Find out how the Tourist Board of the city of Poreč on January 18, 2026, gathered about seventy participants with a free tour as part of the "Know Your Country" project on the occasion of International Recognition Day and, with guide Jadranko Mates, led them from Freedom Square through the old core to the UNESCO complex of the Euphrasian Basilica.
We bring the story of Leo Rudan from Lumber Club Opatija who through masks, laughter, and togetherness experiences the Rijeka Carnival as more than a parade. Find out why tradition, the audience, and carnival joy are a key part of his identity.
Find out when Novljanski Mesopust 2026 begins, an intangible cultural good, and what awaits you in Novi Vinodolski from January 24 to February 18: masquerade parties in the House of Culture, three Mesopust Thursdays with announcements, the marriage of the young female Mesopust, the children's redoute, and the final kolo on the Placa and the funeral on Ash Wednesday.
Find out what awaits you in Matulji during Carnival time: from January 17 to the end of February, Matuljicious Pust+ Edition brings carnival menus, riding and wine workshops, a masquerade walk and bike tours, and key dates of bell ringer events. We bring an overview of the program and tips for arrival.
Find out how Kvarner, as the European Region of Gastronomy 2026, brings together carnival customs, parade festivities, and a table full of local dishes. We provide an overview of the opening in Matulji and announcements of events in Rijeka, Opatija, and other Kvarner destinations during the carnival period. Plan your visit to Kvarner to the rhythm of carnival and local flavors.
Find out where to gather for the free tours of Rijeka and Trsat in the “Get to Know Your Country” project on Sunday, 18 January 2026 at 12:00. It is a national initiative of guides with the support of the Croatian National Tourist Board, on the occasion of the Day of International Recognition. We bring the departure points and the registration method because the number of participants is limited.