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Everything You Wanted to Know About Yacht Week Croatia

Did you know that Yacht Week Croatia is an opportunity to sail the Adriatic sea with your friends and have fun?

Croatian coast consists of almost 700 islands and is one of the most beautiful coasts in Europe. The pleasant Mediterranean climate of the with warm and dry summers and mild winters allows for a longer sailing season.

Moreover, the coast is full of natural bays, dives, caves, beaches, and crystal clear sea. All this makes the Croatian Adriatic coast a perfect place for sailing and sea holidays.

Sailing among the Croatian islands will give you a new place to visit every day. Some days you will spend on a yacht, and some on lonely beaches or in quiet coastal towns. Along with the cultural heritage, the hospitality of the hosts and excellent food, you can make your vacation in Croatia an unforgettable experience.

In this article, we’ll lead you through all the essential information you need to know about the Yacht Week brand. So, come on board!

Top 10 Croatia Marathon Races for Sports Enthusiasts

Have you ever visited one of Croatia Marathon or Triathlon races?

If you already spent your vacation on one of the beautiful beaches near Pirovac, make sure to come back to Croatia in Autumn.

Several marathon races are held in Croatia, the most famous being the Zagreb Marathon and the Plitvice Marathon race. But there are other marathons worth visiting that appeal to sports enthusiasts for their interesting routes, beautiful and unique scenery. In this article, we bring you some ideas of where you can spend your active vacation if you’re in Croatia.

Beautiful Beaches Near Pirovac, Croatia

Before you book your luxury villa in Croatia, you would want to know how the beaches in the area look. Luckily, Šibensko-kninska county is known as the region with the most beautiful beaches in Croatia. Consider this article as your go-to list when you arrive in Croatia because we’ll enlist the best beaches near Pirovac.

Six Most Scenic Vineyards Around Pirovac, Croatia

Except for its sunny beaches and beautiful nature, Croatia is home to about 40,000 vineyards. In the Šibensko-kninska county alone, there are numerous native wine varieties and protected gourmet delicacies like the famous Drniš prosciutto. In case you’re near Krka National Park, you can visit stunning vineyards around Pirovac, Croatia. The scenic vineyards await all the thirsty adventure seekers in the region.

Visiting Klis Fortress in Croatia from the Game of Thrones

Did you plan out your summer holiday already? You booked your luxurious villa, and your trip includes Split. If you’re a die-hard Game of Thrones fan, Klis fortress in Croatia should be your next destination. Also, if you’re already in Split and crossed most from the things to do in Split checklist, make sure to visit Klis fortress.

It’s an excellent idea for a family day trip when you’re nearby. Especially because the fortress doesn’t get as much visitors as other GOT filming locations.

Best Food to Eat in Split, Croatia

Croatian cuisine delights all those who are looking for first-class gastronomic specialties. A range of restaurants lures tourists with local specialties and tempting wine lists full of wines with rich flavors and aromas. Sunshine, beautiful beaches and buildings from the Roman era make this city one of the most desirable tourist destinations in Croatia. Every year, more than 800,000 visitors come to Split and enjoy their meals in different restaurants in the city.

If you plan to visit Split soon, you already made a list of the cool things to do in Split and now and you’re wondering what are the food and drink prices in Split, Croatia, here’s the list of the top 9 restaurants in Split that will delight you with the cuisine, ambiance, and top service. We’ll go through the top three of fine dining, mid-range, and cheap restaurants in Split.

A Visitor’s Guide to Krka National Park

Croatia is home to ten nature parks and eight national parks. A famous natural tourist destination in the country, Plitvice lakes, is indeed one of the most beautiful places on earth. However, if you’re planning to visit Croatian seaside this Summer, make sure to visit Krka National Park, situated on the Krka river, halfway between Split and Zadar and north of Šibenik. We already talked about the cool things to do in Split, but if you want to explore Croatia’s nature, head to Krka.

Krka waterfalls attract thousands of people per day in the season. So, the national park management had to limit the number of people to be less than 10,000 during the Summer months. If you happen to be the 10,001st visitor, you’ll have to wait at the entrance.

Krka river and the surrounding porous rocks made gorgeous scenery that consists of numerous lakes and caverns, as well as different types of small ecosystems. Now, let’s see what you can see in this place full of natural beauty and how to get there.

The perfect place for your company team summit in Croatia

Having distributed teams across the globe is becoming increasingly popular. 10-15 years ago, the concept of a team working together from remote corners of the world was unthinkable for most companies. Today, software companies like Automattic (the company behind WordPress), Gitlab, and even Stripe have adopted remote working as their new default.

While working remotely is a fantastic way of tapping into talents around the world, it is needed to periodically meet your team members in person. This is usually called team summits, team retreats or kick-off. Many companies prefer to rent out a big house where they can have their team stay under one roof and both work, eat and hang out together under one roof.

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Things to do in Split, Croatia

Split is the largest city in Croatia’s coastal region. It offers a variety of activities for visitors throughout the year. The charming Mediterranean architecture and the proximity to crystal clear Adriatic sea are what makes this place a perfect tourist getaway. So, if you ever considered this area for your next vacation, let’s check out all the cool things to do in Split Croatia this Summer.

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How to find holiday rental apartments around Split, Croatia

If you are looking for holiday apartments in Split, Croatia, that means that you have already selected your next summer destination. With a long coast and wide range of places suitable for holidays, Croatia certainly won’t disappoint you. If however you want to see all its charm, then choosing Dalmatia region is the right choice. This historical region of Croatia is very well known as a perfect place for vacation because of a very good location, nice beaches, a lot of interesting things to visit (80 island among them) and excellent traditional food and wine.

When we speak about Dalmatia, we can not skip Split, the biggest city in the region, and two other nearby towns Zadar and Šibenik. If you are still thinking about where to find holiday apartment which will allow you to see the best of Dalmatia, our advice is to try to be somewhere in the middle these 3 cities. There are many charming villages on the way, which will allow you to get rest, but also to see the best this region can offer. Like a charming village Pirovac for example – it is right between Split and Zadar, has all you need for a perfect holiday and definitely won’t disappoint you.