General information - Nostromo

Roads of the smallest 

towns in the world 

THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF ISTRIA 

Many civilizations and cultures have come and gone in Istria, all of them leaving 

much more than mere stories of history. In this small area you will come upon many 

tiny towns. Some were established as fishing villages, some are fortified medieval 

towns, and some date from antiquity. Perched atop almost every peak of inland 

Istria they all have their own characteristic streets, square, church and town loggia. 

Discover why Hum is called the smallest town in the world, and what inspired the 

French writer Jules Verne to locate the plot of one of his novels in Pazin, and find 

out why the 17th-century town of Dvigrad simply disappeared from the face of the 

earth - and much more. You should not pass them by, whether you set off into the 

Istrian mainland or journey along the coastline. Whether travelling by car, cycling 

or walking, take a detour and do visit those small, historical communities; allow 

yourself to enjoy the hospitality of their inhabitants, who will gladly recommend 

where you can savour the best local cuisine, or buy locally produced olive oil, wine 

and honey. The gates of these tiny towns have been open for hundreds of years; 

they have beckoned many a visitor down the years. Today, they are beckoning 

you... welcome! 

Routes of fragrant 

rivieras and islands 

THE KVARNER ROAD 

The meeting of different worlds is but a feeble comparison to that which one can 

see and feel in majestic Opatija and Crikvenica, sea-oriented Rijeka, in Senj carved in 

stone. And the diversity does not end there. It carries on to our largest islands of Krk 

and Cres, the healing island of Lošinj, sandy Susak, to flower- covered Ilovik and the 

wooded island of Rab. And the common theme to them all? It is perhaps that which 

long ago, in the 19th century, was recognized by European aristocracy who chose 

this particular area, blessed with a mild climate and lush Mediterranean vegetation, 

for their holidays. It is thanks to them that the first luxurious villas and hotels 

came to be built, and foundations of the first Croatian rivieras were laid: Opatija, 

Crikvenica, Novi Vinodol... But the illustrious members of the aristocracy were 

not the only world travellers; the mariners of Lošinj also sailed all over the world, 

bringing back from their voyages over 80 species of exotic plants. The gardens of 

small Istrian towns are filled with flowers, and the landscapes are resplendent with 

woods, olive groves and shrubs of sage, rosemary and lavender are all around you 

wherever you may go. Welcome to the Fragrant Gates of the Adriatic. 

Mail coach routes 

MOUNTAIN ROUTES 

The routes once blazed by mail coaches bring to life the spirit of old historical 

roads which brought about the economic development of this area. They take 

you through wide grazing lands and plains, along forest tracks, mountain slopes, 

river valleys and through picturesque, hilly landscapes. Watched over by numerous 

mountain peaks, centuries old forests, restless rivers, silent lakes and mysterious 

caves, there open out before you countless opportunities for both rest and the 

challenge of adventure. Allow your senses to feel unspoiled nature, get to know 

the cultural heritage and experience the history surrounding you on your way to 

the River Kupa in Čabar, in the traditional architecture in Vrbovsko, the history of 

Karlovac - the town of four rivers, the small, picturesque town of Samobor. In tune 

with the season enrich your holiday with hiking, cycling, swimming in a river or 

lake, hunting or fishing, water sports or winter sports. Open your senses to nature, 

savour the landscapes which, once upon a time, were criss-crossed by mail coaches 

bringing news both good and bad and ferrying riches and passengers. 

Routes of the sources of 

nature 

THE LIKA WAY 

Start from Karlovac and venture into experiences of the sources of nature. It is not 

long before the low-lying landscapes are replaced by forested hills and mountains 

criss-crossed with rich springs of the cleanest of European waters that are now 

quenching the thirst of people across the oceans. Do cross the winding bridge of 

the town of Slunj, because a view from there allows you to see the might of nature 

that man has tamed to his needs. The multitude of sparkling waterfalls heralds 

the routes of the sources of nature, which reveal themselves in all their glory at 

the Plitvice Lakes. The beauty and freshness of the experience of this part of the 

world’s natural heritage, combined with traditional cuisine, are a very good reason 

for a break. The area around the town of Josipdol is a rich hunting game reserve. 

Experienced lovers of skiing will head towards Ogulin, and beginners towards 

Brinje. For those seeking a direct encounter with silent and calming nature, Otočac 

and the River Gacka valley is the right choice. And a mere 45-minute car ride from 

Gospić, in Karlobag, you can enjoy a swim in the sea, which is always cooled by 

waters flowing in from beneath the mountains. 

Umag 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Road and tourist map 

of Croatia 

Scale 1:1,000,000 

Legend 

Osor 

Fast road with access road 

Two-way three-lane highway with link road 

Fast road with link road 

Motorway to be opened in 2009 

Major road 

Regional road 

Local road 

Metalled road 

Panoramic road 

Motorway or fast road under construction 

Distance in km 

Mountain pass, showing altitude 

Railroad 

Cable car 

Ferry 

International border 

County border 

National Park 

Nature Park 

Town with over 100,000 inhabitants 

Town with 20,000 to 100,000 inhabitants 

Town with 10,000 to 20,000 inhabitants 

Town or settlement with 5000 to 10,000 inhabitants 

Town or settlement with 2000 to 5000 inhabitants 

Town or settlement with less than 2000 inhabitants 

Other important locations 

County Town 

Site of special interest 

International border crossing 

International airport, sports airport 

Spa/health resort, ski resort 

Camping site, marina 

Mountain lodge / shelter 

UNESCO World Heritage, cave 

Locality with interesting relief features, waterfall 

Archaeological locality, ruin 

Fortress, castle 

Church, museum 

Mali Lošinj 

Čabar 

Rab 

Žigljen 

Novalja 

Jablanac 

Prizna 

Pag 

Karlobag 

Nin 

ZADAR 

Preko 

Ozalj 

GOSPIĆ 

Samobor 

Buzet 

Opatija 

Delnice 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

KARLOVAC 

Duga Resa 

Motovun 

PAZIN 

Labin 

RIJEKA 

Fužine 

Ogulin 

Crikvenica 

Brestova 

Porozina Malinska Novi Vinodolski 

Rabac 

Valbiska Krk 

Josipdol 

Slunj 

Cres Merag 

Baška 

Senj 

Brinje 

Lubenice 

Otočac 

Pula 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

CITY OF ZAGREB 

a town tailored to the human scale 

Roads of the smallest towns in the 

world THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF ISTRIA 

Routes of fragrant rivieras 

and islands THE KVARNER ROAD 



Routes of the sources of nature 

THE LIKA WAY 

The routes of Croatian rulers 

NORTH DALMATIAN TRAIL 

Routes of ancient cultures 

CENTRAL DALMATIAN ROUTE 

Routes of old sea captains 

SOUTH DALMATIAN ROUTE 

Trails of the court fairies 

THE NORTHERN ROUTE 

The trails of subterranean secrets 

THE NORTH-EASTERN ROUTE 

Trails of the Pannonian Sea 

THE SLAVONIA ROUTE 

Perušić 

Korenica 

Benkovac 

Biograd na Moru 

Murter 

The routes of Croatian 

rulers 


Tkon 

The Routes of Croatian Rulers take you on a journey through time, through the old 

Croatian towns that once were the capitals of the state – Nin, Knin, Biograd and Šibenik, 

to the beginnings of Croatian statehood between the 7th and 12th centuries, evoking the 

spirits of ancient Croatian rulers and warriors. The journey begins in the north, on the 

white, rocky slopes at the foot of Velebit, from where the vista opens up on the surreal 

landscape of the most intricately indented of all the Croatian islands, the island of Pag. 

And Pag has lovely coves and beaches, just like the centres of modern tourism, but here 

they are surrounded by an untouched natural environment. The autochthonous lace of 

Pag is known and valued far and wide, as indeed is Pag cheese, its secret component being 

the bora, which adds the salt which fills the air which gives it its specific and delectable 

flavour. To follow in the routes of Croatian rulers means to witness the diversity of 

experience offered by towns thousands of years old: Zadar , for instance, is 3000 years 

old; Vodice – a vibrant and modern tourist centre; the national parks; the picturesque 

settlements of the Dalmatian hinterland; of Ravni kotari and the islands. That very special 

Mediterranean atmosphere enriches the soul, while the gastronomic delicacies cannot be 

resisted by even the most demanding of connoisseurs. 

Kumrovec 

Udbina 

Skradin 

Vodice 

ŠIBENIK 

Primošten 

KRAPINA 

ZAGREB 

VARAŽDIN 

Trakošćan 

Velika Gorica 

Jamnica 

Topusko 

Gračac 

Glina 

Drniš 

Trogir 

Vis 

SISAK 

Knin 

Vrlika 

SPLIT 

Rogač 

Hvar 

ČAKOVEC 

Vrbovec 

Kalnik 

Ivanić Grad 

Vrbovec 

Križevci 

Sinj 

Supetar 

Čazma 

Omiš 

Trilj 

Kutina 

Makarska 

Bol 

Sumartin 

Stari Grad 

Vela Luka 

KOPRIVNICA 

Hlebine 

Đurđevac 

Pitomača 

BJELOVAR 

Jasenovac 

Lastovo 

Garešnica 

Lipik 

Novska 

Imotski 

Nova 

Gradiška 

Zagvozd 

Daruvar 

Pakrac 

VIROVITICA 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Drvenik 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

V. Zdenci 

Korčula 

Ploče 

Voćin Orahovica 

Velika Kutjevo 

Metković 

Slatina 

POŽEGA 

Prapratno Ston 

Sobra 

Routes of ancient 

cultures 

CENTRAL DALMATIAN ROUTE 

Donji Miholjac 

Našice 

SLAVONSKI BROD 

DUBROVNIK 

Follow the fragrance of cypress trees and rosemary down the road built by the 

ancient Romans to equally ancient Tragurium, where its symphony in stone – each 

portal, church, palace and balcony – is sure to stir the imagination and tell a legend 

or two, a story of love or hope. Discover why Roman emperors chose Salona for 

the capital of their province, and why one of them, Diocletian, fell to the charms of 

the place where today rises the city of Split. Feel the spirit of the alkars of Sinj, the 

defiance and longing of Dalmatian songs sung in Omiš; take a break on the beaches 

of Makarska beneath the towering rugged rocks of Biokovo, and then set sail down 

the blue routes of the ancient Greek mariners to the sunny isles offering a wealth 

of wonders, the crystal blue sea, sun-bleached white stone, lavender and grape 

vines which were given the gift of life by hard working hands that literally wrested 

land from stone. And then, they transformed the sumptuous warmth of the south 

into delectable wines. 

Cavtat 

Bizovac 

Đakovo 

find your best way 

Beli Manastir 

OSIJEK 

Županja 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

Dear Visitor, 

Welcome to Croatia! 

Welcome to a land of diversity that will surprise you with hidden secrets awaiting you in your immediate environment. 

This tourist map with selected road routes will enable you to reach your destination enriched by experiences that will not fail to leave you 

impressed. Through a story known only to the people who live in those areas, you will discover the wealth of Croatia’s continental regions, her 

coastline and her islands, which for many people still remains terra incognita. 

The ten routes recommended here also represent an alternative to your journey along the motorways, and allow you to travel safely to your 

final destination. Find out about the possibilities and attractions of the areas you are travelling through. Do not hesitate, take one of the 

recommended routes, visit numerous natural, historical and cultural attractions, and savour the gastronomic delicacies on offer in those places, 

or take a break in one of the pleasant family-run facilities surroundings in beautiful nature. 

Discover what is hidden behind the Trail of the Smallest Towns in the World, the Trail of Fragrant Rivieras and Islands, the Mail Coach Routes, 

Trails of the Sources of Nature, Routes of the Croatian Rulers, Trails of Ancient cultures, Routes of theCaptains of Old, the Ways of the Court 

Fairies, Trails of the Subterranean Secrets and Trails of the Pannonian Sea. 

You will undoubtedly want to return and discover Croatia in all seasons, in which the beauty of its stories and secrets is coloured with ever 

changing hues and revealed in an ever different light. 

Just look around you and you are sure to find your favourite route! 

Yours truly, 

Croatian National Tourist Board 

Croatian National Tourist Board 

Iblerov trg 10/IV, p.p. 251, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia 

Tel: +385 (1) 4699 333; Fax: +385 (1) 4557 827 

Internet: www.croatia.hr 

E-mail: info@htz.hr 

Ilok 



The routes of the sea captains of old traverse an area of turbulent history and 

struggles for freedom, an area where trade, seafaring and shipping have developed 

since ancient times, where life has always been lived in harmony with the sea and 

the rivers. Get to know the ancient home of seafaring on the peninsula of Peljšac 

in the Maritime Museum in Orebić, the cradle of sea captains; in Korčula - the 

birthplace of Marco Polo; in the historical city of Dubrovnik, which for centuries was 

an independent republic, and in the continuation of that treasured tradition in the 

modern-day sea and river ports of Ploče and Metković. In these parts nature has 

crafted the wondrous landscapes of the Neretva delta, a meeting place between 

the river and the sea, the lowlands and the karst, the lake and the wetlands; of 

the eternal beauty of the Mljet National Park, with its lakes; the Elafiti islands 

of Koločep, Lopud and Šipan, with their Renaissance atmosphere; the diverse, 

mellow landscapes of Konavle. Look towards the open sea where fierce battles 

once were fought, where freedom was defended and guarded, and towards which 

merchantmen ploughed the waters with billowing sails. 

Published by: Croatian National Tourist Board; Publishing Director: Niko Bulić, M.Sc.; Road map: Geodetic Institute of Slovenia, Jamova 2, Ljubljana; Supervision over map: Zoran Klarić, Ph. D.; Concept and creative basis, design and text: Hosting International d.o.o., Zadar; Photographs: Archives of the Central Office of the Croatian National Tourist Board, Tourist Boards of the Counties of Dubrovnik-Neretva, Istria, Koprivnica-Križevci, Lika-Senj, Primorje-Gorski kotar, Split-Dalmatia, Šibenik-Knin, Virovitica-Podravina, Zadar, Zagreb; Tourist Boards of the cities of Daruvar, Đakovo, Ilok, Karlovac, Metković, Ogulin, Sinj, Velika Gorica, Zagreb; Archaeological Museum, Lonjsko polje and Medvednica Nature Parks 

Printed by: Meić Rotooffset, Zagreb; Production and Copyright: Croatian National Tourist Board, Zagreb; The publisher cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of the information contained herein, nor be held responsible for any errors as may be contained in future amendments or changes to such information.; Zagreb, September 2008 



A long time ago members of the upper classes, prominent gentlemen and the 

nobility, seeking to satisfy their aesthetic cravings and earthly comforts, took 

great care to select the right locations for their castles, manor houses and curias. 

They then surrounded them with gardens, pleasure parks and copses. The court 

fairies will take you through the picturesque hills and colourful fields to Novi Dvori, 

in Zaprešić - the Jelačić estate, or to the imposing town of Veliki Tabor, near Desinić, 

romantic Trakošćan, the proud Zrinski castle in Čakovec, the castle of two towers 

in Gornja Rijeka, and numerous other castles and manor houses dotting the hills of 

this area, which once were the hub of life, work, cultural and political activities. Step 

into the past by visiting examples of rural architecture in Kumrovec, get to know 

the world of our primeval ancestors in Krapina, and enjoy naive art in Hlebine – the 

cradle of this form of art. Let the court fairies tell you the history and take you for a 

romantic journey to long gone days of splendour and glory of the nobility. 

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, ranks among the oldest towns in Central Europe, a fact borne out by written 

sources dating from 1094, when a diocese was established in this area. It grew between the mountain of 

Medvednica and the River Sava. Its old core is comprised of medieval Gradec – today the seat of the Croatian 

Government and Sabor, and Kaptol, the seat of the Archbishop. Following the administrative unification of the 

two entities and the surrounding settlements, which took place in the 19th century, the city experienced a surge 

in the construction of prestigious buildings, squares, fountains, and the establishment of beautiful park-woods 

and parks which today make it one of the greenest cities in Europe. A delight to walk through, the capital of 

Croatia attracts visitors with the vivacious atmosphere of its streets, numerous coffee shops, restaurants and 

shopping streets. If you are looking for a break on your way home from or to some tourist destination by the sea, 

one that would freshen up your journey, then Zagreb is the place, and it is ready for you. 

Welcome! 

Key souvenirs 

Visit it ... Savour it... 

Architectural sites: The neo-Gothic cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady, the Romanesque-Gothic church 

of St. Mark, parts of the medieval city walls dating from the 13th century – the Stone Gate and the Lotršćak 

tower, electric-powered funicular linking Downtown with the Upper Town, the neo-Baroque building of the 

National Croatian Theatre dating from 1895, designed by the architects Fellner and Helmer 

Gastronomy: roast turkey with „mlinci“, „štrukli“, „špek fileki“ (thick soup prepared with tripe and 

meaty bacon), pasta with cabbage, cottage cheese with smetana, doughnuts 

Events: Week of Contemporary Dance ( June), International Festival of New Theatre “Eurokaz”; 

( June/July), Zagreb Summer Evenings ( July), International Folklore Festival ( July), World Theatre 

Festival (September), Zagreb Film Festival (October) 

TIC Zagreb, Trg bana J. Jelačića 11, Tel: +385(0)14814051, www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr 

CITY OF ZAGREB 

a town tailored to the human scale 

The trails of subterranean 

secrets 


Some secrets wait for millions of years to be discovered. They were left deep in the rocks by 

creatures that lived in primeval times, when this part of the world was an ocean. Ivanić Grad 

revealed its secret to the world. It is quite unusual to walk the Trail of Subterranean Secrets 

and experience a life that was halted such a long time ago. And then, through encounters with 

the rural folk, who are the last example of a now almost forgotten, modest way of life, amid 

mellow nature where grazing land and hills alternate, where time is reckoned by the sun, and 

where numerous fish ponds and hunting grounds beckon one to come and enjoy it all in good 

company, you will discover the natural side of your being. A barbecue by a fish pond is quite 

something else than in nearby and familiar urban centres like Bjelovar, Đurđevac, Virovitica, 

Garešnica, Kutina or Novska. Downstream from Sisak the River Sava soaks the woods and 

wetlands of the wondrous Lonjsko polje (Lonja range), thus creating a royal cradle for fish and 

many rare species of bird. Nestling among the beautiful mountains is an agricultural area which 

offers food to remember, and where the local dishes can be savoured in, among other places, 

Vrbovec, Bjelovar, Đurđevac and Veliki Zdenci. And Daruvar and Lipik practically cannot recall 

the time when in their midst one’s soul could not be fortified by superb wines and thermal 

waters. 

Šestinska umbrella (Šestine umbrella) 

- a part of traditional folk costume 

characteristic of the surroundings of 

Zagreb and which was regularly carried 

until the 1960s. Today, it is carried at 

folklore and similar events. The greatest 

concentration of these colourful umbrellas 

can be seen at Dolac – Zagreb’s cult openair 

market. 

Pepper cookie – Aromatic cookie made of 

flour, honey, walnuts and pepper, rectangular 

in shape, decorated with reliefs of folklore 

motifs. As a traditional Croatian food it is 

odd, indeed contradictory – but then, so 

is Croatian history as a whole. A sweet and 

peppery morsel for many a foreign palate. 

REPRESENTATION OFFICES OF THE CROATIAN 

NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD ABROAD 

Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus 

1010 Wien, Am Hof 13, Österreich 

Tel.: +43 1 585 38 84; Fax: +43 1 585 38 84 20 

E-mail: office@kroatien.at 


60311 Frankfurt, Kaiserstrasse 23, Deutschland 

Tel.: +49 69 23 85 350; Fax: +49 69 23 85 35 20 

E-mail: info@visitkroatien.de 


80469 München, Rumfordstrasse 7, Deutschland 

Tel.: +49 89 22 33 44; Fax: +49 89 22 33 77 

E-mail: kroatien-tourismus@t-online.de 

Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo 

20122 Milano, Piazzetta Pattari 1/3, Italia 

Tel.: +39 02 86 45 44 97; Fax: +39 02 86 45 45 74 

E-mail: info@enteturismocroato.it 

Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo 

00186 Roma, Via dell’ Oca 48, Italia 

Tel.: +39 06 32 11 0396; Fax: +39 06 32 11 1462 

E-mail: officeroma@enteturismocroato.it 

Chorvatské turistické sdružení 

110 00 Praha 1, Krakovská 25, Česká Republika 

Tel.: +420 2 2221 1812; Fax: +420 2 2221 0793 

E-mail: infohtz@iol.cz; info@htz.cz 

Chorvátske turistické združenie 

821 09 Bratislava, Trenčianska 5, Slovenská Republika 

Tel.: +421 255 562 054; Fax: +421 2 55 422 619 

E-mail: infohtz@chello.sk 

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1053 Budapest, Magyar u. 36, Magyarország 

Tel.: +36 1 266 65 05; Fax: +36 1 267 55 99 

E-mail: info@htz.hu 

Office National Croate de Tourisme 

75116 Paris, 48, Avenue Victor Hugo, France 

Tel.: +33 1 45 00 99 55; Fax: +33 1 45 00 99 56 

E-mail: infos.croatie@wanadoo.fr 

Croatian National Tourist Office 

London W6 9ER, 2 Lanchesters, 162-164 Fulham Palace Road 

United Kingdom 

Tel.: +44 208 563 79 79; Fax: +44 208 563 26 16 

E-mail: info@croatia-london.co.uk 

Croatian National Tourist Office 

New York 10118, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4003, U.S.A. 

Tel.: +1 212 279 8672; Fax: + 1 212 279 8683 

E-mail: cntony@earthlink.net 

Narodowy Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej Republiki Chorwacji 

00-675 Warszawa, IPC Business Center, ul. Koszykowa 54, Polska 

Tel.: +48 22 828 51 93; Fax: +48 22 828 51 90 

E-mail: info@chorwacja.home.pl 

Kroatiska turistbyrån 

11135 Stockholm, Kungsgatan 24, Sverige 

Tel.: +46 8 53 482 080; Fax: +46 8 20 24 60 

E-mail: croinfo@telia.com 

Kroatisch Nationaal Bureau Voor Toerisme 

1081 GG Amsterdam, Nijenburg 2F, Netherlands 

Tel.: +31 20 661 64 22; Fax: +31 20 661 64 27 

E-mail: kroatie-info@planet.nl 

Office National Croate du Tourisme 

1000 Bruxelles, Vieille Halle aux Blés 38, Belgique 

Tel.: +32 2 55 018 88; Fax: +32 2 51 381 60 

E-mail: info-croatia@scarlet.be 

Хорватское туристическое сообщество 

123610 Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 12, office 1502, Russia 

Tel.: +7 495 258 15 07; Fax: +7 495 258 15 08 

E-mail: HTZ@wtt.ru 

Hrvaška turistična skupnost 

1000 Ljubljana, Gosposvetska 2, Slovenija 

Tel.:+ 386 1 23 07 400; Telefaks:+386 1 23 07 404 

E-mail: hrinfo@siol.net 


8004 Zürich, Badenerstr. 332, Switzerland 

Tel.: +41 43 336 2030; Fax: +41 43 336 2039 

E-mail: info@kroatien-tourismus.ch 

Oficina de Turismo de Croacia 

28001 Madrid, Calle Claudio Coello 22, esc.B,1°C , Espana 

Tel.: +3491 781 5514; Fax: +3491 431 8443 

E-mail: info@visitacroacia.es 

DANEMARK, 3460 Birkerod 

Activities performed by the VAGABOND Agency, Bregenrodvej 132 

Tel.: +45 70 266 860; Fax: + 45 48 131 507 

E-mail: info@altomkroatien.dk 

JAPAN 

Ark Hills Executive Tower N613 

Akasaka 1-14-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052 

Tel.: +81 03 6234 0711; Fax: +81 03 6234 0712 

E-mail: info@visitcroatia.jp 

Trails of the Pannonian 

Sea 


Once an endless blue expanse of a sea, today it glimmers in gold, and its islands 

are green mountains. All that is left of the great waters are tiny shells in the fertile 

fields of Slavonia. But waters are still here – three great rivers, the Sava, the Drava 

and the Danube hold this region in their embrace. People knew that in this area, 

to which nature has been so generous, they would have a good home. But the 

long-gone Pannonian Sea did leave its trace: a single saltwater spring in Bizovec. 

Its temperature (96 0C) is quite unique in Europe. This alluring natural environment 

was greatly appreciated by the nobility, so much that they built their castles here, 

indulged in hunting, fishing and, of course, the wines – which were just as much 

appreciated in the courts of Europe, and savoured at coronation ceremonies. World 

famous are the wine cellars of Ilok and Kutjevo, also the oldest in the world. Now we 

can all enjoy all the magic of times gone by. Following the Trails of the Pannonian 

Sea, discover the lovely songs of the area accompanied by tambouritzas, while the 

parades of people dressed in their colourful and festive folk costumes in numerous 

folklore events present an amazing part of our cultural heritage.

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

VARAŽDIN 

ČAKOVEC 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

la 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 

Novi Vinodolski 


Porozina Malinska 

Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Trakošćan 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

1 

2 

3 

4b 

5 

6 

4a 

Prapratno Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 



Metković 

ol 

Omiš 

Imotski 

nj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Makarska 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

ževci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 


upetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Hlebine 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Lastovo 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Duga Resa 



KARLOVAC 

Benkovac 

Knin 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

VARAŽDIN 

ČAKOVEC 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

lj 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

l 

Udbina 

Samobor 

Pakrac 


Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Trakošćan 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Lipik 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

1a 

2 

3 

4b 

5 

6b 

1b 

4a 

6a 

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

VARAŽDIN 

ČAKOVEC 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Trakošćan 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

1 

2 

3 

4 

5 

6a 

6b 

Vrlika 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Novalja 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

VARAŽDIN 

ČAKOVEC 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Trakošćan 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

6 

5 

4 

3 

2 

1 

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

1b 

2a 

3b 

4 

5 

6 

1a 

2b 

3a 

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

VARAŽDIN 

ČAKOVEC 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Trakošćan 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

1 2a 

3 

4 

5 

6 

2b 

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Lipik 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

3 

2 

1b 

1a 

6 

5 

4b 

4a 

Prapratno 

Vrlika 

Ston 

Beli Manastir 

Bizovac 

Ilok 

Čabar 

Skrad 

Vrbovsko 

Ogulin 

Duga Resa 

Brinje 

Nin 



Rab 

Metković 

Novalja 

Hvar 

Bol 

SPLIT 

Omiš 

Imotski 

Sinj 

Trilj 

Zagvozd 

Ravča 

Vrgorac 

Trogir 

Primošten 

Makarska 

Mali Lošinj 

Labin 

Rabac 

Crikvenica 

Senj 

Jablanac 

KARLOVAC 

Delnice 

Fužine 


Benkovac 

Knin 

Drniš 

ŠIBENIK 

ZADAR 

Prizna 

Drvenik 

Ploče 

DUBROVNIK 

Vela Luka 

ZAGREB 

KRAPINA 

VARAŽDIN 

ČAKOVEC 

Slatina 

Vinkovci 

VUKOVAR 

OSIJEK 

POŽEGA 


Nova 

Gradiška 

Županja 

Đakovo 

Našice 

VIROVITICA 

BJELOVAR 

Kutina 

Velika Gorica 

Križevci 

KOPRIVNICA 

Vrbovec 

Ivanić Grad 

SISAK 

Novska 

Daruvar 

Đurđevac 

Ozalj 

Karlobag 

Gračac 

Korenica 

Slunj 

GOSPIĆ 

Otočac 

Josipdol 

Poreč 

Rovinj 

Pula 

PAZIN 

RIJEKA 

Umag 

Udbina 

Vodice 

Samobor 

Pag 

Murter 

Cavtat 

Pakrac 

Opatija 

Cres 

Osor 

Lubenice 

Krk 




Brestova 

Merag 

Valbiska 

Baška 

Lopar 

Mišnjak 

Žigljen 

Preko 

Tkon 

Supetar 

Sumartin 

Sućuraj 

Orebić 

Sobra 

Stari Grad 

Korčula 

Vis 

Motovun 

Buzet 

Skradin 

Kumrovec 

Hlebine 

Kalnik 

Lipik 

Pitomača 

Garešnica 

Čazma 

V. Zdenci 

Jasenovac 

Rogač 

Trakošćan 

Lastovo 

Perušić 

Glina 

Topusko 

Jamnica 

Vrbovec 

1 

2 

3 

5 

6 

4b 

4a 

Roads of the smallest 

towns in the world 

THE HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF ISTRIA 

Nature: The Palud special ornithological reserve (Rovinj); protected landscape of Donji Kamenjak and the Medulin Archipelago 

(Premantura); park-woods: Motovunska šuma (Motovun Wood), Šijanska šuma (Šijan Wood; Pula) 

Architectural sites: examples of architecture of Antiquity (Pula, Brijuni National Park, Poreč); small, fortified towns dating from 

the Middle Ages, small, medieval, fortified towns occupying hilltops (the most important being Buje, Grožnjan, Oprtalj; Motovun, 

Buzet, Hum, Beram, Žminj, Labin); a kažun – an example of the traditional popular architecture of Istria (area of Vodnjan) 

Gastronomy: Fish specialties prepared under a “peka”, omelette (fritaja) with asparagus, maneštra od bobići (thick soup 

with sweet corn), home-made pasta (fuži) with game goulash, truffles, olive oil, home brewed rakia, biska - brandy containing 

medicinal properties, Istrian “soup” (warmed red wine, toasted bread, olive oil, sugar, pepper), indigenous wines: Teran, Refošk, 

Istrian Malmsey 

Events: Buzet and Livade – Truffle Days (October); Barban – equestrian manifestation (“Trke na prstenac” - ring-tilting tourney; 

August); Umag – ATP Croatia Open ( July); NP Brijuni – The Ulysses Theatre Season (July/August); Pula – International Festival 

(July/August) 

Cycling trails: St Pelegrin’s Trail (Umag), St Mauro’s Trail (Poreč), Casanova’s Trail (Vrsar), Rubin’s Trail (Rovinj), Orhids’ Trail 

(Pula), Teran Trail (Rabac), Star Trail (inland) 

Hiking trails: St Simon Trail (Gračišće), Zelengrad And Beram Trail (Pazin), Mathias Sandorf Trail (Pazin), Buje–Buzet–Žbevnica 

Trail, Brguc–Korita Trail, Labinjština Trail 

Wine roads: areas of Buje, Poreč, Buzet, Rovinj, Vodnjan, Pazin 

Olive oil roads: areas of Novigrad and Umag, Poreč, Pula and Medulin, the inland areas 

Sports climbing: Zlatni rt (Rovinj), Lim channel, Dvigrad, Istrian spa, Raspadalica (Buzet), Vranjska draga canyon (Učka), Pazin, 

Vintijana (near Pula) 

Parachuting/paragliding: Kaštelir (Novigrad), Raspadalica (Buzet), Brgud (Učka), Lanišće, Žbevnica and the very peak of Učka 

Windsurfing: Medulin, Premantura 

Souvenirs: Istrian kažun (Istrian stone hut), roženice (indigenous wind instrument) 

Tourist Board of the town of Buje, Istarska 2, Tel: +385 (0) 52773353, www.tzg-buje.hr 

Tourist board of the municipality of Vrsar, Rade Končara 46, Tel: +385 (0) 52441187, www.istra.com/vrsar 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Fažana, 43. Titova riva 2, Tel: +385 (0) 52383727, www.fazana.hr 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Svetvinčenat, Svetvinčenat 20, Tel: +385 (0) 52560349, www.svetvincenat.hr 

Tourist board of central Istria, Franine i Jurine 14, Pazin, Tel: +385(0)52622460, www.tzpazin.hr 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Grožnjan, Umberta Gorjana 3, Tel: +385 (0) 52776131, www.tz-groznjan.hr 

4. Pula Amphitheatre (4a) and 

Brijuni National Park (4b) 

Tourist Board of the town of Pula 

Forum 3, 52100 Pula 

Tel: +385 (0) 52 219197 

E: tz-pula@pu.t-com.hr 

www.pulainfo.hr 

Pula’s amphitheatre, the largest monument 

dating from the 1st century AD, initially designed 

for gladiatorial combat, today is a world famous 

concert and festival venue. The Brijuni National 

Park, an archipelago comprising 14 isles, and 

which is reached by an easy boat journey from 

Fažana, is a priceless monument of cultural and 

historical heritage, as well as being a veritable 

treasure trove of flora and fauna. 

2. Hum – Smallest Town in the 

World 

Tourist Board of the town of Buzet 

Trg Fontana 7/1, 52420 Buzet 

Tel: +385 (0) 52662343 

E: tzg-buzeta@pu.t-com.hr 

www.tz-buzet.hr 

Located 14 km south-east of Buzet is the tiny, 

medieval town of Hum, the centre of old-Slavic, 

Glagolitic script, and home to precious 12th 

century frescoes. The town - a monument of 

medieval urban structure - has been officially 

declared the smallest town in the world! 

5. Church of St Euphemia, Rovinj 

Tourist Board of the town of Rovinj 

Obala P. Buducin 12, 52210 Rovinj 

Tel: +385 (0) 52 811566 

E-mail: tzgrovinj@tzgrovinj.hr 

www.tzgrovinj.hr 

The church of St. Euphemia, ranked among the 

most beautiful edifices of the Baroque period 

in Istria, dominates the small coastal town of 

Rovinj. St. Euphemia is the patron saint of the 

town and her relics are housed in a marble 

sarcophagus in that church. 

3. Labin – Medieval Town in Istria 

Labin Tourist Information Centre 

Titov Trg 10, 52220 Labin 

Tel: +385(0)52852399 

E: tzg.labin@pu.t-com.hr 

www.rabac-labin.com 

Situated atop a hill, Labin draws its visitors 

with historical stories about miners, and the 

personality of Matija Vlačić Ilirik, and with its 

medieval streets which, come the summer, are 

transformed into an artistic stage. 

6. Basilica of St. Euphrasius, 

Poreč 

Tourist Board of the town of Poreč 

Zagrebačka 9, 52440 Poreč 

Tel: +385 (0) 52 451293 

E-mail: infopunkt@inet.hr 

www.to-porec.com 

A unique example of early Byzantine art in the 

Mediterranean dating from the 6th century, 

commissioned by Bishop Euphrasius. The 

entire complex (basilica, baptistery, atrium, 

bell tower, Bishop’s Palace) has been included 

in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

1. Grožnjan (1a) and Motovun (1b) 

– Small, Medieval Istrian towns 

Tourist Board of the town of Motovun 

Trg Andrea Antico 1, 52424 Motovun 

Tel: +385 (0) 681 642 

E: info@tz-motovun.hr 

www.tz-motovun.hr 

Standing proud on the peaks of hills at the 

foot of which stretches the fertile valley of 

the River Mirna, the towns of Grožnjan and 

Motovun capture the imagination with their 

position and architecture, and attract with 

their numerous art galleries, as well as with 

a variety of music and film events. 

Tourist Board of the town of Karlovac, Petra Zrinskog 3, Tel: +385 (0) 47615115, www.karlovac-touristinfo.hr 

Tourist Board of the town of Duga Resa, Park dr. F. Tuđmana 2, Tel: +385 (0) 47844752, www.tz-dugaresa.hr 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Josipdol, Ogulinska 12, Tel: +385 (0) 47581298, www.josipdol.hr 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Karlobag, Trg dr. F. Tuđmana 2, Tel:+ 385 (0) 53694251, www.tz-karlobag.hr 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Plitvička jezera (Korenica), Trg sv. Jurja 6, Tel: +385 (0) 53776798, www.tzplitvice.hr 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Rakovica, Rakovica 6, Tel: +385 (0) 47784450, www.rakovica.hr 

4. Velebit Nature Park (4a) and 

North Velebit National Park (4b) 

PP Velebit 

Kaniža bb, 53000 Gospić 

Tel: +385(0)53560450 

E: velebit@pp-velebit.hr 

www.pp-velebit.hr 

The Velebit Nature Park covers the entire 

mountain of Velebit. The matchless quality of 

karstic forms, landscapes and the living world 

are the reasons why the UN issued a Charter 

declaring the North Velebit Nature Park a 

world biosphere reserve. The centre of the 

park is located in Krasno, one of the great 

Marian sanctuaries situated at an altitude of 

714 metres. 

2. Plitvice Lakes National Park 

NP Plitvička jezera 

53231 Plitvička jezera 

Tel: +385(0)53751015 

E: info@np-plitvicka-jezera.hr 

www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr 

This National Park has found its place on the 

UNESCO World Heritage List, blessed as it is with 

the special natural beauty of a string of lakes and 

waterfalls, where murmurs die and are reborn, 

through everlasting change. The opportunity to 

experience this unrepeatable moment in this 

natural gallery should not be missed. 

5. Medieval town of Ogulin 

Tourist Board of the town of Ogulin 

Bernardina Frankopana 2, 47300 Ogulin 

Tel: +385(0)47532278 

E: tz-grada-ogulina@ka.t-com.hr 

www.tz-grada-ogulina.hr 

The town of Ogulin is located amid an area 

teeming with legends and folk traditions that 

grew out of the strikingly beautiful natural 

and challenging historical environment. 

One of those legends concerns Đula’s abyss 

– a place where the River Dobra disappears 

underground, and where a girl named Đula 

ended her unhappy love – or so legend has 

it... or perhaps it is true... 

3. Birthplace of Nikola Tesla, 

Smiljan 

Lika Museum Gospić 

Dr. Franje Tuđmana 3, 53000 Gospić 

Tel: + 385 (0) 53572051 

E: muzej-like@gs.t-com.hr 

www.mcnikolatesla.hr 

It was here that Nikola Tesla, scientist and 

inventor in the field of electricity, was born 

and spent his youth. This modern museum, 

housed in his birthplace, and the nearby 

theme park preserve the memories of the 

scientific path he travelled. 

6. Mills in the River Gacka valley 

Tourist Board of the town of Otočac 

Kralja Zvonimira 17, 53220 Otočac 

Tel: +385(0)53771603 

E: tzg-otocca@gs.t-com.hr 

www.tz-otocac.hr 

www.lickosenjska.com/gacka 

Close to the village of Sinac, at the source 

of the Gacka river, one can still grind maize 

and wheat in the ancient way - with water 

power, or process woollen cloth. An encounter 

with the ancient ways of a mill set amid an 

ecologically fully preserved environment is a 

matchless experience. 

1. Rastoke – Millers’ Village 

Tourist Board of the town of Slunj 

Braće Radića 7, 47240 Slunj 

Tel: +385(0)47 777630 

E: info@tz-slunj.hr 

www.tz-slunj.hr 

The village of Rastoke grew out of the 

harmonious union of man and nature that 

reaches back over 300 years. The joy of life 

reflects in the bubbling confluence of the 

small River Slunjčica with the Korana, where 

a multitude of waterfalls, tiny lakes and 

cascades tell the story of the true beauty of 

nature. 

Routes of the sources of 

nature 

THE LIKA WAY 

Nature: The strict regime reserves of Rožanski and Hajdučki kukovi; park-forests of Jasikovac and Vujnović brdo 

(Gospić), Laudonov gaj (Laudon’s copse, Udbina); protected landscape of Baraćeve špilje (Barać Caves, Rakovica); 

geo-morphological monument of nature - Cerovačke pećine (Cerovec Caves, Gračac) 

Architectural sites: the only remaining Turkish tower in Lika, dating from the 15th century (Perušić), the curved bridge 

over the River Korana (at Slunj) 

Gastronomy: a hard cheese known as “škripavac” i.e. “creaker”, Lika potato, Lika lamb, a product made from fruits of 

the forest and old types of apples and pears, medicinal herbs, plum and pear brandies, bread baked under a “peka”, 

sauerkraut, beans, soured milk, “cicvara” – a dish made from corn flour, milk, butter and smetana 

Events: Gospić- “Autumns in Lika”, an event presenting traditional products and customs (October), Ogulin - Ogulin 

Festival of Fairytales ( June) 

Cycling trails: Six trails along the banks of the River Mrežnica (Duga Resa), two trails near Ogulin, Otočac-Kuterevo– 

Sinac, mountain trail near Rakovica 

Hiking trails: along the River Mrežnica (Duga Resa), around Otočac. 

Mountain trails: Ogulin-Bijelsko-Klek, Baške Oštarije-Zavižan (The Premužić Trail), Krasno-Zavižan, Krasno-Begovača 

Hunting: Areas around Duga Resa, Krnjak (between Karlovac - Slunj), Slunj, Ogulin, Josipdol, the areas of North and 

Central Velebit; Fishing: Rivers Mrežnica, Gacka, the area around Gospić 

Skiing: Baške Oštarije Rafting: River Mrežnica (Duga Resa) 

Souvenirs: Lika-style cap, ceramic miniature of a river boat (Karlovac) 

4. Mljet National Park 

Pristanište 2, 20226 Goveđari 

Tel: +385(0)20744041 

E: np-mljet@np-mljet.hr 

www.np-mljet.hr 

Located in the western part of the island of 

Mljet, the most richly wooded island in the 

Adriatic, the park is renowned for its deep 

bays: Veliko and Malo jezero (Large and 

Small Lake), lush and diverse Mediterranean 

vegetation and rich cultural heritage – 

the most distinct being the 12th-century 

Benedictine monastery on the isle in the 

Large Lake. 

2. The Town Walls of Ston 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Ston 

Pelješki put bb, 20230 Ston 

Tel: +385(0)20754452 

E: tzston@du.t-com.hr 

www.ston.hr 

The fortification complex dating from the 14th 

century, quite unique in its length of 5.5 km 

and its monumentality, together with defence 

structures and urban layout. The walls begin 

and end with the fortresses of Koruna in 

Mali ston and Veliki kaštio in Ston. The most 

monumental fortification is Bartolomeo, which 

rises above Ston. 

5. Dubrovnik – The Old City Core 

Tourist Board of the city of Dubrovnik 

Sv. Dominika 7, 20000 Dubrovnik 

Tel: +385 (0) 20323887 

E: info@tzdubrovnik.hr 

www.tzdubrovnik.hr 

A city of unique political and cultural history, 

and of world renowned monumental 

heritage – a UNESCO heritage. It is one of 

the most attractive and best known cities 

in the Mediterranean which, in addition 

to its exquisite natural beauty and the 

preserved state of its heritage, also offers an 

exceptionally varied range of tourist facilities 

and services. 

3. Korčula – the City of Marco 

Polo 

Tourist Board of the town of Korčula 

Obala dr. Franje Tuđmana 4, 20260 Korčula 

Tel: +385(0)20715701 

E: tzg-korcule@du.t-com.hr 

www.korcula.net 

The city of Korčula, historical heart of 

the island of the same name, is one of 

the best preserved medieval cities in the 

Mediterranean. This, the birthplace of Marco 

Polo, boasts a rich historical, monumental and 

cultural heritage. 

6. Cavtat – The Old City Core 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Konavle 

Put Tihe 3, 20210 Cavtat 

Tel: +385(0)20479025 

E: info@tzcavtat-konavle.hr 

www.tzcavtat-konavle.hr 

The small, medieval town of Cavtat is both the 

tourist and cultural centre of Konavle. Among 

the many valuable cultural sites are the 

Mausoleum of the Račić family, the birthplace 

of Vlaho Bukovac, the Ducal Palace and the 

Sokol Fortress. 

1. Archaeological Site of Narona 

Archeological Museum Narona 

20352 Vid 

Tel: +385 (0) 20691596 

E: info@a-m-narona.hr 

www.a-m-narona.hr 

The ancient city of Narona, in the village of 

Vid, near Metković, the small Church of St 

Vitus, the early Christian church in Bare, the 

complex of early Christian basilicas, city walls 

and the forum with the Temple of Augustus 

– these are the most precious remains of 

historical heritage in this region. 

Nature: Lastovo Islands Nature Park; Monument of park architecture: Trsteno Arboretum; special 

reserves of the Neretva delta (ichthyologic and ornithological reserves), Mali Ston bay (a reserve in 

the sea); the isle of Lokrum – reserve of forest vegetation; Vela spilja (cave, Vela Luka) - geomorphologic 

monument of nature; significant protected landscapes: Kočje (village of Žrnovo on the island of Korčula), Saplunara 

(island of Mljet), Konavoski dvori (Konavle); park woods of cypress trees: “Pod Gospu” (Orebić), Ošjak (Vela Luka) 

Architectural sites: Gothic and Gothic-Renaissance summer residences (from Pelješac to Konavle); Franciscan 

monastery (Orebić); Ducal Palace (Luka Šipanska); Minčeta fortress, Lovrijenac Fortress and Sponza Palace; Franciscan 

monastery (Rožat); Račić Family Mausoleum (Cavtat); traditional stone architecture (Konavle) 

Gastronomy: lamb and veal prepared under a “peka”, eel or frog “brodetto” (Neretva Valley), Ston oysters and 

mussels, cakes “kontonjata”, “mantala” and arancina (Konavle), wines: Dingač and Postup (Pelješac), Pošip and Grk 

(Korčula), Malmsey of Dubrovnik 

Events: Metković – Folklore Festival “Na Neretvu misečina pala” (And Moonlight Fell on the Neretva, May); Korčula 

– Marco Polo Festival ( July); Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik Film Festival (May), Dubrovnik Summer Festival ( July/August), 

Julian Rachlin and Friends Festival (September), International Choir Festival (October); Cavtat – Cavtat Summer ( June- 

September) 

Wellness: Dubrovnik, Cavtat Health resorts: Vela Luka 

Cycling trails: Konavle; islands of Korčula and Mljet 

Hiking trails: Area of Orebić; Cavtat – Močići – Ćilipi; the „Ronald Brown“ trail (Konavle); Konavoske stijene (Rocks of 

Konavle) educational trail (Konavle); islands of Korčula, Mljet, Lastovo and Lopud 

Wine roads: The Wine Roads of Pelješac (Pelješac) 

Riding: Konavle 

Souvenirs: SILK EMBROIDERY OF KONAVLE (Konavle), “karaka” of Dubrovnik – replica of a sailing ship 

The trails of subterranean 

secrets 


4. Lonjsko polje Nature Park 

(Lonja range) 

PP Lonjsko polje 

Krapje 30, 44325 Krapje 

Tel: +385(0)44672080 

E: info@pp-lonjsko-polje.hr 

www.pp-lonjsko-polje.hr 

The abundant waters that the River Sava brings 

down from the Alps and the Dinaric mountains flood 

the meadows and forests of the Lonja range, thus 

creating excellent conditions for the spawning of fish 

and the world of birds. This is also an area in which 

we can still find that rare combination of preserved 

nature and traditional building styles. 

2. Pejačević Castle, Virovitica 

Dvorac Pejačević 

33000 Virovitica 

Tel: +385(0)33722127 

E: gradski-muzej-virovitica@vt.t-com.hr 

www.mdc.hr/virovitica 

Standing where once rose a medieval 

fortification is the castle in Baroque-cum- 

Classicist style, built in 1804 by the Pejačević 

family, according to the design of the 

Viennese architect, Roth. Today, the castle 

houses a museum, while the park surrounding 

it is a protected monument of nature. 

5. Sisak Fortress 

Gradski muzej Sisak 

Kralja Tomislava 10, 44000 Sisak 

Tel: +385(0)44811811 

E: gradski-muzej-sisak@sk.t-com.hr 

www.muzej-sisak.hr 

This well preserved medieval fortress is 

interesting as a monument of turbulent times 

in the past, but is also attractive in both its 

appearance and its location on the banks 

of the Rivers Kupa and Sava, surrounded by 

broad meadows. 

3. Count Janković Castle, Daruvar 

Tourist Information Centre Daruvar 

Trg Kralja Tomislava 14, 43500 Daruvar 

Tel: +385(0)43331382 

E: grad.daruvarturisticko.informativni.centar@bj.t-com.hr 

www.daruvar.hr 

This Baroque castle was built in 1771-1777 by 

Count A. Janković, on whose estate subsequently 

rose the town of Daruvar. In the wonderful 

atmosphere of the wine cellars beneath the 

castle one can enjoy a glass (or why not two?) of 

Graševina – the superb wine of Daruvar. 

6. Turopolje Museum, Velika 

Gorica 

Muzej Turopolja 

Trg kralja Tomislava 1, 10410 Velika Gorica 

Tel: 385(0)16221325 

E: muzej-turopolja@muzej-turopolja.hr 

www.muzej-turopolja.hr 

Turopolje is an area located in the valley of the River 

Sava, south of Zagreb, which has been permanently 

inhabited since prehistoric times. The specific 

features of the Turopolje of our time are its preserved 

wooden chapels and noble curias. The oldest exhibit 

in the Turopolje Museum is a mammoth tusk which 

dates back to 10,000 BC. 

1. Old Town – Monument of 

Culture in Đurđjevac 

Galerija Stari grad 

Starogradska 21, 48350 Đurđevac 

Tel: +385(0)48812230 

E: centar.za.kulturu@kc.t-com.hr 

www.djurdjevac.hr 

A medieval fortification, today a valuable 

cultural monument that is home to exhibition 

premises. The most outstanding is the 

standing exhibition donated by the famous 

naive painter, Ivan Lacković Croata. 

Nature: Rakita ornithological reserve (Sisak); geographic and botanical reserve of the Đurđevac and Kalinovac 

sands; park-woods of Rimska šuma and Vranjevina (Daruvar), Bedenik and Kamenitovac (Bjelovar), Borik (Đurđevac), 

Žirovnjak-Ilovski lug (Garešnica), the Novska stream (Novska); monuments of park architecture: (Lipik, Bjelovar, 

Daruvar, Virovitica); protected landscape: Moslavačka gora; carp fishponds: Končanica (Daruvar-Grubišno Polje) 

Architectural sites: Baroque Church of St. Roc (Virovitica), the Church of Visitation by the Blessed Virgin Mary 

(Vukovina), wooden chapel of St. John the Baptist (Buševac); wooden houses in Krapje – village of architectural 

heritage, Verandas of Moslavina (Kutina) 

Gastronomy: dairy products, game and freshwater fish specialties, wines: graševina and white Pinot, mead and fruit wines 

Events: Velika Gorica – Gastronomy Festival of Turopolje (September), Vrbovec – gastro-manifestation «What Our 

Old Folks Ate» (August/September), Čigoć – Days of the Lonja Range ( July), Đurđevac– staging of the Legend of 

the „picoki“ (cockrel) ( June), Bjelovar – sports and cultural manifestation “Terezijana” ( June), Kutina – “Repušnički 

susreti” (Encounters in Repušnica, June), Voloder – “Autumns in Voloder” (September) 

Health resorts: Ivanić Grad, Lipik and Daruvar 

Cycling trails: Moslavačka gora (Mount Moslavina, Kutina), Along the Novska Lake (Novska) 

Hiking trails: educational trail through the Virovitica part of the mountain of Bilogora, trails around Kutina 

Wine roads: Along the wine roads of Moslavina 

Hunting: areas around Đurđevac, Ivanić Grad, Novska; on the mountains of Bilogora and Moslavačka gora 

Fishing: Lake Gat (Đurđevac), fish ponds in the area of Bjelovar, Virovitica, Novska, Garešnica and Kutina, fish ponds 

of Končanica and Jezero (Daruvar), the Rivers Ilova and Pakra (Virovitica – Pakrac) 

Souvenirs: LINEN HAND TOWEL (Ivanić Grad), miniature replica of a typical house of Posavina (Sisak), figurines of 

indigenous cattle – the “tur” (Turopolje) storks (Lonjsko polje (Lonja range)), rooster “Picok” (Đurđevac), wine jug 

(Daruvar) 



Routes of fragrant 

rivieras and islands 

THE KVARNER ROAD 

Nature: monuments of park architecture: the Angionlina Park and St. Jakov (Opatija); Dubec Park-woods (island of Krk), 

Komrčar (island of Rab), Čikat (island of Lošinj) 

Architectural interest: dense urban island entities built in the littoral and in Mediterranean style (Krk, Cres, Lošinj, 

Rab); the Frankopan castles (Krk and Vinodol); Austro-Hungarian villas (Lovran, Opatija, Mali Lošinj); architecture of the 

Secession period and of industrial heritage (Rijeka) 

Gastronomy: „šurlice“ – home-made pasta with scampi (Krk), Cres lamb, Kvarner scampi, wild asparagus, cakes made with 

sour cherries and chestnuts, “presnac” – a dessert made from cheese (Krk), rapska torta (Rab gateaux), indigenous wines 

Vrbnička žlahtina (Krk) and Trojišćina (Susak) 

Events: Opatija – Liburnia Jazz Festival ( July); Rijeka - Rijeka Carnival (February); Novi Vinodolski - Folk Festival “Ružica 

Vinodola” (Rose of Vinodol; August); Rab – Rapska fjera ( July) 

Wellness: Lovran, Opatija, Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, Malinska, Baška, Rab, Veli Lošinj 

Health resorts: Opatija, Crikvenica, Selce, Veli Lošinj 

Cycling trails: Lovran, Matulji, Kastav, Kraljevica, Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski; islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj, Rab 

Hiking trails: Učka, Lungo mare (Opatija Riviera), The Walkers’ Route E6 (Kastav), “Ljubavna cestica” (Lovers’ Road) 

(Crikvenica), Down the routes of Dobrinjštine (Dobrinj, island of Krk), Eco-path (Beli, island of Cres), through the coves 

of Lošinj (Čikat, island of Lošinj) 

Bird watching: ornithological reserves of Kruna and Podokladi (island of Cres) 

Dolphin watching: Cres-Lošinj aquatorium 

Adventure sports: windsurfing (Baška, Preluka, Volosko, Punat); wakeboarding (Dunat, island of Krk); parachuting and 

paragliding (Učka, Grobnik, island of Krk); auto-sports (Grobnik, Preluka) 

Souvenirs: Bašćanska ploča, “Morčići” jewellery (Rijeka), sachet of fragrance: “Flavours and fragrances of Kvarner” 

4. Town of Rab (4a) and Paradise 

Beach (Rajska plaža) in Lopar (4b) 

Rab Tourist Information Centre 

Trg Municipium Arba 8, 51280 Rab 

Tel: +385(0)51771111 

E: tzg-raba@ri.t-com.hr 

www.tzg-rab.hr 

The town of Rab, with its four Romanesque 

bell towers and three main streets - Gornja, 

Srednja and Donja (Upper, Middle and Lower) 

– opens the doors to its precious medieval 

churches and patrician manor houses. The 

island of Rab offers its beautiful sandy 

beaches - and standing out among them is 

the 1500 m-long “Rajska plaža” in Lopar. 

2. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Trsat, 

and the City of Rijeka 

Rijeka Tourist Information Centre 

Korzo 33a, 51000 Rijeka 

Tel: +385(0)51335882 

E: tic@ri.t-com.hr 

www.tz-rijeka.hr 

Under the watchful eye of the Trsat fort and 

the oldest sanctuary dedicated to Our Lady in 

Croatia, with a Franciscan monastery, a church 

and the widely known Chapel of votive gifts, 

there lives the city of Rijeka, the centre of 

things maritime and things carnival. 

5. The Isle of Košljun 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Punat 

Pod topol 2, 51521 Punat 

Tel: +385(0)51854860 

E: info@tzpunat.hr 

www.tzpunat.hr 

It takes just a 10-minute boat ride from 

Punat to visit this spiritual and vegetational 

paradise. Housed within the Franciscan 

monastery are ethnographic, numismatic and 

sacral collections. Košljun, which has been 

declared a park-wood, is a place which visitors 

to the island of Krk simply should not miss. 

3. The Nehaj Fortress in Senj 

Tourist Board of the town of Senj 

Stara cesta 2, 53270 Senj 

Tel: +385(0)53881068 

E: tz.senj@gs.t-com.hr 

www.tz-senj.hr 

A Renaissance fortification built in the 16th 

century to provide defence against Venice and 

from the Turkish onslaught today is a unique 

museum dedicated to pirates – the “Uskoks” 

of Senj. 

6. Lubenice (6a) and Osor (6b) 

“Kvarner Info - Vrata Jadrana” 

Tel: +385(0)51623333 

E: info@kvarner.hr 

www.kvarner.hr 

Lubenice, a small, stone-built village, perched 

atop a 378 m-high elevation, is a lovely 

belvedere not only for visitors but also for 

those permanent inhabitants of the island 

of Cres - eagles. Located at the point where 

the islands of Cres and Lošinj meet is Osor, a 

small town with a turbulent history. The town 

is today famous for its music evenings 

1. Opatija Riviera (1a) and Učka 

Nature Park (1b) 

Opatija Tourist Information Centre 

M. Tita 101, 51410 Opatija 

Tel: +385(0)51271310 

E: opatijainfo@ri.t-com.hr 

www.opatija-tourism.hr; www.pp-ucka.hr 

Enhanced by palm trees and camellias, 

Opatija has been the proud champion of 

Croatian tourism since the 19th century. The 

special feature of the Opatija Riviera is the 12 

km-long promenade linking the small coastal 

towns, and the nearby Učka Nature Park, a 

precious monument of nature. 

The routes of Croatian 

rulers 


Nature: Vransko Jezero Nature Park, Velebit; special reserves: Saljsko polje (Dugi otok), Lun, Velo and Kolansko blato 

(Pag); protected landscape: River Zrmanja canyon; Šubićevac forest-park (Šibenik) 

Architectural sites: the monument-town of urban architecture (Pag); examples of early-Croatian pre-Romanesque 

building style (Nin); Roman structural elements of “cardo” and “decumanus”, the Roman forum, the most beautiful 

examples of Romanesque architecture in Croatia, city walls, the sea organ, the oldest Gothic church in Dalmatia (St. 

Francis, in Zadar), popular building style – stone houses on islands (Ugljan and Pašman); fortifications of St. Michael, 

St. John, Šubićevac and St. Nicholas; Renaissance Cathedral of St. Jacob (Šibenik); early-Croatian fortification at Knin 

Gastronomy: Posedarje prosciutto, “Ninski Šokol” - smoked and cured meat product, Drniš prosciutto and sack-cured 

cheese, Pag cheese and lamb, pasta with Swiss chard “soparnjak” (Šibenik), “kumbasice” sausages (Skradin), red 

wines, rosé from Benkovac, Babić from Primošten, and white wines, Gegić and Paška žutica, Maraschino liqueur 

Events: Šibenik – International Children’s Festival ( June/July), Evenings of Dalmatian Chansons (August), The Night of 

the Full Moon ( July); Zadar – Zadar Summer of Theatre ( June/August), International Festival of Contemporary Theatre 

”Zadar Ars Nova” (August), Music Evenings in St. Donatus ( July/August) 

Wellness: Starigrad-Paklenica, Šibenik, Zadar Health resorts: Biograd, Nin 

Cycling trails: NP Paklenica, islands of Pag, Pašman, Ugljan 

Hunting: Southern Velebit, island of Pag, Ravni kotari 

Fishing: River Zrmanja, Vrana lake (Vransko jezero), River Krka 

Riding: Polača, Zaton, Knin 

Adventurism: rafting (Rivers Zrmanja, Krka); flying (Velebit); bungee jumping (Šibenik bridge) 

Souvenirs: PAG LACE, Maraschino liqueur in wicker-covered bottle (Zadar), sponges from the island of Krapanj 

4. Krka National Park 

Trg Ivana Pavla II, br. 5, 

p.p.154, 22001 Šibenik 

Tel: +385(0)22201777 

E: izleti@npkrka.hr 

www.npkrka.hr 

With its seven travertine waterfalls and a total 

fall of 242 metres, the largest travertine barrier 

in Europe – the famous Skradinski buk – this 

park is a natural and karstic phenomenon. 

Located in the park is the enchanting isle of 

Visovac where there is a Franciscan monastery 

and church. 

2. Paklenica National Park 

Dr. F. Tuđmana 14 a, 

23244 Starigrad-Paklenica 

Tel: +385(0)23369202 

E: np-paklenica@zd.t-com.hr 

www.paklenica.hr 

Located between the highest peak of Velebit 

and the sea this national park offers its 

visitors the option of swimming in the sea and 

mountaineering in the same day. It stands out 

with its striking canyons of Velika and Mala 

Paklenica, as well as with the richness of its 

flora and fauna which attracts mountaineers, 

scientists and nature lovers. 

3. Knin Fortress on Mount Spas 

Tourist Board of the town of Knin 

Dr. Franje Tuđmana 24, 22300 Knin 

Tel: +385 (0) 22664822 

E: info@tz-knin.hr 

www.tz-knin.hr 

A military fortification that grew out of 

the early-Croatian cultural heritage of the 

9th century. Built on the southern part of 

Mount Spas, which dominates Knin and its 

surroundings, it offers breathtaking views 

on all sides. 

6. Kornati National Park (6a) and 

Telašćica Nature Park (6b) 

Nacionalni park Kornati 

Butina 2, 22243 Murter 

Tel: +385(0)22435740 

E: kornati@kornati.hr 

www.kornati.hr 

The most indented archipelago in the 

Mediterranean, the Kornati are the 

continuation of Telašćica Nature Park which, 

in turn, boasts the safest, most beautiful and 

largest natural port of the Adriatic, rocks that 

plummet into the sea from a height of 200 

metres, and Lake Mir – the only saltwater lake 

on the Adriatic. 

1. Church of St Donatus, Zadar 

Zadar Tourist Information Centre 

Mihovila Klaića 5, 23000 Zadar 

Tel: +385(0)23316166 

E: info@tzzadar.hr 

www.tzzadar.hr 

Symbol of the city of Zadar and the most 

famous monumental edifice dating from 

medieval times in Croatia, quite unique in 

Europe. Due to its superb acoustic properties 

it is a popular venue for music programmes 

5. St Jacob’s Cathedral, Šibenik 

Tourist Board of the town of Šibenik 

Fausta Vrančića 18, 22000 Šibenik 

Tel: +385(0)22212075 

E: tz-sibenik@si.t-com.hr 

www.sibenik-tourism.hr 

This unique monument of European sacral 

architecture has been included in the UNESCO 

World Heritage List and was the most 

significant architectural creation of 15th- and 

16th-century Croatia. It is adorned with a 

frieze of 72 heads carved in stone, depicting 

citizens of the times. 



Nature: Special botanical reserve: “Čret Dubravica” (Dubravica); the “Vindija” cave (Varaždin) – monument of nature; 

protected landscape of the River Mura; “Veliki pažut”: special ornithological reserve (Legrad) 

Architectural sites: Januševec Castle (Prigorje Brdovečko); Veliki Tabor burg (Desinić); Old Town (Varaždin); vineyard 

huts and old village houses (Gornje Međimurje); old core of the town of Križevci ; the Marian shrine of Marija Bistrica 

Gastronomy: roast turkey with “mlinci”, buckwheat gruel, dishes and beverages made from stinging nettles, “prga” 

– cheese made from cow’s milk, pumpkin seed oil, Zagorski “štrukli”, cakes: “kukuruzna zlevka” (corn meal pudding), 

“vrbovečka pera”, bread rolls: Varaždin sticks; bubblies: Šenpjen 

Events: Zaprešić – Harvest Festivities ( July), Jelačić Days (October); Gornja Stubica – Knights’ Tourney ( June); Varaždin 

– „Špancirfest“ (Festival of Strollers, August/September), Varaždin Baroque Evenings (September); Sveti Martin na Muri 

– Downstream Race of the Međimurje Boats ( June); Koprivnica – Images of Podravina ( July) 

Health resorts: Stubičke Toplice [Spa], Donja Stubica, Tuheljske Toplice, Krapinske Toplice, Varaždinske Toplice, Sveti 

Martin na Muri 

Cycling trails: Marija Gorica, Luka, Kupljenovo, Ivanec, Stubičke Toplice, Donja and Gornja Stubica, Marija Bistrica, 

Oroslavlje, Klanjec, Tuheljske Toplice, Krapinske Toplice, Kumrovec, villages of Zagorje, Desinić, Lepoglava, Gornji 

Macelj, Sveti Martin na Muri, Legrad, Koprivnica 

Hiking trails: educational trails (Medvednica Nature Park); educational trails (Stubičke Toplice, Kalnik); medicinal trail 

(Krapinske Toplice); the River Drava trail; area of Trakošćan; upper part of Međimurje 

Mountain trails: Ivanšćica, Kalnik, Ravna Gora, Čakovec – Štrigova, Bilogora 

Thematic roads: Wine road of Zelina (below Sv. Ivana Zeline); Gallery roads (starting from Hlebine) 

Hunting: areas of Zelendvor, Trakošćan, Čakovec, Štrigova, Legrad, Koprivnica 

Fishing: Rivers Mura, Drava; Lake Čabraji, Ravenska chapel, Hegeniš, Šoderica, Stara Šoderica, Ješkovo 

Riding: Pregrada (Valentinovo), Zlatar Bistrica, Sveti Martin na Muri, Donja Dubrava; Skiing: Sljeme (Medvednica) 

Paragliding: Prigorec (Ivanšćica); Kalnik; Cvetlin and Višnjica (Ravna Gora) Speedway: Prelog, Donji Kraljevec 

Souvenirs: GINGERBREAD HEART, gingerbread moulds, wooden toys (Laz), Lepoglava lace, „Čapla“ carnival mask 

(Čakovec), miniatures of naive paintings (Hlebine) 

4. Trakošćan Castle (4a) and City 

of Varaždin (4b) – pearls of culture 

Tourist Board of the city of Varaždin 

Ivana Padovca 3, 42000 Varaždin 

Tel: +385(0)42210987 

E: tzg-varazdina@vz.t-com.hr 

www.tourism-varazdin.hr 

Trakošćan Castle is undoubtedly the most 

romantic and, according to many, the most 

beautiful castle in Croatia. Varaždin, the city 

of culture, delights with its splendid churches, 

palaces and its amazing cemetery, but also 

with its artistic achievements and cultural 

heritage. 

2. The Old Village in Kumrovec 

Museum 

Josipa Broza 19 

49295 Kumrovec 

Tel: +385(0)49225830 

E: mss@mhz.hr 

www.mdc.hr/kumrovec 

An interesting open-air museum containing 

preserved village houses dating from the turn 

of the 19th century, presenting the traditional 

way of life at the start of the course of the 

River Sutla at the end of the 19th century; for 

instance, the Zagorje wedding, from hemp to 

cloth, pottery, from grain to bread, etc... 

3. Hušnjakovo Museum of 

Evolution in Krapina 

Šetalište V. Sluge bb 

49000 Krapina 

Tel: +385(0)49371491 

E: mkn@mhz.hr 

www.mhz.hr 

The Museum of the primeval man of Krapina 

presents the world of our distant ancestors 

through its geological, palaeontological 

and archaeological collections. In the 

archaeological park you can view life-size 

sculptures of the primeval people and animals 

of those times. 

6. Protected landscape of Kalnik, 

and the old town of Kalnik 

Tourist Board of the municipality of Kalnik 

Trg Stjepana Radića 5, 48269 Kalnik 

Tel: +385 (0) 48857249 

E: tz@kalnik.hr 

www.kalnik.hr 

Rising on the mountain of Kalnik are the 

remains of the medieval town of Kalnik, built 

on a cliff, while at the foot of the town is the 

village of Kalnik, with a contemporary Biblical 

Garden of Peace – an open-air gallery of 

wooden sculptures of biblical themes. 

1. Medvednica Nature Park 

Lugarnica Bliznec 

Bliznec bb, 10000 Zagreb 

Tel: +385(0)14586317 

E: park.prirode.medvednica@zg.t-com.hr 

www.pp-medvednica.hr 

A forest-covered mountain rising above Zagreb 

with kilometres of mountaineering trails, and 

the Sljeme skiing centre. Among its other 

attractions are its caves - the most interesting 

among them being Veternica, its passes, 

waterfalls and karstic features. Following the 

educational trails one can familiarize oneself 

with the entire area, and visit the Zrinski mine. 

5. Zrinski Castle, Čakovac 

Trg Republike 5 

40000 Čakovec 

Tel: +385(0)40313499 

E: muzej-medjimurja@ck.t-com.hr 

www.mdc.hr/cakovec 

Contained within the old town of the Zrinski 

family – which is a zero category cultural and 

historical monument – is Zrinski Castle, which 

houses the Međimurje Museum. One of its 

archaeological rarities is the Askos – a ceramic 

vessel dating from the 5th century BC. 

Trails of the Pannonian Sea 


Nature: Special reserves of Gajna (Slavonski Brod), Lože (Vinkovci), Prašnik (Nova Gradiška), Radiševo (Županja), Podpanj (Donji 

Miholjac); protected landscapes of Erdut; monument of nature: white poplar trees (Valpovo) 

Architectural sites: Baroque Franciscan monastery and the Church of St. Philip and Jacob, Eltz Castle (Vukovar), the Baroque cathedral 

and Bishop’s Palace (Đakovo), examples of defensive architecture on the military border: čardak; popular architecture: houses built by 

Šokci (Županja); Baroque castles of Prandau Mailath (Donji Miholjac) and Prandau Normann (Valpovo); Classicist-style Pejačević castle 

(Našice); 14th-century Church of St. Lawrence (Požega) 

Gastronomy: „čobanac“ - thick stew rich in meat and vegetables, fish paprikash, chicken paprikash, dry-cured meats: Slavonian „kulen“ 

and „kulenova seka“; savoury cakes made with crackling; wines: Traminac of Ilok; plum brandy 

Events: Požega – Music Festival „Golden Strings of Slavonia“ (September); Slavonski Brod - Brodsko kolo (Wheel Dance of Brod, June); 

Županja – Šokačko sijelo (the coming-together of Šokci, February); Osijek – Tambouritza Festival (May); Đakovo - Đakovački vezovi 

(July); Vinkovci - Autumns in Vinkovci (September) Ilok – Ilok grape picking fest (September) 

Wellness: Osijek Health resort: Bizovac 

Cycling trails: Požeška gora, mountains of Psunj and Papuk, excursion site Sopot (Vinkovci), Nova Gradiška 

Hiking trails: Gajna educational trail (Slavonski Brod), Sopot excursion site (Vinkovci), Blanje fish pond (Donji Miholjac), mountains 

of Psunj and Papuk 

Wine roads: Ilok, wine country of Erdut, Kutjevo, Vetovo, Brodski Stupnik, Baranja wine country, Đakovo wine-growing areas, wine 

area of Feričanci 

Hunting: Jelas polje (Slavonski Brod), Ilok, Mačkovac, Kujnjak, Nabrđe, Tikveš, basins of the Rivers Danube and Drava (Osijek), forests 

around Našice and Donji Miholjac, Darda, the area of Staro Petrovo Selo, the Spačva forest, area of Nova Gradiška Fishing: Rivers 

Drava, Sava, Danube, Bosut, Spačva, Studva, Karašica, Vučica, springs in Otok and Bošnjaci, Kopački rit, fish ponds around Našice, Donji 

Miholjac and Valpovo 

Riding: Đakovo, Osijek Adventourism: flying (Papuk, Krndija) 

Souvenirs: VUČEDOL DOVE (Vukovar), Šokac-style hat, „Rudinska glava“ – a stone corbel in the form of a male head from the locality 

of Rudine (where, in the 12th century stood the Benedictine Church and Monastery of St. Michael) (Požega), embroidered sash for a 

child, gold thread embroidery 

4. Kopački rit Nature Park 

Šandora Petefija 35 

31327 Bilje 

Tel: +385(0)31750855 

E: pp-kopacki-rit@os.htnet.hr 

www.kopacki-rit.com 

The Kopački rit Nature Park is a unique 

wetlands reserve, one of the largest 

spawning grounds in Central Europe, and a 

highly important ornithological reserve. This 

wonderful natural environment provides a 

habitat for several thousand head of famous 

prize stags and other wildlife. 

2. Papuk Nature Park 

Stjepana Radića 46 

34330 Velika 

Tel: +385(0)34313030 

E: kontakt@pp-papuk.hr 

www.pp-papuk.hr 

The unique charater of the preserved geological 

and biological features, and the authenticity of 

its cultural characteristics, ensure that the Papuk 

Nature Park became the only UNESCO geo-park 

in Croatia. The Count’s educational trail, the giant, 

half a millennium old oak trees, the medieval 

Ružica burg – these are but a few of the interesting 

features delighting visitors year on year. 

3. Osijek Fortress 

Tourist Board of the city of Osijek 

Županijska 2, 31000 Osijek 

Tel: +385(0)31203755 

E: grad-osijek@os.t-com.hr 

www.tzosijek.hr 

The romantic old core of the city gained its 

basic contours at the start of the 18th (the 

Baroque) century. It is a combination of a 

military fortification and organized civic life. 

The only still-preserved parts of the once 

imposing bulwarks and city gates are located 

along the River Drava. 

6. National Lipizzaner „Ergela“ 

(horse farm) in Đakovo 

A. Šenoe 45 

31400 Đakovo 

Tel: +385(0)31813286 

E: ergela.djakovo@os.t-com.hr 

www.ergela-djakovo.hr 

The name of “Ergela” was first mentioned in 1506, 

although it was founded back in the 13th century. 

From the 19th century the farm was breeding 

only Lipizzaner horses, and its success earned 

it widespread fame. Today, Ergela possesses 

exceptionally valuable genetic material which is 

classed as a cultural treasure of Croatia. 

1. the Brod Fortress and the 

monastery in Slavonski Brod 

Tourist Board of the town of Slavonski Brod 

Trg pobjede 28/1, 35000 Slavonski Brod 

Tel: +385(0)35447721 

E: info@tzgsb.hr 

www.tzgsb.hr 

The 18th-century Brod Fortress ranks among 

the largest fortifications in Croatia. The 

Baroque Franciscan monastery, still well 

preserved, is one of the most striking 

buildings of the Baroque period in Slavonia, 

its cloister being a veritable show case of 

monastery architecture in northern Croatia. 

5. Odescalchi Castle and medieval 

walls in the town of Ilok 

Tourist Board of the town of Ilok 

Trg Nikole Iločkog 2, 32236 Ilok 

Tel: +385 (0) 32590020 

E: info@turizamilok.hr 

www.turizamilok.hr 

The walls of the fortress, the castle of the 

Odescalchi princes, with its Renaissance park 

architecture, the church and the monastery of 

St. John of Capistrano, are all a part of the well 

preserved urban complex in the easternmost 

Croatian town of Ilok. 

General information about Croatia 

Mainland surface area: 56,594 km 2 ; Area of territorial waters: 31,067 km 2 . Population: 4,437,460. Composition 

of nationalities: the majority of the population are Croats, the largest minorities are Serbs, Bosnians, Slovenes, 

Hungarians, Czechs, Italians, and Albanians. System of government: Multi-party Parliamentary Republic. Capital: 

Zagreb (population: 779,145). Length of coastline: 5,835.30 km, of which 4,058 km comprise the coastlines of islands, 

reefs and crags. Number of islands, reefs and crags: 1185; forty-seven islands are permanently inhabited. Highest 

peak: Dinara 1,831 m/asl. Climate: In the interior of the country the climate is moderately warm and rainy; on the 

highest peaks a snowy forest climate prevails, while in the area along the Adriatiac coast it is a pleasant Mediterranean 

climate with many sunny days. Average temperature in continental parts in January is 0-2 0 C, somewhat lower at the 

highest altitudes above sea level; in August it is about 20 0 C, and about 12 o C on the highest peaks. Average temperature 

in the littoral: January 5-9 o C, while in August it is between 22 and 25 0 C. In winter average sea temperature in January 

is 12 0 C, and in summer about 25 0 C. Currency: The official currency is the kuna (100 lipa 1 kuna). Foreign currency may 

be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, at ATMs, post offices, in the majority of tourist agencies, hotels and camp 

sites. Credit cards (Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Diners) are accepted in almost all hotels, marinas, 

restaurants, retail outlets and ATMs. 

General information 

Travel documents: A valid passport or some other identification document recognised by international agreement; 

for certain countries a personal identity card is sufficient (i.e. a document which testifies to the identity and citizenship 

of the bearer). Information: Diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia abroad, or the Ministry 

of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia (tel.: +385 1 4569 964, E-mail: stranci@mvpi. 

hr, www.mvpei.hr). Customs regulations: Customs regulations in the Republic of Croatia are almost completely 

harmonised with the regulations and standards of EU member states, but the value of objects of non-commercial 

character for personal use allowed to be brought into the country without tax duty or PDV (VAT) is limited to 300 HRK 

(kuna). The entry of all meat, dairy and other products of animal origin exceeding the total weight of 1kg is subject to 

veterinary inspection at the border crossing. The amount of wine that can be brought in is limited to a maximum of 5 

litres per passenger. Foreign and local currency and cheques may be freely taken in and out of the country by foreign 

and Croatian citizens with residence abroad, but the transfer of an amount exceeding 40,000 kuna must be declared 

to a customs official. Valuable professional equipment and technical devices must also be declared to a customs official 

at the border crossing. PDV is refunded to foreign nationals when leaving the country for individual goods purchased 

in Croatia, for amounts in excess of 500 HRK, upon the presentation of a PDV-P, or rather a “Tax-cheque” form verified 

exclusively by a customs official. For additional information please contact the Customs Administration (www.carina. 

hr). Import of products of animal origin is regulated by the relevant Book of Rules details of which are available from 

the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development (tel.: +385 1 610 9747 and 610 6669; www.mps.hr). House 

pets: The control of import of house pets (up to five animals) for non-commercial purpose, in company of their owner 

or person authorized by the owner, is being carried out by the staff of the Customs Service in accordance with the 

above mentioned Book of Rules. The owner shall be able to enter the Republic of Croatia with her/his pet(s) through 

all the border crossings at which the customs office is present. According to the said Book of Rules coordinated with 

the Decree 998/2003/EZ, dogs, cats and tame polecat (Mustela putorius) now entering the Republic of Croatia must 

be fitted with an identification microchip. For additional information please contact the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing 

and Rural Development – Administration for Veterinary Medicine (tel.: +385 1 610 9749; 610 6703 and 610 6669; www. 

mps.hr). Health service: There are hospitals and clinics in all larger towns, and dispensaries and chemists in smaller 

places. Health services to foreign tourists are not charged if a convention on health care has been signed between 

Croatia and the country from which they come (where no such convention exists, the costs of medical services are 

paid directly by the persons in question). Health care for emergency cases (including transport) is provided in a 

manner and in accordance with the regulations valid for Croatian citizens, which also applies to the participation 

in the costs for medical services rendered. Veterinary service: Croatia is covered by a network of veterinary clinics 

and dispensaries (www.veterinarstvo.hr; e-mail: veterinarstvo@zg.t-com.hr). Public holidays: 1 January – New Year’s 

Day; 6 January – Epiphany; Easter Sunday and Easter Monday; 1 May – Labour Day; Corpus Christi; 22 June – Anti- 

Fascist Resistance Day; 25 June – Statehood Day; 5 August – Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day; 15 August – 

Assumption Day; 8 October – Independence Day; 1 November – All Saints’ Day; 25 & 26 December – Christmas holidays. 

Shops and public services working hours: Most shops are open from 8 am until 8 pm on weekdays, and on Saturdays 

and Sundays until 2 pm; in the high season even longer. Public services and business offices work from 8 am until 4 

pm, Mondays to Fridays. Post & telecommunications: Post offices are open from 7 am until 7 pm, and in smaller 

centres from 7 am until 2 pm; some operate two shifts. In larger towns and tourist resorts duty post offices are open 

on Saturdays and Sundays as well. All public telephones operate with telephone cards that can be bought in post offices 

and at newspaper kiosks (www.posta.hr). Power supply: 220 V; frequency: 50 Hz. Water: Water supplied by the public 

water system is potable in all parts of Croatia. 

Service information 

International country code for Croatia: 385. Ambulance: 94. Fire brigade: 93. Police: 92. Roadside vehicle 

assistance: +385 (0) 1 987. National Search and Rescue Centre: 9155. A single countrywide number for all 

emergency situations: 112. General information: 981. Information on local and inter-city telephone numbers: 

988. Information on international telephone numbers: 902. Weather forecast and road conditions: 060 520 520. 

Croatian Automobile Club (HAK): +385 1 4640 800; E-mail: info@hak.hr; www.hak.hr 

CROATIA BY CAR: 

Documents: valid driving licence, automobile registration card, vehicle insurance. Permitted speeds: within built-up 

areas: 50 km/h; outside built-up areas: 90 km/h; on major motor routes designed exclusively for motor vehicles, and 

high-speed roads: 110 km/h, on motorways: 130 km/h, motor vehicles towing a caravan: 80 km/h; buses and buses 

with a light trailer: 80 km/h. Driving with headlights both day and night (0-24 h) is compulsory. Using mobile 

phones (cell phones) is prohibited whilst driving. Use of safety belts is compulsory. A fluorescent jacket is an 

obligatory item of a vehicle’s equipment. Fuel stations: Open every day from 7 am until 7 or 8 pm, in the summer 

season until 10 pm. Fuel pumps on duty in larger towns and on major international lines of communication are open 

0-24 h. Information about fuel prices and the list of gas stations is available at: www.ina.hr, www.omv.hr, www.tifon. 

hr, www.hak.hr. Highway toll charges: A1 Zagreb-Bosiljevo-Zadar-Šibenik-Dugopolje – Split – Šestanovac – Ravča, 

A2 Zaprešić-Krapina-Macelj; A3 Bregana-Zagreb-Slavonski Brod-Županja-Lipovac; A4 Zagreb-Varaždin-Goričan; A5 

Đakovo – Sredanci; A6 Zagreb – Karlovac – Bosiljevo – Vrbovsko and A7 Rijeka-Rupa. Three-lane two-way roads: 

section of the A6 Vrbovsko – Rijeka and Krk Bridge - the facilitiy with toll charges; the future highway A8 and A9, the 

Istrian Y with toll charging facilities of the Učka Tunnel and the Mirna Viaduct. Information: www.hak.hr, www.hac.hr, 

www.bina-istra.hr, www.arz.hr, www.azm.hr, www.huka.hr 

AIR TRAVEL 

International Airports: Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar and Osijek. Only smaller aircraft may use the 

airports at Brač and Lošinj – information: Zagreb +385 1 6265 222, Split +385 21 203 506, +385 21 203 555, Dubrovnik 

+385 20 773 377, Pula +385 52 530 105, Rijeka +385 51 842 132, Zadar +385 23 313 311, Brač +385 21 559 711, Lošinj 

+385 51 231 666; Osijek +385 31 514 441,+385 31 514 442. Information: www.croatiaairlines.hr, +385 1 4872 727, 062 

77 77 77. Sport airfields for reception of the general purpose aircraft and occasional taxi services: Varaždin, 

Pribislavec (Čakovec), Koprivnica, Lučko (Zagreb), Slavonski Bord, Čepin (Osijek), Vrsar, Grobnik Rijeka), Otočac, Stari 

Grad (Hvar), Unije and Sinj. 

SEA TRAVEL 

Shipping lines: Jadrolinija (www.jadrolinija.hr), Rapska plovidba d.d. (www.rapska-plovidba.hr), Lošinjska plovidba 

- brodarstvo d.d. (www.losinjska-plovidba.hr), Mediteranska plovidba d.d. (www.medplov.hr), Split Tours (www. 

splittours.hr), Adriatica (www.adriatica.it/en/adriatica.asp), SNAV (www.snav.it), Miatours (www.miatours.hr), 

Venezia lines (www.venezialines.com), Ivante d.o.o. (www.ivante.hr), Kapetan Luka (www.krilo.hr). 

RAIL TRAVEL 

Croatia has direct rail links with Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, 

Serbia. With almost all other European countries there are links involving a change of train. Information: 060 333 444, 

e-mail:putnicki.prijevoz-informacije@hznet.hr 

BUSES 

Regular international bus lines link Croatia with neighbouring countries and most countries in Central and West 

Europe. Local calls information service: 060 313 333. International calls information service: +385 1 61 12 789. 



Nature: Japlenški vrh park-forest (Delnice); monuments of nature: the River Kupa – the spring Čabar, Vrlovka Cave 

(Kamanje); the strict regime Reserve of Bijele and Samarske stijene (Mrkopalj); the landscape of Klek 

Architectural sites: Zrinski Castle (Čabar); traditional architecture (Vrbovsko); the I. G. Kovačića Museum and the 

amphitheatre (Lukovdol); old towns of Dubovac and Ozalj; the old core of the town of Samobor 

Gastronomy: Game, frogs, mushrooms, freshwater fish, sauerkraut, piquant relish (Samoborska muštarda), Samobor 

salami, fruits of the forest, Samobor cream cake (Samoborska kremšnita), Gorski kotar liqueur and Samobor bernet 

Events: Ravna Gora – Ravnogorski plodovi gorja (fruits of the hills of Ravna Gora – spring/autumn); Gorski kotar – 

Summer along the Louisiana (road named after Napoleon’s wife Maria Louise) and the Carolina (Carlovingian road – 

its construction began during the reign of Charles III; September); Karlovac – International Folklore Festival (August), 

Days of Beer (August); Samobor – Samobor Carnival (February), International Festival of Fireworks ( June) 

Wellness: Delnice, Gorica Svetojanska; Health centres: Lešće, Samobor, Gorica Svetojanska 

Cycling trails: Vrbovsko, Gornje Jelenje, Fužine, Lokve (Golubinjak), Brod na Kupi, Ravna Gora, Karlovac, Netretić, 

Draganić, Ozalj, Žakanje, Krašić, Jastrebarsko, Kostanjevac, Samobor, Sveta Nedelja, Donja Kupčina, Pisarovina 

Hiking trails: Leska educational route (NP Risnjak); Lokve and Fužine lakes; Road of the Princes (PP Žumberak); 

Mountaineering trails: the area of Gorski kotar; the hill

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