Barban is a picturesque medieval acropolis-style village in Istria. It has a rich history and had many different rulers in the past: the Habsburgs, the Venetians, and the French. Many traces of its past can be found in cultural monuments and numerous interesting sites.
Well preserved buildings from the Baroque and Gothic periods, frescos and Glagolitic documents, four churches,... Read more
Bale is a typical Istrian town, located 5 km from the sea. This small, peaceful coastal town is built from winding paved alleys, centennial customs and renditions which echo within the walls of the medieval castle. The Bemboz Palace from the 10th century represents the greatest tourist attraction of the town and the centre of its social life.
During the summer, the town hosts eminent... Read more
The soul of the town of Novi Vinodolski is visible in its cultural inheritance: Frankopan castle with its tower, cathedral, the chapel of sv. Trojstvo and sv. Marin [St. Trinity and St. Marinus] on an island with the same name, the house of the Mažuranić brothers, the nucleus of the old town and its preserved authentic folklore inheritance. The Vinodolski Code from 1288, a significant legal... Read more
Stara Novalja is a quiet and peaceful village on the island of Pag, five kilometres away from Novalja, and the main tourist destination on the island. Situated in a gentle bay it is ideal for a quiet family holiday. The pebbly and sandy beaches are protected from the wind, and are awash with the scents of fragrant Mediterranean herbs.
The population traditionally engages in farming... Read more