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Friday, 29 January 2016

CROATIA - Dubrovnik (Lapad)

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Lapad is located to the west of the Old Town of Dubrovnik. It is a peninsular that makes up for a larger part of Dubrovnik. The beaches on Lapad are mostly concentrated in a bay called Lapad Bay, or “Uvala Lapad” in Croatian. It boasts a line of pebble beaches that stretches from the Hotel Splendid to the Hotel Kompas.

Friday, 22 January 2016

CROATIA - Arboretum Trsteno Garden

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Arboretum Trsteno was established at the former land estate of the Dubronik Patrician Family Gucetic-Gozze in 1948 and has been protected by law as a monument of garden architecture. It is known for its historical gardens and a collection of Mediterranean and exotic species. It is also one of the filming locations of HBO popular fantasy series, Game of Thrones.


Saturday, 16 January 2016

CROATIA - Ston

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Ston is a small town with the longest stone wall in Europe. The Walls of Ston were nicknamed as “European wall of China”. The walls were built from Ston to Mali Ston (“Little Ston”). The Republic of Ragusa built these walls to protect the precious salt plants that contributed to Dubrovnik’s wealth, which are still being worked today.

Friday, 8 January 2016

CROATIA - Hvar & Pakleni Islands


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Hvar, the lavendar island has been a beacon for exploreres, pilgrims and travelers for thousand of years. Hvar has evolved into a world class destination not just for the rich and famous and party goers but travelers who simply love its georgeos setting and relaxed way of life.

The Pakleni islands are a neclace of pearls just outside Hvar town harbour. With lots of bays for swimming and snorkeling with clear seas and pine trees. Also not to be missed is Jerolim at one of Pakleni islands which is a famous nudist paradise.

Friday, 1 January 2016

CROATIA - Hvar Island

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Blessed with a pleasant Medditerranean climate and more than 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Hvar Island is arguably one of the most beautiful islands in the world. Hvar has a rich history; it was populated in prehistoriuc times. The oldest evidence of humans actually living here was found in a cave just 3km away to the east, dating back to the beginning of the Early Stone Age. It was later inhabited by the Illyrians, Greeks, and Romans.