BRAČ, 5.-11.JUNE THURSDAY, SUMMER Starts in Bol June 1, 2017|YEAR 7 |ISSU E 1

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Story of the week 18 Bars and pubs with Activities EDITOR: Milena Budimir a good vibe [email protected] 4 wta croatia open 32 big blue - plan your trip 20 How the locals say... CREATIVE DIRECTOR: Žarko Tičinović Bol - center of professional tenis 34 enjoy nature - zip line [email protected] 22 traditional meal MARKETING: 36 top 5 dalmatian beaches Telephone: 021/352927 Discover 23 Fine dining Ivana Vladović [email protected] in Dalmatia 38 Best places... SD board of directors: 6 visit split - what to see [email protected] Miroslav IVIĆ Street 39 Coctails of the week 8 olive oil - liquid gold PROCURATOR: Boris KAMBER 24 Most vibrant street Treatments that will help you shine Top Events&Info Guide HANZA MEDIA in Split board of directors: 10 HOW TO MANAGE IN Marko SMETIŠKO (chairman) 40 Accommodation Ana HANŽEKOVIĆ (vice chairman) Shopping MAKARSKA HANZA MEDIA in Dalmatia supervisory board: Maja ŠILHARD 12 THE VIKINGS IN DALMATIA 26 What to take home Marijana RAGUŽ 42 top events Krešimir ĆOSIĆ Gvozden FLEGO 14 DO NOT MISS Explore 43 Info guide HANZA MEDIA Advisory board: 15 magical places 28 dalmatian fortresses Damir BORAS, Petar MILADIN, Davor MAJETIĆ Visit also Discover Dalmatia with our Tips The most disirable part of the world HANZA MEDIA Director of publishing: Tomislav WRUSS 16 baska voda 30 museums 44 sinj photography Taste the Sea and the Mountain The place where history comes to life Unofficial capital of Dalmatian Zagora CROPIX FOTO SERVIS HANZA MEDIA: tel. 01/610 3117, 01/610 3090, fax: 01/610 3033 web: www.cropix.hr e-mail: [email protected]

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Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 3 TOP ENTERTAINMENT WTA Croatia Open Bol 5-11 June starts in Bol!

Bol on Brač will not only 8be a professional tennis center for women from June 5 to 11, but also a center of top entertainment. Croatia Bol Open is the only WTA tournament in southeastern Europe, and a come-back of the tournament after 13 long years has thrilled all sports fans. Aside from the attractive sports program, an entertainment program is in store with numerous events and music performers. Some of the most popular Croatian performers are on the program such as TBF, and Sara Renar

SUMMER will be promoting her new album “Tišina” (Silence) at her concert. There will also be the Justin´s Johnson concert, which is one of the most perspective bands of the new ge- neration and then performan- ces of world electronic scene stars such as DJ Antoine and DJ Sak Noel.

Children until 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult will be exempt from

REUTERS ticket payment.

4 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 Golden Horn Bol is famous for its many lovely beaches. Zlatni rat (Golden Horn) Beach, one of the biggest and loveliest natural attractions of the Adriatic, is located to the west of Bol. It extends like a tongue almost half a kilometer into the clear sea. “It grows” with the layers of small pebbles being de- posited around the submarine ridge thus changing the shape of Zlatni rat (Golden Horn) and trying to please the will of the waves and sea currents.

About Bol Bol is the oldest coastal settlement on the island of Brač. It is located in eight southern landscapes at the foot of the Bol Crown and Vidova Go- ra, the highest island altitude and also the highest peak of all the islands on the Adriatic (778 m). The locality extends over a number of kilometers along the coast. HANZA MEDIA HANZA

Bol town center - Ju- The TBF concert is to take place in Bol, the eve- June, stin’s Johnson concert, a June ning prior to the final WTA Croatia Bol Open du- 9Friday young Split band chara- 10 Saturday al. It will also be an excellent opportunity for the cterized by authentic and celebration of the 20th anniversary of their debut original sounds combined album “Ping-Pong (art of a healthy tour)”. with various genres. The DJ Antoine, well-known to the Bol audience, likeable group of six per- will perform even this year, on Saturday after TBF formers loved by critics in Varader, and the night before this famous Bol and the public will promo- club will be on fire with DJ Sak Noel, known to the te their new material com- audience around the world for his great hit “Lo- bined with old songs. ca People“.

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 5 split marjan

touch! touching the toe of inski Grgur N makes all your wishes come Today is your true lucky day

Split is not only a city museum but a place full of life that thrives among its historical layers AUTHOR Milena BUDIMIR

You will read in every merous coffee shops and Golden Gate will appear 8 guidebook that Split is shops and enjoy the view before you. Go through the a city that arose from the of the Palace southern fa- gate and into the Palace and palace of the Roman em- çade and the city port. You visit the antique and medi- peror Diocletian, one of the will then come to the city eval streets and squares, go best preserved and impres- squares such as Fruit Square along the narrowest street in sive buildings from the Ro- and People’s Square and fur- the city called “Let me pass” man period in Europe. You ther on towards the northern just next to Jupiter’s temple. will also read that the his- wall of the Palace, the best torical city nucleus has been preserved one. "Lose your way" in the laby- on the UNESCO World Her- Do not miss “your luck” and rinth of the once emperor’s itage List since 1979. How to touch the toe of the gran- quarters and let your way get to know the city in one diose statue of Grgur Nins- take you through the Ves- day? A difficult task. ki (Gregory of Nin), work of tibule to reach the central Walk westward along the the famous Croatian sculp- imperial square called Per- Waterfront, passing by nu- tor Ivan Meštrović. The istyle.

6 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 Tip one tip two

start from the most Although the old part of the important historical city in the Palace and around monuments, therefore, it will seem like a labyrinth, Diocletian’s Palace it is, actually, quite easy and the city nucleus, to get around. Start your including the most promenade from the model of important city the old historical nucleus on promenade, the the Waterfront, and the plate Waterfront. What is with an illustration of the important in such a quick reconstructed Diocletian visit is that the urban life Palace. takes place in this area so the promenade will not be just rushing from monument to monument, but also an opportunity to join the inhabitants of Split in their daily life.

points of interest beaches – stone beach on the Kaštelet-Obojena – The firstsea Bene southern side of Mount gravel beach on the southern aquarium was built side. Access possible by car. on Marjan in 1928. Marjan. It can be reached by public transport (by car only It has showers and changing with a special pass). It has cabins and a restaurant The firstswimming showers and changing cabins. pool on Marjan, fifty- nearby. metre-long swimming There is access adapted for facts pool of Jadran the disabled. Sports and Zvončac- gravel beach on and figures Swimming Society in catering facilities are in the the southern side of Mount proximity. Zvončac Cove, was Marjan, the closest to the 300 ha –Park-forest built in 1936. city. Can be reached by public Marjan surface Ježinac- gravel beach transport with restaurants The only live water with concrete and a covered nearby. on Marjan, Veli potok part on the southern side 178 m – the highest is also called Voda sv. of Marjan. It has showers peak on Marjana, Duje and changing cabins. A bar, Jewish cemetery Telegrin with 314 steps restaurant and a kiosk are leading to it Telegrin is the nearby. First burials in 1573. Enclosed highest peak on with a wall in 1826. Used until 3.5 km – length of Marjan and acquired the end of the Second World peninsula its name from the Kašjuni – stone and gravel War. Today the cemetery is Italian word pellegrino, beach on the southern side. a protected cultural heritage 1.5 km – width of pilgrim. Access possible by car. monument. peninsula

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 7 FIVE RECIPES After these treatments with olive oil, you will shine with delight!

AUTHOR MARTINA MELVAN Olive oil, liquid gold whose value was recognized by the old Greeks and Phoenicians, is a source of vitamins, minerals, natural fatty acids and other valuable substances. It is, therefore, no wonder that people use it in their nutrition and cosmetics as an ally to health, beauty and longevity. Alternativa writes that as a cosmetic agent, it renews, hydrates and protects the body, renews the damaged cells and prevents premature aging. Since the colder days have started, Regenerative and combined with air-conditioning mask for hair spaces hair and skin become dry, do we here offer five recipes for body Ingredients: treatment with olive oil ½ cup extra virgin olive oil after which you are sure to ¼ cup honey shine with delight. 2-3 drops of vitamin E

Preparation:

Pour honey and olive oil into a glass jar and add vitamin E. Mix well together until the mixture becomes smooth. Spread the mixture equally on your hair with a brush paying particular attention to the damaged ends. Cover the hair with a shower cap or plastic folio so that the heat contri- butes to better absorption of the use- ful ingredients. Leave for 90 minutes and then wash with warm water and wash your hair in the usual manner.

Hydrating mask for all types of skin Mask for sensitive skin Ingredients: Ingredients: 1 spoonful of extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful of extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful of milk 1 spoonful of fresh cucumber juice 1 ground cucumber ¼ banana

Preparation: Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients. Spread the mask over your face and leave Crush the banana, add the remaining ingredients and it for 20 minutes to then rinse with lukewarm water. mix them all well. Spread the mask over your face and leave it for 15 minutes to then rinse with lukewarm water.

8 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 Mask for oily skin Ingredients: 1 spoonful of extra virgin olive oil 1 spoonful of fresh milk 1 spoonful of cereals ¼ spoonful of salt

Preparation:

Mix all the ingredients. Spread the mask over your face and leave it for 15 minutes to then rinse with lukewarm water. DAVOR ŽUNIĆ DAVOR Drniš prosciutto The secret to its perfect taste - happy pigs

Drniš prosciutto is well niš prosciutto is something 8 known internationally, special. We have protected and soon it will also be add- it as an original food item of ed to the Guinness Book of the area, and I have started Records! the Drniš Prosciutto Festival The town of Drniš's own myself as well as came up wi- Ante Reljanović is a proud th the logo for the "Welcome owner of a 103.5 cm long re- to Drniš, the town of prosciu- cord-breaking prosciutto we- tto" slogan – said Ante. ighing 22.5 kg. The delicacy The record-breaking pros- might soon be published in ciutto is three years old and one of the world's most famo- was made from the meat of us books - the Guinness Book the Durok pig, a domestic Peeling for the body of Records. pig-wild boar cross, which, – I sent my application to according to Ante, is the best Ingredients: the Guinness Book of Records meat for prosciutto. 1 spoonful of extra virgin olive oil people and found out that the – The Durok breed does 3 spoonful of honey largest prosciutto category not exist elsewhere in Europe 1½ spoonful of salt does not exists, which auto- and its characteristic is that it etheric oil optional matically places us into the is a cross of domestic pig and (lavender for relaxing, menthol for refreshing...) selection. Experts from the wild boar, while our own pigs Guinness legal service came have another quality: they Preparation: promptly, measured the pros- are "happy pigs" as they are ciutto, we signed all the forms not held indoors, they roam Mix the ingredients in a blender until they become a and now we're just waiting for the land, feed on grass, sha- smooth mixture. Then rub the peeling gently over all par- the final confirmation. mrock, and of course – they ts of the body and rinse well with lukewarm water. I am so happy because Dr- breathe fresh air.

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 9 ALL IN 43 ° 17 '38' 'latitude and 17 ° 1' 20 '' Eastern longitude How to manage in Makarska When in Makarska and you ask where to find the best restaurant, you will often get this answer: 'All In mobile app'. That, of course, is not a restaurant but an application for smart phones that gives you an overview of the best hospitality structures, available accommodation, clubs, beauty salons, taxi service, even beaches and timetables for local bus lines

Author Andrea Topić

'All In Makarska Rivi- number of active users even of “downloader” satisfaction free interactive map for des- 8era' offers all you need during the winter months. is the 4.7 stars in the total of 5 tination marketing that offers to know on a certain field of The creator of the applica- in application sales – Perković all the information needed for interest and connects you dition is entrepreneur Mateo is satisfied for in this project a chosen destination. You also rectly with your hosts and Perković, who says that his he sees the future of commu- have the possibility of notifi- local inhabitants. This is the team is surprised by these nication in tourism. The ap- cations on manifestations reason why it is special and statistics. – In the two years plication has shown to be an taking place in the city during differs from all other users of its existence "All in" has excellent tool for workers in your stay to appear on your in its immediate connection registered 25 000 downloads, the tourist sector for it liter- smartphone screen – adds with the service offer – you and has had 1500 new users ally substitutes all the print- Perković who points out an- can choose: by calling, tex- from December to February. ed brochures and visit cards other special possibility of his ting or through social media. The main use of the applica- and verbal application with new project. – Tourists are Whatever the case, you only tion in winter is in planning “hands and feet” which is of- afraid of commissions and need to search for what you annual vacations, and proof ten quite inconvenient. It is a mediators, while that is not need in the application. It is the case here. The applica- multi-functional, and can, tion is completely free to use. therefore, be used as a nav- There is also a small manual igation system leading you with instructions on commu- through Makarska showing nication in the Croatian lan- you its monuments and the guage and enables systems location of important insti- in English, German, Italian, tutions (emergency first aid, Polish and Czech languages police). "All in" is available on – the entrepreneur empha- Google Play and App Store sizes and he believes that his where it has already been new "All in Split" and "All in successfully functioning for Brač" will flourish with equal two years, registering a great intensity.

10 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 43 ° 17 '38' 'latitude and 17 ° 1' 20 '' Eastern longitude

how to get there BY CAR Split The privilege 59 km šibenik 124 km Dubrovnik 152 km of enjoying time Zadar 186 km Zagreb Makarska is one of hotels, restaurants serv- It has more than 2750 sun- 480 km 8 the best known tour- ing international and local ny hours a year and air ist destinations on the Cro- specialities as well as plen- temperatures above 20°C BY train atian coast, attractive due ty of fun options for both from June to September. The closest train to its natural and weath- children and adults. Its clear blue sea is also station is in Split er characteristics, diverse Makarska is located at above 20°C from June to (www.hznet.hr) tourist offer and friendly the foot of Mount Biokovo October. hosts. which protects the town BY plane Makarska provides ref- The 2 km long sandy and from the reach of continen- Split, Dubrovnik, pebbled beach is the town tal climate and it has lush uge in stormy weather - to krk, zadar of Makarska's most famous Mediterranean vegetation, mariners, pirates and trad- landmark. Next to prome- mild winters and long and ers back in the olden days, BY ferry nades framed by pine trees, warm summers accompa- and today it gives shelter The ferry runs several you will find various tour- nied with refreshing maes- to tourist yachts, sailboats times a day to Sumartin ist amenities, comfortable tral wind. and excursion boats. on the Island of Brač

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 11 SKANIA INFERIOR

What connects the Vikings with Dalmatia?

Author Dražen Duilo ce full of monuments frorm riod. The document from Bri- prehistorical times, antiqui- birska glavica is very signifi- During the recent archa- ty and the Middle Ages. The cant for it throws a new light 8eological research per- mentioned inscription is very on the relationship between formed in Bribirska glavica, a important for the connection the Vikings and Christianity locality where history has left between the Vikings and Dal- - says dr. Ghica. numerous traces during three matia has been discovered for - What to Swedish, Norwe- centuries, a stone inscription the first time. Nothing simi- gian and Danish experts say was found, among other thin- lar was known until then but about the discovery in Bribir- gs, which dates from the 8th it is to be acknowledged that ska glavica? – we ask him. or first half of the 9th centu- no one has ever tried to do any - Nothing of this is known ries on which SKANIA IN- research until presently. The to them yet for the announce- FERIOR was inscribed. It is contacts between the Vikings ment of these findings is re- to be mentioned that Skania is and the Mediterranean have ady only now, after returning a region in Scandinavia where been known to Scandinavian to Norway – he announces, Christianity was accepted in science as well as the visit and emphasizing that he stayed the 12th century and the men- stay of individuals in Con- here as an archaeologist and tioned inscription, first of its stantinople and Italy at the ti- not a historian. kind known in the world, in- me the inscription appeared. dicates that the Vikings had - It has been proved that a connection with this part there were small Christian of the world and the religion communities at the time in of this region three full cen- southern Denmark, particu- turies before being officially larly in the town of Hedeby. acknowledged in their ho- That was the result of the meland. work of individual missiona- Prof. dr. Victor Ghica from ries, while the 12th century is the Norwegian School of The- the period when Christianity ology recently visited Bribir- was accepted by the elite, and ska glavica and held an inte- thus the christening of the Vi- resting lecture in that pla- kings is connected to that pe-

12 AdriaticTIMES Bribirska glavica

is one of the most significant localities in Croatia, and the closest bigger locality in its proximity is Skradin. The easiest way to reach Bribirska glavica is to take the exit for Skradin from the autoroute and then turn left towards the west while Skradin is to the right. After about 10 kilometres, in coming to Bribir, a the road sign for Bribirska glavica will appear, a higher ground that dominates the entire area.

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 13 ALSO VISIT

Biograd Table

The “Long Table” 8festival of authentic food, drinks, gas- info tronomic delicacies, original souvenirs and Where: folklore for the perfect Obala kralja Petra Krešimira weekend. The events IV in Biograd na Moru presents Croatia's rich When: wine, food and ecolog- 02/06/2017 to 04/06/2017 ical heritage. Products from all over Croatia will be presented. HANZA MEDIA HANZA

Karl May fan traditional gathering

More than 50 years ago, films based on Karl May's nov- 8els about Chief Winnetou were shot in Croatia, acquir- ing a cult status! The event will include a tour of the filming locations in company of the original actors and other participants. You will also be able to enjoy natural beauties, film screenings, authentic Croatian food and several other surprises...

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Where: STARIGRAD-PAKLENICA When: 05/06/2017 to 10/06/2017

14 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 discover dalmatia 10 TIPS for the srećko niketić srećko

Take your Drink first-time 1time 6up Explore the coast. Our gems Croats love their beer, but like the UNESCO listed Plit- you should (also) try Dalma- vice Lakes, city of Trogir, tian wines! Look out for the Split, Šibenik, Zadar, our is- mighty Dingač red and the travellers... lands... Take your time to see dry Pošip white. it all. Be a good planer. Don't forget - Dalmatia is one of Europe’s rising Don’t Get stars. We have 1244 islands, bear and wild boar only 7 active inhabited forests and world-class vineyards is so 2 swimm Getting active is the best much more than just a beach destination. Yes, great sea, faboulous sun- way to discover our hidden Follow our top ten travel tips ny days - but get on your feet - corners. Omiš offers superb don't miss Games of Thrones hiking and climbing, while star Dubrovnik, Split, with in the islands the walk to it's spectacular Roman Dio- the highest point, Vidova cletian’s Palace, the old Ro- Gora on Brač, offers remark- man hub of Zadar and early able views. For rafting the Croatian city Šibenik. Cetina River tempts, while windsurfers should head to Korčula and kitesurfers to Bucket Neretva or Pelješac. 3 list Google us! Find all about us, and make your own Bucket Eat list: things to do and see and 8 well try at our coast. Croats are proud of the fine organic products their coun- try has, wherever you are, Get the a local market is never far predrag vučković predrag 4reservation away, so shop local. Spare beds are hard to find in the middle od the sum- Talk mer, so - make your reserva- to the tion before you travel. It can 9locals be realy hard to find a place You'll soon understand that to stay, especially in the most a Dalmatian people are very popular islands – like Hvar friendly. They will gladly help and Brač – and Dubrovnik. you, and show you what you Booking ahead makes sense. can't find online, or in a book.

vojko bašić vojko Stay Try the 5Healthy 10 seafood You should always take care! Croatia’s seafood is truly But if something bad hap- world class. Fish delights pens - you can recieve a ba- are comming daily from the sic health care in every cor- Adriatic, the cleanest corner of Dalmatia. Don't forget ner of the Mediterranean. - the emergency ambulance No trip to the coast is com-

tea cimaš tea ravlić ivo number in Croatia is 112. plete without a seafood feast.

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 15 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

16 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 17 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/01/2017 LONG DRINK

JAKOV PRKIĆ JAKOV Moon

Ul. Matice hrvatske 1 working hours fROm 7 a.m. Ideas for to midnight hedonism Yes, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of classic cocktails. But a few have special staying power: These are drinks as popular Alkar today as they were a century—or more—ago. (long drink) But, try the new one also ingredients AUTHOR Milena BUDIMIR 4 cl vodka, Author of the book “100 2.5 cl water melon liqueur 8ideas for hedonism" - Marie Brizard, Jure Vojković is surely and 1.5 cl grenadine syrup without exaggeration the Marie Brizard, most famous cocktail mas- 1 bar spoon lemon syrup ter in Dalmatia. And not only Marie Brizard, in Dalmatia – in Croatia. He 10 cl red orange juice Juicy has just won 1st place at the Bartender’s National Cham- decoration pionship and will represent Croatia at the World Cham- orange, kohlrabi, pionship to be held in Tokyo mint and straw (Japan).

Thursday/june/01/2017 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/01/2017 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/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 21 gastro corner

MONKFISH in tempura

Roll the monkfish in tempura, mix the mixture of all the 8 abovementioned flours (in equal proportions) in mineral water, and place it immediately in deep boiling oil. Cook the peas in salted water, blend them well and pass them through a dense sieve, add salt and olive oil – this is the cream to add to the monkfish. Ingredients monkfish olive oil smooth flour course flour rice flour

peas salt&pepper

22 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 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/01/2017 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 is ˝Marmontova˝ that carries to this day the secession building 5 pirja sculpture 6 high street shops 7 alliance française 8 chops grill 9 bobis 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 is 9 metres wide and 195 metres long. . 1 fish market 2 nostromofish 3 karamanmarket cinema 4 treet without flies va s 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 marmonto their name for it - Peškarija. Every day one can find here a great choice of fresh fish and sea shells.

24 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 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.

pirja 5 pirja sculpture 6simm higher street shops 7 alliance française 8 chops grill 9 bobis 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 a street high street shops v Bershka and Zara

At the very beginning of the street are the high street shops Bershka and Zara where the latest style trends marmonto 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/01/2017 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/01/2017 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/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 27 hidden dalmatia

WORKING HOURS 09.00-20.00

klis fortress a game of thrones official filming site built as a defensive fort against turks duje klarić duje The most beautiful Dalmatian FORTRESSES But hidden Dalmatia preserves many more old buildings where legends were born, happy and tragic love stories. Little by little they are becoming of central interest as very attractive locations AUTHOR tanja šimundić bendić Everyone knows all about walls, and the Korčula Old terest as very attractive loca- 8St. Michael’s Fortress Town. But hidden Dalma- tions, for numerous domestic in Šibenik, Kamelengo For- tia preserves many more old and foreign guests. We have Don't stand in line, tress in Trogir, Castle Vittu- buildings where legends were prepared a short list for you, buy online! ri in Kaštel, Diocletian’s Pal- born, happy and tragic love so if you are anywhere in the ace in Split, Klis Fortress, the stories. Little by little they vicinity, it would be a shame www.croatia-tickets.com ramparts of Ston, Dubrovnik are becoming of central in- to miss them.

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Mill on Pantania Kaštel Gligo, 1 Trogir 6Bobovišća Dalmatian Kopački rit, 50 hectares of Brač has many interesting fortifications, marshland with an abundance of sedge, summer houses and also towers which 12 brackish water and fresh water sourc- are most numerous in rocky Pučišće. It es, a lake, the small River Rika and a sea has Kaštel Gligo situated in Bobovišća, a lagoon, a special ornithological and ich- marvellous fortification with stone walls to thyologic reserve, it preserves a mill in protect it from unwanted attacks from the the centre which is private ownership of shore. In the summer it is inhabited by the the nature lover and prominent physi- descendants of the first owners who, when cian dr. Mladen Pavić. He is to be cred- asked, generously allow anyone to enter the ited with the present appearance and vast courtyard and take pictures of the im- reconstruction of museum, hospitality pressive construction. and scientific content.

Fortica Kaštilac 7Omiš 2Kaštel Gomilica I Omiš has its asset, a not so large but im- A unique fortification built on an under- pressive Fortica situated on the cliffs above water rock, connected with the coast by the Cetina Canyon. The site is similar to an a bridge, it was founded by nuns to pro- eagle’s nest and enabled its former tenants tect themselves from the Turks. Kaštilac to view if enemy forces were approaching is attractive due to its tenants that are from the sea. It is somewhat inaccessible still living there even today. It attracted and thus adrenalin delights for modern the attention of the team from “Games tourists. of Thrones” that chose it for the location for shooting many scenes. Martinis Castle - Marchi 8Maslinica Gripe Fortress Many say that this is the most beautiful 3 Split castle on the Dalmatian islands, today a A fortification situated not far from the luxurious hotel and restaurant with its per- very centre of the city. It was founded taining marina. The owner has renewed in the 17th century to protect Split from it carefully, breathing new life into it and Turkish attacks. It houses the Croatian making it one of the most representative Maritime Museum, and is interesting to tourist attractions of the Dalmatian region. tourists for its numerous peacocks that nest here in the open and live in this Hektorovićev Tvrdalj Split locality. Stari Grad 9Hvar Imposing, marvellous and notable for it was Topana built in the 16th century as a summerhouse 4Imotski of the Croatian poet, Petar Hektorović, au- The Red and Blue Lakes are not the only thor of the poem "Ribanje i ribarsko prigo- trademarks of Imotski for there is also varanje" (Fishing and Fishing Demur). The Topana Fortress. It stands on the flanks connection between defence and rural ar- of Blue Lake. It is of irregular shape for chitecture created a fortified Renaissance following the shape of the steep cliffs on villa, with a garden, fishpond with brackish which it was erected. It was under Turk- water trimmed with arcades, walkways… sih rule for 200 years. It is a favourite bellevue and summer stage for numerous cultural events. Fortica 10 Hvar The Hvar fortification rises high above Kaštel Radojković the town of Hvar joining a historical story 5Škrip with interesting architecture content and Only last year more than 15 thousand vis- a view point overlooking the old town with itors visited the Škrip Kaštel Radojković. its port and the Paklenski Islands. Forti- This famous fortification of the island ca offers bar service, two souvenir shops, of Brač is located in lovely, tiny Škrip, a a museum with an archaeological collec- small village on the island mountains. tion of amphora, spyglass with coins and Kaštel is interesting for it houses the in the summer events, concerts, exclusive Homeland Collection of the island of evenings, and weddings are sometimes or- Brač with valuable exhibits. ganized here …

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 29 culture

WORKING HOURS 0 - 24 sundays 0 - 24

LIVE MUSEUM Museums split Strossmayerov Perivoj tickets where history free Experience Roman life. Live Museum Split presents some of the most interesting scenes from the daily life of comes to life Roman citizens. More than 50 artists work on the authenticity of the We have it all! Rome is still alive. More set whereby our visitors than 50 artists bring you a real scenes can have a real Roman from ancient times right on the streets of experience. The museum Diocletians palace fact! is located on a bastion Diocletian is from the 17th century AUTHOR MILENA BUDIMIR the only roman surrounded by a lovely emperor that left garden. This location gives the throne a greater impression of alive the unique experience.

30 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 SEE WORKING HOURS 9 - 20 MORE C LOS E D ON sundays CRIKVINE - KAŠTELET Šetalište Ivana MARITIME Meštrovića 39 +385 (0)21 340 800 MUSEUM +385 (0)21 340 810 [email protected] split www.mestrovic.hr Glagoljaška 18 tickets MUSEUM OF 20 KN ADULTS / 10 kn youth ETHNOGRAPHY The museum researches, Severova 1 acquires, archives and +385 (0)21 344 161 exhibits artefacts WORKING HOURS +385 (0)21 343 108 and documents relating [email protected] to the maritime heritage 08.30 -21.00 www.etnografski-muzej-split.hr of the Adriatic coast from prehistory to FRANCISCAN modern times. CITY OF SPLIT MONASTERY OF MUSEUM ST. ANTHONY Poljudsko šetalište 2 split +385 (0)21 381 377 Papalićeva 1 [email protected] tickets www.samostan-poljud.com 20 KN ADULTS / 10 kn youth SPLIT SPORTS In the early 16th century, HALL OF FAME Dominik Papalic, a nobleman and humanist from Split, set Osječka 11 up in his house a collection of +385 (0)21 867 261 ancient inscriptions, which he +385 (0)21 458 624 found during the many walks [email protected] among the ruins of Salona. www.muzejsporta-st.hr

MUSEUM OF CROATIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL WORKING HOURS MONUMENTS 09-14 & 16-20 Šetalište Ivana C LOS E D Meštrovića 18 ON sundays +385 (0)21 323 901 [email protected] ARCHAEOLOGICAL www.mhas-split.hr MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY split MUSEUM Zrinjsko-Frankopanska 25 Poljana kneza Trpimira 3 tickets +385 (0)21 322 988 20 KN ADULTS / 10 kn youth +385 (0)21 322 990 [email protected] As the oldest museum www.prirodoslovni.hr institution in Croatia, founded in 1820 by the Don't stand in line, CATHEDRAL TREASURY decree of the Dalmatian buy online! government in Zadar. Kraj Sv. Duje 5 www.croatia-tickets.com +385 (0)21 345 602

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 31 big blue

7 days sailing

Trogir - Nečujam (Island of Šolta) - STARTingM Bol (Island of Brač) - Jelsa, FRO Pakleni otoci, Town Hvar (Island of Hvar) - Komiža (Island of Vis) - 2000 € Milna (Island of Brač) - Split per week

day one

To start this route we suggest first visiting Trogir (to the north of Split), or Necujam on the island of Solta.

day two

Bol - Zlatni Rat: In the morning the wind should take us to Bol on the island of Brač.

day three

If you have decided to spend the night in Bol, in the morning we suggest visiting Jelsa or Vrboska on the island of Hvar.

day four

After passing the cape of Pelegrina you will come to Pakleni Otoci near the island of Hvar.

day five

Pakleni otoci: After a day of swimming and sunbathing on the Pakleni Otoci, in the late Navigate afternoon, you should head off towards the town of Hvar on the island of Hvar. day six in orange From the island of Hvar you are now heading towards the island of Vis, to a town called Komiža. SunLife charter is a family owned company. It was founded by Tina and Igor out of love for the sea, sailing day seven and boats, and for the Croatian coast which presents

In the morning sail towards the island of the true Paradise for the sailors Biševo and one of the most famous sights of AUTHOR milena budimir the Adriatic, Modra Spilja (the Blue Cave). The company has been are, all of them, well main- game over 8 operating successful- tenaned and equipped in ac- ly in the past 15 years. They cordance with the best nau- Sorry to disappoint you, but this will be the pay great attention to caring tical standars. Their base is last day of your unforgettable cruise. You for clients and to relation- situated in ACI marina, in should get up early in the morning and head ship with their clients and town of Split. towards the Split marina, the same one that partners, as well to their em- Among many of it's advan- you left on your first day. ployees. The great attention tages which attracts Split to is also payed to boats, which a great number of tourists is

32 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 24/7 sal spo Marinas nt's di at clie rman, English, Ge ussian in Croatia Italian and R speaking ervice & Croatia is home to 50 marinas, Yacht s e enanc all gathered together under Maint 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 Jezera

trogir ACI Piškera split Obala sv. Ivana 47 E Jezera

ACI Jezera Obala sv. Ivana 47 E Jezera

nečujam ACI Vodice Artina 13 A milna Vodice

ACI Skradin bol Obala bana Pavla Šubića 18 Skradin

ACI Trogir Put Cumbrijana 22 pakleni hvar Trogir programs otoci jelsa

Bareboat ACI Split charter Uvala Baluni 8 Split Crewed charter komiža Team building ACI Milna Milna Corporate entertainment ACI Vrboska Regattas for Vrboska clients

Charter ACI Palmižana management Hvar

ACI Korčula its closeness to the airport Korčula and to the most beautiful islands and nautical destina- ACI Dubrovnik tions. Na skali 2 In SunLife fleet there are 19 Mokošica-Komolac boats, sailing boats and cat- amarans and they offer also motor yachts, gulets and ACI Slano mega yachts. Slano

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 33 omiš zip line Enjoy nature from a different perspective jakov prkić jakov

34 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 What do you think about hanging from a steel wire at the height of 150 metres above the River of Cetina's gorgeous canyon? omiš What if we told ska - 36 km you that you were makar split - 25 km racing at the speed šibenik - 118 km of 65 km/h at that zadar - 188 km height?

AUTHOR ENA MILAN

The zipline is located 5 8kilometres from Omiš, in the beautiful Cetina Riv- er Canyon and consists of 8 wires of 2100 metres in length. You will experience three unforgettable hours of fun in beautiful nature. Each group is accompanied by two guides. The zipline is an adventure type of entertainment where guests come down the canyon on a steel rope, zip line secured by a belt. The adventure also includes training and a short walk 400 KN through nature. This experience will set Min age - 7 you back 400 kuna per per- max age - unlimited son, and the price includes max. weight - 140kg transport to Viseć, equipment (together with a small Book at least 2 days in backpack where you can advance place your mobile phone and similar belongings), a Groups should book short training and trans- at least a week in port back to Omiš. Let us advance add that the agency which A group consists of sells this adrenaline pack- 2 to 15 guests and age, Zipline Croatia, is lo- is accompanied by 2 cated near the Omiš Bridge trained guides where you can find most of rafting and other agencies. If you decide to go on this Included adventure, we recommend Transportation you that you bring practical and lighter clothes, firmer Full equipment shoes, at least a litre of wa- (helmet, safety belt, ter and cameras, mobile gloves, backpack) phones, camcorders, Go- Pro devices, etc. This team Professional guides with a vision has already been invited to place the zi- Accident insurance pline in the Krka River Can- yon. If that should happen, be sure we will try that one as well...

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 35 ADRIATIC THE SEA YOU'll NEVER FORGET

TOP5 fact! our islands have a number of heavenly bays accessed by goat tracks or private Beaches boat for this summer

Legend says that the person who finds the shell becomes and remains lucky for his whole life. Therefore - try your luck zlatni AUTHOR MILENA BUDIMIR rat bol-brač

No matter if you are a Zlatni rat Beach is not only a tourist symbol of Bol but 8 young couples desir- 8the trademark of Croatian tourism. Zlatni rat Beach tip! ing romance and if you are extends almost half a kilometre vertically and in tongue- one of those desiring ad- shape into the sea. It is, at the same time, a natural phe- blue flag means venture, no matter if you nomenon for nowhere in the world is there such a beach also there is the are family with small chil- that vertically touches the coast while its peak constant- lifeguard service on the beach dren, or older, or the disa- ly changes shape, bending from one side to the other un- bled - you'll find your beach der the influence of the waves and sea currents. The Blue in Dalmatia. Flag flies over Zlatni rat and the lifeguard services instil

The new city beach of Šibenik open sea to Krka Waterfalls has arisen where once old town and Skradin near Martinska, Banj was located and it bears sailboats and yachts anchored that name. When the sludge of or tied to berths in the port, the decade old black industry rowers and optimists, gajetas was cleaned up, the beach (one-mast fishing boats) with arose like a swan from the nets on deck and sandolines ugly duckling and immediately of idle recreationists. The view became the cult city venue. shows a magnificent scythe Šibenik Banj Beach is the only cut view of medieval Šibenik beach on the Adriatic coast from St. Michael's Fortress and

šibenik where bathers ought to be given falling into the sea, St. Jacob's

banj a waterproof camera before cathedral at the edge of the entering the sea. This is due to old town and Dolac facades at the spectacular view from Banj the end of this beautiful and which is one of the best on the timeless scene and space. In Adriatic and Mediterranean! Šibenik Banj, people swim and The bather sees from a “fish say “What a lovely city!” as if perspective” and cinemascope: just discovering the city they Šibenik Bridge on the western were born in. Inasmuch, Banji is

nikša stipaničev nikša sun, the channel from the a Šibenik miracle!

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The series of pebble beaches of the billboard indicates all the facilities Makarska coastline, crowned by the of the beach from the WC to the big shade of pine trees and a crystal clear restaurant bearing the same name. sea, are the most beautiful on the Massage service is available for prices Croatian coast and make this tourist ranging from 100 to 260 kunas. The region the most attractive of all. Dugi waters are fenced with buoys, bathers rat Beach in Brela, best known under can rent deck chairs for the price of 25 the name Punta rata, is a widely kunas and parasols for the same price. known beach and the influential Also available are pedalines, new American magazine Forbes named it ones for 70 kunas and old ones for the most beautiful European beach 50 kunas. There is also a functional and sixth most beautiful in the world. telephone booth. The beach is clean The pebbles there are naturally white and ietter is regularly gathered. matko biljak matko and smooth and the beach is genuine. Besides guests visiting the beach, Its natural beauty has been ennobled the inhabitants of Split are frequent security even to those who do not manage well in the sea. by the human hand offering facilities visitors and find Brela Dugi rat Beach There are numerous possibilities of practicing sport in the to make the bather’s stay more attractive, particularly during the sea. The deck chairs can be rented for 50 kn for the entire comfortable. The blue flag on Dugi weekends. It can be reached by car day and the parasols go by the same price. There is ready rat was substituted by the one with and the price for daily parking is 80 made food and a la carte food in the self-service system or EU stars and the remaining facilities kunas. The parking is organized in a classical food serving. The distance from Bol to Zlatni rat demand high standards. A very visible pinewood along the beach. can be crossed by sea in a boat or by land in a tourist train. There are eight boats for Zlatni rat and the price for transport is 15 kunas per person in one direction.

It is big, sandy, the biggest one in the area from Split to Makarska, but then again underestimated. The inhabitants of Omiš call omiš it Big Beach but in the official omiš books it is registered as Punta Beach. It is situated in the centre of the town, right in front of everyone, and wherever you set nikola vilić nikola off from, you do not need more than a few minutes to get there. buža

It is 400 metres long, and you dubrovnik kvartuč branimir do not need a GPS to find it. The beach has a classical offer, riding on a banana (10 minutes - 30 Buža Beach is one of the most attractive beaches in Dubrovnik. It is situated at kunas), aquaplaning on scooters the foot of the Dubrovnik historical nucleus and the only way to reach the beach (10 minutes - 150 kunas), is through an opening (in Dubrovnik called: buža) and St. Stephen’s door in the tracking on pedolines (60 walls which can be reached through narrow town streets from Stradun and then minutes - 50 kunas), riding in a behind the Dubrovnik cathedral. semi-submarine (30 minutes - It is a rocky beach with a concrete terrace and is not made for those who like to 70 kunas)... lie on a deck chair.

Thursday/june/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 37 NIGHTLIFE dalmatia PARTY PATROL. visit the best clubs and bars in the city

Best places info 30 kn REGULAR TICKET 08-02 h for hottest weekdays 08 - 04 h parties friday, saturday With so many choices of late-night hangouts O'Hara and dance clubs it can quickly become split, vala firule overwhelming to pick out the best of the best

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/01/2017 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 A two-floor club located next mojito is a cocktail that consists of 8to the Firule Beach used to five ingredients: be a meeting place for rock music white rum, fans, but now offers pretty much sugar, lime juice, something for everyone on dif- sparkling water, ferent days of the week. If you and mint. Main would like to experience Croa- alchocol is rum. For years, this has tian trash music, visit the club WHERE TO BUY: on Mondays. If you feel like lis- info been one of the rare VINO&INO tening to traditional Dalmatian places in Split where Fausta Vrančića bb, music, it's on Wednesday nights, you could tell for Šibenik while weekends are reserved for free entrance sure that it would be Price: open-air concerts of some of the 20-02 h packed each Friday 35 KN most famous local bands and per- weekdays and Saturday. Dress formers. 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/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 39 accommodation HOTELS

split HOTEL KATARINA APARTMENTS KORTA +385 (0) 21 697 014 M. HRVATSKE 4, DUGOPOLJE PLINARSKA 31, SPLIT HOTEL sunce +385 (0) 21 571 226 Radisson Blu +385 (0) 21 712 333 MAGISTRALA 1A, GRADAC Resort Split hotel B&B kastel 1700 +385 (0) 21 679 509 HOTEL BELLEVUE MIHOVILOVA ŠIRINA 5, SPLIT Put Trstenika 19 BANA JOSIPA JELAČIĆA 2, SPLIT +385 (0) 21 343 912 HOTEL GRADAC +385 (0)21 303 030 +385 (0) 21 344 740 OMLADINSKI HOSTEL jadranska 139A, GRADAC +385 (0)21 679-509 Atrium Hotel HOTEL PERISTIL SPINUT KRALJICE JELENE 5, SPLIT SPINUTSKA 39, SPLIT HOTEL saudade Ul. Domovinskog rata 49 +385 (0) 21 329 070 +385 (0) 21 386 711 dr. nike andrijaševića 11, +385 (0)21 200 000 HOSTEL DVOR HOTEL MARMONT GRADAC +385 (0)21 697-311 Hotel Park RADMILOVIĆEVA 71, SPLIT APARTMENTS ŽAJA ZADARSKA 13, SPLIT +385 (0) 91 538 3620 TRI CESTE 14, BAŠKA VODA Hatzeov perivoj 3 +385 (0) 21 308 060 SILVER CENTRAL HOSTEL +385 (0)21 620 405 +385 (0)21 406 406 HOTEL PRESIDENT SOLIN KRALJA TOMISLAVA 1, SPLIT Cornaro Hotel ULICA KRALJA PETRA +385 (0) 21 490 805 KREĐIMIRA IV 11, SOLIN VILLA MIDEA šibenik Sinjska ul. 6 +385 (0) 21 685 300 STJEPANA RADIĆA 2, SUPETAR +385 (0)21 644 200 +385 (0) 21 756 803 Olympia Vodice HOTEL PRESIDENT SPLIT HOTEL FONTANA HOTEL SPLENDIDA STARČEVIĆEVA 1, SPLIT Ljudevita Gaja 6, Vodice PALACE OBROV 1, TROGIR +385 (0)22 452 493 +385 (0) 21 305 222 +385 (0) 21 885 744 ROKOVA 26, split HOTEL ROTONDO BIFORA HERITAGE HOTEL Hotel MIRAN +385 (0)21 838 485 ULICA HRVATSKIH ŽRTAVA LUČICA 11, TROGIR Zagrebačka b.b., Pirovac Hotel Vestibul 53,SEGET DONJI +385 (0) 21 778 482 +385 (0)22 466 803 Palace +385 (0) 21 880 500 makarska Hotel JADRAN Ul. Iza Vestibula 4, VILLA MIDEA S. RADIĆA 2, SUPETAR Obala Franje Tuđmana 52 +385 (0)21 329 329 +385 (0) 21 756 803 Aparthotel Sunčeva +385 (0)22 242 000 postelja Hotel Globo VELARIS RESORT Hotel IMPERIAL PUT VELE LUKE 10, SUPETAR Podrače 13a, BRELA Lovretska 18 +385 (0) 21 606 606 +385 (0) 21 604 320 Vatroslava Lisinskog 2, +385 (0)21 481 111 Vodice HOTEL SPLIT +385 (0)22 454 454 Hotel Luxe STROŽANAČKA 20, PODSTRANA APARTHOTEL PALAC OBALA SV. NIKOLE 24, BAŠKA Kralja Zvonimira 6 +385 (0) 21 420 420 HERITAGE HOTEL LIFE VODA +385 (0)21 314 444 PALACE HOTEL SVETI KRIŽ +385 (0) 21 620 207 Trg Šibenskih palih boraca 1 HOLIDAY VILLAGE ULICA DOMOVINSKE ZAHVAL- HOTEL METEOR NOSTI 1, ARBANIJA www.hotel-lifepalace.hr SAGITTA KRALJA PETRA KREŠIMIRA IV 19, +385 (0) 21 888 118 MAGISTRALA RUSKAMEN 16, MAKARSKA D Resort Šibenik LOKVA ROGOZNICA HOTEL TRAGOS +385 (0) 21 564 200 +385 (0) 21 755 222 Obala Jerka Šižgorića 1 BUDISLAVIĆEVA 3, TROGIR HOTEL DALMACIJA +385 (0)22 331 452 +385 (0) 21 884 729 HOTEL BRETANIDE KRALJA PETRA KREŠIMIRA IV 41, www.dresortsibenik.com SPORT &WELLNES hotel B&B kastel 1700 MAKARSKA RESORT MIHOVILOVA ŠIRINA 5, SPLIT +385 (0) 21 510 500 HERITAGE HOTEL TISNO PUT ZLATNOG RATA 50, BOL +385 (0) 21 343 912 ZAPADNA GOMILICA 8, TISNO +385 (0) 21 740 170 HOTEL SPLit inn HOTEL RIVIJERA +385 (0)22 438 182 4. gardijske brigade 55, split PUT CVITAČKE 15, MAKARSKA HOTEL LIPA +385 (0) 21 444 230 +385 (0) 21 505 000 Hotel Jadran Plavi PORAT 1, POSTIRA HOTEL PLETER hotel croatia +385 (0) 21 599 430 Put V. Lisinskog 24a, Vodice PRILAZ MORU 68, MIMICE IZA PALACA1, BAŠKA VODA +385 (0)22 440 881 HOTEL SAN ANTONIO +385 (0) 21 867 099 +385 (0) 21 695 900 HOTEL BELLEVUE GRLJEVAČKA 30, PODSTRANA HOTEL OSEJAVA Adriatiq hotel zora +385 (0) 21 336 111 BANA JOSIPA JELAČIĆA 2, SPLIT +385 (0) 21 344 740 ŠETALIŠTE FRA JURE RADIĆA 3, Raduča 11, Primošten HOTEL BRITANIDA HOTEL neva MAKARSKA +385 (0)22 570 048 HRVATSKIH VELIKANA 26, +385 (0) 21 604 300 CESTA MUTOGRAS 26, POD- Hotel Plava Laguna SUPETAR STRANA HOTEL lukas +385 (0) 21 631 038 +385 (0) 21 330 655 MAGISTRALA 1A, GRADAC Put Jazina 33, Tisno

40 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 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

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tip! Top Events Find out what events to attend Diocletian's in your local tourist greeting office When: Every day at noon Where: Peristil, Split Enjoy one of the most spectacular happenings in Split Old Town.The 1/6 guard shift takes place on Peristil thursday Square during which the Emperor Diocletian appears with 6 soldiers, SPLIT and takes the opportunity to greet the mass and holds the appropriate 10 am Exhibition: Smoke tom dubravec speech. – Story of Tobacco / Ethnographic Museum 10 am Exhibition: ŠIBENIK Recapitulation - Dinko 10.30 am Cooking show 5/6 Kovačić / Art Gallery / Krka National Park, Roški monday 10 am Exhibition: Life and Waterfall Death / Split Photo Club Presentation of a traditional SPLIT 12 pm Diocletian's local dish prepared by Chef Ippei 10 am Exhibition: Smoke ceremonial changing of Uemura, a Japanese chef residing – Story of Tobacco the guard / Peristil Square in France, from the Tabi no Yume ŠIBENIK / Ethnographic Museum Restaurant, Marseille. 10.30 am Belgian Food ŠIBENIK Mood / Moderato Cantabile ZADAR 6 pm Wine tasting / Krka 11.30 am Cooking Show 6/6 National Park, Manastir 7 pm Wine&Music / Museum of / Moderato Cantabile (Monastery) Antique Glass tuesday 9 pm Taste the 9 pm Opening party: Taste Visitors will get a chance to enjoy Mediterranean Festival, SPLIT the Mediterranean remarkable wines produced by Closing Party / Azimut Bar / Moderato Cantabile passionate Croatian winemakers 10 am Exhibition: Smoke and tasty delicacies, while ZADAR – Story of Tobacco enjoying music played by top / Ethnographic Museum musicians. 11 pm Concert: Kriptidi 10 am Exhibition: 2/6 / Neverland Entry fee is HRK 150 Recapitulation - Dinko friday Kovačić / Art Gallery SPLIT 3/6 4/6 10 am Exhibition: Smoke saturday sunday 7/6 – Story of Tobacco wednesday / Ethnographic Museum SPLIT SPLIT 9 pm Speed date / Youth Club SPLIT 10 am Exhibition: Smoke 10 am Exhibition: Smoke "Meet Someone New" is a fun – Story of Tobacco – Story of Tobacco 10 am Exhibition: Smoke game based on speed dating / Ethnographic Museum / Ethnographic Museum – Story of Tobacco rules and serves as an excellent / Ethnographic Museum opportunity for all those who wish 10 am Exhibition: 10 am Exhibition: to experience a dynamic, fun and Recapitulation - Dinko Recapitulation - Dinko 10 am Exhibition easy way to meet new people Kovačić / Art Gallery Kovačić / Art Gallery / Art Gallery

42 AdriaticTIMES Thursday/june/01/2017 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/01/2017 AdriaticTIMES 43 HISTORICAL FORTRESS Where legends seem alive Sinj is the unofficial capital of Dalmatian Zagora. Archaeologists have found traces of life from five thousand years ago. The town was first mentioned under the present name in the mid-14th century. The first settlement was founded next to a 437-meter-high hill, which represents a natural fort.

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Sinj is situated at the 8 edge of the Sinj fields and it is the biggest and most fertile plain in the Dalmatian karst region which cross- es the Cetina, a river with drinkable water from its source to its mouth. After the Venetians and Hungarians, Sinj joined the MEDIA HANZA Ottoman empire and rema- ined there for 150 years. Not MOUNTAINS conciliating with the loss in the Cetina valley, in 1715 the Ottomans again tried The mountains surrou- to conquer Sinj. The local nding the Cetina Valley are defenders miraculously won Čemernica, Tropošnica, Vi- that battle known as the Li- soka, Visočica, Plišivica, Svi- ttle or Sinj War between laja, Mali and Veliki Kozjak, Constantinople and Venice. Kamešnica, Jankovo Br- They attributed the defence do, Gnjat and Dinara as the of their freedom to superna- crown of all. Most of that tural forces, to the support of area is marked with mountain Our Lady of Mercy to whom and cycling trails along inta- they had prayed, and whi- ct and literally virgin nature. ch has since then been cele- brated as Our Lady of Sinj. In honour of the memory of this victory, the Sinjska Al- CETINA ka knightly tournament was founded. Today Our Lady of Sinj and the Sinj Alka are two The Cetina River covers features of Sinj, its synonyms five-six smaller rivers which and a far well-known tou- are its tributaries with nume- rist attraction. What Sinj can rous sources. All these water offer are natural beauties, and flows are drinkable water, and when culinary resources are special gems are the sources added, then the pleasure is of the Cetina, Rumina, Rude, completed. Graba, Vojskove...

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An abundance of cultural events point out the historical view of life in this area. Remains of Tilurium, the 7th Roman Legion Camp in the Trilj locality of Gardun and the Sinj Old Town, and the Kamičak Venetian fortress is unavoidable. The Cetina Region offers the public three museums and one collection: The Cetina Region Museum in Sinj, Trilj Region Museum in Trilj, Sinj Alka Museum in Sinj and the Franciscan Monastery Collection in Sinj. The exhibits of Trilj Region Museum tell, first of all, the story of the life of the Roman 7th Legion of two thousand years ago. The Sinj Alka Museum tells the story of the Sinj knights’ tournament, unique in the world, and as intangible cultural heritage it is protected and has been included in the UNES- CO reference list.

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More than one hundred years ago, an inha- bitant of Sinj embedded a stela found in Gardun on the façade of the house he was building located in the present Vrlička Street. The headstone shows a young boy Gaj Laberian holding a ball in his hand. It was later proved and published in the official paper of UEFA that the boy was holding a football in his hand which also reve- als that the Cetina region is the ancient homeland of football. DELICACIES

The local specialties must be tasted. They are the unavoidable arambaši offered throughout the year, and they are best in the winter months when joined with koštradina, smoked and dried goat and sheep meat. During the summer season frog bones are a speciality for which the Cetina region is well- known, and particularly the locality of Otok. Besides young lambs roasted on a spit which is also a speciality there is šiša, lamb tripe. When it comes to swee5ts, it is unforgiveable not to try Sinj uštipke, and rafiole that are prepared in a particular way in Sinj, and then there is the kotonjada, a top dessert made from quince.

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20° 18° 20° 20° 19° 19° 13° 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 trave- lers, 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 tonći plazibat tonći one’s lifetime.

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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