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Rijeka marks 25 years of the Polish Language Lectorate through exhibitions, concerts, workshops and theatre
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Rijeka marks 25 years of the Polish Language Lectorate through exhibitions, concerts, workshops and theatre

We bring an overview of the programme with which the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of the University of Rijeka marks 25 years of the Polish Language Lectorate. From April to May, the city brings together exhibitions, literary meetings, workshops, concerts and theatre performances, with guests from Poland, Ireland and cultural associations that connect language, tradition, translation and contemporary art in Rijeka’s public space.

May 1, 2026 at 4:55 AM · Tourism desk
Extended weekend in Karlovac brings a bike ride, jazz, tours, exhibitions and a river cruise on Zora
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Extended weekend in Karlovac brings a bike ride, jazz, tours, exhibitions and a river cruise on Zora

Find out what the extended weekend in Karlovac from May 1 to 3, 2026 brings, from the jubilee May Day Bike Ride and the concert of the Silent Groove Jazz Quartet to the costumed Mitzi Katzler tour, family programs at Dubovac and in Aquatika, exhibitions and a cruise on the grain boat Zora. We bring an overview of events, locations and content for a stay in the city.

Apr 30, 2026 at 8:32 PM · Tourism desk
Vukovar from May 1 to 3 host of the festival “SVI zaJEDNO HRVATSKO NAJ” with a rich program for City Day
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Vukovar from May 1 to 3 host of the festival “SVI zaJEDNO HRVATSKO NAJ” with a rich program for City Day

Find out what the 8th Festival “SVI zaJEDNO HRVATSKO NAJ” brings, which from May 1 to 3 in Vukovar will gather performers, cultural and artistic societies, children’s programs, an eco-ethno fair and evening concerts. We bring an overview of the main events, locations and content that connect intangible heritage, tourism, public space and the celebration of Vukovar City Day.

Apr 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM · Tourism desk
Jurica Galić Juka presents the travel exhibition and lecture “The World Through My Lens” in a gallery in Motovun
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Jurica Galić Juka presents the travel exhibition and lecture “The World Through My Lens” in a gallery in Motovun

Find out what the photography evening in the “Pet kula” Gallery brings, where Jurica Galić Juka presents scenes, encounters and stories created during twelve years of travel and documentary work through a lecture and exhibition. The program in Motovun brings together award-winning photographs, experiences from distant locations, stories about cultures and free admission for everyone interested.

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:36 AM · Tourism desk
Zadar County presented an enogastro forum in Preko about wine, quality and the island tourism story
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Zadar County presented an enogastro forum in Preko about wine, quality and the island tourism story

Find out how the professional forum in Preko gathered winemakers, chefs, producers, the academic community and representatives of institutions around the development of Zadar County as a recognizable enogastro destination. The focus was on local production, island authenticity, the wine scene, the role of women in winemaking and connecting gastronomy with sustainable tourism.

Apr 30, 2026 at 11:19 AM · Tourism desk
Tijara and Bel’Istria in Istria combine luxury weddings, authentic experiences and local flavours into one story
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Tijara and Bel’Istria in Istria combine luxury weddings, authentic experiences and local flavours into one story

Find out how Tijara Events and Bel’Istria in Istria are developing a new model of destination weddings, in which the ceremony, luxury stay, private concierge, authentic gastronomy and local heritage become parts of a unique experience. We bring an overview of the locations, actors and concept that turns Istria into the co-author of a wedding story, from the Arena to olive groves and wineries.

Apr 29, 2026 at 12:07 PM · Tourism desk
Istria Open Wine Cellars Day 2026 brings tastings, winemakers and wine routes across the whole peninsula
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Istria Open Wine Cellars Day 2026 brings tastings, winemakers and wine routes across the whole peninsula

Find out what Istria Open Wine Cellars Day 2026 brings, an event that on May 31 opens the doors of more than 50 wineries and distilleries throughout the peninsula. We bring an overview of wine routes, the main Istrian varieties, the role of Vinistra, the importance of Teran, the offer of distillates and practical advice for planning a cellar tour in the spring atmosphere of vineyards and tasting rooms.

Apr 29, 2026 at 6:04 AM · Tourism desk
Aminess Wine & Gourmet Nights in Novigrad brings an evening of Adriatic flavours, chefs and Matošević wines to Oliveto
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Aminess Wine & Gourmet Nights in Novigrad brings an evening of Adriatic flavours, chefs and Matošević wines to Oliveto

Find out what Aminess Wine & Gourmet Nights brings to the Oliveto restaurant in Novigrad, where a one-day five-course gourmet menu is being prepared on May 29. We bring an overview of the programme, chefs David Skoko and Stiven Vunić, the sweet section by Martina Labinjan, Matošević wines and the role of Novigrad as the setting for a spring fine dining evening by the sea and local Istrian flavours.

Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM · Tourism desk
Sea Star Festival 2026 in Umag brings four days of music, major performers and a seaside atmosphere
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Sea Star Festival 2026 in Umag brings four days of music, major performers and a seaside atmosphere

Find out what Sea Star Festival 2026 brings to Umag's Stella Maris lagoon, from the main performances by Xzibit and Boris Brejcha to the strong techno program, regional hip-hop scene and special festival content. We bring an overview of dates, location, performers and the reasons why Umag will once again be one of the most important music centers on the coast at the end of May.

Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM · Tourism desk
NOVA Eroica Istria in May brings three gravel routes, white roads and a gourmet experience of northern Istria
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NOVA Eroica Istria in May brings three gravel routes, white roads and a gourmet experience of northern Istria

Find out what the second edition of the NOVA Eroica Istria event brings, gathering gravel cyclists, recreational riders and lovers of Istrian gastronomy on 1 and 2 May 2026 in Novigrad-Cittanova. We bring an overview of the three routes through white roads, the festival programme, participation rules, the connection with the Parenzana and the importance of the event for northwestern Istria.

Apr 29, 2026 at 6:00 AM · Tourism desk
Park Food Fest in Novigrad brings Istrian food, wines and craft beer by the sea and the old-town harbor in May
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Park Food Fest in Novigrad brings Istrian food, wines and craft beer by the sea and the old-town harbor in May

Find out what Park Food Fest 2026 in Novigrad brings, a two-day gastronomic event in Mandrač and the Park of Novigrad Fishermen. The program combines Istrian dishes in a street food edition, local wines, craft beer, show cooking, music and content for children, with the ambience of the old-town harbor and a May atmosphere by the sea for visitors of all generations and lovers of local flavors.

Apr 29, 2026 at 5:48 AM · Tourism desk

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