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Opatija Carnival 2026 from 17 January: the Children’s Corso and Balinjerada bring masks and adrenaline in February
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Opatija Carnival 2026 from 17 January: the Children’s Corso and Balinjerada bring masks and adrenaline in February

Here is an overview of Opatija Carnival 2026: opening on 17 January at the market, the Children’s Carnival Corso on 1 February and Balinjerada on 8 February with Taxi balinjere and Kukalka, plus the Masked Klapa Marathon on 6 February in the Marino Cvetković Hall. Find out the main routes, when to expect the biggest crowds and what the carnival “fifth season” brings.

Jan 15, 2026 at 8:57 AM · Tourism desk
Antonja 2026 in Rovinjsko Selo: Istrian supa festival and wine and olive oil exhibitions with free admission
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Antonja 2026 in Rovinjsko Selo: Istrian supa festival and wine and olive oil exhibitions with free admission

Find out when and where Antonja 2026 is coming to Rovinjsko Selo: the Istrian supa festival and wine and olive oil exhibitions with free admission. We bring the times for tastings, award ceremonies and concerts by Alfa Time Band, Montenegro Band, Tequila, the duo Danijel & Igi and Magazin, along with Saturday mass and the program in the heated tent at Lakuverča.

Jan 14, 2026 at 12:06 PM · Tourism desk
Free expert-guided tour of Poreč as part of the “Get to Know Your Country” initiative on the occasion of Croatia’s Recognition Day
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Free expert-guided tour of Poreč as part of the “Get to Know Your Country” initiative on the occasion of Croatia’s Recognition Day

Find out how the free expert-guided tour of Poreč on 18 January at 12:00, as part of the “Get to Know Your Country” project, with licensed guides, rich cultural heritage and the Euphrasian Basilica, will mark Croatia’s International Recognition Day and turn a winter weekend in Istria into a special, educational experience.

Jan 13, 2026 at 12:22 PM · Tourism desk
Central Istria celebrates kapuz from 15 to 31 January: the event “We love winter as long as there’s a hood!”
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Central Istria celebrates kapuz from 15 to 31 January: the event “We love winter as long as there’s a hood!”

Find out where in central Istria from 15 to 31 January 2026 you can taste the event “We love winter as long as there’s a hood!”: winter menus with sauerkraut (kapuz) and Istrian cured-meat flavours. We bring a list of six locations, the price range 22–33 euros, and a suggestion on how to combine lunch, a walk and an off-season trip.

Jan 12, 2026 at 11:28 AM · Tourism desk
Carnival in the Bakar area 2026: bell ringers, children’s reduta events and masked dances in all settlements of the City of Bakar
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Carnival in the Bakar area 2026: bell ringers, children’s reduta events and masked dances in all settlements of the City of Bakar

Find out how the Bakar area, from 10. January to 18. February, lives to the rhythm of bell ringers, children’s reduta events and masked dances. We bring an overview of the processions, Mesopust burning dates and messages from organisers for citizens and visitors who want to experience the fifth season in Kvarner. Get ready for weekends filled with music, masks and socialising in all settlements of the City of Bakar.

Jan 9, 2026 at 9:13 AM · Tourism desk
Kvarner 2026 opens the year of the European Region of Gastronomy in Matulji: Carnival Edition and traditional “pusni” food
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Kvarner 2026 opens the year of the European Region of Gastronomy in Matulji: Carnival Edition and traditional “pusni” food

Find out why the opening of Kvarner – European Region of Gastronomy 2026 is tied to Matulji and the Festival pusne hrani: on January 15 at Villa Plasa in Zaluki, Kvarner destinations, traditional dishes, and carnival customs come together, along with the story of the IGCAT title and UNESCO bell ringers. We bring the context and what visitors can expect.

Jan 8, 2026 at 8:43 AM · Tourism desk
New Year’s Toast 2026 in Novi Vinodolski: a noon celebration gathered thousands in the town centre and rounded off Novi Advent
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New Year’s Toast 2026 in Novi Vinodolski: a noon celebration gathered thousands in the town centre and rounded off Novi Advent

Find out how Novi Vinodolski welcomed 2026 at noon on 31 December 2025: around five thousand people on the squares, concerts, free ice skating and a gastro offer with hunters’ goulash. We bring what marked Zdravica Novoj and how it fit into the Novi Advent programme, ranked among the top 5 small towns according to the selection by the portal gradonačelnik.hr.

Jan 2, 2026 at 1:47 PM · Tourism desk
Children's New Year's Eve celebration at noon on December 31, 2025 at Trsat Castle in Rijeka with Clown Marko and balloon fireworks
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Children's New Year's Eve celebration at noon on December 31, 2025 at Trsat Castle in Rijeka with Clown Marko and balloon fireworks

We bring you how Trsat Castle in Rijeka hosted a children's celebration at noon on December 31, 2025: animators, mascots, Clown Marko's show, face painting and photo corner, distribution of hats and gifts, and the highlight with more than 500 colorful balloons along with a joint countdown and children's champagne, as a safe alternative to the evening celebration.

Dec 31, 2025 at 7:27 PM · Tourism desk
Rijeka prepares New Year's Eve celebration 2026: Korzo, Gat Advent, Trsat and Export Ice Box with all-day program
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Rijeka prepares New Year's Eve celebration 2026: Korzo, Gat Advent, Trsat and Export Ice Box with all-day program

We bring an overview of the Rijeka New Year's Eve 2026 celebration on Wednesday, December 31: Big CroDance Party on Korzo, all-day Pier of Experiences at the pier, children's celebrations at Trsat Castle and inside Export Ice Box, and DJ program on Rijeka Resolution Square. Find out schedules, performers, and what is offered at each location in the city center.

Dec 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM · Tourism desk

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