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Kvarner Weekend in Music and Sports: Festival of Wind Orchestras in Lovran and National Fishing Championship
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Kvarner Weekend in Music and Sports: Festival of Wind Orchestras in Lovran and National Fishing Championship

Kvarner offers a rich program this weekend (May 9-11, 2025): Lovran hosts the 33rd of the International Festival of Wind Orchestras "Our World is Music" with performances throughout the Opatija Riviera, while the Lovran Aquatorium hosts the National Championship in Sport Fishing with a Stick from a Boat. Days filled with music and sports excitement await you.

May 7, 2025 at 4:20 AM · Tourism desk
Rijeka hosts the 45th FECC Convention: World Carnival Summit in Kvarner in May to mark the jubilee of the Rijeka Carnival
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Rijeka hosts the 45th FECC Convention: World Carnival Summit in Kvarner in May to mark the jubilee of the Rijeka Carnival

From 10 to 17 May 2025, Rijeka will host the 45th Convention of the Federation of European Carnival Cities (FECC), bringing together delegates from more than 35 countries. This significant event, organized by the Rijeka Tourist Board, the City of Rijeka and the Croatian National Tourist Board, also marks the 30th anniversary of the membership of the Rijeka Carnival in the FECC, highlighting its international reputation.

May 7, 2025 at 3:53 AM · Tourism desk
Dobrinj Outdoor: An unforgettable Saturday walk to Čižići along the Meline beach, Solinsko polje and the Sužan viewpoint
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Dobrinj Outdoor: An unforgettable Saturday walk to Čižići along the Meline beach, Solinsko polje and the Sužan viewpoint

Join the recreational walk of the Dobrinj Outdoor program in Čižići on May 10. The 10 km trail starts from the Lastura tavern, leads along the coast of the Meline beach, through the greenery of the Solin field and Dobrinjska Draga towards Tribulje, all the way to the Sužan viewpoint with a beautiful view of the Soline bay. Experience nature and good energy!

May 7, 2025 at 3:45 AM · Tourism desk
Šibenik Dance Festival: Overview of the 14th edition – dance magic on the fortresses with Gauthier Dance and Hofesh Shechter
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Šibenik Dance Festival: Overview of the 14th edition – dance magic on the fortresses with Gauthier Dance and Hofesh Shechter

Last July, Šibenik was the epicenter of dance art during the 14th Šibenik Dance Festival. Spectacular locations such as the fortresses of St. Michael and Barone came to life with performances by European artists, including the Gauthier Dance Company with the work of Hofesh Shechter. The festival brought a diverse program, workshops and free performances, confirming Šibenik as a key summer cultural destination.

May 6, 2025 at 4:10 AM · Tourism desk
Record-breaking Lošinj crockery enrolled in Guinness: Mali Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism with the greatest dessert in the world
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Record-breaking Lošinj crockery enrolled in Guinness: Mali Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism with the greatest dessert in the world

Historical moment in Mali Lošinj: The Lošinj crocodile is officially entered in the Guinness Book of Records as the highest in the world! An impressive dessert of 2.73 meters and 14 floors, the work of Petar Goleš, crowned the celebration of 140 years of organized tourism on the Island of Vitality with great celebration and tradition.

May 6, 2025 at 4:02 AM · Tourism desk
Tomislava Dukić, Miss Croatia, at the Miss World 2025 pageant in India: Representing Lika and humanitarian work from Benin
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Tomislava Dukić, Miss Croatia, at the Miss World 2025 pageant in India: Representing Lika and humanitarian work from Benin

Miss Croatia Tomislava Dukić is traveling to the 72nd Miss World to India (Hyderabad, 7-31 May 2025). Prepared for months, it will present Croatia through beauty, talent (painting Africa), sports, top model (King Tomislav costume) and humanitarian work (Benin). A video postcard shows the beauties of Lika. It is supported by a number of partners.

May 1, 2025 at 5:46 AM · Tourism desk
The path to the taste of Krk 2025: Discover the top gastronomy of the island of Krk with autochthonous delicacies and wines to meet Kvarner 2026
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The path to the taste of Krk 2025: Discover the top gastronomy of the island of Krk with autochthonous delicacies and wines to meet Kvarner 2026

Take the Trip to the Taste of Krk from May 1 to the end of June 2025! Discover the indigenous delicacies of the island in 12 restaurants of the city of Krk. Enjoy Krk prosciutto, cheese, šurlice, lamb and Vrbnik žlahtina. Experience top gastronomy as part of the Travel to Taste Krk event, an overture to the Kvarner – European Region of Gastronomy 2026.

May 1, 2025 at 5:30 AM · Tourism desk
Klimno invites you to the Kivna po starinski tonca festival: Tradition, music, games and free food this Saturday
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Klimno invites you to the Kivna po starinski tonca festival: Tradition, music, games and free food this Saturday

Experience the authentic festival "Kivna po starinska tonca" in Klimno this Saturday, May 3, organized by the Kivna Association. Three young men (MIK winners), Tabako banda and Klapa Tramuntana are waiting for you, an exciting baling tournament, briscola and trešeta, a presentation of making macaroni and cooking brudeta with a free tasting. Do not miss the exhibition of kalafat tools and socializing with Irena Grdinić.

May 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM · Tourism desk
Kaštel Grobnik celebrates 800 years: Frankopan Circle, Fortress Night and Tomasz Radziszewski and Fran Živković concerts
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Kaštel Grobnik celebrates 800 years: Frankopan Circle, Fortress Night and Tomasz Radziszewski and Fran Živković concerts

Castle Grobnik celebrates 800 years of existence with a series of events. The Frankopan Circle commemorates Zrinski and Frankopan and celebrates Ana Katarina Zrinski. Next are the concerts of guitar virtuosos Tomasz Radziszewski and Fran Živković. The castle also participates in the international event Night of the Fortresses with a rich program for all visitors.

Apr 30, 2025 at 5:22 AM · Tourism desk

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