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Promohotel in Poreč opened its 41st edition: 150 exhibitors and focus on digital transformation of the HoReCa sector
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Promohotel in Poreč opened its 41st edition: 150 exhibitors and focus on digital transformation of the HoReCa sector

Find out what the 41st Promohotel in Poreč brings: 150 exhibitors, more than 500 brands and the Education Point program on digital transformation, marketing and new technologies in the HoReCa sector. We bring the key messages of the organizers, the City of Poreč and the Ministry, and an overview of topics from AI tools and booking systems to gastronomy and niche tourism.

Feb 12, 2026 at 11:17 AM · Tourism desk
Parenzana Ultra Trail and Gravel Race 2026 connect Poreč and Portorož via the route of the former Parenzana railway
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Parenzana Ultra Trail and Gravel Race 2026 connect Poreč and Portorož via the route of the former Parenzana railway

Find out why Poreč on 14 and 15 February 2026 brings together runners and cyclists on Parenzana, a former narrow-gauge railway that today runs through gravel, forest, tunnels, and viaducts to the finish at Camping Lucija in Portorož. We bring an overview of disciplines, categories, and distances of 30, 50, and 88 km, and what to expect on the route.

Feb 10, 2026 at 10:40 AM · Tourism desk
Valentine’s Day in Opatija 2026: Marko Tolja at the Gervais Centre and a friendship album exhibition at the City Library Opatija
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Valentine’s Day in Opatija 2026: Marko Tolja at the Gervais Centre and a friendship album exhibition at the City Library Opatija

Find out what awaits you in February in Opatija: Marko Tolja’s concert on Valentine’s Day, 14 February at 8 p.m. at the Gervais Centre, socializing after the concert at the Drago club, and the exhibition 'Those who love each other write to themselves' at the city library, open until the end of March 2026. We also bring ideas for a walk along Lungomare, parks and Villa Angiolina.

Feb 9, 2026 at 1:54 PM · Tourism desk
Jubilee Honey Delicacies Days in Central Istria: menus from 8 to 28 February, the highlight is the Honey Days in Pazin
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Jubilee Honey Delicacies Days in Central Istria: menus from 8 to 28 February, the highlight is the Honey Days in Pazin

Find out where in Central Istria from 8 to 28 February to taste honey in imaginative combinations with Istrian dishes. Taverns and restaurants offer three-course menus with clearly stated prices, from Borut and Boljun to Tinjan, Pićan, and Cerovlje. We bring an overview of the offer and context ahead of the 20th Honey Days in Pazin, 20–22 February, with an exhibition, expert lectures, and awards for honey.

Feb 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM · Tourism desk
Promohotel 2026 in Poreč: 150 exhibitors, 500 brands and education on digital transformation in Žatika
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Promohotel 2026 in Poreč: 150 exhibitors, 500 brands and education on digital transformation in Žatika

Find out what Promohotel in Poreč brings from February 11 to 14, 2026: more than 150 exhibitors and 500 brands in Žatika, from equipment and furniture to food, drinks and IT solutions, with free registration. We also bring an overview of Education Point with topics of digital transformation, marketing and workshops and what is expected in the gastro zone.

Feb 5, 2026 at 11:24 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka Carnival 2026: weekend program from February 6th to 8th brings a race, redutes and a party in Exportdrvo
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Rijeka Carnival 2026: weekend program from February 6th to 8th brings a race, redutes and a party in Exportdrvo

Find out what the Rijeka Carnival 2026 brings from February 6th to 8th: masquerade dances in Dom Pašac, Carnival Run on Molo longo, carnival games and an anniversary party of Vežički kampaneli, a children's redute in Zamet and a masquerade concert in Trsat, with a charity party in Exportdrvo – the ideal overture to the great parade on February 15th at 12:00 PM.

Feb 4, 2026 at 1:47 PM · Tourism desk
Matuljicious Pust+ Edition in Matulji: Carnival tradition, workshops and flavors of Kvarner until the end of February
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Matuljicious Pust+ Edition in Matulji: Carnival tradition, workshops and flavors of Kvarner until the end of February

Find out what Matuljicious Pust+ Edition brings: cheese-themed evenings, wine and gastro workshops, Carnival sweets, promotional menus and guided outdoor tours. We bring an overview of events in Matulji until the end of February, along with a story about the bell ringers and the Carnival tradition from the Kastav area on UNESCO’s list.

Feb 4, 2026 at 12:31 PM · Tourism desk
Opatija on Sunday, February 8, 2026, celebrates the 43rd Balinjerada: the karići downhill run, Taxi balinjera, and Kukalka at Slatina
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Opatija on Sunday, February 8, 2026, celebrates the 43rd Balinjerada: the karići downhill run, Taxi balinjera, and Kukalka at Slatina

Find out what awaits you at the 43rd Balinjerada in Opatija on Sunday, February 8, 2026: the karići downhill run along the main street, the morning Taxi balinjera, and Kukalka in the shallows at Slatina. We bring the key program hours, main figures such as Fernando Kirigin and Duško Jeličić – Dule, and practical tips for arrival and crowds.

Feb 4, 2026 at 9:27 AM · Tourism desk
Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka
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Dino Dolušić and the Zamet Bell-ringers: honor, responsibility, and the humanitarian side of the Rijeka Carnival 2026 in Rijeka

Find out who bell-ringer Dino Dolušić is, a police chief on Krk and a promoter of blood donation, and how the Zamet Bell-ringers in Rijeka preserve the bell-ringing tradition and turn it into concrete help for the community. We bring the context of the Rijeka Carnival 2026, key parade dates, and why the ringing is remembered long after it passes.

Feb 3, 2026 at 2:34 PM · Tourism desk
Peasants' Revolt 2026: On February 7, the spectacular Battle of Stubica in Donja Stubica returns the story of Matija Gubec
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Peasants' Revolt 2026: On February 7, the spectacular Battle of Stubica in Donja Stubica returns the story of Matija Gubec

Find out how Donja Stubica and Gornja Stubica in February 2026 bring to life the Peasants' Revolt and the story of Matija Gubec. From the Peasants' Grumbling and Friday concerts to the spectacular Battle of Stubica on February 7, a fair, gastronomic offer, and procession await you. We bring an overview of the program, locations, timetable, and key practical information for visitors, with a note that admission is free.

Feb 3, 2026 at 11:37 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups
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Rijeka: 29th Children’s Carnival Parade turned the Korzo into a promenade of imagination with 6,700 children and 71 groups

Find out how the 29th Children’s Carnival Parade in Rijeka at noon filled the Korzo with colours and laughter: almost 6,700 children in 71 groups walked the route to Exportdrvo, alongside Meštar Sandi, Queen Pia and the little bell-ringers. We also bring key details about the route, stages and the broadcast for those who could not come.

Feb 1, 2026 at 11:45 AM · Tourism desk

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