Umag
8
Feb
2023

A Guide To Enjoying A Dreamy Vacation In Umag

Posted in: Activities Beaches Concerts & Festivals Events Food and Wine Hiking Tourist Attractions Travel Tips Water Sports

Umag is the kind of stylish and picturesque and perfectly lovely seaside resort that one might imagine when dreaming of going on a vacation in Croatia. Located along the coastline of Istria, it is the westernmost town in Croatia and is in a part of the country that is especially lush and green and home to some incredibly fertile vineyards. Featuring areas of forestry, stunningly crystal-clear and bluer than blue waters, pretty beaches, an Old Town with picturesque cobbled streets and ancient origins, some amazing tourist attractions and annual events, and much more besides, it is a place that has all that you could ask for in order to enjoy a pefectly relaxing getaway in Istria. Get browsing our range of charming villas in Umag and then come and start exploring it all for yourself!


While there are plenty of great things to see and do all throughout the area, if you have found your vacation rental in Umag, then these ten picks of attractions and events are some that you should make sure not miss out on during your time in this beautiful seaside gem in Croatia...

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Rijeka City Market
14
Apr
2022

Be Sure To Visit The City Market While On Vacation In Rijeka

Posted in: Events Food and Wine Markets Must See Attractions

Rijeka is a charming port city on Kvarner Bay in the northern Adriatic Sea that boasts endless character, authenticity, incredible seafood, stunning Austro-Hungarian architectural gems, a vibrant nightlife, and a rich cultural heritage. With a proud working class background in shipping and ship-building that sees cranes adorn the same skyline as Hapsburg rooftops, this is an enduringly fascinating place that is quite removed from mass tourism. For those who want to find a vacation rental in Croatia but also want to experience a version of the country that is somewhat closer to the Croatia that locals know, then a holiday rental in Rijeka is just the thing. And, as the foodie culture is one of the city’s biggest selling points then be prepared to eat really, really well during your trip!


There are, of course, plenty of great places to eat while on vacation in Rijeka and plenty of places to shop for incredible local ingredients to bring back to a villa in Rijeka and prepare wonderful meals with your loved ones but a destination that combines both is the Rijeka City Market. A hotspot for locals who claim it the best place to eat since the 19th century, the main City Market is next to the shore and near the pier, leaving it mere footsteps from where fishermen deliver the freshest fish and shellfish you could imagine. 

—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Zadar
17
Nov
2021

What To See And Do At Christmas On Vacation In Zadar

Posted in: Christmas December Events Markets November
Croatia may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of a Christmas getaway and, yet, as a country with a population that is about 85% Catholic, it is actually a perfect spot to enjoy the Holidays abroad. Boasting lots of unique Christmas traditions to take part in, some delicious and hearty festive dishes to warm you up and leave you feeling satisfied, lots of Christmas markets to explore in cities across the country, and more besides, there is plenty to make Croatia a rather special place to spend the Holiday Season. In particular, if you’re looking for a destination that boasts mild winter weather, pretty sea views, charming surroundings, and that is a winter holiday hotspot then a vacation rental in Zadar for the Christmas holidays is just the thing!

Zadar is completely free of the tourist crowds that are so common throughout the summer come December but fills up instead with festive cheer with the dawning of Advent, leaving you plenty of space to kick back, relax, and enjoy it all. Lights twinkle in the streets, Christmas music floats out of shops, the scent of mulled wine and sweets hangs in the air, and all sorts of events and celebrations take place, transforming the city into a winter wonderland – minus the snow or serious cold!
—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Truffles
20
Sep
2021

Hearty Istrian Dishes To Try On Vacation In Istria This Fall

Posted in: Autumn Events Food and Wine Travel Tips
If you're looking to holiday in Croatia this fall and you really want to eat well while harvest season is in full swing and there is an even larger selection of culinary delights on offer, then a villa in Istria is just the thing! Pretty much the foodie destination of choice in Croatia, Istria has a rich culinary tradition that brings together Italian and Central European influences with local delicacies and specialties to produce a cuisine that is hearty, rich, flavourful, and comforting – just the things we all crave as the year begins to wind towards an end and temperatures begin to drop! Famously the area from which many of Croatia's most famous dishes come, Istria is an ideal destination for epicureans looking to vacation over the next couple of months. But once you get there, what should you look out for? Well, here are five classic Istrian dishes that you should definitely make a point of eating while exploring the region...
—    Colette Fitzpatrick
Dolac Market
26
Nov
2020

Visit The Beloved Dolac Market In Zagreb

Posted in: Curiosities Events Food and Wine Markets
You're exploring the pretty and historic core of Zagreb when you stumble upon a lovely square filled with flower boxes, dollhouse-like buildings and the stunning cathedral of Zagreb with its ornate spires rising high into the sky as a backdrop, and a sea of red umbrellas, underneath which a cornucopia of fresh produce, baked goods, and other market goodies are on sale: you've managed to find yourself at the city's famous Dolac Market. Merely yet another of the many wonderful delights to discover in the city, this charming historic market is another reason to browse our vacation rentals in Zagreb and plan a trip to this gem of a holiday destination.

Located centrally in the Gornji Grad - Medveščak city district of Zagreb, right behind the main square of Ban Jelačić Square, Dolac Market is both the most-visited and the best-known of farmer's markets in the city. Combining a traditional open market with stalls and a sheltered market below, the open market is on a raised square that can be reached via a staircase from Ban Jelačić Square and the covered market is downstairs.
—    Colette Fitzpatrick