such beautiful nature all around! Don't forget to bring your swimming costume for a refreshing dip on the beach! If you fall in love with the Brijuni Islands (and you will!), consider a longer stay in one of the three hotels...or one of the private villas if you're feeling fancy. #brijuniislands #brijuni #brijuninationalpark #istria #istra #pula #fažana #croatia #hrvatska #kroatien #daytrip #daytrips #istragram #istriaexperience #nationalpark #islands

Happy Valentine's Day...and what could be a better

Happy Valentine's Day...and what could be a better gift than a heart shaped island? The amazing - completely naturally occurring - island of Galesnjak is located in North Dalmatia and just the thing for all you lovers on this special day. Learn more about Galesnjak in our special Spotlight on... post - link in bio to read it! #valentines #valentinovo #island #islandlife #galesnjak #dalmatia #dalmacija #ljubav #love #croatia #kroatien #hrvatska

@hideoutfestival (Zrce Beach, 22nd - 26th June) ha

@hideoutfestival (Zrce Beach, 22nd - 26th June) has revealed its full line-up for this year with some truly top names added to the bill - acts such as Ama, Ben Hemsley, Doorly, Jess Bays, Murphy’s Law, Oden & Fatzo, Devote, MC AD, Nicola Bear and Sisu Crew will all be at Hideout this year, adding to an already excellent list of names. And this year’s opening beach party will once again be in association with the BBC Radio 1 Dance X, featuring Chloé Caillet, Chris Stussy, Danny Howard, Eliza Rose b2b Sarah Story, LP Rhythm and Paige Tomlinson With the action taking place in five of Zrce Beach’s legendary nightclubs plus the essential boat and pool parties, Hideout is sure to be THE place to be this summer. And there’s plenty more to entertain you besides the music too – from high-octane water sports, banana boats, jet skis, pedalos, bungee jumping, plus massages, cocktails, and sushi on Zrce Beach. What are you waiting for?! Tickets and packages selling fast, book your place today! More info - link in bio. #festival #festivals #festivalvibes #festivalseason #festivalsincroatia #croatia #hrvatska #kroatien #zrce #zrcebeach #novalja #dalmatia #dalmacija #summer2025

When you think of destinations for cross-country s

When you think of destinations for cross-country skiing, you surely don’t think of Croatia…do you?! Well, you might just be missing out - read up why (link in bio) it’s considered to be a cross country skiing paradise, and where best to try it out. Photos by our Rijeka-based contributor, John! 🙌 #Croatia #hrvatska #kroatien #skiing #crosscountryskiing #skijanje #gorskikotar #rijeka #skiing🎿 #skiingcroatia #winterincroatia #snowincroatia

Today is St Vincent’s Day - marking the patron s

Today is St Vincent’s Day - marking the patron saint of wine and winegrowers. In Croatia this day is known as Vincekovo and usually celebrated on the weekend before or after. In @visitsvetiivanzelina, this Sunday 26th January, first a mass will be held at 11am at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. Winemakers will then visit their vineyards for the traditional act of pouring a drop of good wine on the vines and adorning them with sausages. The first pruning of the vines will also take place - after being taken home and placed in water, after, in a few weeks they will indicate how the vines have fared over the winter. Come down to enjoy this traditional ceremony and partake in some mulled wine and delicious local sausage! Link in bio for more details. 📷 credit: @visitsvetiivanzelina

Wishing everyone a very happy festive and restful

Wishing everyone a very happy festive and restful festive period, and all the best for 2025! Thank you all for sharing your fantastic Croatia content this year, it has been lovely to see. Can't wait to see what you share next year too! #christmas #croatia #hrvatska #kroatien #croatiatravel #zagreb #sretanbozic #merrychristmas #sretanbožić

🎄 Advent in Zagreb is very much in full swing -

🎄 Advent in Zagreb is very much in full swing - and enjoyed by so many locals and visitors alike, judging by the crowds! 🎉 Here are some of the top spots to visit to enjoy great food and drink, pretty decorations, a fantastic atmosphere, a spot of Christmas shopping and more. There’s still time to enjoy the celebrations, as Advent in Zagreb runs until 6th January. How about a quick post-Christmas city break? Or why not celebrate New Year in Zagreb? (There will be a big concert on the main square!) 🎅 Read up my review (link in bio) to discover much more about the Advent in Zagreb experience and what to see and enjoy. #croatia #kroatien #hrvatska #croatiatravel #advent #adventinzagreb #zagreb #zagrebcroatia #zagrebcity #christmas #christmasmarket #bozic

The start of a new series - Wonderful #Croatian wo

The start of a new series - Wonderful #Croatian words! What better word to introduce on #Halloween than šišmiš (bat) 🦇 - its even fun to say! #croatia #halloween #bat #šišmiš #šišmiši #kroatien #hrvatska #noćvještica #nocvjestica

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Croa

One of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia is the stunning St Mark’s Church in capital city Zagreb - mostly because of its wonderful tiled roof. It’s absolutely the kind of place you need to see in real life! With parts of the church from the 13th century making it one of the oldest buildings in Zagreb, the church has been renovated a number of times over the centuries. The colourful tiles - which depict the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia on the left and Zagreb (actually, Gradec) on the right - were added in the 19th century. To learn more about the church and visiting it, see our special Spotlight On… post. Link in bio! #zagreb #croatia #visitcroatia #kroatien #hrvatska #croazia #church #zagreblandmarks #zagrebcity #croatiatravel #croatialove #croatiafullofcolours #sightseeing #travel #instatravel

Thinking back to a glorious summer weekend at the

Thinking back to a glorious summer weekend at the @radissoncollection @grandhotelbrionipula. The ultimate spot for some rest and relaxation in a true luxury setting, from the gorgeous rooms (look at that view!), exquisite spa with numerous treatments, amazing 80-metre long infinity pool and a private beach...not forgetting the utterly delicious food (really - absolutely superb quality) at the Grand Hotel Brioni's five restaurants! With beautiful decor inside (look at all those touches of blue - reflecting the colour of the Adriatic) and out and just a short ride away from the sights of Pula, I'd highly recommend the hotel for a late summer stay. #croatia #croatiatravel #croatiafulloflife #istria #istra #pula #hrvatska #kroatien #seaview #sealovers #skylovers #adriatic #adriaticsea #jadranskomore #travelgram #instatravel #travelguide #bestplacestogo #beautifuldestinations #mustvisit #traveldestination #visitcroatia #visitcroatia🇭🇷

Small boats - check. Sunset - check. Cute harbour

Small boats - check. Sunset - check. Cute harbour - check. A pretty typical Croatian coastal scene, here in Moščenička Drags, near Opatija in the Kvarner region. Beautiful photo by @12dajana - thanks for sharing! #croatia #croatiatravel #croatiafulloflife #visitcroatia #Kvarner #hrvatska #kroatien #seaview #sealovers #skylovers #adriatic #adriaticsea #jadranskomore #travelgram #instatravel #beautifuldestinations

An absolute must for a day trip from Pula / southe

An absolute must for a day trip from Pula / southern Istria - the Brijuni Islands! One of Croatia’s eight national parks, there’s so much to see and do here. (There are 14 islands in the archipelago, but Veliki Brijun is the main one to visit.) This reel gives a little taster - I haven’t even mentioned the ancient olive trees, the historic churches and other buildings, the Mediterranean Garden, the Tito Museum (the islands used to be his summer residence), the 18 hole golf course and so much more. It’s a little slice of heaven in this part of Croatia! You can even stay on the islands for a truly relaxing stay. #croatia #visitcroatia #istria #istra #kroatien #hrvatska #brijuni #brijuninationalpark #brijuniislands #beautifuldestinations #mustgo #travelgram #instatravel

Another day, another beautiful Croatian sea view -

Another day, another beautiful Croatian sea view - here in Bol on the island of Brac. Simply gorgeous! Photo by @lindas.view_ - thanks for sharing! #bol #brac #Croatia #Croatiatravel #seaview #dalmatia #islandlife #beautifuldestinations

Inland Croatia? In summer? Sure! Here's a scene fr

Inland Croatia? In summer? Sure! Here's a scene from Karlovac (about 90 minutes east of Rijeka) which shows some of the very pretty countryside that exists in the Croatia interior. A gorgeous set of photos from @nextstop.croatia - thanks for sharing! #croatia #hrvatska #kroatien #croatiafulloflife #karlovac #karlovacka #summer #visitcroatia #travelgram #instatravel #sunlight #sunlovers

How unbelievably gorgeous are these shots of Novig

How unbelievably gorgeous are these shots of Novigrad Sea - the "lake" inland from Zadar. Absolutely worth a day trip, right? Photo by @l.r.travel.book - thanks for sharing! #croatia #dalmatia #sea #dalmatian #croatianparadise #croatiafulloflife #explorecroatia #visitdalmatia #water #novigrad #novigradskomore #novigradsea #zadar #northdalmatia #view #sealovers

As part of my recent stay at the @grandhotelbrioni

As part of my recent stay at the @grandhotelbrionipula, I of course got to revisit the best of what Pula has to offer. These include its very impressive Roman sights such as The Arena and the Arch of the Sergii, but there’s also the unusual (and a great place to escape the beat) Zerostrasse Tunnels, plus Pula Castle/Kastel (for awesome views) and more. Special mention goes to @farabuto_pula for a highly impressive fish and seafood meal - recommended! #pula #istria #weekendbreak #explorepula #weekendgetaway #istriaadventures #croatiafulloflife #hrvatska #croatiatravel #visitcroatia #croatia_photography #travelcroatia #croatia_lovers #croatiatrip #croatiafullofmagic #beautifulcroatia #lovecroatia #kroatien #shortbreak #weekendaway #croatia

The exceedingly charming little island town of Tro

The exceedingly charming little island town of Trogir - an absolute must as a day trip from Split, but certainly a place to stay in its own right if you want to be in amongst its sights. Or stay on the next island along - Ciovo - for a beach holiday with easy access to Trogir. Photo by @partir_en_decouverte - thank you for sharing! #trogir #dalmatia #croatialovers #visitdalmatia #trogiroldtown #dalmatiancoast #croatia #croatiafulloflife #adriaticsea #hrvatska #croatia_photography #croatiafullofmagic #visitcroatia #croatiatravel #kroatien #jadranskomore #travelcroatia #summerincroatia #croatia_instagram #croatialove

Looking for a luxury break in Croatia? I’ve got

Looking for a luxury break in Croatia? I’ve got just the thing for you! I was lucky to spend the past weekend at the @grandhotelbrionipula @radissoncollection in Pula for a truly fantastic little holiday. From the super comfortable rooms with stunning sea views to the top notch Istrian and Croatian food and wine, the sumptuous spa with its many treatments to the 80-meter-long infinity pool and private beach, there was so much to enjoy. (Special mention to the very warm and friendly staff too!) The hotel is a just a short distance from the fascinating sights of Pula with day trips to places such as the Brijuni islands, wineries, olive oil producers, Cape Kamenjak and other coastal towns in Istria easily accessible. An excellent destination for a luxury break in Croatia. Full review on the Visit Croatia blog!

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