Adriatic

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 25th, 2009


Sailing holidays and summer festivals
In many old towns along the Adriatic coast during the summer months streets, piazzas and old castles become a stage for a variety of live performances ranging from the folklore ensembles, world-famous rock bands, jazz, opera or classical concerts, to ballet and theatre. Most known festivals are Dubrovnik summer festival (Dubrovacke [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 25th, 2009


Ecclestone still in love with Croatia
Although now divorced from his Croatian wife Slavica, F1 owner Bernie Ecclestone is still in love with Croatia. He arrived to his favourite Trogir last week where his 60m yacht Petara (named after his two daughters Petra and Tamara) was already awaiting. Ecclestone feels very much at home in Trogir, [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 24th, 2009

Zlatni Rat (Golden horn or Golden Cape) beach near Bol on the Island of Brač
For many there is no place like this - a light breeze swiping through the pine trees and the soothing sound of vawes crushing against a v-shaped golden pebble & sand bar that changes the shape and direction with the wind.  [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 21st, 2009


José Carreras and Celine Byrne in Zadar
„Mediterranean Passion”
José Carreras, tenor
Celine Byrne, soprano
Maestro David Giménez Carreras
Croatian Radio and Television Symphonic Orchestra
Zadar, July 21st 2009
World-famous tenor José Carreras will perform this evening in Zadar with a programme called „Mediterranean Passion”. The 80-minute concert in front of Saint Mary Church will include Celine Byrne, Ireland’s leading soprano. [...]

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Win a holiday in Croatia
Croatian National Tourist Board has launched a funky new site Welcome to Croatia where you can take a quiz a find your perfect Croatian holiday destination, win a holiday in Croatia, see home video invitations and some video messages from celebrities.

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 15th, 2009

Catching a big fish in Croatian Adriatic
While sailing the Adriatic, it only makes sense to try fishing. Nothing compares to a freshly caught dinner. Once we timed 90 minutes between catching a Palamida (Atlantic Bonito) and throwing the bare bones back into the sea.
One lazy afternoon, while sailing at 6 knots on Bavaria 49 and [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 8th, 2009

A peaceful sandy lagoon on the Island of Mljet
The Island of Mljet in Croatia is well known for its National Park, a beautiful display of nature that rejuvenates the body and mid with peaceful pine forests, scenic coastline and magnificent sea lakes.
 
To take it even a step further, set sail to the very south-eastern point [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 20th, 2009

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS
The interior design for Sun Odyssey 50 DS has been made by Philippe Briand and cockpit and stylish deck design by Garroni Design. Sun Odyssey 50 DS by Jeanneau delivers comfort and style incomparable by the competition.

Built: 2009
Length over all: 15.07 m
Beam: 4,49 m
Draught: 2,15 m
Water tank: 615 l
Fuel [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 14th, 2009

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on March 10th, 2009

Croatian cuisine changes with the landscape and simply cannot be reduced to a single “typical” dish or menu. It is distinctly regional and sampling local specialities will add something exceptional to your journey. Roughly the Croatian cuisine can be labelled as Mediterranean or Continental; however there are many differences between specialities from one Island to [...]

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