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KVARNER Day by Day info 2013 2 www.kvarner.hr

KVARNER – ’s best kept secret

Kvarner is a region where Croatian tourism began in regular, low-cost and charter lines are connected with the 19th century. The region has been developed by European cities. a long tradition of tourism, where each part of the Kvarner features an amazing variety of half-an-hour seaside, islands and mountains provides unspeaka- distance from the sea to the mountain slopes as well ble comfort. The region is located along the largest as natural resources and living in harmony with nature. Adriatic bay, where the Mediterranean penetrates The greatest wealth of Kvarner is its residents, always deep into Europe. Kvarner is characterized by mild friendly hosts and a number of events that make life climate, lots of interesting contents, events, festivals more beautiful and more fun .. and cultural attractions. Good transport connections Fair, Little Rose of Vinodol, Summer Nights, - road, rail, air and sea guarantee easy and quick arri- Carnival, Fragrant Festivals, Jazz Festival, Fruits val to the perfect vacation spot. International Airport of the Mountains… and seasonal airport on the island of Lošinj with Come, discover, enjoy… TOURIST OFFER Active holidays Adventurism •• Summer holidays in the sun by the sea •• Hiking and walking •• Off-season holidays at the seaside •• Bicycling •• Vacations in rural hinterland and mountains •• Athlete preparation Business tourism Nautical tourism •• Congresses and Symposia •• Team-building Cultural tourism Incentives •• •• Urban tourism •• Cultural tours and touring Health tourism •• Happenings, festivals and events •• Wellness •• Gastronomy •• Thalasso spa programs •• Medical programs Religious tourism 3 4 www.kvarner.hr

Tradition of family accommodation: KVARNER FAMILY

Hospitality with guaranteed Family accommodation labelled Kvarner family can be found in all Kvarner region- Riviera, quality - Vinodol Riviera, Rijeka region, and islands of Lošinj, Have you ever tried playing bocce, picked and dried , Krk and Rab and in many places in . lavender or sage, tried to figure out how the local Using on-line search of accommodation offers, choo- market’s little microcosm lives and functions? In short, se your destination, type of facility, star category and have you ever immersed yourself in the authentic life enjoy in the well-known hospitality of Kvarner hosts of the Kvarner Bay people, sat back and rested your who want to be different from others, who will do the- “soul”? Choose an accommodating facility labelled ir best to make you feel at home and who will offer a Kvarner Family. It is the mark of high tourist quality, services that goes beyond the standards of the existing standard and recognition of branded apartments, system of categorization and who wish to contribute holiday homes, campsites and private rooms in the to a greater recognition of family accommodation. region. The brand Kvarner Family stands for verified holiday destinations with well tended environment, cosily furnished interior, recognizable image, respect Criteria of tradition, loyal guests and homely atmosphere. •• Basic categorization of the facility and working per- The facilities labelled as such have met the deman- mit: minimum 3 star rating ding criteria set by the initiators of this project, Pri- •• Well-tended environment morsko-goranska County and the Kvarner County •• Interior Tourism Office. Here you will find an assurance of •• Reserved parking place quality and authenticity, friendly hosts who will try to Recognition make you feel at home, thus enabling you to relax and •• recharge your batteries while enjoying the pulsating •• At least a two-year family tradition of offering everyday life and the little rituals forming the colour- accommodation services ful Kvarner mosaic. •• Guest loyalty •• Book of impressions •• Continuous training •• Overall impression by the Committee For more information visit www.kvarnerfamily.hr 5

Tradition of Gastronomy: KVARNER GOURMET & KVARNER FOOD A pleasure for all your Scampi number 1! senses The clean sea and the specific habitat give Kvarner Enjoy yourself! Ask for a recipe! Let your taste buds scampi a special flavour, unique in the world. With its play with the unique taste of natural ingredients sweet and delicate taste, the Kvarner scampi is excellent that chefs have moulded into an extraordinary whether grilled, in buzara, with pasta or even raw. Try it gourmet experience. Kvarner is a Croatian region with a glass of Valomet champagne matured in the deep with the highest concentration of fine restaurants Kvarner waters. at walking distance that have for years been in the peak of the Croatian gourmet scene. Renowned European gastro guides, such as Gault Millau, San Pellegrino as well as others, have regularly rated them among the best restaurants, commending them for their authentic cuisine which balances traditional and modern culinary trends and is foun- ded on a simple and uncompromising philosophy – a quality dish can be prepared only from quality ingredients! And if possible, fresh, seasonal and local ingredients which have, due to the unique combination of the sea and the highlands, kept the original Mediterranean fragrance and taste. Kvarner top restaurants are labelled Kvarner gour- met (The Project of the Kvarner Tourism Asso- ciation) which guarantees exquisite delicacies prepared using appropriate culinary techniques and a creative approach to traditional recipes. The Kvarner chefs will introduce you to all the wealth Taste! of Kvarner cuisine that combines different sea •• Wild asparagus delicacies with the ingredients from the green cherries highland forests. An exquisite pleasure for your •• palate! Do not miss it! •• Cres lamb If you wish to taste granny’s kitchen, unique dis- •• Spread of highland mushrooms hes that have been prepared in Kvarner for gene- •• Venison dishes rations, the restaurants, taverns (konobas) and bi- •• Krk sheep milk cheese aged in walnut leaves stros labelled Kvarner food are the right place for •• Crikveničke rupice – bluefish balls with corn and garlic you. Fish just caught is offered on today’s menu. Fish - in unlimited quantities- from pilchard to scorpion fish The rucola and the chard have just arrived from •• the local farmer. There are also wild asparagus, wild sage and other wild grown herbs. All of these combined together create a feast of fragrance and full taste. Taste the typical dishes of each Kvarner micro-region; explore the hidden secrets of culi- nary traditions and the modern culinary trends going back to granny’s cookbooks. Find your favourite Kvarner gourmet and Kvarner food corner using the mobile application in 6 lan- guages.

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Kvarner Tourism Association recommends the following restaurants: Opatija Riviera Rijeka Region KVARNER GOURMET KVARNER GOURMET Restaurant Bevanda, Opatija Restaurant Kukuriku, Restaurant Draga di Lovrana, Lovranska Draga Restaurant Evergreen, Opatija KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Johnson, Mošćenička Draga Riva’s Trattoria, Rijeka Restaurant Laurus, Opatija Villa Sandi, Čavle Restaurant Le Mandrać, Opatija - Volosko Restaurant Ronjgi, Viškovo Restaurant Plavi podrum, Opatija - Volosko Restaurant Aerosteak, Čavle Restaurant Štanger, Lovran Restaurant Zlatna školjka, Rijeka Bistro&Pizzeria Paris, KVARNER FOOD Oštarija pul Kukurina, Kastav Stancija Kovačići, Rukavac Restaurant Mladenka, Viškovo Villa Plasa, Jurdani Konoba Maretina, Viškovo Restaurant Zlatni, Opatija Konoba Portić, Bakarac Restaurant Perun, Mošćenice Konoba Fran Krsto Frankopan, Lovranski pub, Lovran Restaurant Commodore, Ičići Restaurant Knezgrad, Lovran Crikvenica-Vindol Riviera Konoba Mučićeva ravan, Mučići KVARNER GOURMET Konoba Kali, Medveja Restaurant&Bar Sabbia, Crikvenica KVARNER FOOD Kvarner Wines Konoba Lucija, When in Kvarner, make a toast with Žlahtina, an indi- Mountain Lodge Vagabundina koliba, Bribir genous wine variety from this region. As this white wine is produced on the island Krk, it is a unique experience to taste it in - the home of Žlahti- na. Žlahtina is also produced in Pavlomir vineyards in Vinodol municipality. Only in Kvarner, can you try Valomet - the sea champagne. This champagne matures underwater, where the constant sea tem- perature provides for the best conditions for the ripening of this premium wine. 7

Islands of Cres and Lošinj KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Artatore, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Veli žal, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Diana, Mali Lošinj Bukaleta Inn, Loznati Konoba Lošinjsko jidro, Mali Lošinj Konoba Hibernicia, Lubenice Trs Inn, Krčina Island of Krk KVARNER GOURMET Restaurant Rivica, Njivice KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Kanajt, Restaurant Nada, Vrbnik Restaurant Cicibela, Baška Restaurant Žal, Klimno Konoba Pod prevolt, Milohnići Konoba-Restaurant Gospoja, Vrbnik Konoba Vrbnička žlahtina, Vrbnik Konoba Zora, Island of Rab KVARNER GOURMET Restaurant Barbat, Rab KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Marco Polo, Rab Konoba Rab, Rab Fortuna Inn, Lopar Labirint Catering, Rab Gorski kotar KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Goranska kuća - hotel Risnjak, Restaurant Bitoraj, Fužine

Secret recipe kept for centuries It was first served back in 1177, but its recipe has been a well kept secret for centuries. It is the Rab Cake, a sweet with a home almond heart. The historical documents that reveal how to make this symbol of the island of Rab- the emerald isle, still exist. Namely, in the 12th century Pope Alexander II visited Rab - Felix Arba. The white city decided to welcome the Pope with the highest honours and to host him in the best possible way, with the finest dishes and drinks. In his honour, the Benedictine nuns prepared this cake made up of almonds with a hint of liqueur and a thin veil of dough whose thickness reminded of the host from which it was originally made. The filigree work that lasts for two days and its distinctive snail form also speak of its uniqueness. The taste of this sweet delicacy probably reminded Pope Alexander of his childhood and the Mediterranean of his native Sicily. 8 www.kvarner.hr Opatija Riviera Opatija, Ičići, Lovran, Medveja,, Mošćenička Draga Charm through centuries Throughout 160 years of its tourism development, it has been refined, elegant, charming, and always young - this is Opatija, the largest tourist resort in the Riviera, the cradle of Croatian tourism. Here, the emperors and kings came to rest as early as 1844. The Golden Book of Opatija Guests lists numerous famous names; Emperor Franz Joseph I, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Belgian Princess Stephanie, German Emperor Wilhelm II. The famous ballerina Isadora Duncan, while watching the flickering of the palm leaves developed her distinctive dance step, composer Gustav Mahler, writers Anton Chekhov and Henryk Sienkiewicz drew their inspiration from Opatija’s beauty. The uniqueness of Opatija Riviera is also seen in other cities and towns, who each in their own way, make up a diverse array of this region located at the foot of Učka. Therefore pay a visit to Lovran, Medveja, Mošćenička Draga, Mošćenice, Brseč, Icici, Ika, Volosko, Matulji... DO NOT MISS •• To see Villa Angiolina – this beautiful historicist villa in the centre of Angiolina Park in Opatija is the home of the first Croatian Museum of Tourism. Here you can see what was once worn by ladies at the beach, what one should take on a trip in the 19th century, did the ladies or the gentlemen take more luggage •• To stroll along the Lungo Mare promenade – at the foot of Učka, this is one of the most beautiful coastal pro- menades in the Mediterranean, surrounded by greenery and villas from the 19th century •• To view Kvarner from above - climb the 1,401 metre high peak of Učka and explore the paths and trails of the Nature Park Učka •• To be photographed with the Girl with a Seagull – the symbol of Opatija •• To enjoy the variety of the wellness offer - developed on the ancient foundations of sea water treatments

DISCOVER •• The richness and variety of colours in Opati- ja parks – awarded as the most beautiful on the Adriatic. The Park of St. James, Park Mar- garita and others will surprise you with an explosion of colors, as well as with their vari- ety of plant species from around the world. •• Some of the best restaurants in Croatia •• The spirit of past times – present in the historic towns of Mošćenica, Brseč and Ve- prinac, where you will find a terrific blend of ancient stone houses and churches and today’s everyday life •• Fireworks Days (June 29) •• Millions of sparks falling from the sky, the murmuring of the sea and the sounds of music - these are Opatija’s Fireworks Days during which you will witness a spectacle on Opatija’s sky. Fireworks are launched from the pontoons located off shore and it seems as if the surface of the water is on fire. Simply unforgettable. 9

MAY June 22 OPATIJA MIK, Melodies of and Kvarner – Open Air Theatre May 1 MATULJI Festivities marking May Day June 23 JURDANI Midsummer- a feast day of St. John the Baptist May 1 - December 31 OPATIJA Opatija through Time, exhibition preview of Swiss June 25 MATULJI House Matulji Postcard - Cycling along the road of homemade dishes May 2 – 5 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA Weekend of Blue Fish, gastronomic delights at June 28 – 30 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA restaurants, feast on the seafront – Exhibitions, and “Sipar”, an international literary festival lectures June 29 OPATIJA Weekend of organized walking tours Opatija’s Days of Fireworks - Slatina May 3- 5 LOVRAN June 29 - July 1 RUKAVAC 21st International Wind Orchestra Festival “Our World Is “Petrova”, a feast day of St. Peter and Paul Music” JULY May 3 – 5 OPATIJA “Our World Is Music”, International Wind Orchestra LOVRAN Festival -Park Angiolina Summer in Lovran - concerts, folk songs and dances, May 9 OPATIJA harmony singing groups and fishermen’s feasts Porin classic - Kvarner Hotel July 1- 31 OPATIJA May 10 OPATIJA Hungry Designers – an exhibition staged in Towards Porin, concert – Open Air Theatre cooperation with Croatian Designers’ Association – Art pavilion “Juraj Šporer” May 16 – 19 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA Weekend of White Fish, gastronomic delights at July 1 – August 30 OPATIJA restaurants, feast on the seafront – Exhibitions, and Opatija oldtimer tour, enjoy your free ride in front of the lectures Milenij Hotel on Tuesdays (19:30 - 22:00) Weekend of organized walking tours July 5 – 7 OPATIJA May 22 LIPA Liburnia Jazz Festival - Open Air Theatre “Jelenina”, a festive occasion marking St. Helen’s Day July 6 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA May 30 – June 2 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA Concert staged by the 4’ 33’’ Group on the terrace of Weekend of Scampi and Seafood Specialities, the Mediteran Hotel (20:30) gastronomic delights at restaurants, feast on the July 6 – 7 UČKA seafront – Exhibitions, and lectures “Učka 2013”, mountain car race Weekend of organized walking tours July 6 or July 13 VEPRINAC JUNE Evening of harmony-singing groups in Veprinac July 13 BRSEČ June 2 LOVRAN Blues festival – Brseč (21:00) 4th Regatta of traditional boats for the “Nino Gasparinic” trophy - the waters in front of Lovran port (12:00) July 13 OPATIJA Opatija – an imperial city June 8 LOVRAN Great Strudel Feast – Liberty Square (19:00) July 19 VOLOSKO Volosko Night June 8 – 16 LOVRAN 13th Cherry Days in Lovran – During the Cherry Days in July 20 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA th Lovran cafes and restaurants, cherry cakes and dishes 5 festival and regatta of traditional sailboats – made with cherries are on offer Waterfront Mošćenička Draga (12:00) Awards – Primorje evening with entertainment June 13 ZVONEĆA program – Waterfront Mošćenička Draga (20:00) “Antonjica”, a festive occasion marking St. Anthony’s Day July 20 – 25 OPATIJA Days of the Town of Opatija June 15 - 16 BREGI Bregi Night July 21 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA The Harmony-singing group Maslina show - June 15 OPATIJA Fishermen’s feast ( 21:00) 4th Liburnia Classic Old-timer Rally July 21 OPATIJA June 17 – 26 OPATIJA “Opatija 2013”, the Croatian Harmony Singing Festival Kvarner Festival, classical music concerts - Kvarner Hotel with Mandolins - Open Air Theatre 10 www.kvarner.hr

Run and Enjoy, athletic race SEPTEMBER July 22 VELE MUNE September 1 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA “Magdalenina”, the feast day of St. Magdalene Evening of Harmony Singing - waterfront Mošćenička July 23 – 28 OPATIJA Draga (20:00) Opatija Art Expo, a trade fair of crafts and applied art September 1 UČKA - Slatina 7th Učka Fair - Poklon, Učka Nature Park July 26 OPATIJA September 7 – 8 OPATIJA “Chicago”, musical - Open Air Theatre “Galiola 2013”, sailing regatta July 27 VOLOSKO September 14 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA Harmony-singing groups in Mandrać, a harmony Učka trail singing group festival September 21 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA Festive occasion marking Tourism Day, an organized July 27 – 28 VOLOSKO walking tour to Trebišće, departure from Info Agency “Mandrać”, international painting competition “Annalinea” at 10am – performance in Trebišće, (13:00) July 28 LOVRAN September 21 OPATIJA th 8 MTB Učka Marathon - UCI MTB Marathon Series, Viennese Ball - Kvarner Hotel World Cup September 26 VELI BRGUD “Kuzmova”, a festive occasion marking the feast day of AUGUST Sts. Cosmas and Damian LOVRAN OCTOBER Summer in Lovran - concerts, folk songs and dances, harmony-singing groups, fishermen’s feasts October 2 PASJAK OPATIJA “Mihoja”, a festive occasion marking St. Michael’s Day “From steamboat to Cruiser” exhibition - Art Pavilion October 11 LOVRAN “Juraj Sporer,” from August to December “Mića Marunada” (Little chestnut festival), choirs – August 4 BRSEČ Mixed Choir concert by Cultural Club “Lovor“ from Happening “Na dve šterne” (21:00) Lovran and guests - Parking lot Brajdica October 11 - 27 LOVRAN August 7- 11 MOŠĆENICE th 4th little art festival 40 Marunada ( Lovran chestnut festival) Marunada ( chestnut festival) starts in Lovran, and the August 10 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA last weekend it takes place in Liganj, offering roasted Canzone Evening – waterfront Mošćenička Draga, chestnuts together with ‘medica’ (homemade brandy (21:00) based on honey) and new/young wine. August 12 MOŠĆENICE In cafes, pastry shops, taverns and restaurants, you can Classical music concert – Church of St. Andrew the taste genuine local dishes and special chestnut dishes Apostle (20:00) and desserts August 17 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA Sporting event: mountain race “Učka Vertical”, hiking Fishermen’s Night , games and animations - waterfront to Učka, “Giro di Marunada“ mountain bike, bocce Mošćenička Draga, (20:00) tournament, training regatta. Angling competition... August 18 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA October 12- 13 LOVRAN Merry games by the sea, fishing, sporting events: Day of music and entertainment program in the swimming marathon, jumping off waterfront into the centre of Lovran. Rich offer of ‘maruni’, chestnut cakes sea, rowing regatta … Feast on the waterfront (20:00) and other desserts made from chestnuts, homemade meals with chestnuts, chestnut honey, ‘medica’ August 23 – 24 OPATIJA (brandy with honey) ... - Parking lot Brajdica and “Liburnicon 2013”, festival of science fiction and fantasy Liberty Square August 24 – 31 MOŠĆENICE October 19 LOVRAN International visual art colony “Mošćenice’s Paintbrush Monthly fair of consumer goods with an offer of 2013” – Children’s visual art workshops “ Mošćenice’s roasted chestnuts, cakes and chestnut pastries- Little Paintbrush 2013” Parking lot Brajdica August 28 – 31 IČIĆI October 26 – 27 LIGANJ Liburnia Film Festival Music and entertainment program in the open, ethno August 31 MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA exhibition, exhibition of mushrooms ... Offering fresh Carnival under the Sea and roasted chestnuts, cakes and chestnut pastries, 11

homemade dishes,chestnut honey, ‘medica’ ( brandy with honey)… NOVEMBER November 2 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance) - Hangar Matulji November 7 – 10 OPATIJA 50th Music. Musical Forum Opatija 2013 November 9 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance) - Hangar Matulji November 11 – 24 OPATIJA 23rd Chess Veteran Championship - Milenij Grand hotel “4 Opatija Flowers” November 14- 17 OPATIJA 12th European Bridge Championship - Milenij Grand hotel “4 Opatija Flowers” November 16 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance)- Hangar Matulji November 23 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance)- Hangar Matulji November 24 JUŠIĆI Our Lady of Health November 30 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance)- Hangar Matulji November 30 ŽEJANE St. Andrew’s Day DECEMBER December 1 MATULJI Feast day of Christ the King December 1 – 27 OPATIJA Ice Magic and Christmas Fair - Open Air Theatre December 6 – 8 OPATIJA Days of Chocolate December 6 RUPA “Mikuljna”, a festive occasion marking St. Nicholas’ Day December 7 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance)- Hangar Matulji December 13 - 15 UČKA “Christmas Fairytale in Učka Nature Park “ - Poklon, Učka Nature Park December 14 MATULJI School of Potresujka (local dance)- Hangar Matulji December 19 MATULJI Days of Fireworks Christmas Concert December 26 OPATIJA (June 29) Christmas Old-timer exhibition Millions of sparks falling from the sky, the sound of December 26 ŠAPJANE the sea and the sounds of music - these are the Days of “Stepanja”, festive occasion marking St. Stephen’s Day Fireworks in Opatija during which you can experience - Šapjane the spectacle of Opatija sky. Fireworks are fired from December 31 OPATIJA the pontoons on the sea, so that it seems as if the sur- New Year’s Eve Party - Open Air Theatre face of water was on fire. Unforgettable! 12 www.kvarner.hr Rijeka and the Region Rijeka, , Čavle, Dražice, Grobnik, Kastav, Kostrena, Viškovo The pulsating centre of Kvarner DISCOVER Rijeka is the regional centre, a university centre, a city with rich industri- •• Rijeka’s market and fish market al heritage, the city in which the torpedo was invented. Discover the fun – coming to the historic market nooks and crannies of the city, museums, theatres, cinemas, shops. Being building, dating back to 1880 the largest Croatian port, this city has an open and unconventional port and the fish market is Rijeka’s spirit. The Carnival, the rock scene, festivals and other events make it the people daily ritual. It is a place pulsating centre of Kvarner, surrounded by Kastav, Bakar, Kostrena, Kraljevi- where friends meet, chat and ca, Čavle, and Viskovo. Here you will be able to take a stroll along the buy fresh fish from the local unique breakwater promenade, the Molo Longo, visit numerous sporting fishermen and fruit and vege- events, enjoy in theatrical performances “on the boards” but also in the am- table from small farmers. bient of old port warehouses or simply have a cup of coffee on Korzo, Rijeka •• The stars - in Rijeka Astronomy main promenade. Centre, unique in this part of Europe, sit back and enjoy in the game played by celestial bodies •• The only life jacket from the Titanic – at the Maritime and History Museum of find more about the Carpathia crew, the ship first to come to the mythical Titanic rescue and the rescue itself •• Early computers – visit Peek & Poke, the museum of old computers and information technology, which displays over 1,000 exhibits of Croatian and world computing history. It is the largest exhibition of its kind in this part of Europe. •• The Cooper’s shop (wine barrel-maker), brandy distillery and old bakery - plunge into the world of ancient craftsmen in one of the small regional museums or discover your fa- vourite gallery of Kastav artists

DO NOT MISS •• To climb the Stairs up to Trsat – here you will encounter the peace and holiness of the Marian Shrine on Trsat, the spectacular view of the City from Trsat Castle and many small gift shops and cafes that give a special charm to this part of Rijeka. •• To enter St Vitus’ Cathedral – the Rijeka Cathedral, specific for its rich baroque interior. •• To ride a motorcycle on the tracks of Automotodrom Grobnik – here auto and motorcycling events and races have been held since 1978. The auto and motorcycle sport fans will be delighted with many national and international races in different classes. •• To go hiking or enjoy skiing at the ski resort Platak - a unique resort with a view of the sea. A favourite pass-time location for people from Rijeka looking for fresh forest air and nature. 13

MAY kindergartens as well as Chakavian departments, Chakavian Department Kostrena - The National Reading RIJEKA Room in Sveta Lucija “Spajalica”, art in public spaces, art interventions, performances, interviews May 18 RIJEKA Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art International Museum Day, the exhibition – an Interspaces, exhibition of Alekdandar Garbin and educational workshop “Tik, tak” Goran Petercol’s works – Museum of Modern and May 26 KASTAV Contemporary Art “Once upon a time there used to be”, presentation of Floral spring, the flower show and planning – the bridge brandy distillation process, a visit to the museum – in front of the Kontinental Hotel Osojnak’s Brandy Distillery and Mići zavičajni muzej KASTAV (Littlle Local Museum, 18:00 – 21:00) Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići JUNE zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) RIJEKA Every Saturday - Under a Lodge - above all, the event at Rijeka Summer Nights , an ambient music and stage which domestic and foreign artists present their works festival and various forms of their activities - City Lodge KASTAV May 3 - 8 RIJEKA Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići 19th International Small Scene-Theatre Festival Rijeka - zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and HKD Theatre on Sušak tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) Every Saturday - Under a Lodge - above all, the event at May 4 - 5 ČAVLE which domestic and foreign artists present their works Day of Wine and Beauty - The City of Grobnik, and various forms of their activities - City Lodge June 1 - 21 RIJEKA May 4 DRAŽICE Architects, Ada FeliCa-Rošić and Nada Šilović, and the “A Lantern that has left its mark,” a tribute to a milkmaid, construction of Rijeka in the 1950s, the exhibition staged a full-day program dedicated to Grobnik milkmaids and by the Society of Art Historians Rijeka, Istria and the all the other milkmaids from its surroundings that not Croatian Littoral – The City of Rijeka Museum so long ago used to carry the milk on foot all the way to Rijeka as to help feed their families. To mark the occasion, June 1 VIŠKOVO a fair and cultural programs are organized at Milkmaid Wells - the source of life, cultural-stage and poetry Square in Dražice. program held at wells 20th Children Festival “Grobnički tići kantaju” (Grobnik June 6 – August 31 KASTAV Little Birds’ Singing) - an event of children’s creativity The 22nd International Summer Festival of Culture “Kastav Cultural Hall Dražice Cultural Summer” - Music Programs – Crekvina Square, The 3rd Grobnik Trekking, Dražice - Hahlić theatre programs and the Guitar Festival - Fortica Square, May 4 - 5 KOSTRENA exhibition program – Gallery ‘’Church of St. Trinity’’, a literary Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena artists program and off program - the old town centre and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Cove to June 8 – 9 KOSTRENA Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena artists May 4 – 10 RIJEKA and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Cove to LUMS – Visual arts change the world, the exhibition Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda staged by the School of Applied Arts June 12 – 15 RIJEKA May 5 KOSTRENA St. Vitus’ Days th The exhibition marking the 300 anniversary of the June 13 KUKULJANOVO consecration of the Church of St. Lucy - National St. Francisco’s Day, the celebration of the patron saint Reading Room Kostrena, Sveta Lucija June 13 – 14 RIJEKA May 5 VIŠKOVO Liburnia Regatta “Majevica”, new wine festival June 13 – 16 RIJEKA May 10 BAKAR th The 19th International Rowing Regatta of Maritime School The 13 Fiumanka, international sailing regatta May 10 – 12 RIJEKA June 14 – 15 RIJEKA Marian days, the traditional religious and cultural event Press Fiumanka – Trsat Rotary Fiumanka May 13 – 17 đKOSTRENA EMSR, European Media Sailing Regatta The 7th Chakavian meeting in Kostrena, the meeting June 14 – 16 RIJEKA of little Chakavian speakers from schools and EU Expo 14 www.kvarner.hr

June 15- 16 KOSTRENA July 6 – 7 KOSTRENA “Welcome Summer”, cultural, entertainment and Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena sporting events artists and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Art Colony Kostrena - St. Barbara’s Square Cove to Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda Swimming Marathon – Svežanj Cove July 7 – 14 ČAVLE June 15 RIJEKA Grobnik Festival, classical music evenings in a popular Fiumanka way – The City of Grobnik June 15 ŠKRLJEVO July 12 KOSTRENA Sacred Heart of Jesus, feastve occasion marking the day Cultural program - St. Barbara Square, Kostrena of Škrljevo July 13 BAKAR June 15 VIŠKOVO The City of Bakar Day – Naval battle and a concert Wells - the source of life, cultural-stage and poetry - to mark the City of Bakar Day, mountain-climbing program held at wells to Risnjak is organized by the Bakar Mountaineering June 21 – 28 ČAVLE Association, Margaret’s Fair, parade of historical units Popular Theatre Festival – The City of Grobnik of the Croatian Army, the reconstruction of the historic naval battles, fireworks and a concert June 21– 29 RIJEKA MIK 2013, Melodies of Istria and Kvarner Festival July 16 KRASICA Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the celebration of the June 21 - September 10 RIJEKA patron saint 7th Summer at Trsat Castle, cultural and entertainment events – Trsat Castle July 20 ČAVLE Fishermen’s Feast June 24 ZLOBIN July 20 KASTAV Midsummer, St. John’s Day, a festive occasion marking th the Day of Zlobin 11 Great Visual Arts Workshop, exhibitions and showrooms with a rewarding program – streets and June 29 ČAVLE squares of the old town centre Polenta and Cheese Festival, preparing polenta of 500 kg corn flour, provision of local products, Grobnik AUGUST cheese-tasting, popular feast and all-day program RIJEKA June 30 BAKAR 6th Rijeka stairs, fashion show Margaret Summer, opening ceremony 7thSummer at Trsat Castle - Trsat Castle June 30 KASTAV “Once upon a time there used to be”, presentation of KASTAV brandy distillation process, a visit to the museum – Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići Osojnak’s Brandy Distillery and Mići zavičajni muzej zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and (Littlle Local Museum, 18:00 – 21:00) tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) Every Saturday - Under a Lodge - above all, the event JULY where domestic and foreign artists present their works RIJEKA and various forms of their activities - City Lodge 7th Summer at Trsat Castle – Trsat Castle KOSTRENA Ištvan Išt Huzjan, exhibition - Mali salon Kostrena Night – Žurkovo Cove Hartera festival – Hartera (Paper Mill) August 1 ČAVLE KASTAV Kastav Blues Festival, the first evening – The City of Grobnik Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići August 1- 5 KASTAV zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and 6th Kastav Blues Festival tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) A unique event gathering eminent names of blues Every Saturday - Under a Lodge - above all, the event music scene, created in honour of the Philadelphia where domestic and foreign artists present their works Jerry Ricks, one of the most exposed representative and various forms of their activities - City Lodge of traditional blues who chose Kastav as his final KOSTRENA resting place. Within the Festival framework afternoon Kostrena Night – Žurkovo Cove workshops, evening concerts and accompanying July 5 KOSTRENA exhibitions will be held. Selection of the most beautiful garden, cultural and August 3 ČAVLE music program, concert at 20:00 Fishermen’s Feast July 6 ČAVLE August 3 KOSTRENA Fishermen’s Feast, gastronomic delights of fish Summer Harmony-Singing Evening, Harmony-singing accompanied with a music program group Kamik and guests- Žurkovo Cove 15

Rijeka Summer Nights, Rijeka (June 27 – July 25) Urban, arts summer festival “Rijeka Summer Nights” brings exceptional drama, opera, ballet and musical works in Rijeka, performed by Croatian artists and visiting theatres from abroad. What makes this festival recognizable is the venue of cultural events. World classics, for example, take place outdoors in areas of Rijeka industrial giants - Torpedo Factory and Paper Mill.

August 3 – 4 KOSTRENA August 30 KASTAV Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena 9th Chansonfest, Chakavian Chanson Festival – Crekvina artists and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Cove to Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda SEPTEMBER August 5 BAKAR RIJEKA Festive occasion marking Victory and Homeland Chamber Music Festival - Church of the Assumption of Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Defenders’ Day; the Blessed Virgin Mary ceremonial closing of Margaret Summer with a special KASTAV program, the concert staged by harmony-singing Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići group Cambi zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) August 11 JELENJE Every Saturday - Under a Lodge - above all, the event at “Balkijada”, a memorial bocce tournament (wooden which domestic and foreign artists present their works bocces) as a tribute to Alen Frketić-Balki accompanied and various forms of their activities - City Lodge by the sounds of Grobnik rock ’n’ roll ŠKRLJEVO August 15 RIJEKA Goulash event – in front of Cultural Hall Škrljevo The Assumption, the pilgrimage to the Assumption of Until September 10 RIJEKA Our Lady at the Shrine of Our Lady of Trsat 7th Summer at Trsat Castle, cultural and entertainment August 18 ČAVLE events – Trsat Castle Bartoj’s firepot, competition in preparing hunter’s stew September 3 – 8 RIJEKA - buffet Pomorac Zoom festival August 22 - 24 ČAVLE September 3 - 28 RIJEKA Bartoja 2013, a popular feast marking Municipality Day Robert Hamerstil, exhibition (Museum of Vojvodina, of Čavle - Cernik, Čavle visiting museum) – The City of Rijeka Museum 16 www.kvarner.hr

September 7- 8 DRAŽICE Let’s dance folksy, the 19th festival of folk groups from Croatia and abroad, a show of customs, national costumes and indigenous dances – Milkmaid Square, Dražice. September 7 JELENJE Memorial trekking with a holy Mass at Obruč – “Hahlić za uru” (Hahlić within an hour) September 7 - 8 KOSTRENA Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena artists and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Cove to Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda September 19- 22 VIŠKOVO “Matejna”, the event is named after the patron saint of the parish of St. Matthew September 21 – 29 JELENJE “Mihoja”, the celebration of St.. Michael and the Day of the Municipality of Jelenje, the organized trade fair, entertainment and sporting events September 22 ČAVLE Smell and taste Grobnik Region by tasting jams, teas made of local herbs, pancakes September 27 KOSTRENA World Tourism Day, marking the occasion September 29 KASTAV “Once upon a time there used to be”, presentation of brandy distillation process, a visit to the museum – Osojnak’s Brandy Distillery and Mići zavičajni muzej (Littlle Local Museum, 18:00 – 21:00) OCTOBER RIJEKA Chamber Music Festival - Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zajc Days, music and stage events October 4 KUKULJANOVO Anthology of smuggling, collective international St. Francisco’s Day – “Slatkijada”, a festive occasion exhibition - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art marking the feast day of the patron saint of KASTAV Kukuljanovo, Slatkijada – Cultural Hall Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići October 5 – 6 KOSTRENA zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) artists and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Every Saturday - Under a Lodge - above all, the event at Cove to Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda which domestic and foreign artists present their works October 12 VIŠKOVO and various forms of their activities - City Lodge “Walk with Me…” a walk along the promenade KOSTRENA “Pleševac”, and a footpath “Lončeva griža” on the Autumn in Kostrena, a cultural event – National occasion of Mobility Day Reading Room in Sv. Lucija October 25 JELENJE October 3 – November 2 RIJEKA “ The Sounds of Accordion in Jelenje”, gathering of Francesco Drenig, an avant-garde and the artistic driver musicians from Croatia and abroad in memory of Igor Valić of cross-border trends, the exhibition – The City of October 25 – 26 RIJEKA Rijeka Museum Hall’s Star Guitar Festival October 4 – 7 KASTAV White Sunday, a traditional fair in honour of the NOVEMBER beginning of autumn and wine which for centuries BAKAR has been held in Kastav, diverse fair offer, traditional Welcoming a convoy of ships marking St. Nicholas’ Day products and crafts with accompanying cultural and - reception on the occasion of welcoming the convoy of entertainment program ships in Bakar 17

Rijeka, HKD Theatre in Sušak November 8 DRAŽICE “Martinja 2013” ( St. Martin’s Day), photography exhibition with tasting of local products, Youth Council of the Municipality of Jelenje - Cultural Hall Dražice November 11 ČAVLE St. Martin’s Day in Čavle”, baptizining new wine - buffet Pomorac November 12 – March 15, 2014 RIJEKA Naval Academy, the exhibition – The City Museum of Rijeka November 21 RIJEKA Giovanni Rubinich – architectural opus – City Museum of Rijeka November 23 - 24 RIJEKA XX Baška Voices, the harmony-singing groups’ meeting – HKD Theatre in Sušak November 28 RIJEKA “The Snow Queen”, a story by HC Andersen, premiere performance - Puppet Theatre Rijeka November 30 BAKAR St. Andrew’s Day, a festive occasion marking the patron saint of Bakar DECEMBER RIJEKA Ri-Rock Festival - Club Palach Password: Printmaking, International Exhibition of Graphic Art- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Dragana Sapanjoš, exhibition - Mali salon KASTAV Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) December 4- 13 KOSTRENA Days of Municipalities – Dec. 4 - Sv. Barbara; Dec. 6 - Sv. Nikola; Dec. 13 - Sv. Lucija – St. Nicholas’ Spear-fishing Cup - 5th Kostrena squid-fishing event December 7- 8 KOSTRENA Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena artists and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo Cove to Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda December 20 BAKAR KASTAV Christmas Fair – on the seafront in front of St. John; Every Friday – on Friday at Five – Idica’s bakery, Mići festive Christmas concert – St. Andrew’s Church zavičajni muzej (Little Local Museum)- preparing and December 20 – 26 JELENJE - DRAŽICE tasting bread (17:00 - 20:00) Christmas concert staged by Cultural Club “Zvir“ Jelenje KOSTRENA – Cultural Hall Dražice Autumn in Kostrena, a cultural event – National December 24 VIŠKOVO Reading Room in Sv. Lucija Advent in Viškovo, festive concert and socializing at the November 2 – 3 KOSTRENA central square in front of St. Matthew’s Day Creative promenade, an art exhibition of Kostrena December 28 – 30 RIJEKA artists and their guests - the promenade from Žurkovo New Year’s concert – Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Cove to Lučica ( Little Port), Stara voda Zajc November 4 – 12 RIJEKA December 31 RIJEKA 18th International Puppet Theatre - City Puppet Theatre NewYear’s Eve Party - Korzo 18 www.kvarner.hr CRIKVENICA-VINODOL RIVIERA Crikvenica, Novi Vinodolski, Selce, Dramalj, Jadranovo, Vinodol Municipality DO NOT MISS Place of good energy •• To spend a day at the Town Beach of Crikvenica awarded as the most beautiful beach on the Back in 1888, the first public wooden flooring beach Adriatic coast that offers sports and recreatio- was built in Crikvenica that marked the beginning of nal facilities, playground for kids, , restaurants, the development of tourism. The tradition of health bars, entertainment by day and night, and tourism in Crikvenica-Vinodol has been developing most importantly - the crystal-clear sea since then. In Novi Vinodolski there is the largest To visit the Museum of Crikvenica - and wellness centre in this part of Europe. At about 30 •• find out who the white monks were, what kilometres connected series of beaches and natural, Crikvenica’s amphorae is like and whether green hinterland, traditions that gave rise to the first the prehistoric cave lion did live in this area Croatian Code – Law Codex of Vinodol dated from the 13th century are interrelated with the variety of •• To be mesmerized by the Eyes of Vinodol - a modern tourist attractions and some of the most fa- network of belvederes with a breathtaking mous Croatian beaches. Excellent geographic loca- vista of Kvarner Bay tion and good transport links are just a few of the •• To learn all about the winemaking - in Pavlo- prerequisites of centennial tourism development. mir vineyards you can enjoy learning about Along with that, this area is characterized by fishing the viticulture and winemaking tradition of tradition, still present in everyday life, as well as cen- the region turies old viticulture and winemaking tradition that •• To peek at Kvadrac Castle of the noble Fran- gave name to Novi Vinodolski. Visit Municipality of kopan Family - Novi Vinodolski offers you to Vinodol, Jadranovo, Dramalj, Selce. go way back in history and find out what is left of the old castle in which the Law Codex of Vinodol was created as early as 1288. DISCOVER •• where the third largest ancient ce- ramic workshop in the Mediterra- nean is - Ad Turres in Crikvenica was a ceramic workshop that wor- ked up until the 2nd century •• paragliding in the valley of Vinodol - soar into the sky and glide like a bird •• ancient washboards – places where girls and women used to do laundry for centuries •• love again – The Love Road, a unique promenade for lovers and all those who are on their way to fall in love •• spirituality of the glass chapel - in the village of Omar, you will gain a special experience of the unique glass chapel •• the magic of Heavenly Labyrinths - fill up your energy and refine the spirit in one of ten labyrinths in Novi Vinodolski 19

MAY Museum of Crikvenica May 1 NOVI VINODOLSKI June 1 DRAMALJ St. Philip and St. James’ Day , Novi Vinodolski Day 5th Harmony-singing groups’ festival – little port May 3 – 14 CRIKVENICA Pazdehova “Chest of Cultural Heritage“, cultural and entertainment June 3 – 8 CRIKVENICA, SELCE program Week of Blue Fish May 3 – 4 NOVI VINODOLSKI June 8 – 9 NOVI VINODOLSKI Harley Davidson & open bike event - port 27th Croatian Wind Orchestra Festival May 7 DRIVENIK “Dujmova”, St. Domnius’ Day, a popular feast with June 19 – 23 CRIKVENICA cultural and entertainment program “Adriatic Folk Fest”, international festival of folk songs and dances May 18 – 19 SELCE 3rd Strawberry Festival June 21 – 28 CRIKVENICA “Friends of the Sea,” outdoor exhibition May 19 CRIKVENICA AND VINODOL MUNICIPALITY XC Bike Race Podbadanj June 21 – 22 NOVI VINODOLSKI May 20 CRIKVENICA Retro Music Festival – Frankopan Square International Healthy City Day, opening of the Fragrant June 22 – 25 CRIKVENICA Mediterranean Maze of Love Memorial Marino Pađen, international cadet basketball May 22 DRAMALJ tournament - City Sports Hall St. Helena’s Day June 22 JADRANOVO May 23 – 26 CRIKVENICA Feast of Tuna – Waterfront Mulina th 25 International basketball tournament “Old Stars June 27 CRIKVENICA Zagreb 2013” – City sports hall “Some New Kids” festival - Terrace of the Esplanade May 25 – 26 DRAMALJ Hotel 3rd Cherry Festival – in front of St. Helena’s Church June 28 – 29 CRIKVENICA JUNE 2nd Frankopan Days – centre CRIKVENICA June 29 BRIBIR “Ad turres - Antique Crikvenica” exhibition – City “Petrova”, a festive occasion to mark St. Peter and Paul’s Day with popular feast and cultural and entertainment program June 29 NOVI VINODOLSKI “Some New Kids” festival – Frankopan Square JULY CRIKVENICA “Ad turres - Antique Crikvenica “exhibition – City Museum of Crikvenica CRIKVENICA - SELCE The Night of Primorje CRIKVENICA - DRAMALJ - JADRANOVO - SELCE Fishermen’s feast NOVI VINODOLSKI Fishermen’s feast - Lišanj Hotel, terrace Vrtić, on Tuesdays (20:00) Croatian evening - Lišanj Hotel, terrace Vrtić, on Thursdays (20:00) Wine evenings - Pavlomir, on Fridays ( 20:00) VINODOL MUNICIPALITY 13th Vinodol Summer Evenings - Baroque and folk music concerts in attractive locations of Drivenik old town, Bribir old town, St. Martin’s Church - Grižane, St. Peter and Paul’s Church - Bribir, Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth-Tribalj, St. Dujam’s Church – Drivenik, and squares of Tribalj and Grižane 20 www.kvarner.hr

July 2 TRIBALJ Tuesdays (20:00) “Jelisaftina”, the feast day of the Visitation of the Blessed Croatian evening - Lišanj Hotel, terrace Vrtić, on Virgin Mary to Elizabeth, festival of folk songs and Thursdays (20:00) dances, cultural and entertainment program, soccer Wine evenings - Pavlomir, on Fridays ( 20:00) tournament VINODOL MUNICIPALITY July 5 NOVI VINODOLSKI 13th Vinodol Summer Evenings - Baroque and folk music Children Carnival (20:00) concerts in attractive locations of Drivenik old town, July 6 – 7 CRIKVENICA Bribir old town, St. Martin’s Church - Grižane, St. Peter Days of the Baroque Cake Frankopan and Paul’s Church - Bribir, Church of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary to Elizabeth-Tribalj, St. Dujam’s July 6 NOVI VINODOLSKI Church – Drivenik, and squares of Tribalj and Grižane Grand Carnival (20:00) August 1 DRAMALJ July 11 DRAMALJ Sea-flavoured melodies – little port “Pazdehova” Sea-flavoured melodies – little port Pazdehova August 2 NOVI VINODOLSKI July 13 – 14 NOVI VINODOLSKI Harmony-singing group Cambi – Pavlomir Velebit Channel Regatta, Cruiser Open (10:00) August 3 NOVI VINODOLSKI July 13 – 14 SELCE 8th Fire brigade memorial of Jasmin Filipović – Five-a- “(Sr)etno Selce” [ (Happy) Ethno Selce] – centre side pitch ( 20:00) July 15 – 16 NOVI VINODOLSKI August 4 NOVI VINODOLSKI Homemade is the best, trade fair of domestic product - Celebration to mark the occasion of Victory and Frankopan Square Homeland Thanksgiving Day (20:00) July 18 JADRANOVO August 4 SELCE Sea-flavoured melodies – waterfront Mulina Tourism Day – centre July 19 NOVI VINODOLSKI August 8 JADRANOVO Gazde, the tambura band - Pavlomir (20:00) Sea-flavoured melodies – waterfront Mulina July 19 – 21 NOVI VINODOLSKI August 11 BRIBIR Five-a side-soccer tournament (20:00) 10th Little Rose of Vinodol Contest – Presentation of July 20 – 21 CRIKVENICA candidates for the Little Rose of Vinodol Contest ( 21:00) Ad turres Days – centre August 14 CRIKVENICA July 20 – 27 JADRANOVO The Town of Crikvenica Day, entertainment program “Jakovlja 2013” – a festive occasion marking St. James’s August 15 CRIKVENICA Day 103rd Swimming Marathon Šilo-Crikvenica July 21 JADRANOVO August 15 DRAMALJ Jakov’s Oars – Tunera Sea-flavoured melodies – little port Pazdehova July 26 - 27 NOVI VINODOLSKI August 22 DRAMALJ Five-a side-soccer tournament, veterans (20:00) Sea-flavoured melodies –little port Pazdehova July 27 DRAMALJ th August 22 NOVI VINODOLSKI 6 Summer Carnival – little port Pazdehova Little Rose of Vinodol – Pavlomir (20:00) July 27 – 28 NOVI VINODOLSKI August 23 – 25 CRIKVENICA Novi Vinodolski Regatta, Optimist, Laser and Laser “The Sixth World Basketball Cup” - City Sports Hall Radial (10:00) August 23 – 24 NOVI VINODOLSKI AUGUST Little Rose of Vinodol – centre (20:00) CRIKVENICA August 24.8. CRIKVENICA “Ad turres - Antique Crikvenica “exhibition – City 14th harmony-singing groups’ festival - Hotel “Kaštel” Museum of Crikvenica August 24. - 31.8. CRIKVENICA CRIKVENICA - SELCE 47th Fishermen’s Week – centre The Nights of Primorje August 26- 27 NOVI VINODOLSKI CRIKVENICA - DRAMALJ - JADRANOVO - SELCE Homemade is the best, trade fair of domestic product - Fishermen’s feast Frankopan Square NOVI VINODOLSKI August 29. - 30.8. TRIBALJ Fishermen’s feast - Lišanj Hotel, terrace Vrtić, on Days of figs and fishing, an event dedicated to a 21

traditional fruit of Vinodol – a figs and to angling - October 6 NOVI VINODOLSKI lectures, exhibitions, popular feast, traditional dishes of Karting – Five-a-side pitch figs, trade fair and a competition in carp fishing NOVEMBER SEPTEMBER CRIKVENICA CRIKVENICA “Ad turres - Antique Crikvenica “exhibition – City “Ad turres - Antique Crikvenica “exhibition – City Museum of Crikvenica Museum of Crikvenica SELCE Celebration of the 125th organized tourism “Theatre Autumn 2013” – Educational Hall September 7 CRIKVENICA, DRAMALJ, JADRANOVO, November 9 NOVI VINODOLSKI SELCE Vinodol trek Cake and Ice Cream Festival November 11 GRIŽANE September 13 – 15 CRIKVENICA “Martinja”, festivities marking St. Martin’s Day, 10th Flower Festival – centre baptizing new wine , popular feast and cultural and entertainment program September 15 CRIKVENICA November 11 NOVI VINODOLSKI The First. XC Bike Marathon – Crikvenica “Martinje” festivities marking St. Martin’s Day – centre September 20 – 22 CRIKVENICA (11:00) Days of Squid - centre November 25 SELCE September 29 BRIBIR Selce Day, a festive occasion marking St. Catherine’s Day th 20 Mushroom Week - Lukovo-Ravno (Bribir Wood) DECEMBER OCTOBER December 1 CRIKVENICA 3rd Adria Advent Marathon CRIKVENICA “Ad turres - Antique Crikvenica “exhibition – City December 21 SELCE Museum of Crikvenica Christmas Tree decoration under the sea- Slana Cove SELCE December 31 NOVI VINODOLSKI “Theatre Autumn 2013” – Educational Hall A Toast to New 2014 Year - centre (10:30)

The Little Rose of Vinodol, Novi Vinodolski, Vinodol (August 17 - 24) During the time of the Frankopans, at the end of the grape harvest, the Little Rose used to be chosen among the female pickers in the vineyard– the most beau- tiful and the most diligent girl. Crowned with a wreath made from the grapevine, with the music of some old folk instru- ments, she would lead the parade of pickers to the town. Nowadays, the Little Rose of Vinodol Contest is a great celebra- tion of wine of the Vinodol region. Conte- stants compete in the games in Pavlomir Vineyards and in the Town of New Vinodo- lski. All is accompanied by wine fair, folklo- re and entertainment program 22 www.kvarner.hr ISLANDS OF CRES AND LOŠINJ Islands of Cres, Lošinj, Ilovik, Susak

DISCOVER Natural and vital for all generations •• Bottlenose Dolphins – how to adopt The island of Cres is known as an ecological oasis of Kvarner, the island a bottlenose dolphin at the educati- of untouched nature, picturesque towns and beautiful wild beaches. onal Centre “Plavi svijet” (Blue World) Cres is an ideal place for energy-boosting, relaxation and coexistence in Veli Lošinj where you will learn with nature. The island of Lošinj is an island of spices, recovery and about these intelligent animals vitality. Your vacation will be enriched and dolphins that live here. An •• Wives of Lošinj captains – learn the ideal place to recharge your batteries and relax in harmony with nature history that has written stories of the and aromatic spicesand fragrances with a revitalizing effect. fate of Lošinj wives whose husbands More than 1,000 plant species, most of which are medicinal herbs, cover spent long years at sea the archipelago. It is a health destination with a mild Mediterranean •• Tramuntana –the northern part of climate with over 2,500 hours of sunshine per annum. The archipelago Cres is the unspoilt blend of olive abounds in over 1,200 various plants, of which 600 species grow on 17 trees, stone walls and white flocks square kilometers of the island Unije. There are also old olive groves, of domestic sheep organically produced olive oil, essential oils, and other gifts of pure na- ture. Visit Cres, Osor, Punta Križa, Valun, Orlec, Beli, Dragozetići, Belej, •• 250km of promenades and hiking Lubenice, Martinšćica, Mali Lošinj, Veli Lošinj, Nerezine and Ćunski. trails in Lošinj – take an activate par in the unspoilt nature

DO NOT MISS •• Apoxiomen - Ancient statue that was found in the waters of Lošinj is the world rarity. The story and the cast of the antique statue you can see in “Kula” , the Tower in Veli Lošinj. •• Aromatic Garden - learn which me- dicinal herbs grow on Lošinj - try how essential oils, domestic lemon, sage and immortelle can have be- neficial effect on you and breathe deeply in the park forest Čikat on Lošinj with a pine forest that has proven beneficial effects on respira- tory tract. •• The World of Griffon Vulture in the Eco Centre Caput Insulae Beli - vo- lunteers from all over the world come to observe this impressive bird with a wingspan up to 2.8 me- tres plunge into the sunset in Lube- nice •• The Sunset in Lubenice – plunge into the sunset of a magical stone town on the cliff with a famous wild beach at its foot •• National costumes of the island of Susak – enjoy the colours of the costumes and the uniqueness of the sand island renown for the quality of its wine 23

MAY June 1 - 21 LOŠINJ “Must Dive into the Sea” - Island of Lošinj ISLANDS OF CRES AND LOŠINJ May 5 LOŠINJ Islands of Cres, Lošinj, Ilovik, Susak “Muaj“ Nerezine’s festivities of May - Nerezine, June 2 – 16 CRES Studenac Square (10:30) Days of Cherries May 6 – 24 LOŠINJ June 8 LOŠINJ th 7th Days of Ambroz Haračić – Island of Lošinj 8 Wind Orchestra Festival - Mali Lošinj, main square (18:00) May 16 – September 24 CRES Croatian sheep products - every Tuesday June 14 – 15 CRES Bejski dance May 18 LOŠINJ Adventure race PLAC - Island of Lošinj June 21 LOŠINJ Day of Music - Mali Lošinj, main square May 25 CRES Days of Vran Lake June 24 LOŠINJ St. John the Baptist’s Day – Punta Križa JUNE June 27 – August 31 CRES June 1 CRES Cres Cultural Evenings “Brudetijada” – brodetto feast June 28 – 29 ILOVIK June 1 – 8 CRES St. Peter and Paul’s Day – Island of Ilovik Sailing Week JULY June 1 LOŠINJ - OSOR St. Gaudentius - Osor CRES - LUBENICE Lubenice Musical Evenings 24 www.kvarner.hr

July 1 CRES August 15 CRES Croatian Accession to the EU Church choir from Assisi, guest appearance July 1 LOŠINJ Games at sea with fish feast Dolphin Day - Veli Lošinj August 15 LOŠINJ July 5 - September 27 CRES The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Mali “Creska butega” – Cres fair on Fridays Lošinj, main square July 6 – 7 CRES August 17 CRES - MARTINŠĆICA Woolen Story Martinšćica Cultural Evening August 21 – 23 LOŠINJ July 8 – August 26 CRES rd Harmony-singing groups in Cres on Mondays 3 Lošinj Balcony Festival - Mali Lošinj, port (21:00) July 10 – 21 CRES August 22 CRES Theatre at Pjaceta Crescendo July 17 CRES - MARTINŠĆICA August 24 CRES Martinšćica Cultural Evening Triathlon July 17 LOŠINJ SEPTEMBER “Klape na pjacalu” ( Harmony-singing groups at the September 6 – 7 LOŠINJ square) - Mali Lošinj, square in front of the Parish XIV Lošinj Academy of Natural Contributors to Church (21:30) Health, Thalasso-therapy, kinesiology, aromatherapy July 20 CRES - Veli Lošinj, spa Summer Carnival September 21 CRES July 22 LOŠINJ Cres Trekk St. Mary Magdalene’s Day - Nerezine, Studenac Square September 22- 28 CRES July 27 LOŠINJ Frane Petrić’s Days Velo Selo Summer Festivities - Veli Lošinj, port September 27 LOŠINJ July 28 SUSAK World Tourism Day - Mali Lošinj Emigrants’ Day – Island of Susak OCTOBER AUGUST CRES - LUBENICE October 5 LOŠINJ Lubenice Musical Evenings Sea Bream feast - Mali Lošinj August 2 CRES - MARTINŠĆICA October 20 LOŠINJ Martinšćica Cultural Evening World Car-Free Mobilty Day - Island of Lošinj August 3 CRES October 26 CRES Martin’s Night Clock Time Feast August 3 – 4 LOŠINJ NOVEMBER st 31 Lošinj Olympic Regatta – Island of Lošinj November 8 – 10 LOŠINJ August 4 LOŠINJ Lošinj Regatta for Optimist - Mali Lošinj, Čikat Cove Nerezine Summer Games - Nerezine November 11 LOŠINJ August 5 – 7 CRES St. Martin’s Day, The Town of Mali Lošinj Day - Mali “Semenj”, Cres Fair Lošinj August 5 LOŠINJ DECEMBER Festivities of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day - Mali Lošinj, main square December 6 LOŠINJ - ĆUNSKI I SUSAK August 8 - 15 CRES St. Nicholas’ Day, popular feast - Ćunski and island Days of Figs of Susak August 10 CRES December 13 LOŠINJ Valun Night Photography exhibition staged by Photo Club Lošinj: Fiat Lux! - Mali Lošinj, Lošinj Museum, Fritzy Gallery, August 11 CRES exhibition preview (18:00) Church choir from Assisi, guest appearance August 11 LOŠINJ – ISLET KOLUDARAC December 26 CRES Nautical concert - Islet of Koludarac, English Cove (16:00) Christmas Concert August 13 CRES December 29 – 30 LOŠINJ Church choir from Assisi, guest appearance 51st New Year’s Spear Fishing Cup – Island of Lošinj 25

Lubenice and Osor Musical Evenings (July – August) Lubenice Musical Evenings have been held for thirty years in Lubenice, a 4000-year-old stone town. During July and August the island town turns into a stage with most beautiful melodies of classical music. Osor Musical Evenings is an event dedicated to music by local artists. Osor has premiered more than 300 compositions by Croatian composers.

December 30 LOŠINJ New Year’s swimming on the island of vitality - Mali Lošinj, beach “Veli Žal” (12:00) December 31 LOŠINJ Morning tour - Mali Lošinj, main square (10:00- 13:00) New Year’s Eve Party - Mali Lošinj, main square (22:00) 26 www.kvarner.hr ISLAND OF KRK Krk, Baška, Dobrinj, Malinska-Dubašnica, Omišalj, Punat, Vrbnik Golden Island DISCOVER The island of Krk in every way justifies the name - Golden Island. Golden •• Wakeboarding – Cable-skiing in drops of olive oil from the olive groves around Punat, golden sunsets, Punat rich historical heritage as well as well- preserved folklore, and amazing •• Healing mud - in the Soline Cove entertainment programs. . All this makes the golden basis of this island. near Dobrinj, apply to skin this he- The island of Krk is the cradle of Glagolitic medieval script cherished to aling mud, the elixir of youth and this day, the island of the noble . Krk will fascinate you health with its beaches, beautiful and diverse nature, small rural towns that •• How to write Glagolitic letters - learn have retained the charm of some other time. But there is also a whole this script in one of the Glagolitic range of entertainment options, diving, biking, hiking, water skiing. Krk schools will also win your heart with its gastronomic delights that, except for oli- A walk along the 200 metre-long ve oil, include the award-winning Krk cheese, prosutto, cottage cheese •• Glagolitic Path in Dobrinj and Baška as well as high-quality indigenous wine Žlahtina. Visit Krk, Baska, Omi- Glagolitic Path near Baška šalj, Baska, Vrbnik, Dobrinj, Šilo, Klimno. •• The narrowest street in the world - hidden in Vrbnik DO NOT MISS •• Temple of Venus in Krk - the remains •• The splendid city of Krk - its name Splendidissima Civitatis Curicta tra- of an ancient temple from the 1st ces back to Roman times. Discover the old town with Krk Cathedral, Vela century BC, one of only a dozen in placa ( town square) and Kamplin. the whole of Europe. The approval •• Vela plaža ( Long beach) in Baška – to be at a two-kilometre long beach for the temple had to be given by and swimming in a crystal-clear turquoise sea is a pure delight the imperial family. •• Biserujka Cave – it reveals a rich world of underground karst •• Secrets of ancient olive-trees and •• The Baska Tablet, the oldest monument of Croatian literacy from the olive oil production on the recreati- year 1100 that can be seen in St. Lucy’s Church. Lucy in Jurandvor onal and educational road Paths of Golden Drops of Krk Treasure •• Peaceful Košljun – a little island in front of Punat with a Franciscan mo- nastery which has centuries-old books and rare banknotes. There is also a new archaeological museum •• Vrbnik wineries – Vrbničko polje (Vrbnik field) rewards grapevine growers with best quality grapes for the superior drop of wine

Wine Days of the Island of Krk, Vrbnik (August 30 – 31) The Queen of the Wine Days of the island of Krk is Žlahtina. It is an indigeno- us variety of wine in the region that will delight lovers of good wine with its lightness and gentle flavour. All-day tastings, wine sales, lectures and exhi- bitions with rich cultural and entertainment program will satisfy both wine connoisseurs and amateurs. 27

MAY May 11 BAŠKA Karma, concert - Palada May 1 BAŠKA Toni Cetinski, concert May 12 – 18 BAŠKA Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian May 3 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA accession to the EU – Czech culture and gastronomy Fishermen’s feast in Malinska – Waterfront Malinska week, the Czech Beseda guest appearance with folk May 5 – 11 BAŠKA society Škubanek Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian May 17 – 19 KRK accession to the EU, Slovak week of gastronomy and Spring on Wheels, presentation of vehicles for sport and culture, the Slovak Matrix Rijeka guest appearance leisure time on the Krk waterfront, recreational cycling, of singing and folk dance groups Slovenka and the bike party tambura music band “Zametski koreni” May 23 PUNAT Installations, an art exhibition preview of Dr. Marin May 6 – 12 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA Krstulović and prof. Gordan Schneider’s works - Toš Days of Cheese and Sensa, Cheese festival and marking Gallery (20.30) the feast day of Assumption May 24- 25 PUNAT May 10 – 12 KRK 29th Croatia’s Cup, an international sailing regatta Scuba Fest, presenting scuba-diving centres and May 26 - June 1 BAŠKA ecological events of underwater cleaning, underwater Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian biology in Glavotok, Scuba party on Krk waterfront, accession to the EU – German-Bavarian culture and lectures in the City Hall gastronomy week 28 www.kvarner.hr

May 26 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA June 29 – 30 VRBNIK “Đir po Dubašnici” (Dubašnica Tour), 8th cycling event Žlahtina Festival, The Day of Open Cellars and the feast May 31 – June 1 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA day of Sts. Peter and Paul Malinska Rocks, Austrian and Croatian rock bands’ show June 30 - July 7 BAŠKA - Waterfront Malinska Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian accession to the EU – Baška culture and gastronomy JUNE week KRK June 30 PUNAT To St. Quirinus as a Gift - Krk waterfront “Barufe va Dragi”, an international event, Croatian Beach balance, daily entertainment, recreational and accession to the EU - Waterfront, Forcola-Kostel-Punat sporting events – Dražica Beach (18:00) June7 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA Fishermen’s Feast in Malinska – Waterfront Malinska JULY (from “Fischerfest” changed to Fishermen’s feast in KRK agreement with Nediljka) Beach balance, daily entertainment, recreational and June 8 – 15 BAŠKA sporting events – Dražica Beach Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian Boat bookstore, selling exhibition of books, cultural accession to the EU – Italian culture and gastronomy and entertainment program in the evening - the Krk week, guest appearance of Cultural Club Fratellanza, waterfront Virtuosos Fiumani mandolin concert Popular festivities - in Kornić, Dunat, Glavotok, Linardići, June 13 – 16 PUNAT Milohnići, Brzac, Pinezići and Vrh Our ancestors’ dishes - Feast of macaroni, presentations July 2 PUNAT of handmade macaroni and tasting - Punat restaurants Evening of international folk songs and dances, China & June 15 KRK Argentina - Obala-bina (Waterfront –stage at 21:00) Feast of Presnac - Kornić, square July 4 - 7 PUNAT th June 15- 16 PUNAT 14 five-a-side soccer tournament – Primary School FKF 49th Krk Festival of Folk Songs and Dances - Vela placa Punat playground (18:00 – 24:00) (the town square at 20:00) July 6 – August 24 KRK th June 16 – 21 BAŠKA 57 Krk Summer Performances Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian July 12 – 14 PUNAT accession to the EU – Hungarian culture and Merry Punat Nights, popular festivities – bus station (21:00) gastronomy week, Balatonfüred Nèptànc Eqyesület’s July 14 – 21 VRBNIK show Days of Surlic, a specal selection of dishes with pasta June 21 – 28 OMIŠALJ “surlic” prepared in various ways- restaurants and Public Theatre Festival konobas (taverns) June 21 PUNAT July 18 BAŠKA-JURANDVOR MIK – Melodies of Istria and Kvarner Festival - Vela placa “Masters of Words”, an evening of poetry and chansons - (the town square at 21:00) in front of St. Lucy’s Church in Jurandvor (21:00) June 21 VRBNIK July 18 OMIŠALJ World Music Day Evening of Ancient Cuisine - Mirine - Fulfinum June 22 – 29 BAŠKA July 20 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA Baška in the EU, a festive occasion to mark Croatian St. Apollinaire’s Day, festivities to mark the Municipality accession to the EU – Polish culture and gastronomy Day of Malinska-Dubašnica - Malinska, Bogovići week, an exhibition of 100 years of Polish sport in the July 22 – 25 OMIŠALJ-NJIVICE Diaspora, program: “28 stelle” Fertinates Jazz Festival June 22 STARA BAŠKA July 24 KRK Krajan’s Night - Reveille, brass band at 9 am, Popular Croatia Open 2013, international competition in feast, Matko Jelavic & Tabako band - - Lučica (20:00) orienteering June 24 VRBNIK July 26 – 27 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA Feast day of St. John the Baptist, solemn Mass in the Old Malinska Night, fishermen’s feast - Malinska port Slavic language - Parish church ( 10:30 am) July 27 PUNAT VKD Frankopan, folk group show of folk songs and Time for Jazz & Blues, a concert staged by new still dances - Placa (11:30) unknown bands – Waterfront ( 21:00) Music program – Škujica Square ( 21:00) July 28 – August 3 KRK June 28 - July 4 KRK 22nd Summer Glagolitic School - National ethnographic Friends of the Sea, an exhibition of great Croatian collection Kornić photographers from the ‘50s - the Krk waterfront 6th Summer Mosaic School – St. Donatus’ Church 29

AUGUST August 17 – 18 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA 15th Dubašnica Cup, regatta for Cruisers - Malinska KRK Beach balance, daily entertainment, recreational and August 17 PUNAT sporting events – Dražica Beach Slovenian Night, bands Zapeljivke & Lamour – Popular festivities - in Kornić, Dunat, Glavotok, Linardići, Waterfront ( 20:00) Milohnići, Brzac, Pinezići and Vrh August 24 KRK August 1 DOBRINJ Krk Open, regatta for Cruisers – Krk waters Old crafts, all-day long presentation, harmony-singing August 24 PUNAT group Cambi’s show (20:00) Tambura Band Festival - Waterfront ( 20:00) August 2- 4 BAŠKA August 29 – 31 OMIŠALJ Traditional Fishermen’s Day Big Om, angling competition August 3 DOBRINJ August 30- 31 VRBNIK “Stipanja” , a feast day of St. Stephen, Dobrinj Day- Days of Wine of the Iisland of Krk - Vrbnik 2013,wine- Solemn Mass in Old Slavic language at 10:30 am, tasting and wine sales, lectures and the exhibition with presentation of old crafts throughout the day, folk rich cultural and entertainment program songs and dances staged by folk groups from the August 31 – September 1 KRK Municipality of Dobrinj, evening of entertainment with Days of Figs, gastronomic program – restaurants, Mladen Grdović selling exhibition of fig products with entertainment August 3 PUNAT program – Vela placa (Town Square) Fishermen’s Days, The Lady Luna Group – Waterfront (20:00) SEPTEMBER August 4 DOBRINJ KRK Open Chess Championship of the Municipality of Popular feasts – in Kornić, Dunat, Glavotok, Linardići, Dobrinj – Kras (16:00) Milohnići, Brzac, Pinezići and Vrh August 5 PUNAT Bodul Bike, guided recreational cycling Evening of folk songs and dances staged by Cultural September 7 PUNAT Club - Waterfront (21:30) 12th Evening of harmony Singing - Vela placa (Town August 8 BAŠKA Square), waterfront (20:00) Harmony-singing group Maslina from Šibenik, concert - September 8 NJIVICE Palada, Stara riva (Old Pier) Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – traditional August 8 – 10 KRK festivities in Njivice Krk Fair - Lovrečeva September 27 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA August 9 DOBRINJ Fischerfest (Fishermen’s Feast) in Malinska – Waterfront Kvarner Cross, recreational race - Čižići (19:00) Malinska August 10 PUNAT OCTOBER Evening of local canzone, Marjana Bobuš & harmony- October 1 – 6 PUNAT singing group “Rašketa” & children’s harmony-singing 18th Days of Olive and Honey – Punat restaurants group “Puntarke” – Vela placa ( town square at 21:00) October 4 – 9 KRK August 15 KRK The Story of the Cristo Ressussitato Galley, a special Krk Sail, regatta of old vessels, entertainment program program marking the 442nd anniversary of the Battle int he evening – tke Krk waterfront of Lepanto August 16 OMIŠALJ October 13 PUNAT “Stomorina”, a traditional feast in Omišalj 2nd Bycicle Race “Win the Black Pearl” August 16 ŠILO St. Rocco’s Day - - Reveille with brass band at 7 am, DECEMBER pulling “migavica” fishnet and sharing fish and a glass of December 13 – 24 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA wine to all visitors, the procession from Polje at 18:15, Days of Codfish - Malin Hotel High Mass in the Church in Šilo, evening entertainment with Jole, fireworks at midnight December 30 MALINSKA-DUBAŠNICA Christmas and New Year’s Concert – St. Apollinaire’s August 17- 20 BAŠKA-JURANDVOR Church Baška International Guitar Festival, performances by well-known domestic and foreign masters of different guitar styles, gypsy swing, finger-style, blues rock and classical music - Jurandvor 30 www.kvarner.hr

ISLAND OF RAB Rab, Lopar

DISCOVER Happy Island – Felix Arba •• Barrens of the island of Goli - not the infamous Noble, proud, emerald ... All of this is the island of Rab. Alcatraz, but one of the most infamous prisons in Felix Arba or happy island as Rab was called by the Europe after World War II Romans. Is the flattering epithet that has been attri- buted only to two cities on the entire Croatian coast... Amazing shapes created by nature - geological •• Find out why! Surreal panorama of the old town of park Geopark Rab that covers a range of different Rab with its recognizable 4 bell towers stretching geomorphological sites. Start from Lopar to take above its skyline, many patrician houses, Crossbow the Premužić Path and then Rab-Maman Path. contests of the medieval knights even nowadays are •• The best view – you will have to climb to 408 me- vivid and alive in the stone town of Rab. Moreover, tre- high Kamenjak hill. However, it is really worth the emerald island fascinates with its blend of stone it! landscapes that remind of the lunar surface, centuri- •• Where the British King Edward VIII and his beloved es-old holm oak forests and fertile fields where its in- Wallis Simpson used to bathe on the peninsula Fr- habitants still nowadays cultivate indigenous varieti- kanj in 1936. They got the permission of the city es of vegetables. The island is surrounded by some of authorities to swim naked and thus, sowed “seeds the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic, and CNN of nudism” declared the beach “ Sahara” in Lopar as the world’s top destination for nudists. Visit the town of Rab, Lopar, Kampor Supetarska Dra- ga, Barbat, Banjol,, Mundanije and Palit.

DO NOT MISS •• To peek into the nooks and crannies of the histo- ric stone town - allow yourself to feel the beauty of four bell towers, Rab Cathedral from the 12th century, the Upper and Middle Street, Knežev dvor, the Town Lodge •• To sail into the stories and legends of Rab – like those of the shepherdess Draga and Kalifront 31

MAY June 7 – 9 RAB Days of DVD Rab Brass Band Music: our first hundred May 4 - 5 RAB years Days of Sailing on the Island of Rab 2013, “Catch the Wind“regatta for Cruisers – regatta and programs in the June 8 RAB waters of Rab The fifth Rab Triathlon - start in front of the Padova Hotel ( 13:00) May 9 RAB The Town of Rab Day, special program June 15 – 16 LOPAR Knights’ tournament by the Rab Crossbow Association International tennis veterans’ tournament “Sun Adria – St. Christopher’s Square (20:30) Cup 2013” – ZRC Lopar May 16 - 19 LOPAR June 15 – 16 RAB Alpe Adria fest – opening the bathing season Ex tempore visual arts “Felix Arba“ – along the old town International tennis veterans’ tournament “Sun Adria May 19- 25 RAB Cup 2013” – tennis courts all over the island Art Colony Paradiso June 17 – 23 LOPAR May 25.5. RAB “Krumpirfest” (potato festival) - Days of Lopar potatoes The 12th exhibition “Rab Sheep” – Campsite Padova III (16:00) June 20 – 26 RAB Art Colony Paradiso JUNE June 25 RAB June 1 RAB Statehood Day, a special program to mark the occasion Rab Visual Art Summer, exhibition preview of Lada Knights’ tournament by the Rab Crossbow Association Sega’s Ambient Installations, “Island Break“ - The – St. Christopher’s Square (20:30) Knežev dvor gallery (21:00) June 27 RAB June 4 - 7 LOPAR Ceremonial opening of Rab Musical Evenings, a concert Sand Sculpture Festival staged by DVD Rab Brass Band Music, marking their 100th anniversary – venue: St. John the Baptist’s (21:00) JULY July 4 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) July 5 – 7 RAB “Rab – the Centre of the World“ – Puppetry Workshops •• To rest in a green protected Komrčar forest for children - Pjaceta (19:00 and 20:00) park that continues the historic town of Rab July 11 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) •• To feel the warm sun and sand of Rajska plaža (Paradise Beach) - an award-winning sandy be- July 13 LOPAR Fishermen’s feast with catered entertainment program, ach in Lopar is ideal for families with children fireworks... – in front of Paradise Beach ( 20:00-24:00) •• To enjoy the domestic organically-grown pro- July 18 LOPAR ducts of local producers – products of laven- Samba Festival Lopar 2013 – Paradise Beach (20:00) der, honey, honey brandy and the finest ho- July 18 RAB memade chocolate Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) July 24 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) July 25 RAB Rab Fair, St. James’s Day – Ceremonial opening of the twelfth Rab Fair – St. Christopher Square ( 21:30) July 26 RAB Rab Fair, St. Anna’s Day – Mediaeval fair of craftsmanship and workshops – Liberty Square and Kaldanac (21:00) July 27 RAB Rab Fair, St. Christopher’s Day, the patron saint of the Town of Rab; Procession with the relics of St.. 32 www.kvarner.hr

Christopher - the Cathedral of the Assumption (9:00); Knights’ tournament marking St. Christopher’s Day (21:00); Fireworks – Rab port (24:00); Entertainment program till small hours –Municipium Arba Square (00:10) July 30 RAB Bookstore Ship, the Ship of Culture 2013 - Municipium Arba Square / City Library / Summer cinema AUGUST August 1 RAB Rab Musical Evenings – Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) August 8 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) August 13 LOPAR “Lopar Night”, presenting traditional customs and crafts of Lopar August 15 RAB Feast of the Assumption, Patroness of the Parish Church Rab Knights’ tournament by the Rab Crossbow Association – St. Christopher’s Square (20:30) Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) August 15 – 17 RAB Rab summer festival - Vela riva (waterfront - 22:00) August 20 LOPAR Fishermen’s feast - Lopar port ( 20:00) August 20 RAB Opening of the third organ festival “Petar Nakić“ – the Cathedral of the Assumption (21:00) August 22 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) August 24 RAB The 13th Rab Swimming Marathon – marathon start and finish on the walkway of Fr Odorik Badurina, Ban’s villa (15:00) August 29 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) SEPTEMBER September 5 RAB Rab Musical Evenings - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) September 8 LOPAR Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady - Pilgrimage to Church

Rab Fair, Rab (July 25 – 27) The return to distant mediaeval past is possible by taking part in a memorable event Rab Fair. History, culture, tradi- tion, old skills and knowledge are intertwined in the staging of life of the famous Felix Arba in the 14th century and the festival which was then conceived. Rab Fair begins with a spectacular opening parade of Rab Crossbowmen, city gents and folk, and the second day of artisans spread out along the stone streets of the town to show the an- cient crafts and workshops. All culminates the last day with the Knights’ tournament in honour of St. Christopher’s Day. In this mediaeval contest of Rab Knights, Rab Crossbowmen measure their firm hand and a sharp eye by han- dling a genuine crossbow. 33

of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mass, folk festival in a tent, entertainment, rich food and beverages, bocce tournament and indoor soccer, a rich merchant offer ... September 12 RAB Rab Musical Evenings, closing ceremony - Church of the Holy Cross (21:00) September 13 – 19 RAB Art Colony Paradiso September 14 RAB The sixth harmony-singing festival “Rapske vedute“ - The Open Air Theatre (19:00) September 27 RAB Night of the explorers on the island – around the old town (18:00) September 28 LOPAR Adventure trekking “Rab Adventure Challenge 2013” September 28 RAB Adventure trekking “Rab Adventure Challenge 2013“ – all day long around the island OCTOBER October 1 – 4 RAB Rab Eco-Week October 5 RAB Kanata, entertainment marking the end of eco- week and the end of eco tourism season October 5 – 6 RAB Optimist Regatta “St. John”, regatta for children, Optimist class - Rab waters NOVEMBER November 23 LOPAR Rab Trekking 2013 November 23 RAB Rab Trekking 2013 – all day long around the island DECEMBER December 6 RAB Feast of St. Nicholas, the Day of Sailors and Passengers, a program to mark the occasion organized by Rab Navigation at City Lodge (10:00 am) December 28 RAB Christmas Concert - the Cathedral of the Assumption (19:30) December 29 RAB Christmas - New Year’s Concert staged by DVD Rab Brass Band - in one of the hotels (18:00) December 31 RAB New Year’s Eve, bidding goodbye to the old year Santa Paratrooper’s Landing - welcome to Moto Clauses - Vela Riva (waterfront at 10:00) Entertainment program - Municipium Arba Square (11:00) New Year’s Eve Party - Municipium Arba Square (22:00) 34 www.kvarner.hr GORSKI KOTAR Fužine, Čabar, Delnice, , Lokve, Ravna Gora, , ,

Green Heart of Kvarner Gorski Kotar is full of natural attractions, lakes, caves, flora and fauna. It provides a sense of peace in all se- asons. In winter you can enjoy skiing or a sleigh ride, in summer, enjoy the warm summer days and cool nights. You can enjoy the highland peaks in less than a half-hour drive from the sea. Hamlet surrounded by fresh pine forests, mountain springs and streams, rocks chained with canyons, lakes, ideal for a boat ride or kayak. Walk, hike and trek…Start out in the fresh air! Visit Delnice, Fužine, Čabar, Vrbovsko, Ravna Gora, Lo- kve, Skrad, Mrkopalj, Brod Moravice.

DO NOT MISS •• Natural treasures of Risnjak National Park - only 15 kilometres away by air, covering 6400 acres, near the central part of Risnjak, it includes the mo- untain range Snježnik and the natural monument - the source of the river Kupa with its upper course •• Wild nature of Bijele i Samarske Stijene (White and Samarske Cliffs) - the only strict reserve in Kvarner with numerous sinkholes, rocks and stone towers •• Special reserve Vražji prolaz (Devil’s Pass) and Zeleni vir (Green Whirlpool - near Skrad, the two-metre wide canyon of Vražji cut into the cliffs hun- dreds of meters high – above the source of Zeleni vir there are a 70-metre high cliffs and a waterfall •• Frankopan Castles – in Čabar, Brod na Kupi, Severin and Stara Sušica DISCOVER •• World of animals – Gorski kotar forests are home to many protected species. Brown bear, wolf and lynx are just some of them •• The highest fir tree of Gorski Kotar over 40metres high - the park forest Golubinjak near Lokve with trimmed trails and caves Ledena and Golubinja •• Rafting and canoeing on the river Kupa – down- stream the green-blue rapids •• Magical ride on the eco-boat on Bajer Lake - have a look of Fužine from the lake •• Grandmother’s linen and grandfather ‘s tool - in a lot of ethno-collections and preserved ancient Gorski kotar ethnic houses •• milk and cheese of happy cows that freely graze in forest clearings •• Fishing and hunting 35

MAY BROD MORAVICE 15th hike through the canyon of the river Kupa PREZID Competition in the FILD – archery competition SKAD May Day Bonfire - Meeting with the spring in Zeleni vir, cultural and tourist event - Green Heart of Gorski Kotar May 1 BROD MORAVICE Married-unmarried, a traditional football match and women’s bocce tournament May 1 – 12 RAVNA GORA Antiques Festival “From the Grandma’s Chest,”, the exhibition preview of photographs, old objects and narratives; Gathering of Croatian primary schools in Louisiana and Carolina, Trekking from Louisiana to Carolina: Skrad-Skradski vrh-Javorova kosa-Old Sušica Castle, re-enactment of old customs, antiques fair , cultural and entertainment program in the Cultural Hall May 3 MRKOPALJ Municipality Day of Mrkopalj May 25 FUŽINE In honour of Henrik and Dado, traditional event in memory of the fallen Croatian defenders, Ausswinkl musicians and other guests – Cultural Hall (19:30) May 26 DELNICE 9th Novi List Cross along the Kupa valley JUNE DELNICE International Festival of Folk Songs and Dances, Festival of Gorski kotar folk groups Park on, the opening of the summer season in the Park of King Tomislav XIV Gorski kotar’s old-timer rally SKRAD Gorski kotar Bicycle Tour - Concert on the occasion of Croatian Statehood Day June 1 FUŽINE - VRATA 9th International German Shepherd meeting June 7 LOKVE 34th Convocation of Gorski kotar sculpture workshop June 8 DELNICE 9th trekking “Risnjak Mountain Trek“ June 8 PLATAK Adventure race June 13 FUŽINE St. Anthony’s Day, feast day of the patron saint of Fužine, Municipality Day, Parish Day and School Fužine Day, holy Mass in Church of St. Anthony of Padua June 16 FUŽINE 5th international semi-marathon “Three Lakes”, the race of pre-school and school children – Fužine centre (10:00) 36 www.kvarner.hr

June 23 RAVNA GORA Blueberry Day, opening of the blueberry season, a giant Elderberry day, tasting elderberry products, trade fair of blueberry strudel souvenirs, and local homemade products, lectures The second Gorski Kotar Liquor Feast, evening of Gorski Touring the second part of mountain trail of Ravna Gora kotar liquors Ravna Gora Cycling July 14 LIČ June 24 DELNICE Lavender Art, Ex tempore on the lavender plantations The Town and Parish Day of Delnice – The Kupa OPG Plesničar: painting on the topic of lavender, riverside bike race along the tracks Zrinski and plantation tour and tasting lavender products in Lič Frankopan, historical walk through the park July 17 - 25 DELNICE June 29 CRNI LUG The Second Kotar Theatre FEST St. Peter’s Day in Crni Lug July 20 DELNICE June 29 FUŽINE The First Trail Running Race “Risnjak Trail 2013“ th 5 Strawberry Day, a tourist and gastronomic event, July 20- 21 DELNICE walking tour of trails and strawberry plantations, X Swimming Meeting “The Kupa Upstream” and exhibition and tasting of strawberry products (10:00) June 29 VRBOVSKO - KAMAČNIK Mushroom event of Kamačnik – competition in mushroom picking, quantity and sorts as well as competition in preparing mushroom stew. JULY ČABAR - KOZJI VRH Traditional herbalists’ meeting, the members of “Trbuhovica” and their fans from Croatia and Slovenia DELNICE XIV Polane in the wake of Gorski Kotar antiques, the show of Gorski kotar’s old customs related to mowing, log sawing, boring etc. Park Rock 9, Open-Air Rock Festival Summer on Louisiana and Carolina SKRAD Raspberry Festival – Competition in old sports July 6 FUŽINE Fužine sailing regatta for classes Optimist and Laser 4.7, Bajer Lake July 6 LOKVE 14th Pensioners’ Meeting in Golubinjak July 7 DELNICE “Good Reason for Razloge“, St. Peter’s Day of Razloge and hiking to the Kupa source July 7 FUŽINE-LIČ 5th Lavender Day, visiting lavender plantations, trade fair of souvenirs and local products July 7 MRKOPALJ-SUNGER St. Cyril’s Day – Sunger pilgrimage July 8 – 12 ČABAR 9th Summer School of Creativity for children and young people July 12- 14 FUŽINE Frogstock, traditional bikers’ gathering – Vrelo resort July 13 RAVNA GORA Summer in the Mountains, the days of tourism – five-a side soccer tournament - a concert of popular music entertainers 37

Triathlon on the Kupa River July 22 BROD NA KUPI Parish Day of Brod na Kupi, St. Mary Magdalene July 20 RAVNA GORA Pan Festival, festival of choirs and harmony-singing July 23 – 28 DELNICE groups in the forest – preparing venison goulash for Croatia open, International Championship in festival participants and guests orienteering July 20 – 25 SKRAD July 27 VRBOVSKO Kotar Theatre FEST Sport Summer in Vrbovsko – cycling, recreational cycling and cycling marathon, Cross race “Jelenski jarak” July 21 LOKVE (Deer Ditch), cross race for kids, duathlon, awards Angling competition and socializing July 28 FUŽINE July 21 RAVNA GORA Zumbathon - Charity event, zumba groups from all over Pilgrimage to Božji studenac (God’s Well) whose waters Croatian, DJ night on the playground (19:00) are believed to be healing for the eyes, Tour of Ravna July 28 LOKVE Gora mountain trail, socializing at Javorova kosa Festive occasion marking St. Anna’s Day

Fruits of the Mountains – Gorski kotar (June 23 – October 13) Fruits of the Mountains events start on Elderberry Day to make it through the summer and part of the autumn in pla- ces of Gorski Kotar with events dedicated to the finest fruits of nature. There will be days of strawberry, lavender, blue- berry, herbs, mushrooms, pears, potatoes and apples. Visi- tors will have a chance to taste the delicacies from the finest fruits, hike along the nature trails and planters and enjoy the entertainment programs 38 www.kvarner.hr

AUGUST August 16 - 18 BROD MORAVICE BROD MORAVICE Along with a festive occasion marking Brod Moravice Day, Brod Moravice Open Chess Championship, a traditional within three days of the municipal festivities, traditionally tournament with a rich stock awards and performance planned are competitions, Open Chess Championship, of top chess masters and grandmasters 25th traditional bocce tournament, 4th Brod Moravice DELNICE cycling, popular feast and fun-dance evening Picnic on Potok August 17 DELNICE Rock Potok The Third Furman’s Day Festival of heligonka-players and small instrument August 17 FUŽINE bands Concert program by Accordion Orchestra “Sanfona” PREZID Vienna - Playground Fužine (20:30) Adriatic Cup - 3D Adriatic Cup, archery competition August 24 FUŽINE SKRAD 16th Brass Band Festival - Playground Fužine (19:00) Sporting Day in Skradska Draga – Festive occasion August 24 – 25 MRKOPALJ marking the Municipality Day of Skrad – Pilgrimage th to Skradski vrh and Holy Mass in the Chapel of ˝Agility Mrkopalj 2013˝, 7 Croatian Championship the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Visual round of the dog competition arts exhibition – St. Bernard, the patron saint of August 25 LOKVE mountaineers and adventurers, touring Skrad trails and Trekking Risnjak holy Mass in Zeleni Vir August 31 DELNICE Woodrock, rock concert XII Traditional international basketball tournament “The August 3 DELNICE Kupa 2013” X Moto meeting August 4 LOKVE SEPTEMBER Walking around the lake DELNICE August 5 DELNICE Park off, closing of the summer season in King Old-timer rally “Following the Trail of the 138th Brigade Tomislav’s Park of the Croatian Army“ Chess Championship of the Kupa Valley LOKVE Louisiana fairytale - Tour “Trails of Caves” August 5 GEROVO Festive occasion to mark Victory and Homeland MRKOPALJ Thanksgiving Day, feast day of Our Lady of the Snows Our Lady of 7 Sorrows – Mrkopalj pilgrimage and the Day of Lumberjacks and Foresters of Čabar, SKRAD revival of old customs in Lividraga The second meeting of mushroom-pickers August 5 LIČ September 6 – 8 FUŽINE Para Lič, competition in gliding and hang-gliding, 6th World Cup in underwater orienteering - Lake concert and entertainment program in Lič field Lepenica Traditional pilgrimage, holy Mass and spiritual music concert, Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin Mary of the September 6 – 8 GEROVO Snow, Lič (11:00) The three-day pilgrimage to mark the feast day of the Nativity of Our Lady – Sveta gora (the Holy Mountain) August 5 MRKOPALJ ˝Oluja˝ (Storm), a traditional tourist -civic event with old September 6 – 8 RAVNA GORA folk sports 10th jubilee festival of chamber music, classical music August 9 - 11 GEROVO concerts, 10 artists, eminent names from Croatia and Croatia’s Cup, competition in long-distance riding in abroad Lividraga September 7 SEVERIN NA KUPI August 10 FUŽINE Severin evening, St. Michael’s Day in Severin – traditions Concert staged by the Oberkreiner group “Ausswinkl and customs of Severin region, a number of staging musicians” – Playground Fužine (20:30) and tasting August 10 LOKVE September 8 DELNICE “Crna krota“, rock event Louisiana Bicycle Ride August 12- 18 LOKVE September 14 BROD MORAVICE Municipality and Parish Days of Lokve 15th Golden Cauldron, traditional competition in August 15 BEGOVO RAZDOLJE preparing venison stew in open fire cook pots The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – September 14 FUŽINE Pilgrimage to Begovo Razdolje “Ke smo sad”, Fužine Band Festival – Cultural Hall Fužine 39

September 14 - 15 RAVNA GORA October 31 LOKVE Mushroom Days, a tour of mountain trails at Javorova Halloween kosa in search of mushrooms, detection and mushroom exhibition, tasting mushroom specialties, trade fair of NOVEMBER souvenirs and local products, an omelette made of SKRAD 1,000 eggs with mushrooms A word of Gorski kotar through song and dance Gastro evening presenting Gorski kotar caterers and November 11 VRBOVSKO guests St, Martin’s Day, a traditional St. Martin’s fair and a ritual September 15 DELNICE of baptizing new wine th The 60 anniversary of NP Risnjak November 16 BROD MORAVICE September 22 ČABAR “The Kupa connects us“, The second international event Pear Day, trade show and tasting foods and beverages made of pears, entertainment program DECEMBER September 28 BROD MORAVICE DELNICE 9th Plum Day, a tourist and traditional event based on VIII Boxing Night the preservation of traditional customs and preparing Christmas Concert local products, plum-brandy distilling and plum SKRAD products tasting prepared in local style. Festive occasion to mark St. Nicholas’ Day - Memorial September 29 DELNICE of Josip Blazević Blaž, a bowling tournament – Gorski Apple Day kotar Fair - Christmas Concert - New Year’s Eve party December 5 RAVNA GORA OCTOBER St. Nicholas’ symbolical gift-giving of sweets and rods BROD MORAVICE to children th 4 tambura festival December 6 DELNICE October 4 – 6 ČABAR Ice skating opening season, sports and entertainment Dormouse Days, preparing and tasting dormouse on the ice dishes December 8 VRBOVSKO October 5 FUŽINE Vrbovsko winter evening, staging Gorski kotar winter Potato Day, competition in preparing potato goulash, evenings in tradition, songs and homemade dishes tasting potato specialities, a trade fair of local products Golden beehives, a competition in selecting honey of and souvenirs, choir concert, an exhibition of small the highest quality animals – Playground Fužine (9:00) December 21 LOKVE October 6 LIČ Advent in Lokve, Christmas Concert – 3rd Christmas Pomegranate Day, a tour of Lič field, picking Charity Concert pomegranates, tasting pomegranate products December 24 - 27 BROD MORAVICE October 12 - 13 VRBOVSKO Christmas Concert staged by Cultural Club Lipica – St. Pumpkin event, an exhibition of indigenously-grown Nicholas food, old customs and crafts - a rich cultural program, December 24 RAVNA GORA staging old customs and crafts, a number of exhibitors Christmas Eve in Ravna Gora, Christmas Fairytale, of indigenously-grown food, food-tasting and the singing Christmas carols, decorating Christmas tree, the selection of the smallest, the most interesting and the arrival of Santa Claus, making a big snowman with an heaviest pumpkin – Golden Beehive, competition of offer of mulled wine and tea honey-makers –Gorski kotar symphony, Golden bucket award, the best cheese prize-award December 24 VRATA Traditionally decorating Christmas tree all together October 19 RAVNA GORA accompanied with mulled wine Ravna Gora evening, the central celebration of Municipality and Parish Day of Ravna Gora, the prize- December 28 FUŽINE awarding ceremony for the most beautiful garden in Traditional New Year’s Concert staged by Fužine Music Band– Cultural Hall (19:00) the eco-event “Nigdar ni blu istu zamazanu i čistu“ (Never has it been the same clean or dirty) , the cultural December 31 FUŽINE and artistic event, a variety of shows and evening 13th Farewell to the Old Year in the open - Fužine entertainment Centre, on the playground, at 11 am October 26 RAVNA GORA New Year’s Eve party – Cultural Hall (20:00) Youth to youth, Marijas –a card game tournament, a December 31 MRKOPALJ concert staged by young bands New Year’s Eve party in the open 40 www.kvarner.hr www.kvarner.hr

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