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Poreč at the heart of the Istrian Spring: after the Poreč Classic comes the grand finale of the stage race across Istria
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Poreč at the heart of the Istrian Spring: after the Poreč Classic comes the grand finale of the stage race across Istria

Find out what Poreč brings in the continuation of the Istrian Spring: the women's and men's Poreč Classic races and the final Istrian Spring Tour through Vrsar, Funtana, Novigrad, Motovun, Pazin and Umag. We bring an overview of the schedule, the strongest teams, the international competition and the tourism significance of the races for Istria.

Mar 7, 2026 at 11:20 AM · Tourism desk
Baške Oštarije Trail 2026 on Velebit: Karlobag and the mountain challenge bring three races and a sporting spectacle
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Baške Oštarije Trail 2026 on Velebit: Karlobag and the mountain challenge bring three races and a sporting spectacle

Find out what Baške Oštarije Trail 2026 brings, a race that on June 13 combines trail running, Velebit, and Karlobag into one of the most attractive mountain sporting events in Croatia. We bring an overview of the three races, the competitive significance, the atmosphere, and the wider importance for the local community and active tourism.

Mar 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM · Tourism desk
Jubilee Wine ViP Event in Zadar: education and an eno-gastro experience at Hotel A’Mare with a charitable note
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Jubilee Wine ViP Event in Zadar: education and an eno-gastro experience at Hotel A’Mare with a charitable note

Find out how Zadar on 24 February 2026 hosted the tenth Wine ViP Event at Hotel A’Mare: with support from institutions and local partners, the audience followed lectures on professional service, a workshop on sparkling wines, and a cooking show with Dalmatian ingredients. Donations were collected for the League Against Cancer Zadar, and the evening ended with songs and socializing.

Feb 26, 2026 at 10:07 AM · Tourism desk
Charity exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” on 20 February on Korzo, support for Val Radovanović
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Charity exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” on 20 February on Korzo, support for Val Radovanović

Find out where and when the charity photo exhibition “Smiling Faces of the Rijeka Carnival” opens on Korzo. On Friday, 20 February 2026 at 1 p.m., the display arrives in front of the Tourist Information Centre at Korzo 14. It is organized by Foto studio Kurti, the Rijeka Tourist Board and the City of Rijeka, and the sale of photographs raises support for Val Radovanović.

Feb 19, 2026 at 1:37 PM · Tourism desk
In March, free “Get to Know the Apsyrtides” excursions strengthen the knowledge of Mali Lošinj accommodation providers and the archipelago’s tourism
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In March, free “Get to Know the Apsyrtides” excursions strengthen the knowledge of Mali Lošinj accommodation providers and the archipelago’s tourism

Find out what the four Saturday excursions of the Tourist Board of the City of Mali Lošinj bring: Osor and wine stories, sustainable systems and Čikat Camp, a visit to the Blue World Institute’s turtle recovery center, the heritage of Krk, and authentic Unije. The program is led by Irena Dlake, and is accompanied by trainings and marketing support for accommodation providers.

Feb 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM · Tourism desk
Free guided tours of Rijeka, Opatija and Kastav for Tourist Guides Day on 21 and 22 February 2026 with e-mail registration
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Free guided tours of Rijeka, Opatija and Kastav for Tourist Guides Day on 21 and 22 February 2026 with e-mail registration

Find out where and when the free guided walks in Rijeka, Opatija and Kastav take place on the occasion of International Tourist Guides Day. We bring the times, departure points and what awaits you on the tours: in Rijeka, guides from abroad lead the tour in Croatian; in Opatija, there is a thematic walk about women; and in Kastav, a blend of the old core and the forest, with e-mail registration.

Feb 19, 2026 at 7:27 AM · Tourism desk
Poreč and Portorož connected by Parenzana: Ultra Trail and Gravel Race gathered more than 600 participants from about fifteen countries
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Poreč and Portorož connected by Parenzana: Ultra Trail and Gravel Race gathered more than 600 participants from about fifteen countries

Find out how the Parenzana Ultra Trail and Parenzana Gravel Race on February 14 and 15, 2026, turned Poreč into a starting stage of the active pre-season: more than 600 runners and cyclists rode and ran to Portorož through tunnels, viaducts, and Istrian landscapes. We bring you what the 30, 50, and 88 km trails offer and how Parenzana combines sport, heritage, and cross-border cooperation.

Feb 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM · Tourism desk

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