Korkyra Baroque Festival: “The Festival was founded in 2012. under the artistic direction of Saša Britvić and with financial support from Maša and Michael Unsworth. The aim was to present performances of early music by the finest Croatian and International artists to local inhabitants and visitors to the area. This year’s Festival presents ten thematically different programs featuring performers from …
One of our favourite study trips; so far
There are currently six domestic influencers on a study trip through the Dubrovnik and Neretva county. The tourist boards of the county, Ston, Orebić, Korčula and Vela Luka have organised a five-day study trip. From the 13th till the 19th of September the participants will get to know the beauties of Mali Ston and its oyster farms, the stone walls, …
TV Channel Russia 1 filming in Dubrovnik
The Russian camera crew of TV Channel Russia 1 is in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. The six-member team is recording the show “Po sekretu vsemu svetu!“, in Dubrovnik, Ston, on the islands of Mljet and Korčula as well as on the Pelješac peninsula. The show has a viewership of 7 million people, especially among the younger and middle generation. The first episode …
Vela Luka Outdoors
Vela Luka outdoors is a multi-day sports event that begins with screenings of adventure films and lectures by renowned athletes. The central events are races; cycling, two trail races and children’s race. The races in Vela Luka are part of the Dalmatian trail league, where Vela Luka has established itself as one of the leading trail and MTB hosts. The event …
Trag u Beskraju – A Trace in Eternity
On the days of the festival, his music seemes to envelop the streets of Vela Luka. The locals talk about him, all with sadness in their eyes, but also with a smile because they were lucky to have known him him personally – one of the greats – Oliver Dragojević. Memories of him are felt in every canton, for he …
Folklore : Battle of Knights
From the people’s army to folklore The Knights’ Association “Kumpanjija” was founded in 1927. Their goal is to preserve the care of the knightly “dance of colors” as well as other rich folk heritage of Blato on the island of Korcula. From its founding in 1927 until today, Kumpanjija has performed at more than 100 international festivals throughout Europe. LOCATION: …
Seaside Whispers: 5 ways to fuel the spark of your relationship
Is there anything more beautiful than romance? The butterflies in your stomach, the glow in your eyes, the wide smile on your lips as soon as you think of your loved one… Love is truly the most amazing human experience. But, something so delicate, so meaningful, and so powerful needs a lot of care and effort to survive. Do you …
A place you'll be coming back to your whole life
You’ve surely already heard of Dubrovnik, and now it’s time to get to know its beautiful surroundings. A myriad of islands, nature parks, century-old monuments and an exciting gastronomy – just a part of what the Dubrovnik – Neretva county has to offer. While not being the largest, the Dubrovnik – Neretva county makes up for it in beauty and …
Spring time
To get things straight right away, we love every season nearly the same. There is plenty to look forward to in winter and autumn, but the Mediterranean spirit is a sunny, bright and warm one. There is that one point everyone reaches in January where you’ we just had enough of nighttime. That is usually around the same time the …
Korčula
Inhabited since prehistoric times, this central Dalmatian island which stretches parallel to the Dalmatian shore is a place you simply can’t afford to miss when in Croatia. Over the centuries, Korčula had been settled and conquered by the Greeks, Romans, Venetians, French and English but Croats proved to be a constant throughout. With just over 16 thousand inhabitants, Korčula is …