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Coronation in Poreč: Katarina Golec and Luka Skoklić are the new Jana Nails Miss and Mister of Tourism of Croatia for 2025
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Coronation in Poreč: Katarina Golec and Luka Skoklić are the new Jana Nails Miss and Mister of Tourism of Croatia for 2025

The finals of the 2025 Jana Nails Miss and Mister Tourism of Croatia were held at the Grand Hotel Palazzo in Poreč. The titles were taken by wellness fitness champion Katarina Golec from Bjelovar and the world model with two diplomas Luka Skoclic from Pula. As new ambassadors, they will represent the beauties of Croatia on the world stage.

Jun 24, 2025 at 7:47 AM · Tourism desk
Isle of Wonders Cres: Hobbit stars and D&D legends arrive at Croatia's biggest fantasy festival this weekend
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Isle of Wonders Cres: Hobbit stars and D&D legends arrive at Croatia's biggest fantasy festival this weekend

Cres becomes the Island of Wonders this weekend! Fantasy festival Isle of Wonders offers a rich program: fencing workshops, The Art Forge, CosPlay and concerts. The guests of honor are actors Jed Brophy and Adam Brown from The Hobbit and D&D legends Luke Gygax and Kate Welch. Experience the magic at the only island fantasy convention in Croatia.

Jun 24, 2025 at 7:37 AM · Tourism desk
Festival of the Sun and Light in Nin: A magical summer reception next to the church of St. of the Cross, music and history of King Tomislav
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Festival of the Sun and Light in Nin: A magical summer reception next to the church of St. of the Cross, music and history of King Tomislav

The royal city of Nin welcomed summer again this year with a unique Festival of the Sun and Light. Find out how the first ray of the Sun was welcomed at the church of St. of the Cross, the ancient solar calendar, and a rich program that combined music, art and a lecture on the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom.

Jun 24, 2025 at 7:33 AM · Tourism desk
Spectacle for the beginning of summer: Sandra Bagarić and Danijela Pintarić opened the scene of the new Marina Poreč with the Hello to Summer concert
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Spectacle for the beginning of summer: Sandra Bagarić and Danijela Pintarić opened the scene of the new Marina Poreč with the Hello to Summer concert

Poreč welcomed the summer with the musical spectacle Greetings to the Summer in the renovated Marina Poreč. Opera diva Sandra Bagaric and soprano Danijela Pintaric, with pianist Darko Domitrovic, performed timeless melodies. The event announces a rich summer season with the Sunset Vibes program that will revive the Poreč waterfront.

Jun 24, 2025 at 7:19 AM · Tourism desk
RetrOpatija 2025: A guide to the craziest retro festival in Opatija, program, awards and special traffic regulation
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RetrOpatija 2025: A guide to the craziest retro festival in Opatija, program, awards and special traffic regulation

RetrOpatija 2025 turns Opatija into a retro spectacle from 26 to 28 June. A rich music program, old-timers, pin-up girls, prize competitions for the best retro look and karaoke with valuable prizes await you. Find out all about the program, locations, special traffic regulation and parking for the most anticipated festival in the region.

Jun 23, 2025 at 9:50 AM · Tourism desk
Weekend in Dobrinj: Festival for Ivanja, Swimming Marathon Swim the wave and exhibition of Hungarian artists in Čižići
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Weekend in Dobrinj: Festival for Ivanja, Swimming Marathon Swim the wave and exhibition of Hungarian artists in Čižići

This weekend, the municipality of Dobrinj offers a rich program: a traditional folk festival for Ivanje in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski with the group Cukar and coffee, sports excitement with the swimming marathon "Preplavaj val" between Čižić and Klimno, and the opening of an exhibition of Hungarian artists, providing a blend of entertainment, sports and culture on the island of Krk.

Jun 20, 2025 at 11:28 AM · Tourism desk
Festival of the Sun and Light in Nin: Welcome the summer solstice with a rich program at the ancient Church of the Holy Cross
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Festival of the Sun and Light in Nin: Welcome the summer solstice with a rich program at the ancient Church of the Holy Cross

Discover the magic of the 17th Festival of the Sun and Light in Royal Nin. Experience an unforgettable dawn with soprano Nella Šarić, explore the mystery of the Church of St. of the Cross as the Croatian Stonehenge and enjoy the rich cultural program celebrating the first day of summer and the 1100th anniversary of the Croatian Kingdom.

Jun 19, 2025 at 6:15 AM · Tourism desk
Summer on Gradina 2025: Jubilee program at Trsat Castle brings Bralić, Kedža, Korean YB and Rolling Quartz
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Summer on Gradina 2025: Jubilee program at Trsat Castle brings Bralić, Kedža, Korean YB and Rolling Quartz

The jubilee 20th edition of the Summer on Gradina brings a spectacle to the Trsat Castle. The program is opened by Tomislav Bralić and the Intrade klapa, followed by the Rijeka Summer Festival, concerts by Sergej Ćetković, TBF, Red Apple and guest appearances by Korean stars YB and Rolling Quartz. A summer full of music, laughter and culture awaits you in Rijeka.

Jun 19, 2025 at 6:10 AM · Tourism desk

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