NERETVA, 23.-25.JUNE True THURSDAY, Parad June 15, 2017|YEAR 7 |ISSUE 3 I S E

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26 SLOBODNA DALMACIJA IMPRESSUM

PUBLISHER: slobodna dalmacija d.d. Hrvatske mornarice 4, Split

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Jadran KAPOR 4 [email protected]

Story of the week 18 Bars and pubs with Activities EDITOR: Milena Budimir a good vibe [email protected] 4 NERETVA KITE world 32 solin - tempus fugit 20 How the locals say... CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Žarko Tičinović Paradise for kiteboarders 34 big blue [email protected] 22 traditional meal MARKETING: 36 food writer Telephone: 021/352927 Discover 23 Fine dining Ivana Vladović [email protected] in Dalmatia 38 Best places... SD board of directors: 6 explore vis [email protected] Miroslav IVIĆ Street 39 Coctails of the week 8 get to know hvar PROCURATOR: Boris KAMBER 24 Most vibrant street A favourite gathering place Top Events&Info Guide HANZA MEDIA in Split board of directors: 10 baška voda Marko SMETIŠKO (chairman) 40 Accommodation Ana HANŽEKOVIĆ (vice chairman) Shopping 12 must do HANZA MEDIA in Dalmatia supervisory board: Maja ŠILHARD 26 What to take home 13 what to do with Marijana RAGUŽ 42 top events Krešimir ĆOSIĆ Gvozden FLEGO children? Explore 43 Info guide HANZA MEDIA Advisory board: 14 šibenik - st. michael 28 split fashion Damir BORAS, Petar MILADIN, Davor MAJETIĆ Visit also Discover Dalmatian beauty Through the centuries HANZA MEDIA Director of publishing: Tomislav WRUSS 16 EXPLORE kvarner 30 hvar on bike 44 birdwatching photography One of the most diverse regions Six reasons to visit and drive Don't be just a tourist CROPIX FOTO SERVIS HANZA MEDIA: tel. 01/610 3117, 01/610 3090, fax: 01/610 3033 web: www.cropix.hr 44 e-mail: [email protected] GRAPHIC Design 22 Nenad PAŽANIN

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Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 3 WIND ENTERTAINMENT Paradise for kiteboarders EVENT ITINERARY The "Neretva Open 2017" training day has been scheduled for 22 June while surfing will take place on 23 to 25 June. A total of 15 individual surfs are tip! scheduled, but the race rhythm will ultimately You can stay by decided by the God of Wind. Winners will be directly in camp announced on Sunday night. or in neighbour village HANZA MEDIA HANZA

AUTHOR SANDRA BARČOT have already signed up and it land, Portugal and Monaco – stants will try to impress the is interesting to note that one as we were told by Kitesurf judges with their acrobatic of the contestants is from Bra- Split Club members who are stunts. The second discipli- The mouth of the Ner- zil and another one a French- hosting the event. ne is a course race hydrofoil, 8etva River, just outside man with a Dubai address. In There will be two disci- which means sailing a pres- of Metković, is the favour- addition to local kiteboarders, plines: the first one is called cribed route as fast as possi- ite destinations for surfers contestants will also come freestyling, that is, jumping ble. who sail with kites instead from Italy, Slovenia, Switzer- and flying high, where conte- Since the sandbank of the of sails. Thus, it comes as no Neretva River mouth is a true surprise that this year's re- paradise for kiteboarders, gatta season will be opened both amateurs and professi- by kite surfers at that very spot. The "Neretva Open onals, the kiteboarding cara- 2017" regatta, which is also van will surely attract a large the Croatian Kiteboarding number of kiteboarding fans. Championship, is sched- And after the exciting and in- uled for 22 June and it is an teresting competition is over, open-type event so the event the party will simply be tran- organisers have already an- sferred back to the mainland nounced numerous guests. where there will be plenty of - Over thirty kiteboarders good music and partying.

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Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 5 explore vis move! paragliding – traditional sailing – free climbing – kayaking – hiking – caving – underground tunnels Embraced by the sea Be sure to add Vis to your ‘To Do list’ while in Dalmatia.It is one of the most attractive destinations on the Adriatic! AUTHOR MILENA BUDIMIR

The island of Vis with its 8indented coastline, numerous islets and rocks, hidden coves, sandy beaches and sea caves is one of the most attractive destinations on the Adriatic. Intact nature and natural phenomena such as the Blue and Green caves will Biševo not leave any one indifferent. Do not miss! Church of St. Explore the islands of Vis and Sylvester in Polje dating Biševo and you will discover from the 11th century hidden beauties. Besides enjoying the natural delights, This is a hidden jewel with make an effort to see the in- crystal clear sea, untouched terior of the island which will by modern busy life, into the take you through its rich his- deep sea. You can enjoy the tory that dates back to two food and the famous pre- thousand years before Christ. mium wine Plavac, but also Walk along the paths of the swim in Porat Beach which Illyrians, climb up to the top has been included among the of the island, enjoy the view seven most beautiful beaches of the vineyards and olive in the world. But the island groves, pick seasonal plants is, of course, most famous for komiža and taste the autochthonous its Blue Cave. When the sea island products … is peaceful, at around noon the rays of the sun penetrate 20km into the Blue Cave through vis an underwater opening, re- flect from the white bottom and illuminate the cave in blue and its objects in silver. how to Due to not being deep and its underwater cracks, the cave get there is suitable for divers of all categories. ferry from Split at 11am and 6.30 pm Falkuša

half-decked, one-mast time fishing boat (gajeta) The trip lasts for 2 hours and 20 minutes A traditional 9 m long and 2.55 m wide wooden boat, it price has a Lateen sail and rung to- The fare costs 54 kn tal surface of 90 m2. children 27 kn The fishermen from Komiža

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Fabrika St. Mikula waterfront 12, Komiža The first Croatian Celebri- ty Masterchef Luka Nižetić has put burger and shrimp humus, sea salad with broad beans, and various refreshing smoothies on his res-

taurant’s menu for this year. klarić duje Fabrika has this year become richer for its CROative concept store. božidar vukičević božidar

have developed a special kind of half-decked one-mast fishing boat with rungs for fishing on distant Palagruža Magić

island. For centuries they vukičević božidar Stončica Beach have been the only deep sea There is no need to order ar- Adventure week tificial juices – there aren’t fishermen on the Adriatic. any in this tavern! Only Regattas of falkuša one-mast If you are not into lying under the sun on the beach, we fishing boats were organized suggest that you see into making your vacation an active natural juices just like their one. wine. It is all run by a fam- from the port in Komiža to ily that makes sure that you Palagruža island. The gajeta have all you need besides (half-decked, one-mast fish- 1st day - Kayaking enjoying your stay in the ing boat) is one of the sym- middle of a vineyard. Reser- bols of the Croatian mari- Starting from Rukavac Cove on kayaks to the Blue Cave. Rowing to vation needed

danijel soldo danijel time heritage. Stiniva Cove, the most attractive and most beautiful cove on the island of Vis and further..

2nd day - Walking

Start your walk from Hum and descend towards Tito’s Cave, then onwards to Žena glava village and up towards Zlatna strana hill.

3rd day - Caving

A walk (45 minutes) through the greenest part of the island, arrival at the Queen’s Cave known by the name ‘Viška Postojna’, a karts cave full of stalactite and stalagmite. The cave is located on a vertical cliff at about 70 m above the sea, and it is made up of five rooms and a 60-metre long canal connecting them.

4th day - Climbing and abseiling

The red cliffs above Komiža with twelve climbing directions marked on them and a tunnel with its first exit at 30 metres. The directions

tom dubravec tom vukičević božidar are adapted to physical fitness and experience.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 7 get to know us hvar Equally lively day & night zvonimir barišin zvonimir Be sure to add Hvar to your "To do list"! It would be a shame to miss the night life of this lively Dalmatian town AUTHOR MILENA BUDIMIR

The town of Hvar is a locality of the Stari Grad. 8unique juncture of mag- Hvar acquired its fame and nificent Mediterranean na- power during the Middle ture, rich and layered cul- Ages as an important port tural and historical heritage, within the Venetian mar- and today fashionable tourist itime empire. Today it is modernity... Hvar is an inex- the tourist centre of the is- haustible treasury of sights, land and one of the favour- atmosphere and adventure. ite tourist destinations of The name comes from the Dalmatian Riviera – a PHAROS – the Greek name town of smiling and polite for the island and town of inhabitants fully dedicated Hvar which was once on the to tourism.

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2 hours night birds ferry drive EAT NEARBY Do not from Hvar is a town that never Split miss sleeps- at least not from June to September. There is a wide The Croatian Theatre choice of places for going 8is one of the first mu- out and here are just some nicipal theatres in Europe of them... and founded in 1612. It was erected over the Arsenal (a space for returning galleys and warehouse for all maritime supplies). The outer ap- Bonaca pearance of the theatre has Riva mainly been preserved in its Stunning view, great original form while the inte- food. Shark with truf- rior architecture is form the fle sauce was excel- 19th century. lent – the visitors tell us. The seafood menu is rich and affordable.

Nautica Cocktail Bar Lipi Škoj, Miličić Port

Veneranda Night Club Šumica bb Fortica Fortress GARIFUL 8(Španjola) was built Carpe Diem Night Club Waterfront on a hill above the old part Waterfront A visit to this luxurious of the town in the mid16th restaurant becomes century. You will not only be an unforgettable gas- thrilled by its architecture tronomic pleasure ARCHIE'S BAR and its military history, but St. Steven’s Square for every guest. You you will enjoy the stunning can enjoy the quality view of the town of Hvar, its fish, scampi, lobsters, crabs... surroundings and the near- Kiva Night Club by islands. [email protected]

The Benedic- how to 8tine convent on get there Hvar has existed since 1664 when two nuns came here from Pag. BOAT The convent is fa- There are two ferryboat lines mous throughout the to the island of Hvar: Stari Grad world for its agave lac- and Sućuraj. The Stari Grad port es, which are attend- has a connection with Split and ed to only in this con- it is closer to Hvar (20 km), and vent and the tradition the trip to the town of Hvar has been cherished for lasts for about ten minutes. The 100-130 years being road follows the magnificent passed from one gen- southern coastline of the island. crnčević mirko eration to the other.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 9 BAŠKA VODA taste the sea, the mountain, the fun

Author Andrea Topić Play football on Baška Voda is located 1Mount Biokovo 8in the centre of the Ma- karska Riviera. It has just a Just fifteen minutes by foot from the centre of Baška Voda in the directi- bit less than three thousand on of Mount Biokovo, you will come across an area called Greben. It is one inhabitants and covers the of the sites where the planetary popular "Game of Thrones" show was fil- area of 20 square kilome- med. When there are no film crews around, it also hosts a playing field -wi tres, the major part of which th two goals where you can play football, basketball and many other sports is the beach. This is the town you may like. where Mount Biokovo meets the sea and the rich tourist offer has something for everyone. Apart from the archaeological museum and the permanent shellfish exhibition, you can visit numerous events such as the BMX stunt festival, concerts at the waterfront and boat excursions. 7 Things to do in Baška voda

10 AdriaticTIMES Hike to the Eat most beautiful Drink a coffe 2 mountain tops 7Clubs Mount Biokovo has a total of 15 hiking trails, some of the WHERE TO EAT? most beautiful ones being located above the town of Baška Vo- Restaurant and hotel "Palac" da. These mountain tops offer a magnificent view of the entire Grand hotel "Slavija" Makarska Riviera. For information about the trails, contact the Restaurant "Karlo" Tourism Board or the Sveti Ilija Hiking Club. They also offer a Restaurant "King" taste chance to take some fabulous selfies. WHERE TO DRINK A COFFE? BMX Bicycle Caffe bar "Plavi Val" Stunt (at the beach) 3Festival Caffe bar "Stop" (in the very town centre) Each summmer the Baška Voda waterfront hosts the spectacular BMX Festival gathering the best extreme cyclists from THE BEST CLUBS all over the world. Stunts on two wheels with jumps into the "Southern Comfort" beach bar air and into the sea from ramps are once again in store this ye- "Apollo" beach bar ar as part of a multi-day programme which will include an in- "Oseka" beach bar ternational competition. "Palma" (on the railroad)

Olive picking Blue flag and olive awarded kilometres 4oil tasting 5long beaches In order to take advantage of all the Let us not forget a few kilometres of pebbled and sandy be- natural beauties that Baška Voda has aches stretching along the town's coast. The most famous be- to offer, make sure you visit the surro- ach is called "Nikolina" and is located in the very town centre. unding eco-ethno villages of Topići It has received many prestigious international awards. In ad- and Bast. Each year, at the beginning dition to the Nikolina Beach, the surrounding beaches have of October, you can participate in olive also been awarded the blue flag, which symbolises clean sea picking and see how the oil is made. Of and environment. course, then you can also taste it!

Rent a boat with your friends 6and sail away Rent a small boat that doesn't need special permits and li- censes and sail away with your friends. Enjoy a beautiful sun- set, a glass of cold local wine and visit the surrounding towns. Also, you can rent a parachute and a speedboat and observe the coast from the sea.

AdriaticTIMES 11 must do boris kovačev boris šebelić goran Dalmatian bucket list Find all Eat our Our country is UNESCO food & try amazing, and we 1 Sites 3 our Wine are not arrogant. For a small country we are, Food in Dalmatia is diverse you may be surprised to and glorious, specially sea- Set aside some know that there are seven food. And wine... mhm... time to explore Croatian UNESCO World A unique Dalmatian dish Dalmatia. You Heritage sites you can find, you’ll want to try is a black will not be sorry see and experience. risotto made from cuttlefish So, do not miss six of them called crni rižot. in Dalmatia: old town of Split with the Palace of Dio- Take cletian, Historic city of Tro- a Road gir, old city of Dubrovnik, 4Trip The Cathedral of St James in Rustic villages across the Šibenik, Stari Grad Plain in country are only accessible Hvar, National Park od Plit- by car, so hit the road. Hir- vice Lakes. ing a car in Dalmatia is easier than you think. Explore National Get 2 Parks 5outdoors Make sure you see at least Hike! Why not? We have one while on holidays. The marvellous options for hik- most stunning is Plitvice ing. Particularly inland of Lakes National Park, you Dalmatia, with its beautiful can walk along the wooden landscape. These unspoiled plank trails and admire the natural beauties are yet to be waterfalls crashing into the discovered. ever changing colours of the 16 connected lakes. Take a day trip to the Krka National 6Sail Park. Krka is complete with We have over 1,000 islands medieval fortresses, water- and one of the richest archi- falls and boat excursions. pelagos in the world, don’t While in Plitvice Lakes miss your chance to sail Park, or in Krka Nation- along the coast. Spending al park - be sure to take a time at sea is must! Vacation swim. Dive in and stand un- without any sea action would

joško ponoš joško der the falls. be sacrilege.

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Numerous slides, The city of Split is full of nozzles, sprinklers events where children and waterfalls are only part are always included. of the fun The manifestation Little What to adventures. Diocletian is to be pointed out A variety of and it takes place within the activities and Days of Diocletian and the attractions children’s festival Mali Split. do with such as the extremely popular “lazy river” Froggyland children šibenik Ul. kralja Hoteli Solaris 86 Tomislava 5, Split Take your kids to various spots full of WORKING HOURS Entrance is free for kids, 25 fun activities suited to their age kuna for adults, and it is 9 - 20 h open daily from 10:00 - 22:00 tickets www.froggyland.net Our children have the opportunity of par- 8 ticipating in the workshops of our muse- ums and galleries where they learn in an edu- 100 KN ADULTS, 70 KN KIDS aged 3-6 cational and entertaining manner all about the free for kids under 3 years Čarobni grad rich history and culture of the city of Split. 8. Mediteranskih igara 2, Split Gripi Ticket 30 kunas children's www.carobni-grad.hr

Park Kids Jungle Children's park - the baby park has been (City Center One) on this location since 1996. It has a diverse Vukovarska ul. 207, Split offer for children aged 3 - 12. Open · 09–21 Enjoy drive in Mini Formula 1 and try our www.kidsjungle.hr trampolines. Free amenities: Mini cable car for children aged 3 - 7; Climbing frames; Swings; Seesaws Toy Joy (Joker) SPLIT Put Brodarice 6, Split Gripe Sports Centre, Osječka bb, SPLIT Free enterance WORKING HOURS toy-joy.com.hr

10-12 & 17-22 tickets Beach fun Mini FORMULA 1 - chip = 6 KN Trampoline = 10 KN in the beaches of Znjan, Bene, and Bačvice in Split as well in parks such as Zvončac you can enjoy MUSTANG free play on trampoline, slide etc. HORSE park

SINJ workshops Family place, full of www.mgst.net surprises. Homemade www.gkl-split.hr food, and 15 horses for www.galum.hr backriding. www.prirodoslovni.hr

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 13 šibenik beauty 3 three more fortresses in Šibenik prove its importance and strength: 1 St John 2 St Nicholas 3 Šubićevac

Fort Saint Michael The view tips!

Don't miss & The Fun the view

The Fortress is the oldest inhabited area of the Bring a bottle city, so it makes sense to begin the whole story of water about the history and development of Šibenik right here, at the Fortress AUTHOR MILENA BUDIMIR

The fortress of St. Mi- of the present-day fortress part of the fortress there are 8chael in Šibenik was lasted from the 13th to the two well preserved square built on a 60 meter high 18th century but its biggest mural towers and there are Don't stand in line, limestone hill, situated at the part belongs to the 15th and two polygonal towers in its buy online! mouth of the river Krka. This 16th century. Its ground plan northern part. The Gothic is the place where the life of has the shape of an irregular style main entrance is situat- www.croatia-tickets.com Šibenik began. The building quadrangle. In the eastern ed on the eastern side. During

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WORKING HOURS 09.00-20.00 moving around

St. James Cathedral 10 minutes walk

Beach Banj 10 minutes walk

Bus station Šibenik 10 minutes walk

Croatian National Theatre in Šibenik 10 minutes walk the archeological excavations inside the fortress territo- Medical centre Šibenik ry, numerous objects, dating refresh! 5 minutes walk from the prehistoric period to the Middle Ages, were un- Caffe & Wine bar Zagreb covered. According to the his- Castrum 330 km torical sources from the 12th century, inside the fortress adress: Split walls there was the church Obala Dr. Franje Tuđmana 1 67 km of St. Michael. Along the course of its histo- working hours: Zadar ry, the fortress was damaged 07:30 - 23:00 69 km and rebuild several times. It Thursdays - dancing nights was demolished twice, in Saturdays - live music Dubrovnik 1663 and in 1752 by the ex- 274 km plosion of the powder-mag- azines situated within its Split Airport walls. There is a double de- 48 km fensive wall descending from the fortress to the coast and Zadar Airport ending with the big Gothic 70 km gate. It was built at the beginning of the 15th century and, in danger, the soldiers used it to retreat towards prices the sea.

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Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 15 EXPLORE KVARNER AND GORSKI KOTAR

Kvarner Region Kvarner takes pride in its is one of the most 8maritime heritage, en- BELI, THE ISLAND OF CRES countered in every town on diverse regions the coast and on the islands. GRIFFON VULTURE CENTRE A Region of in Croatia, Regattas have been organised encompassing the in Kvarner for ages, and the Beli, a place on the northern side of the Island of Cres, inhabitants have joined forces 8is well known as the home of the griffon vulture, as can hills of Gorski with neighbouring Slovenia to be seen from the permanent exhibition dedicated to this Also visit kotar, the coast, and keep the tradition alive. bird of environmental and cultural significance for Cres. islands, boasting not Mala barka regatta has been de- Last year the 1st phase of the Griffon Vulture Visitor Cen- Risnjak National Park Diversity and veloped with the aim of creat- tre and Rehabilitation Facility was opened, featuring an Učka Nature Park only diversity, but ing a new tourist product based aviary. The Centre greatly contributes to the protection also tradition and on maritime tradition, a part of the environment and the vulture population. It is also Platak Regional sports and maritime heritage of IPA Slovenia-Croatia cross a welcome addition to, and helps promote the tourism of tourist centre border programme of valoris- Beli and the Cres-Lošinj and Kvarner area by providing au- RetrOpatija, Opatija ing maritime, fishing and ship- thentic content stemming from centuries of co-existence Tradition building tradition in the North of people and nature. Kastav Blues Festival, Kastav Adriatic. Mala barka is tradi- The Visitor Centre will feature an area to accommodate vol- Rijeka Summer Nights tional sailing boats regatta held unteers, students and scientists and an area for educational in ports along Kvarner. It is only and workshop activities. In the 1st phase of the Centre, the Crikvenica Swimming natural to include a rich mari- visitors can see exhibition on griffon vulture. Marathon time history in tourist offer, so Summer Carnival and Croatia and Slovenia have come Vinodol Rose, Novi Vinodolski fact! to the idea of organising tradi- Municipality tional Kvarner regattas. The VRBNIK, THE ISLAND OF KRK Days of Wine, Vrbnik on the Kvarner is known area on both sides of the border, Island of Krk for it's healh i.e. Slovenian Primorje, Istria MUST-VISIT WINE AND GASTRO Lubenice Music Nights, the tourism due to and Kvarner is one of the most Island of Cres climate attractive tourist destinations of both countries. Mala barka DESTINATION Downhill World Cup Lošinj, 2 also stands for the project of The Island of Krk and its picturesque town of Vrbnik are Veli Lošinj on the Island of preservation and touristic val- 8known for its glagolitic script heritage (glagoljica is an Lošinj orization of the maritime herit- old, 9th century Slav letter; a quarter of all kept manuscripts Rab Fest, the Island of Rab age of the Kvarner Region sup- is from Vrbnik) and home to a rich cultural tradition, but it ported by the EU. Along with has also become a must-visit destination for wine and food Krk Prosciutto, Vrh, the Island of Krk traditional regattas, maritime lovers visiting Kvarner. Vrbnik is situated on a steep cliff, parades are also organised, and if you want to come closer you can do so only on foot. Rab Cake, the Island of Rab any if you want to learn more Vrbnik Žlahtina, produced in Vrbnik, is one of the most fa- about the rich heritage of the mous and best Croatian wines, and visitors of Kvarner can region make sure you visit the go on a tour of the vineyards and wine cellars and taste dif- Maritime and History Muse- ferent žlahtina wines. Vrbnik is also well known for Valom- um in Rijeka and the Maritime er, a unique sparkling wine that matures 30 meters under- Heritage Interpretation Centre ground. Vrbnik is home to the first Croatian hotel dedicated in a fishing village Mošćenička to wine, and inside its walls it also hides the narrowest ally Draga. in the world – Klančić. KVATNER REGION TOURIST BOARD

MALI LOŠINJ, THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ GORSKI KOTAR THE APOXYOMENOS MUSEUM GORSKI KOTAR BIKE TOUR The Museum of Apoxyomenos was opened last year in the town of Mali Lošinj, on the The so-called Goranska cycling transversal is a new cycling island bearing the same name. The main exhibit is the statue of Apoxyomenos, antique 8path connecting all towns and municipalities in Gorski ko- bronze athlete that had been found in the waters around the island. This impressive and tar country with their natural, cultural and historical attractions well-preserved statue is 192 centimetres tall, found in 1997 in the waters between the Vele and gastro delicacies. The cycling path runs along the low-traffic Orjule and Lošinj islands; it was taken out in 1999. roads, and is intended for mountain biking aficionados. The bronze statute dates back to 1-2 ct. BC. It is assumed that it ended up in the Lošinj If you take this route you will get to know all of Gorski kotar, and waters after fierce Kvarner bora wind hit a boat. At that time Kvarner was on the ancient you can stretch is over several days of active holiday. The 260 kil-

Adriatic route going through the ancient Liburnian town of Osor, separating the islands of ometre route comprises seven sections, each between 28 and 43 KVATNER REGION TOURIST BOARD Cres and Lošinj. The route was in fact connecting ancient Dalmatia and Istria. The apoxy- kilometres long. When you add 9 more linking sections, you get omenos is the only large bronze monument found so far on the east coast of the Adriatic, more than 400 kilometres of pure pleasure on two wheels. The For more information and in the last several years it has become a symbol of the Croatian culture heritage and attractive and recognisable terrain configuration totals in more visit: an extraordinary achievement of restaurateurs. than 5000 metres of climbs and 5000 metres down-hill routes. WWW.KVARNER.HR

3816 ZagrebTIMESAdriaticTIMES THURSDAYThursday/ / 15june JUN/E15 //2017 2017 THURSDAY / 15 JUNE / 2017 ZagrebTIMES 39 Kvarner takes pride in its 8maritime heritage, en- BELI, THE ISLAND OF CRES countered in every town on the coast and on the islands. GRIFFON VULTURE CENTRE Regattas have been organised in Kvarner for ages, and the Beli, a place on the northern side of the Island of Cres, inhabitants have joined forces 8is well known as the home of the griffon vulture, as can with neighbouring Slovenia to be seen from the permanent exhibition dedicated to this Also visit keep the tradition alive. bird of environmental and cultural significance for Cres. Mala barka regatta has been de- Last year the 1st phase of the Griffon Vulture Visitor Cen- Risnjak National Park veloped with the aim of creat- tre and Rehabilitation Facility was opened, featuring an Učka Nature Park ing a new tourist product based aviary. The Centre greatly contributes to the protection on maritime tradition, a part of the environment and the vulture population. It is also Platak Regional sports and of IPA Slovenia-Croatia cross a welcome addition to, and helps promote the tourism of tourist centre border programme of valoris- Beli and the Cres-Lošinj and Kvarner area by providing au- RetrOpatija, Opatija ing maritime, fishing and ship- thentic content stemming from centuries of co-existence building tradition in the North of people and nature. Kastav Blues Festival, Kastav Adriatic. Mala barka is tradi- The Visitor Centre will feature an area to accommodate vol- Rijeka Summer Nights tional sailing boats regatta held unteers, students and scientists and an area for educational in ports along Kvarner. It is only and workshop activities. In the 1st phase of the Centre, the Crikvenica Swimming natural to include a rich mari- visitors can see exhibition on griffon vulture. Marathon time history in tourist offer, so Summer Carnival and Croatia and Slovenia have come Vinodol Rose, Novi Vinodolski to the idea of organising tradi- Municipality tional Kvarner regattas. The VRBNIK, THE ISLAND OF KRK Days of Wine, Vrbnik on the area on both sides of the border, Island of Krk i.e. Slovenian Primorje, Istria MUST-VISIT WINE AND GASTRO Lubenice Music Nights, the and Kvarner is one of the most Island of Cres attractive tourist destinations of both countries. Mala barka DESTINATION Downhill World Cup Lošinj, 2 also stands for the project of The Island of Krk and its picturesque town of Vrbnik are Veli Lošinj on the Island of preservation and touristic val- 8known for its glagolitic script heritage (glagoljica is an Lošinj orization of the maritime herit- old, 9th century Slav letter; a quarter of all kept manuscripts Rab Fest, the Island of Rab age of the Kvarner Region sup- is from Vrbnik) and home to a rich cultural tradition, but it ported by the EU. Along with has also become a must-visit destination for wine and food Krk Prosciutto, Vrh, the Island of Krk traditional regattas, maritime lovers visiting Kvarner. Vrbnik is situated on a steep cliff, parades are also organised, and if you want to come closer you can do so only on foot. Rab Cake, the Island of Rab any if you want to learn more Vrbnik Žlahtina, produced in Vrbnik, is one of the most fa- about the rich heritage of the mous and best Croatian wines, and visitors of Kvarner can region make sure you visit the go on a tour of the vineyards and wine cellars and taste dif- Maritime and History Muse- ferent žlahtina wines. Vrbnik is also well known for Valom- um in Rijeka and the Maritime er, a unique sparkling wine that matures 30 meters under- Heritage Interpretation Centre ground. Vrbnik is home to the first Croatian hotel dedicated in a fishing village Mošćenička to wine, and inside its walls it also hides the narrowest ally Draga. in the world – Klančić.

GORSKI KOTAR GORSKI KOTAR BIKE TOUR The so-called Goranska cycling transversal is a new cycling 8path connecting all towns and municipalities in Gorski kotar country with their natural, cultural and historical attractions and gastro delicacies. The cycling path runs along the low-traffic roads, and is intended for mountain biking aficionados. If you take this route you will get to know all of Gorski kotar, and you can stretch is over several days of active holiday. The 260 kil-

ometre route comprises seven sections, each between 28 and 43 KVATNER REGION TOURIST BOARD kilometres long. When you add 9 more linking sections, you get more than 400 kilometres of pure pleasure on two wheels. The For more information attractive and recognisable terrain configuration totals in more visit: than 5000 metres of climbs and 5000 metres down-hill routes. WWW.KVARNER.HR

THURSDAYThursday/ /june 15 JUNE/15/2017 / 2017 AdriaticTIMESZagrebTIMES 3917 BARS&PUBS

This bar, which has won us 8 over instantly both with its interior and exterior design, is located a bit further away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in a predominantly residential area. Regardless of whether your choice might be a sunny terrace or a library-inspired interior, this is a place where you may enjoy fine coffee and warm drinks.

adress: poljička cesta, split working hours: 07:30 - 23:30 KULT Caffe During the day, it is an Enjoy excellent place for having a cup of coffee on a pleasant terrace which in the evening turns into the best place for fun and entertainment. A cult your place whose entertainment programme can satisfy all tastes. ADRESS: Varoš, Stomorica 6, drink zadar With working hours: 9-24 good vibe tip! album private baranić, ante photos: info Use happy hour disconts in adress: caffes on Riva Giro Espresso Zagrebačka 2, šibenik promenade Great coffee in a sleek interior, occupying a key strategic 8 position on one of the Old Town’s main thoroughfares. A 7-22 handful of outdoor tables stand opposite the grey portals of Working hours Šibenik’s church.

18 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 TASTE IT In vino veritas Wine tasting includes 4 glasses of wine and appropriate nibbles prepared by Pecado Food & Drink Restaurant.

Come and taste along with us the Sladić Debit, osé and The wine tasting price is Maraština, R 100,00 kn per person (14€) Plavina on June 21, - 2017 in the magnifi ourthouse of cent c useum Split City M

Vino is the art of aro- 8 ma, taste and tradition which exists in our region. Those who cherish tradition cannot but engage in viticulture and enology...”, this is how Marko Sladić described his passion. Joso and Marko, father and son, have done The altitude above sea le- what anyone would rare- vel is 290 m, 2000 hours of ly have done in this region sunshine in vegetation, and which once had a flourish- limestone ground that produ- ing viticulture tradition. A ces white creamy mineral wi- vineyard sprang from noth- nes, pungent and fresh with ing but rock as the continu- the aroma of Dalmatian wild ance of what their ancestors herbs and citrus, very drin- had always produced, ex- kable. The red wines are soft, cellent wines. Marko con- drinkable, with green pepper tinues to cherish the tradi- and sour cherry aroma. tion of the Skradin region. The revival of autochtho- The vineyard is magnificent nous sorts and the discovery with an excellent view of the of their full potential is the island of Visovac. aim of Skradin vintners.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 19 LEARN ABOUT...

GRADELe or how to grill a fish

GRILL briefly The fish is quickly done, do not grill it too long because it will lose juiciness

do not place fish in the center ADRIATIC of 'gradele' Always grill fish on the outer edges of 'gradele', and not in the middle of the grid because that point is very hot FISH prevent sticking

DRY the fish and 'drown' it in olive oil to prevent sticking to & how the the grid

be careful while turning Fish will easily fall apart locals call if not carefuly turned over škampi is it over already? shrimps NOT TO RAW AND not too them Buzara. That is the only word overdone that is the point. you have to know when insert the fork into the flesh ordering shrimps in Croatia. of fish. If the meat is easily separated - it is over.

how to get a real dalmatian taste srdele spice it up with The most sardines commonly used dressing: Blue fish that raised generations of combination of lemon juice, people in Dalmatia. There can not be a olive oil, rosemary and garlic. fishermans night without frying them

20 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 brudet fish stew Use a minimum of three types of fish. Make sure you don’t pick something lubin with delicate flesh as seabass it will fall apart when We say: fish must swimm three times. In the cooking. Serve it with sea, in olive oil and then in wine. polenta.

šampjer Peter's Fish This white fish is favourite theme for painters. Maybe the most drawn komarča Adriatic fish. Best for stews. seabream Like seabass most easily found fish in all restaurants. A non barainer. lignja squid Tricky one. Insist on ordering only Adriatic squid. Fried, stuffed, glilled, you name it.

zubatac dentex dentex

Most wanted white fish in grgić željko shutterstock, Adriatic. A gourmans choice for sure. Best for grilling. škarpina photos: grouper fish jastog lobster The best fish is No stew is a stew without it. 8 the fresh fish! Enough said. Any restaurant with a good Don't forget that. In our name will have a few in an restorants you can have a aquarium. A must have salad. diverse selection of Adri- atic fresh fish prepared kamenice according to unique and oysters traditional recipies, try it - it will certainly not No description needed. leave you indifferent. You know it all. Is it a myth or not? Almost all restaurants on the Croatian side of Adriatic have their own fisherman who provides kunjka pedoče a fish for them. That way clam mussels you can be certain that For a portion of cleaned mussels (150g), the meal on your plate One of the most widespread it takes to clean about 1 kg of them. just came from the sea. seashells in the Adriatic Sea.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 21 gastro corner Right for summer Quick soup of Cold tomato and zucchini and basil curry soup Chop the 450 g tomatoes 8 vegetables and ginger and ents i 2 spring onions put them in a A small cube of blender and add the remaining ginger ingredients. On Ingred 0.5 dl lime juice serving decorate with mint or basil 4 teaspoonfuls curry and drop some oil paste over it – sesame and olive oil are 1 spoonful honey, recommended. The soup is tasti- soya-sauce, er if cooler. Thai fish sauce

Chop 450 g zucchini 8 coarsely the vegetables ents

i 1/3 yellow onion and put them in 1 cup buttermilk a blender with 25 g fresh basil the remaining ingredients: at

Ingred 1 garlic clove serving drop 1 spoonful grated some olive oil lemon peel over it and decorate with basil 2 spoonfuls olive oil and leaves or small lemon juice thyme branches. Half a teaspoonful of salt and pepper

22 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 fine dining dalmatia Kadena

split Ivana pl. Zajca 4 open hours Monday -Sunday: 12 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Kadena Restaurant is located 8 on Zenta above the small port and beach. The terrace of the restaurant offers a view that extends over to Brač, Šolta and Hvar, but guests can see this even in winter for the only barrier is a glass wall. Pelegrini Many premium quality wines can "We do what we do for the love of food and wine. šibenik 8Local ingredients are our main inspiration. We Ul Jurja Dalmatinca 1 reinterpret traditional Dalmatian dishes. We offer you WORKING HOURS Dalmatia on a plate, but with a twist. Our culinary creations are bold but made of familiar ingredients, Tuesday -Sunday: 12 – 24 and first and foremost – tasteful.“ So they say. And each day they try to improve yesterday’s efforts. Wine list they have is impressive, you can find almost all Croatian wines. They are again this year the brand ambassador for Ruinart champagne!.

be ordered by the glass, while a part of the restaurant is a lounge bar where wine tasting often takes place. A guarantee for a special gastronomy experience is the famous cook Braco Sanjin. The basic guide- lines of the cuisine are creativity and sophisticated preparation of top don antonio BRUSCHETTA perivoj food. Fish and meat specialties can be tasted in single orders and in nu- Cvjetna ul. 2, Makarska M. Pavlinovića 12, Zadar Slavićeva 44, Split Opens at noon OpeN every day at 11am Open from 8 - 23 merous courses through the tasting menu. Besides the local food, each This restaurant its just perfect Perfect view outside dining. The fact that Perivoj is located with its own story, guests are also if you want to eat something We had brushetta, then pasta in a villa that is from the 1900’s offered dishes with truffle, aspara- fresh, amazing and in a good and it was delicious food makes it very special. It is gus and wild rice. price range. The owner is very in beautiful surroundings, truly a gem in Split. Secondly, enthusiastic and takes most of reasonably priced“, you can pastry and savory food are the orders. If you are there for read a comment on Internet. very important, as they make dalmatino the first time yo'll see that he The ambition of their chef is sure they work with best of just enjoys his work and cares to bring you culinary journey ingredients and focus on Hvar, Sv Marak 1 about the customers. We closer to the aromas and seasonality. Also, don't forget Working hours 12p.m. - 1a.m. recommende - see food and tastes of the Mediterranean, they have friendly staff! You can great wine. Don Antonio has Dalmatia and Croatia - say they have best desserts you his own farm so the produces following their culinary ever tasted, pastries and pies foša almost everything alone. Try tradition, using their culinary with chocolate melting down the Kralja D. Zvonimira 2, Zadar his home made wine. The delicacy, combining specific sides sure are a weakness and open - every day restaurant has a lovely garden, foods and ways of preparing we bet you love them too. Who a small menu but carefully dish. We are confident that can resist that crackle when chosen and food cooked with our excellent staff, refined and biting down on a macadamia gradska vijećnica passion. A joy to eat there and exclusive kitchen and a large hugged by caramel? It is for a very reasonable prices for the selection of dishes will satisfy full meal or just coffee and cakes Croatia Square 3, Šibenik quality. your expectations. – you must experience it! Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 1a.m.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 23 what to do on marmont street Shopping oasis & traditional food

Marmont Street is the most famous street in Split, and not only for its attractive location in the very heart of the city, but also for the social nostromo and cultural contents it offers restaurant AUTHOR anja popović Nostromo Restaurant's interior reminds of the interior of a boat. Besides traditional recipes, it offers name origin a wide choice of wines. The Dalmatian atmosphere pizzeria and tavern Maslina This famous promenade offers pasta, lasagne, risottos and pizzas started back at the at affordable prices. If you wish to widen beginning of the 19th your gastronomy experience century when Split, and all of Dalmatia, were under French rule. In the brief period from 1806 to 1813 Split experienced its urbanistic and cultural boom, and the best witness of this secession building 5 pirja sculpture 6 high street shops 7 alliance française 8 chops grill 9 bobis is ˝Marmontova˝ that carries to this day the name of its founder, Marshal Auguste Marmont.

location karaman cinema Situated on the western side of the city nucleus, the oldest cinema in croatia Marmont Street opened 1907. it represents extends rectilinearly in protected cultural heritage north-south direction. of municipality of split Its length has changed with time, and today it . 1 fish market 2 nostromo 3 karaman cinema 4 is 9 metres wide and 195 metres long. treet va s fish market without flies marmonto The only fish market where there are no flies, not even during the hot summer days due to the proximity of sulphur sources. The locals have their name for it - Peškarija. Every day one can find here a great choice of fresh fish and sea shells.

24 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 alliance française library

founded here back in 1922. Today the “Alliance Française” hosts numerous secession building lectures and gatherings of many cultural workers and AT SULPHUR SOURCE Francophiles. Thanks to the sources of medical chops grill sulphur, a sulphur bath was built and Steak & Seafood became one of the symbols of this street. The famous thermae are still located in an open kitchen where you can the same place. The building can easily be see how Croatian cooks prepare recognized by the sculptures of women dishes. The restaurant has a wide and men characterized by a painful choice of Croatian wines, and expression of their faces and their their outdoor terrace is ideal hands on their heads suggesting the for summer days. function of the building.

5 pirja sculpturepirja 6 high street shops 7 alliance française 8 chops grill 9 bobis simmer

one can easily come across a sculpture showing a fist where the thumb is located between the forefinger and the middle finger creating a fig sign. a thumb points to simmer and water goes through it creating an arch connecting two sculptures. bobis bakery

A special place is held by the bakery- pastry shop “Bobis” which offers sweet delicacies typical for the Dalmatian area as well as fresh bakery products.

. 1 fish market 2 nostromo 3 karaman cinema 4 secession building va street high street shops marmonto Bershka and Zara

At the very beginning of the street are the high street shops Bershka and Zara where the latest style trends can be found at convenient prices. Therefore, one can buy dresses for the upcoming summer at 30 euros each while a pair of jeans can be found at a much lower price.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 25 SHOPPING CORNER 20 Things to take home These products result from island tradition, research and development, innovation and invention with a quantifiable level of quality. They come from restricted island localities and are produced in small batches

dry fig Prepared according to almost forgotten traditional recipes, they evoke the charm of ancient times WHERE TO BUY: Mirni dvori 3, Vis wine Festiwine Trophy 2016,golden medalist. tip! WHERE TO BUY: BLATO 1902 d.d. Buy directly Trg dr. Franje Tuđmana 2 from manufacturers

baul olive oil the Murter chest is a smaller WHERE TO BUY: version of a larger chest which PZ Masvin had multi - folded purposes in the Polača 61 Polača traditional household. WHERE TO BUY: DAMEX LTD, Jose Markova 1, Murter

26 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 honey croatian The unspoiled nature of the island Kornati Archipelago has maintained its richness and products granted people only as much as was sufficient for living WHERE TO BUY: TRADITIONAL COSTUME AGRICULTURAL FAMILY FARM THE LIPA TRADE Mikavica, Žirje ULICA IX. – JUŽNA OBALA 3, PRVIĆ [email protected]

EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL RAOL LTD Butina BB, Murter [email protected]

rosemary soap RIBARSKI DVOR Ulica IX-Južna obala 91, Prvić [email protected]

PEPPER CAKE SOUVENIR Vrisna bb, 21465 Jelsa, Hvar

candied orange peel Vlahe Bukovca 5, lavander cantarion Stari Grad, Hvar essential lavender oil and lavender flower as her olive wood souvenirs products, which utterly oil Donji put 29, Jezera, bedazzle everyone who takes The natural cosmetics based Murter them along on olive oil and medicinal WHERE TO BUY: herbs honey Stands on most open markets WHERE TO BUY: Augusta Šenoe 4, “Faust Vrančić” agricultural tourist cooperative, Ulica II/6, Prvić Starigrad, Hvar

traditional cookies Škor 12, Komiža, Vis

Homemade jam Put mulića 18, Veli Rat, Dugi otok

Extra virgin olive oil Deškovićev trg 4, Pučišća, Brač

island Dragons cave Put Luke 12, Supetar, essential oil Brač WHERE TO BUY: PZ Masvin The sage is a plant with numerous Lace from Pag Polača 61 medicinal properties Polača Branimirova obala 1, WHERE TO BUY: Pag THE KADULJA TRADE, KORNAT B.B., MURTER

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 27 DON'T MISS Split fashion through the centuries

AUTHOR LENKA GOSPODNETIĆ WORKING HOURS If you are staying in Split 08.30 -21.00 8this summer, you must visit the “exhibition of exhi- bitions”, the one from 'Roco- CITY OF SPLIT co to secession - dressing and MUSEUM fashion accessories', with objects from the 'house' hold- ings of Split City Museum. split This magnificent display is Papalićeva 1 worth seeing even if it were tickets at a greater distance than that of being just at reach 20 KN ADULTS / 10 kn youth when going to the city cent- The present exhibition: er for a cup of coffee and thus free of charge visit it in Papalić Palace not far from the Peristyle. The seductive ambience In the early 16th century, of the former nobility palace Dominik Papalic, a nobleman with exhibits most of which and humanist from Split, set have been taken out of depo- up in his house a collection of sits for the first time and gar- ancient inscriptions, which he nished with authentic three- found during the many walks hundred-year-old furnitu- among the ruins of Salona. re, can really be exciting for everyone. Our ancestors were fashion aware and defini- tely fully belonged to the Eu- ropean cultural circle. Boxes for hats, parasols with real feathers as well as fans are witness of the fashion of the ladies from Split and Dal- matia, and the men of the time were no worse; at least those such as the nobleman from Trogir, Ivan Luka Gara- njina, who could afford a fine short coat for men of French brocade that was well sewn by a tailor – Jew in Venice. For- mal men’s boots from the Lu- kanović Collection from Ši- benik dating from the early 18th century are also proof of

28 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 tific observations, the split women invented underwear, knickers discretely decorated with flounces and down to the knee. A full wardrobe of such underwear and slee- ves (naked arms was very au- dacious for the women of the time, an erotic detail), gloves, night caps, plastrons, han- dkerchiefs, corsets and other the luxury and taste of the ti- what they had seen. Clothes exhibited in the ambience of me, being decorated with gold are the most sensitive im- a simulated Split gentlemen’s embroidery and brocade. The pulse of society changes and apartment next to a movable ambience of the exhibition is Split possesses 225 objects wooden toilet decorated wi- supplemented with women’s that tell the story of the ci- th inlays, and the living ro- amber dresses with features ty’s culture in dress wear and om with a piano bought in of classicism from the first shows the cultural, political 1860 for Antonjeta Kamber half of the nineteenth cen- and anthropologic changes... married Rismondo, which tury when the “discipline” of Even though the exhibition she brought with her dowry. the former inevitable corset in Split City Museum that co- Each exhibit is a curiosity but started to subside; Napoleon vers the period from the early we must emphasize the pla- once gave a negative com- 18th (Rococo) to the mid-19th stron of Đina Katalinić from ment to this change. century, there are no exhibits around 1880 in which she po- A catalogue in two langu- of the “first Split trousers but sed for Vlaho Bukovac, and ages is available so that visi- there are the - knickers. Ac- remained immortalized on tors could take away part of cording to some new scien- the portrait.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 29 two wheels

brusje

vira Getting to know Hvar stari grad malo vrboska grablje velo grablje jelsa HVAR on the bike milna zaraće sveta humac Hvar-Vira nedjelja

medium route zavala Riding a bike on this route Velo Grablje- sometimes requires greater physical effort and it is Malo Grablje- considered as a route of medium difficulty. It is adequate for all types of bicycles, and, at the Milna same time, connected to a visit of extreme route the Španjola fortress. Hvar-Brusje A mountain bike is required and Route length: 4030 m exceptional cycling skills. Its entire - Velo Grablje surface is macadam. It is an extreme Base: Asphalt route for the macadam is very loose medium route Altitude difference: 120 m with marked rocks. Riding a bike on this traffic road Route length: 4080 m does not require too much physical Green road Base: Macadam effort and it is considered as a Altitude difference: 260 m route of medium difficulty. It is difficult trail adequate for all types of bicycles and connects the town of Hvar This is firstly a walking trail, but with the town of Stari Grad. it can be used for cycling (mountain bike) as a challenge for extreme Hvar-Zarace Route length: 11240 m cycling in the proximity of Hvar. medium route Base: Asphalt Altitude difference: 410 m Route length: 3600 m It demands average physical Base: Asphalt/macadam/dirt effort and it is considered as a route of medium difficulty. It is adequate for all types of bicycles, and, at the same time a theme Olive trail trail. The climb is short to Zaraće Cove, and a high percentage medium route descent (20%) makes it A mountain bike is required to ride this a special attraction. route. Its entire surface is macadam. There is almost no motor traffic except Route length: 8380 m for the locals who cultivate olive trees. Base: Asphalt Altitude difference: 94 m Route length: 8220 m Base: Macadam

30 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 Getting to know Hvar on the bike humac zastražišće

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Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 31 TEMPUS FUGIT Walking like the Romans did

Road routes leading from Salona:

The time machine has Military Trade the ancient jewels of this area. 8not been invented yet, so 1road 4 road The surviving remains of we cannot use it to go back Roman roads scattered thro- in time, but with our imag- Salona - Klis - Andetrium Salona - Tilurum - Naro- ughout the area of the Split ination, historical facts and (Gornji Muć) na (Vid near Metković) hinterland attract many gue- archaeological sites, we can sts looking for a deeper in- set off on a journey to an- sight into the historical he- cient times and set foot on The ritage of the area, all while the roads that were used by road Old 2 road enjoying the accompanying soldiers of the Roman legions 5 Salona - Spalato activities, such as rafting, ca- and passengers in this region of new conquests and for noeing and a rich gastrono- centuries ago. safeguarding borders: mic panoply at the same time. The Dalmatian area is rich Salona - Klis, Dugopo- They can now set out for the in cultural heritage from di- lje - Dicmo; and Aequ- preserved remains of Roman fferent historical periods, and um (Čitluk - Servitium: Salona - roadways, which start from the deepest traces were left by Headquarters of the First Epetium 6 Salona, and find a variety of the period of antiquity, espe- Pannonian fleet, pre- cially Roman times, as is the sumed to be on the Sava) attractions all around them. (Stobreč) - Oneum (at the For example, they can parta- case in the other parts of the hamlet of Baučići, Omiš) Mediterranean. The constru- ke of the wonders of protected - Makarska ction of a modern road infra- The mining landscapes such as the Ceti- structure has triggered nu- 3 road na canyon, Proložac Lake, merous archaeological rese- Red and Blue Lake in Imot- arches in this area, revealing Salona -Tilurum Salona - ski, Vranjača cave, as well as a Roman road network, the Gardun,Trilj and Argen- 7Siculi the ruins of early Christian starting point of which was taria (the area of Sre- (Resnik) - Tragurium necropoles, Roman camps, in Salona, which is, along wi- brenica) (Trogir) religious buildings and nu- th Diocletian's Palace, one of merous fortifications.

32 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 WORKING HOURS 07.00-19.00 The ruins of Salona If it weren’t for the inhabitants of the ancient Salo- 8na, Split - the capital and the biggest city of Dalmatia, wouldn’t be a city at all, merely a ruin of a palace. As it came prices to be, the ancient Salonians, fleeing before the Avars and Slavs found refuge on the nearby islands and the Diocletian’s palace. Before the invasion, Salona had been a big, bustling, how to cosmopolitan city, as evidenced by the remains of a number of get there significant buildings - the monumental amphitheater, shrines for many Roman gods and large city thermae. The famous city is today a relaxing location for a holiday. 30 kn CAR REGULAR TICKET Solin is 1.7 km away from Split. You can reach it 15 kn by main street younger than 18 and Students Plane Solin is 21 km away from for eldery guests the Split Airport monday is free of you can also take a cab charge

Train/bus Don't stand in line, Train station in Split buy online! has a direct bus line number 10 to Solin www.croatia-tickets.com

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 33 big blue 14 days Say hello sailing

Trogir - Island of Šolta - Milna and Bol (Brač) to heaven! - Pakleni Otoci - Town Hvar (Hvar Island) - Komiža (Vis) - Vela Luka and Korčula (Island of Korčula) - Island of Mljet - Dubrovnik. ELAN 344 day one IMPRESSION trogir split (8 persons) Visit Trogir (28 km north of Split). If you decide to start your route here, you should sail down the south side of the island of Čiovo and then 2200 € per week through the middle of the Trogir’s channel towards the centre. Sail to Nečujam which is nine nautical miles from Split. TIP! Be careful in the bay of Piškera. On the šolta bottom of the sea there are the remains of the milna Diokletian’s old stone fish pond. bol day two

Milna on the island of Brač. Sail along the south side of the island of Šolta towards Splitska Vrata (Split’s Gate) between the islands pakleni of Brač and the island of Šolta. In Milna there is otoci an ACI marina Milna, an ideal place to spend the hvar night.

day three vis komiža In the morning the wind should take you to Bol on the island of Brač. We do recommend anchoring in Vrboska on the island of Hvar korčula over night. vela luka

day four

We suggest visiting Jelsa or Vrboska on the day seven island of Hvar. There are several lovely little Sail towards the island of Vis to the town of bays ideal for swimming and sunbathing all day Komiža. long. lastovo Day eight day five In the morning sail towards the island of Sail towards the west cape of the island of Biševo and one of the most famous sights of the Hvar called Pelegrina and will come to Pakleni Adriatic, Modra špilja (the Blue Cave). It is only Otoci near the island of Hvar. five nautical miles south-west of Komiza. If you are planning a TIP! This archipelago consists of 21 small TIP! It is a good idea to sail early, two week sailing holiday, islands and little rocks. Be aware of the before the tide. you can try this route. shallows and rocks under the surface. We tried to include day nine lots of interesting and day six Today you will be sailing towards the island of beautiful places in this From the island of Hvar you are now heading Korčula passing the island of Proizd. Vela Luka route towards the island of Vis, to a town called is the best-protected harbour and a safe place Komiža. to spend the night. AUTHOR milena budimir

34 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 Marinas in Croatia

Croatia is home to 50 marinas,

ZVONIMIR BARIŠIN ZVONIMIR all gathered together under the Croatian Marinas Group, with a capacity of over 13,200 sea berths and 4,500 dry berths.

ACI Žut Obala sv. Ivana 47 E day ten Jezera

Sailing along the south side of the island of ACI Piškera Korčula towards the town Korčula will take a Obala sv. Ivana 47 E long time so we recommend an early start. Jezera

day eleven ACI Jezera Continue sailing further south towards the Obala sv. Ivana 47 E island of Mljet and the town of Pomene. Jezera TIP! It is approx. 14 miles from Korčula. TIP! visit the Mljet’s national park, whose ACI Vodice beauty must be seen to be believed. Artina 13 A Vodice day twelve

After Pomena sail on, passing the cape of Glavat ACI Skradin towards one of the biggest bays on the island Obala bana Pavla Šubića 18 – Polače. Polače is well protected from strong Skradin winds such as the Bura and the Jugo, as it is surrounded by small islands. After visiting ACI Trogir Polace you should be heading towards Sobra Put Cumbrijana 22 and then towards Prozura or its neighbouring Trogir port, Okulje.

day thirteen ACI Split Uvala Baluni 8 Sail towards Dubrovnik. Split

day fourteen & fifteen ACI Milna Milna Heading towards the coast again, towards last destination, Dubrovnik, passing the island of Lopud, another great ACI Vrboska mljet place for swim, before arriving at Vrboska Dubrovnik. ACI Palmižana Hvar

ACI Korčula dubrovnik Korčula

ACI Dubrovnik Na skali 2 Mokošica-Komolac

ACI Slano Slano

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 35 food writer Mission: Portray the beautiful and romantic! We asked some of my Croatian friends and other locals for tips and advice. It made for a relaxing vacation; we ate well and saw some beautiful sights – thanks to the recommendations of kind and gracious Croatians we met along the way AUTHOR IVAN KAŠTELAN

A little bit about her Shayma Saadat is an in- 8ternationally published food writer, stylist, photog- rapher and cook, who focus- es on the food from her heritage – Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. She is the author of ‘The Spice Spoon’ blog, which was selected by The Independent news- paper as one of the world’s 50 best food websites. Born in Lahore, Pakistan, as the child of a diplomat, Shayma grew up in the USA, Nige- ria, Kenya, Bangladesh and the UK. Seven years ago, true to her nomadic style, she moved from Rome, What food did where she worked for the you like the most United Nations, to Toronto. 1 in Croatia? Shayma’s mission is to portray the beautiful and Adriatic seafood. During our one-week stay on the island romantic aspects of Afgha- of Vis, my four-year-old son, husband and I took a trip to the nistan, Iran and Pakistan beautiful cove of Stončica. After taking a few dips in the water, we headed towards the Složna brothers' tavern, Konoba Ston- through her writing. Her čica. We ordered Adriatic lobster, which Pave, one of the three work has appeared in and brothers, prepared on an open flame grill. The lobster came been recognised by The Glo- to our table sizzling hot, anointed with the tavern’s signatu- be and Mail, CBC, BBC Go- re fresh herb, olive oil and garlic sauce. Sitting at our table in od Food Magazine, The New the garden overlooking the turquoise cove, we ate the lobster York Times, Hello! Magazi- with our fingers, alongside plates of charred fresh tomatoes, ne, OK! Magazine, Edible capsicum and aubergine. It paired beautifully with the local Toronto, The Kitchn and Fo- chilled white wine, made from Vugava grapes. It was our most od52, among others. memorable meal in Croatia.

36 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 Favorite spot to have 2a drink? Cafe Vidilica at the foot of the Marjan Hill. We trekked – slowly, with a toddler in tow – to Telegrin, the peak of the hill, which is marked by the Croatian flag. At 178m above sea level, you have gorgeous views of Split, the harbor below, and the sea around it. Café Vidilica is at the summit of the hill, where you can relax after your hike, and take in the panoramic views of Split – and the islands beyond – while enjoying a sundowner (or apricot juice, for our son).

Best new thing/ flavor that you 3tried in Croatia? I adored makovnjača, the poppy seed paste roll, which was a new fla- vour for me. Every morning, while in Komiža, Vis, I walked over to the local bakery, Pekara Kolderaj, to buy a loaf of this pastry, which when cut, reveals gorgeous swirls of poppy seed paste (initially, I had thought it was chocolate, because of the colour and intense, nutty taste). One of the ladies who worked in the bakery told me that this loaf is popular during Christmas and New Year, as poppy seeds are a symbol of wealth, with the tiny seeds representing coins. My family and I had slices of the loaf with our morning caffé lattes – a perfect way to start each day before heading to the beach.

Best travel tip to other 4travelers? Slow travel is the best. We weren’t research-obsessed prior to our trip to Croatia, nor did we have a checklist of cafes, restaurants and sights noted down. I know it sounds odd in this day and (electronic) age, but it worked for us. We had a paper map (old school) and when we needed help, we asked some of my Croatian friends and other locals for tips and advice. It made for a relaxing vacation; we ate well and saw some beautiful sights – thanks to the recommendations of kind and gracious Croatians we met along the way.

Advice for people who work in tourism in Croatia, where 5they can do things better? If I were a professional in the tourism industry in Croatia, I would like to see more projects which promote sustainable growth of the tourist industry, given that the country – the Dalmatian islands in par- ticular – has been inundated with tourists in recent years. The industry would bene- fit from sustainable tourism projects which preserve the natural beauty and socio-eco- nomic foundation of the local communities. As a side note – as someone who loves ice cream and gelato – I’d be elated to see more local ice-creameries like Luka, in Split (the rhubarb-vanilla was mine and my son’s favourite), and less of the ones which sell “gelato” with neon pink food colouring.

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 37 NIGHTLIFE dalmatia PARTY PATROL. visit the best clubs and bars in the city

Best places info FREE ENTRANCE eXCEPT FOR LIVE CONCERTS 22-04 h for hottest weekdays 23 - 05 h parties friday, saturday With so many choices of late-night hangouts and dance clubs it can quickly become Aurora overwhelming to pick out the best of the best Primošten, Kamenjar bb

podroom zadar DURING THE DAY IDEAL PLACE FOR COFFEE IN THE SUN BECOMES DANCING FLOOR WITH GOOD MUSIC IN THE EVENING.

adress: Marka Marulića bb FREE ENTRANCE

Ghetto club split, hrvojeva 16 factory bar info Split's version of the Lisbon neighbourhood of Bairo Alto is located in Dosud, within the Diocletian's Palace Walls, zadar 08-04 h where locals and tourists drink colourful cocktails, sweet rakias or wine while sitting on the steps where a POPULAR AMONG YOUNG GUESTS, VENUE FREE ENTRANCE string of bars and cafés is located. The oldest of these OFFERS MODERN MUSIC, LIVE ACTS AND DANCING NIGHTS. ALSO OFFERS FOOD AND eXCEPT FOR LIVE is "Ghetto", one of Split's rare fully LGBT friendly places, LIGHT SNACKS. CONCERTS surrounded by high walls covered with greenery and artistic installations. This oasis for the open-minded adress: where people come to warm up before hitting the clubs. ruđera boškovića 14 FREE ENTRANCE

38 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 PARTY PATROL. visit the best clubs and bars in the city Vanilla bar Coctails split, poljudsko šetalište of the Week

Try these refreshing mixes that contain best local ingredients mojito Mean & Green Traditionally, a Aurora is one of Croatia’s mojito is a cocktail that consists of 8largest and most famous five ingredients: club, one of the finest resorts white rum, on the Croatian coast, situat- sugar, lime juice, ed on the hills of the town of sparkling water, Primošten about 2 km from the and mint. Main central downtown area. The alchocol is rum. For years, this has Club is comprised of two dif- WHERE TO BUY: ferent levels, including 2 dance info been one of the rare VINO&INO floors, 5 bars, open air dance places in Split where Fausta Vrančića bb, floor, swimming pool, vip you could tell for Šibenik lounge, trendy Lounge room free entrance sure that it would be Price: with pizzeria and steak house. 20-02 h packed each Friday 35 KN weekdays and Saturday. Dress 20 - 04 h to impress is the tequilla sunrise friday, saturday unwritten rule of the club, and no sports Grenadine shoes rule is strictly The Tequila followed. This is Sunrise is a Special where you'll find all cocktail made tip! the beautiful women of tequila, offer and handsome guys orange juice, An early entrance a bottle of whiskey, listening to house and and grenadine will provide you vodka or brandy r'n'b hits. In the early syrup and served and 4 bottles of hours of the morning, unmixed in a tall glass. with discounts Coca Cola though, you'll also find out that Croats WHERE TO BUY: 466 kn like music with a more Beach & Cocktail Bar Balkan tone, too. Bamboo, Obala Kneza Domagoja bb, Zadar Price: Judino drvo 40 KN split, kopilica 52 sex on the beach A short taxi ride will take you to Yellow Bomb this club located in a deserted info hall next to the railway and Sex on the Beach is a cocktail numerous warehouse. Interesting 20 kn that has many industrial design and lights REGULAR TICKET variations. The are accompanied by a carefully 07-02 h weekdays first type is made designed programme not lagging from vodka, behind clubs in Berlin and London 07 - 05 h peach schnapps, thursday, friday, suburbia. Club programme is held orange juice, and saturday on Fridays and Saturdays while cranberry juice. on Wednesdays, it is transformed WHERE TO BUY: into a small cinema where FIGA, Buvinina 1, Split European documentaries are Price: shown. 38 KN

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 39 accommodation HOTELS

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40 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 TURIST BOARD of Dal- matia, PRILAZ BRAĆE HOTELS KALITERNA 10, SPLIT +385 (0)21/ 490-032, +385 (0)22 439 757 HOTEL BASTION www.dalmatia.hr VILLE MATILDE Bedemi zadarskih pobuna 13 LJUDEVITA GAJA 6, VODICE +385 (0)23 494 950

+385 (0)22 444 950 vukičević božidar Falkensteiner CLUB HVAR VIS PODGORA HOTEL FUNIMATION BORIK SKRADINSKI BUK Trg Sv. Stjepana 42 Šetalište stare Isse 5 Andrije K. Miošića 2 Ul. Majstora Radovana 7 BURINOVAC 2, SKRADIN www.tzhvart.hr www.tz-vis.hr www.tz-podgora.hr +385 (0)22 771 771 +385 (0)23 555 600 IMOTSKI VRGORAC PODSTRANA HOLIDAY RESORT Hotel PINIJA VILLE MATILDE Jezeranska b.b. Ulica Rade Miletića Davora Jurasova 2 LJUDEVITA GAJA 6, VODICE Ul. Maka Dizdara 1, www.tz-imotski.hr www.tzvrgorac.hr www.visitpodstrana.hr +385 (0)22 444 952 Petrčane +385 (0)23 202 500 KAŠTELA VRLIKA POSTIRA Hotel vrata krke Put česme 4 LOZOVAC 2E, LOZOVAC Falkensteiner Brce 1, Strančica 3 www.visitvrlika.com +385 (0)22 778 092 Hotel Adriana Kaštel Lukšić www.postira.hr www.kastela-info.hr BAŠKA VODA Hotel DALMATINO Majstora Radovana 7 PUČIŠĆA GRGURA NINSKOG 4, VODICE +385 (0)23 206 300 KOMIŽA Obala Sv. Nikole 31 pučišća bb +385 (0)22 440 400 Riva Sv. Mikule www.baskavoda.hr Hotel KOLOVARE www.pucisca.hr HOLIDAY RESORT www.tz-komiza.hr BOL JEZERA VILLAGE Ul. Bože Peričića 14 SEGET +385 (0)23 203 200 MAKARSKA Porat bolskih UVALA LOVIŠĆA BB, JEZERA Trg Špira +385 (0)22 439 193 Obala kralja pomoraca bb ART HOTEL KALELARGA www.bol.hr Ševe Frzelina 1 Tomislava bb www.tz-seget.hr zadar Ul. Majke Margarite 3 www.makarska.hr BRELA SELCA +385 (0)23 233 000 OMIŠ Zaton Holiday Trg Alojzija Stepinca bb Trg Stjepana Resort Hotel PRESIDENT Trg kneza www.brela.hr Radića 5 Miroslava bb Dražnikova 76t, NIN Vladana Desnice 16 www.tzoselca.hr +385 (0)23 360 710 www.tz-omis.hr DUGI RAT +385 (0) 23 205 584 SUĆURAJ SINJ Poljička cesta 133 Boutique MEDITERREAN VILLAGE SAN ANTONIO www.visitdugirat.eu Sućuraj bb Hostel Forum Put Petrovca 12 www.tz-sucuraj.hr SOLINE 49, BIOGRAD NA MORU www.visitsinj.com GRADAC Široka ulica 20, Zadar +385 (0) 23 386 171 SUTIVAN + 385 (0) 23 253 031 SOLIN Stjepana Radića 1 TOURIST VILLAGE Trg TuĐmana 1 Falkensteiner www.gradac.hr CROATIA Kralja Zvonimira www.visitsutivan.com Hotel & Spa IADERA JADRANSKA CESTA 61, SV. FILIP I 69 JELSA ŠOLTA Resort Punta Skala, JAKOV +385 (0) 23 290 100 www.solin-info.com Riva bb Petrčane HOTEL ZADAR www.tzjelsa.hr Podkuća 8 +385 (0)23 555 601 STARI GRAD www.visitsolta.com ĐURE MARUŠIĆA 45, ZADAR Obala Franje KLIS Hotel NIKO +385 (0) 23 251 945 TUČEPI Tuđmana 1 Megdan 57 Obala Kneza Domagoja 9 Falkensteiner Hotel www.stari-grad-faros.hr www.tzo-klis.htnet.hr Donji Ratac b.b. +385 (0)23 337 880 & Spa IADERA www.tucepi.com Resort Punta Skala, SUPETAR MARINA DUGOPOLJE Falkensteiner Family Petrčane Porat 1 Hotel DIADORA Trg Stjepana Radića +385 (0)23 555 601 www.supetar.hr www.tz-marina.hr Matice Hrvatske 11 Punta Skala Zadar www.visitdugopolje.com Hotel PINIJA TRILJ MILNA +385 (0)23 555 600 Ul. Maka Dizdara 1, vrboska Kralja Tomislava 1a HOTEL LAGUNA Petrčane Milna bb www.tz-trilj.hr vrboska bb PUT BILOTINJAKA 4, PRIVLAKA +385 (0)23 202 500 www.milna.hr www.vrboska.info +385 (0) 23 501 000 HOSTEL HOME TROGIR OKRUG igrane HOTEL JOSO mihovila pavlinovića 9, Trg Pape Ivana Bana Josipa TUĐMANA 117, SUKOŠAN zadar Pavla II 1 Jelačića 15 vrtina 153 +385 (0) 23 394 900 +385 (0) 91 456 4409 www.tztrogir.hr www.tzo-okrug.hr www.igrane.org

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 41 entertain yourself ART MUSIC FOOD THEATRE SPORTS CULTURE tip! Top Events Find out what events to attend in your local Diocletian's tourist greeting office 15/6 When: Every day at noon thursday Where: Peristil, Split Enjoy one of the most spectacular SPLIT happenings in Split Old Town.The BAŠKA VODA guard shift takes place on Peristil 10 am Art Market / Prokurative Square Square during which the Emperor 9 pm Concert – Srdela Diocletian appears with 6 soldiers, klapa harmony singing The Art Market is an open-air and takes the opportunity to greet band / Square fair which you can visit every the mass and holds the appropriate Thursday, Friday, Saturday and ZADAR Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm. speech. 12 pm Diocletian's 9 pm Klapa harmony ceremonial changing of ŠIBENIK 10 pm Concert: Ministarke singing at the square the guard / Peristil Square / Poodrum Night Club / People's Square 9 pm Concert: Cubismo / St. 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe Michael's Fortress & Bar Bačvice 11 pm Take it Easy / Aurora 11 pm Yacht Week Party 18/6 20/6 Club Primošten / Vanilla sunday tuesday 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic ZADAR SPLIT SPLIT 11.30 pm FMFS After Party 9 pm Little Friday Festival / Bačvice Cinema 10 am Art Market 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe / Peninsula / Prokurative Square & Bar Bačvice ZADAR 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic & Bar Bačvice 9 pm Concert: Galeb Band 17/6 ZADAR / People's Square 11 pm Yacht Week Party Saturday / Vanilla 9 pm Classic Open Air / Petar 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic 16/6 SPLIT Zoranić Square 10 am Art Market ŠIBENIK friday / Prokurative Square 11 pm World Music Day 21/6 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe / Vodice SPLIT wednesday & Bar Bačvice 10 am Art Market 11 pm Yacht Week Party ZADAR / Prokurative Square SPLIT / Vanilla 9 pm Concert: Calypso 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe 5 pm Wine tasting: WineLife 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic / People's Square & Bar Bačvice / The City of Split Museum 11.30 pm FMFS After Party 11 pm Yacht Week Party / Bačvice Cinema 9.30 pm First Day of / Vanilla Summer Party / Gusar Rowing Club 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic ŠIBENIK 19/6 monday 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe 11.30 pm FMFS After Party 9 pm Fishermen's Night & Bar Bačvice / Bačvice Cinema / Vodice SPLIT 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic BAŠKA VODA ZADAR 11 pm Summer Season / Cafe & Bar Bačvice ZADAR 8 pm Fishermen's Night 9 pm Concert: Pacific 9 pm Klapa harmony singing / Port 11 pm Tropic Fever / Tropic Bullets / People's Square trails / Peninsula

42 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/15/2017 elementary croatia Surface area - 56,542 km2 Population – around 4.2 million Info guide Capital city – Zagreb Length of coastline - 5,835 km Number of islands – 1,185 Highest mountain – 1,831 metres (Dinara) Climate - Croatia is divided into two predominant climate regions - Continental and Mediterranean although there are some variations split ZADAR ŠIBENIK DUBROVNIK within those climate zones. Time zone – GMT+1 Average number of sunny days a What to see... What to see... What to see... What to see... year - 220 Electric current – 220V/50Hz The story of Split is Sea Organ is situated Šibenik is in the central Old City Walls – the old Currency – Croatian Kuna already 17 centuries on the western end of part of the Croatian city walls of Dubrovnik old, dating to the time Zadar´s Riva, and can be Adriatic Coast, in encompass the entire old the Roman Emperor observed as a differently the picturesque and city and run unbroken for IMPORTANT Diocletian decided to shaped part of the coast indented bay where the almost 2 kilometres. The build his Palace right which consists of several Krka River, one of the walls are a symbol of the telephone numbers on the peninsula near stairs that descend into most beautiful karst city and offer glorious The international dialling the great Roman city the sea.The Greeting to rivers in Croatia enters views over the city and code for Croatia is +385 Salona, where he wanted the Sun is on Istarska the sea. Šibenik today the Adriatic Sea. to spend the last years obala, at the very end of extends along the 100 General of his life. Diocletian's the Zadar peninsula. kilometre long coastline Imporant information – 18981 Palace is among the best between the Zadar and numbers... preserved monuments Imporant Split Rivieras, extending of the Roman building numbers... up to 45 kilometres into Dubrovnik Tourist Board 192 heritage in the world,. it the hinterland area, at + 385 20 323-887 POLICE is must see. Zadar Tourist Board the bottom of Dinara www.tzdubrovnik.hr Ilije Smiljanića 5 mountain.. Imporant +385 23 212 222 Airport 193 numbers... [email protected] Imporant +385 20 773 377 fire brigade [email protected] numbers... Tourist Information Bus Terminal Centre Airport Tourist Information +385 60 305 070 194 + 385 21 345-606 +385 23 205 800 Centre Peristil, Crkvica Sv. Roka [email protected] Obala palih omladinaca 3 Harbour Master’s Office health emergency +385 22 214 448 +385 20 418 988 Airport Pharmacies +385 22 214 411 +385 21 203 555 Jurja Barakovića 2i Port Authority 195 +385 23 302 932 City of Šibenik +385 20 313 333 SEARCH AND RESCUE Bus Terminal Braće Vranjanina bb +385 20 711 143 Obala K. Domagoja 12 +385 23 251 480 +385 0 21 338 483 Harbour Master 9155 Port Authority +385 20 711178 SEA SEARCH AND RESCUE Port Authority Gaženička cesta 28 +385 21 390 214 +385 23 201 201 Bus station +385 60 368 368 112 Pharmacies (0-24h) MOUNTAIN RESCUE Dobri, Gundulićeva 52 Railway station +385 21 348-074 +385 22 333 696 Lučac, Pupačićeva 4 1987 +385 21 533-188 road assistance +385 21 542-363

Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 43 BIRDWATCHING TOURISM

AUTHOR Milena BUDIMIR

If you take a tour of the 8salt pans in the period between March and Septem- ber, you may experience a rare sight in form of a black- winged stilt. The luckiest ones may even get the bird to pose for them. Since this rare bird has made a nest next to the walking trail in the salt pans, skilled photographers may get to take some beautiful photos. The advertising campaign for the Nin EDEN destination fo- cuses on environmental tourism with an emphases on bird Nin life and other sustainable forms of tourism. Thanks to develops its muddy and sandy shallow a new shores and swamp areas surrounding the saltworks, the tourist Nin lagoon presents a unique product NINA ĐURĐEVIĆ/HANZA MEDIA ĐURĐEVIĆ/HANZA NINA

biological value and is an important bird habitat both for Croatia and Europe. The lagoon is thus frequented and inhabited by nesting, migra- tory and wintering birds who chose this area because of halophyte plants which offer optimal living and breeding conditions to swamp bird species. Bird watchers will get a chance to spot different species, including the rare black- winged stilt (Himantopus himantopus), which is on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Kentish plover, grey plover, etc. The number of the endemic black-winged stilt breeding pairs visiting the lagoon annually has seen an increase. This is exciting news as this bird species population has dangerously de- creased in the rest of Europe. Since being awarded the EDEN Award for the Europe- an Destination of Excellence

44 AdriaticTIMES SKOČIĆ IVA Thursday/june/15/2017 Take a photo of a black-winged stilt

how to get there

The town of Nin is located in the middle of a sandy lagoon, 14 kilo- meters north of the regional centre, with excellent connections to Zadar making it easily accessible.

by car The excellent motorway infrastructure enables direct connection with all the bigger cities in Croatia, and via Zagreb, JURE MIŠKOVIĆ/HANZA MEDIA MIŠKOVIĆ/HANZA JURE Rijeka, Split and Dubrov- nik with all European in 2010, which includes susta- cities. inable development, the Town by plane of Nin Tourist Board has been Zadar's airport in Zemu- marking the European Bird nik, a small but modern Count Day and, on this occa- airport which is conne- sion, organising educational cted with other Croa- and environmental panels at tian cities and a large the Nin Saltworks. During number of European air- the past seven years aimed ports is near by at the formation of a new tourist product, the so-called birdwatching tourism, Nin has been focusing on the development of the Northern Dalmatia Birdwatching Cen- tre, as well as on the constru- ction, reconstruction and full design of thematic trails cove- ring several kilometres. It has been working on including all the necessary equipment for birdwatching and setting up several observation points in the Nin Lagoon. The Visi- tor Centre will provide information to visitors on the rich nature of the protected areas and Natura habitats as well as Nin, Pag and Northern Dalma- tia natural heritage. Thursday/june/15/2017 AdriaticTIMES 45 DEJANOVIĆ MARIJA 7 days weather

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23° 20° 19° 20° 21° 21° 22° Visit Dubrovnik Many visitors will recognize one 8of the most beautiful cities in Cro- atia as King's Landing from the world famous Game of Thrones series. Du- brovnik is a city unique in cultural heritage, proud of its very special air which will impress everyone. Based on the re- views by one million travelers, TripAd- fly in visor includ- Split 229km ed Dubrovnik AIRPLANE City Walls in zadar 348km SEVERAL DIRECT the list of the CONNECTIONS FROM šibenik 277km top ten monu- ZAGREB and split ments to see in one’s lifetime. tonći plazibat tonći

Visit Šibenik Split 74km zadar 88km The medieval, Mediterranean DUBROVNIK 277km 8monastery garden "Sv. Lovre" (St. Lawrence) in Šibenik was renewed and opened in 2007 after having been forgotten for almost one hundred years. It is an integral part of the Franciscan monastery of "Sv. Lovre" and an integral part of the program scheme of the Šibenik private high school. The renewal project was performed by the Croatian landscape architect Dra- gutin Kiš, the winner of the millennium award Flora in Japan in 2000. This garden is a rare sight for it represents the only monastery garden of its kind in Croa- tia. It follows the well-known medieval scheme: cross trail, a small well in the center, a simple parterre arrangement encircled by boxwood and marvelous, old and fragrant roses. Medicinal plants and pot herbs are planted in four fields. A special place belongs to the collection of thyme with beautiful red, purple, grey and light and dark green leaves. The combination of colors makes the collection a sensation. Another interesting sight are the capers. Legend says that capers were brought to Šibenik by Juraj Dalmatinac. Capers are planted in the hollows of walls and remind us of that great builder.

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