Pretty much everyone who visits Split knows about picigin, a beach game that has made Bačvice beach famous. However, almost every Split beach has its sport or a game that is its trademark. For example, Firule , the second largest sandy beach in Split a few hundred meters east of Bačvice, has glavomet. Freely translated, … Read more
Along the Dalmatian coast and on the islands are quite a few activities that everyone shares. Some of the games stems from Italy or France while others are indigenous to Split. Nonetheless, they play an important role in Split culture and its identity; it brings people together for social game, whether outdoors or around a … Read more
July the 17th, 2024 – We have explored the options, and though it’s not a big country, Croatia offers an incredible amount of places and activities for just about anyone. So far, we looked at all the top places to take your kids in Eastern Croatia, Central Croatia, and Istria. In our tour from east to west to … Read more
July the 5th, 2024 – Continuing our quest to find the best places to take a dip, we arrive in Dalmatia’s capital. Here are the 5 best beaches in Split. Bačvice We’ll start things off with an oldie but goodie, Bačvice beach. The home of Split’s best pickup game, picigin, Bačvice is also the only … Read more
June the 30th, 2024 – As we continue our journey along the coast looking at the best beaches in Croatia, we arrive on Croatia’s green paradise. Here are the 5 best beaches on Mljet. Saplunara Located in the southeastern part of the island is Saplunara – a white sandy beach that got its name from … Read more
May the 29th, 2024 – The summer is just around the corner, and if you’re not on the coast – it doesn’t mean you can’t swim! Here’s where to go swimming in Slavonia and Baranja. Croatia’s hot summer weather calls for chilled treats and cold dips. And if it so happens that you’re visiting eastern … Read more
March the 12th, 2024 – For such a small nation, this country abounds in sporting talent. Extreme sports in Croatia are no exception. Here are six of the most bizarre such sporting events held. The Romans knew how to have fun. In an age before satellite television, they built amphitheatres for mass sporting entertainment. Gladiator … Read more
September 18, 2023 – We have explored the options, and though it’s not a big country, Croatia offers an incredible amount of places and activities for just about anyone. So far, we looked at all the top places to take your kids in Eastern Croatia, Central Croatia, and Istria. In our tour from east to … Read more
July the 8th, 2023 – Croatia has been in all the international press as the summer tourist season gets into full swing. The Times is the latest to shine the spotlight on this country, showcasing the top 12 Croatian beaches. While we might pick out some slightly different Croatian beaches, and some of these are … Read more
June 19, 2023 – The summer is here, and this time it might just be here to stay! The weather is calling for chilled treats and cold dips. And if it so happens that you’re visiting eastern Croatia instead of staying by the sea, worry not. After all, as we like to put it here, … Read more
