Archive for 'Tourist Attractions in Croatia'

“Game of Thrones,” fans likely already have Dubrovnik on their bucket lists as a holiday destination in Croatia as it is famously where much of the scenes set in some of the warmer climes of the show were filmed. Browse our vacation rentals in Dubrovnik now and you can get a taste of what it would be like to step into the fantastical world of the show! Once you're there, you can take various tours that have been set up by local tourism groups and companies and which bring you to all of the sites used in the filming of, “Game of Thrones,” but you can also just look them up and visit at your own pace and at your leisure. If you are going for the latter option, then you definitely need to pencil in a visit to Lovrijenac.

Lovrijenac, Fort Lovrijenac, or St Lawrence's Fortress is a fascinating old building that has had two main purposes throughout its existence: as a fortress and as a theatre. Often called Dubrovnik's Gibraltar, it is first recorded in a document discussing a vote for the Commander of the Fort by the local council in 1301. Chronologists, however, reckon that the construction of the fort actually dates to sometime between 1018 and 1038. Neighbouring Venetian forces were constantly trying to invade the city and a story from the 11th century states that they planned to claim the site on which the fort now stands and build a fortress that would help their attempts to conquer Dubrovnik. Instead, the city, upon hearing of this plan, quickly mobilised her citizens and built their own fortress instead before the Venetians could get to it. One can only imagine their surprise to encounter a building already on the site that they had hand-picked for themselves!

Istria is one of the most incredible places to holiday boasting perfect coastal resorts with admittedly rocky shorelines but impossibly clear and rich blue waters that attract floods of European tourists in summer; an acclaimed gastronomy featuring dazzling seafood dishes, award-winning wines, and high-quality ingredients and products; a rich and diverse historical and cultural heritage; and a stunning and lush hilly inland landscape that unfolds like a pretty picture.

If you find a vacation rental in Istria, you will quickly discover that it has all sorts of surprises waiting for you, such as architectural gems, immense natural beauty, fairytale castles, pretty towns trapped in time, incredible temples and ruins, beautiful churches and monasteries, stunning works of art, light shows, a wonderful aquarium, and much more besides. However, one of the more unique and intriguing among all of these tourist attractions is Dinopark Funtana, a dinosaur-themed amusement park that any kids in your party will be thrilled to visit!

Opened back in 2009 and located right in the heart of the region, a few minutes from Poreč, Dinopark Funtana is the first and largest theme park in Croatia and lets kids experience a much less deadly version of Jurassic Park for themselves. Come for the educational experiences but stay for the fun and adventure that awaits at this rather special theme park in Croatia!

Those looking to vacation in Croatia may have certain areas and particular destinations in mind. However, if you are looking for adventure, we recommend a vacation rental in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. This extraordinary region of Croatia and is comprised of a coastline along the Northern Adriatic, made up of 55 islands and 86 harbours, that comes up to meet the mountains of North-West Croatia. Whether you are looking to go sailing, swimming, hiking, skiing, and much more besides, you’ll be able to do it all in this one county!

One of the must-see spots and perfect day-trip destinations within the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County is the island of Rab. Rab is a diverse and beautiful island that boasts sandy beaches rivalling those of the Caribbean, pine forests, vineyards, olive groves, and a dramatically windswept and barren-looking northeast coast made up of towering cliffs and karst formations.

If you have found a vacation rental in Croatia and are spending time in the country over the winter season, particularly spending time in the north of the country, then you might be looking for something festive to do. Luckily, Croatia is actually home to one of the best Christmas attractions in Europe, Salajland, which is reason enough to pick Croatia as your winter getaway destination in the first place. This true winter wonderland is utterly magical and an absolute must-see at least once in your lifetime.

Salajland is named for the Salaj family and is located at their family home in Grabovnica near the central Croatian town of Čazma. It is a famous place for Christmas lights and is a Christmas theme park. Made up of over four million Christmas lights, this fairyland come to life is perfect for getting you in the festive spirit.

Considering the time of year, with both Hallowe’en and mid-term break coming up very soon, we have been looking at some of the spookiest attractions in our favourite holiday destinations that make for perfect getaway locations, across all of our websites. If you’re talking about Croatia, for example, there are quite a few haunted spots and creepy locations to visit but if you have found a vacation rental in Zagreb then the one spooky attraction that you need to pencil in is a visit to the Old Jurjevsko Cemetery.

A forgotten cemetery that has largely fallen into disuse and little-known gem, which those seeking it out are often told to avoid as it is said to be haunted, the cemetery is first mentioned in writing all the way back in 1377, when it was noted as a “cemetery for the poor” or (more politely) the “Chestnut Cemetery”. It came into being when spaces in the existing cemeteries in town ran short and was established as an alternative burial space for free citizens with less money. By the 18th century, it, too, became crowded and was expanded in 1729. The chapel attached to the burial ground was also made more luxurious and the stigma of it being for the poor disappeared. Further expansion happened in 1825 but, abruptly, in 1876, it was closed and Mirogoj Cemetery became the city’s main burial ground.