The Astronomical Center Rijeka, the only one in Croatia that combines an observatory and a digital planetarium, won the Simply the Best award for outstanding contribution to culture, education and tourism, attracting visitors of all ages throughout the year.
The Tourist Board of the Municipality of Vrsar was awarded in the categories of the best souvenir and gourmet event at the 25th TRAVEL Tourist Exchange, held on April 9, 2025 in Toplice Sveti Martin, thus confirming the quality and authenticity of the local tourist offer.
The innovative project Magic Green Fairy Park from Sveti Ivan Zelina, which combines nature, mythology and sustainable tourism through plant symbolism and authentic experiences, has been recognized at the national level and awarded with a prestigious recognition for its contribution to the development of the tourist offer.
Opatija won the Simply the Best award as the best Adriatic destination thanks to its long tourist tradition, rich offer of events, natural beauty and top service that attracts visitors throughout the year.
On the island of Cres, awards were ceremoniously given to individuals and institutions that have significantly contributed to the development of tourism, as part of the celebration of 180 years of tourist tradition that has been going on since 1845.
Italian journalist Paolo Gerbaldo brings a comprehensive overview of the Kvarner Bay, highlighting Rijeka, Opatija and the luxurious Hilton as key points of a blend of rich history, natural beauty and superb accommodation that shape the authentic Mediterranean experience.