Archive for 'Curiosities in Croatia'

Krk, the nearby island of Prvić, and the island of Cres are the last habitats for griffon vultures in Croatia. Cres, in particular, as a natural gem that has been largely untouched by mass tourism, is an especially good and important outpost for the majestic creatures.

Birds of prey, they belong to the scavenger group and feed on large dead animals, which are usually dead sheep on the island of Cres. Griffon Vultures are amongst the largest flying birds and measure up to 93 to 100cm in height, with a wingspan of 235 to 290cm, and weigh up to between 7 and 12kg. However, despite their scale and nature as birds of prey, they are actually gentle partners that mate for life, living in colonies of two, three, or five couples and spend almost all of their time together in marital flights. Pretty cute, right?

For the first five years of their lives, the birds leave Cres and migrate across Europe, Asia and Africa before returning to Cres to breed. Therefore, the birds you'll see on the island are babies and adults with all the teenagers and young adults off having adventures. Sadly, only 4-5 of the 40-50 hatched each year ever actually manage to return.

If you have always loved dolphins and wanted to see them in real life and if you have found a vacation rental in Croatia, then you are in luck. The incredibly clear blue waters of the sea off the coast of Croatia offers the perfect setting to see dolphins in their natural habitat, playing and jumping, swimming alongside boats, or simply doing their own thing nearby.

The best areas in which you can see dolphins in Croatia are the waters around the islands of Losinj and Cres, where a community of over one hundred bottlenose dolphins can be found, though there are also more that can be found in other parts of the Adriatic. This is the species that most people know, the kind that is on television most often, seen jumping high in the air, playing, and, seemingly, always smiling.

Summer in Croatia can get really very hot so, if you have found a vacation rental in Istria and are looking for somewhere where you can cool off and unwind, why not head to Aquapark Istralandia for a day? This waterpark in Istria, is located on the northern coast of the Istrian Peninsula, 5km from Novigrad, and is in the most scenic and beautiful spot, surrounding by lush greenery and forests that offer cool pools of shade to lay out in. It has all the facilities you could need for a family to have a great day out including various pools, water slides, multiple eateries, a store, lockers, and much more besides.

Croatia is famous all over the world for her perfect beaches and, in particular, crystal clear waters. If you like hanging out on the beach, swimming, and water sports, it is a luxury vacation rental in Croatia is an ideal holiday destination. It is particularly recommended for those who enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving as those perfectly glassy waters make it easier to see everything around you as you make your way through the water.

There are museums around the world that host some of the most famous and beloved works of art, those that exhibit items from throughout the history and progress of mankind, those that showcase the lives of famous figures, others that explore the objects we wear, use and interact with, and then there are some rather more unique institutions. One such museum is Froggyland in Croatia's beautiful seaside resort town of Split, which features over 500 stuffed frogs, that have been arranged into various amusing little scenes from classroom settings to a blacksmith's shop.

Described by one visitor as “ribbiting” and known to have delighted many others who accidentally stumbled across it, it is a whimsical and bizarre space that is sure to delight and surprise people of all ages. If you have found a vacation rental in Split, it is a definite must-see.