Archive for 'Must See Attractions in Croatia'

While Italy is known for la dolce vita, everything needed for a taste of the sweet life is also on offer in Istria. In fact, this is one of the places that many Italians choose to head to for vacation themselves, which is certainly saying something!

Boasting a gorgeous coastline, pretty towns, a rich history, lush inland areas that produce delicious and bountiful harvests, stunning scenery, Roman ruins, and much more besides, a villa in Istria means enjoying a getaway in magical surroundings with all of the ingredients necessary for a perfect break.

Of course, there’s no such thing as la dolce vita without one key component: great food. And while there is an endless selection of wonderful things and places to eat all throughout the region, the foodies among you may be wondering about the most special and indulgent options. Istria boasts a selection of restaurants that have been highlighted by Michelin and a few that have been awarded the Bib Gourmand but only two have been awarded Michelin stars. If you book a vacation rental in Istria and you’re serious about your dining experiences, these are the places that you won’t want to miss!

Rovinj is not only considered one of the most beautiful towns on the Croatian coastline but it is also a stretch of the Istrian peninsula that is steeped in Italian cultural heritage to offer those who book a villa in Rovinj a combination of Croatian and Italian charm. With impressive good looks, a romantic atmosphere, great seafood in the local restaurants, less intense tourist crowds than some of Croatia’s other beloved seaside destinations, and charm to spare, Rovinj is an ideal place to spend a whole vacation or a great day-trip spot if you have booked a holiday rental in Istria. Here are our top five things to see and do in town!

There are already plenty of great reasons to plan a visit to the theatre if you book a holiday rental in Rijeka – a whole calendar of reasons! - but the building of the Ivan Zajc Croatian National Theatre itself is already compelling enough even if you weren't attending a performance in its hallowed halls.

Located on the bank of the Rječina River, not far from the port's docks, and by the main market in the city, the stunning theatre building dates to the late 19th century after the previous iteration of the city’s theatre was found to be a fire hazard in the wake of several fires in theatres around Europe at the time. With a legacy of productions and theatre culture in the city going back centuries, it was decided that a new and safer theatre would be built for Rijeka under the mayor, Giovanni Ciotta. A specialised design studio in Vienna was tasked with the project and architects Herman Helmer and Ferdinand Fellner led the team. 

Zagreb is a city with lots to offer tourists but, in particular, it is a city of curious museums. In fact, Zagreb has the largest number of museums per capita in the world and there are some very unique examples among them! Book a villa in Zagreb and between exploring the charming historic centre, hanging out at the outdoor cafes, strolling through the pretty parks, admiring the impressive Cathedral, shopping at the markets, taking in the street art, attending shows at the stunning National Theatre, going on day trips to the likes of the famous Plitvice Lakes, and darting between all of the museums in town, you’ll never be short of something to see or do! We think that Zagreb is an ideal spot for a city break and a little off the beaten track compared to many other European capitals.