After the old tourist complex was reconstructed, the latest Crvenka Luka will be upgraded from 2 star to 4 star but with limited beds than earlier building. Crvena luka Bay Falkensteiner Hotel & Resort is inclusive of 2 parts which includes the residential and hotel section. In the hotel complex, there will be forty two rooms in main hotel and additional portion of hotel “dependsa” with fifteen superior rooms and an apartment hotel with 31 double rooms. There are three hundred and twenty six beds together in this portion and apart from that there are two hundred and eighty beds in residential section. There are forty six apartments in residential sections with gardens or balconies, sixteen terraced villas and 4 detached villas.

This is one of the luxury holiday resorts that is associated with family tourism, a good wellness zone along with gym, an indoor pool is also planned to be constructed along with spa and beauty salon. The main restaurant, shops and bars, a basketball and football field, a beautiful volley ball court across the sandy beach and 2 tennis courts. In the beach zone along with diving pool and sports pool, there is a separate pool for children. Crvena Luka is always popular as pearl of Biograd Riviera and that certain portion of Adriatic. It is situated five kilometers from Biograd na Moru. Biograd na Moru is city of northern Dalmatia in Croatia and is popular for being the formal capital of medieval Croatian kingdom. It is administratively a portion of Zadar County and is situated in Adriatic Sea coast which overlooks the Pasman island. The City of Biograd na Moru is very popular tourist resort and has rich history. The first tourists reached the place during the early 1920s from Czechoslovakia and the 1^st hotel was constructed in the year 1935. Holiday accommodation in Croatia is very easy to get if you make your reservations online prior to your travel.

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Politin Naturism FKK Beach

Recently a new web portal was launched, ‘Naturism on the Adriatic’. The portal is sponsored by Valamar Tourist Group and the camping web portal, ‘Camping on the Adriatic’. Keeping the long tradition of Croatia of the naturist movement and a great camping offering planned for the naturist visitors, this portal was launched.
Information with respect to naturist capacities, culture of the body and also the cultural and entertainment events in the Adriatic can be found on the portal. In addition, it also has a blog for people to share their naturist experiences in Croatia. The content is published in Croatian, English, Italian, German and Slovenian. There are many hidden spots here to swim naked.
The tradition of naturism is very long and can be traced to 1936 when King Edward VIII and Lady Wallis Simpsons came to the Island of Rab and swam without clothes.

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Banje Beach in Dubrovnik

Many celebrities and visitors rate, Dubrovnik as their favourite destination and this year, it has got another award for its beauty. Dubrovnik Beach Banje has been ranked by the web page Skyscanner among the ten most beautiful city beaches in the world. Out of the ten beaches that have been voted five are located in USA, Canada, Israel and Australia, and this makes Banje as one of the top five beaches in Europe. About 100 meters from the beach, Skyscanner has cited the most beautiful view of the Dubrovnik old city centre. The view will be loved by everyone as per Skyscanner. The beach is the top beach with crystal clear sea along with the numerous facilities it offers and the many activities held are.
The old Dubrovnik city centre is the most beautiful and famous on the Mediterranean and because of this Dubrovnik has been rated as one of the most beautiful cities in the world in many surveys. It also features on UNESCO world heritage list and attracts many visitors every year.

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Zlatni rat beach

On the Island of Brac is situated the most beautiful and mesmerizing beach of the world, as stated by the British Daily Telegraph. The beach Zlatni rat in Bol is regarded to be among the most amazing and beautiful beaches of the Europe. A publisher of the tourist guide named Lonely Planet also ranked Zlatni Beach among the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. This mesmerizing beach, located west Bol on the Mid Dalmatian Island of Brac. Its positioning under the St. Vid’s Mountain which is the highest mountain of Adriatic Islands gives it a spectacular view.
This exquisite and enticing beach is of approximately a kilometer long and is the most engaging place of Croatian Adriatic coast. The shape which looks like of a triangle astonishes people with its spectacular beauty. The most magnetizing thing of this beach is its ability to change its shape with the change in the direction of wind and currents. This is why it is the best place for wind surfing in the entire world and this becomes the reason for it being the host of numerous water sports events. The oak and pine tree forests add to the natural beauty. The surrounding luxurious apartments, resorts and hotels make this place worth residing.

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Island Cres Lubenice Beach Croatia

The Blue Flag, an international label signifying a clean environment and a high level of development and facilities, has been awarded to 135 locations in Croatia: 115 beaches and 20 marinas. Interestingly, apart from seaside beaches, blue flags are fluttering on seven continental beaches this year: the Aquacity beach near Varaždin and six beaches of the sports and recreational centre Jarun in Zagreb.
The well-known criteria for awarding the Blue Flag are high water quality, the regular measurement of the water quality and availability of data pertaining to it, the existence of rules of conduct and educational programs, the safety of swimmers and insurance of measures aimed at preventing or reacting to cases of ecological disasters. The beaches also need to have access to drinking water, and at least one beach within a city or municipality needs to ensure access to the beach and sanitation facilities for the disabled.
Criteria for awarding the Blue Flag to marinas have been specially devised, and they include protection of the environment, high-level development and facilities, educational programs and sanitation facilities.
The Blue Flag Programme is owned and run by the Copenhagen- based independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). The coordinator for Croatia is the association ‘Lijepa Naša’.

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On July 11th, Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic and one of the world’s most beautiful cities, hosted the world’s best divers, who tested their skills and talent at the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series 2009 competition. The fact that only incredible natural and urban locations are chosen as venues for this world-class event, and Dubrovnik and its fortress Lovrijenac indubitably belong to this circle of destinations, only adds to the divers’ excitement. Dubrovnik already was host to this event nine years ago. This year, divers, including the nine-time world champion Orlando Duque, are facing a 26-metre dive. When diving, divers only have seconds to decide which diving elements to put together, depending on the spatial factors and weather at hand. Never before did athletes have to dive eight times in a row from such a high cliff, which means that this year’s championship and its participants will push this sport to its very limits and set new standards. Only 30 to 40 athletes in the entire world have the capacity to do this exclusive and extreme sport.
12 great divers from nine countries are taking part in this year’s series, which, apart from Dubrovnik, is held in destinations in France, Italy, Turkey, Germany, Switzerland and Greece. To them and all extreme sports enthusiasts, Dubrovnik will prove an interesting and attractive host, and the beauties of this city under UNESCO
protection an ideal background.

Results

Red Bull Cliff Dive

1. Orlando Duque COL 348,60
2. Gary Hunt GBR 334,10
3. Artem Silchenko RUS 330,70
4. Kent Du Mond USA 294,75
5. Steve Black AUS 292,15
6. Mouti Hassan FRA 291,90
7. Slava Polyeshchuk UKR 287,50
8. Cyrill Oumedjkane FRA 283,20
9. Andryi Ignatenko UKR 276,80
10. Michal Navratil CZE 265,45
11. Eber Pava COL 253,95
12. Alain Kohl LUX 249,15

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Ninsko Blato, Croatia

The town of Nin, a tourist center very near to Zadar, will with its healing mud baths, which have attracted tourists for years, soon become the location of a great project, which will commence at the end of this year. The 60 million Euros investment has been taken over by the Zadar company Tankerska plovidba from Norwegian investors. The investors announce that the sports recreational center ‘Ninsko blato’, will cover over 16 hectares of land in Nin and Privlaka, on an area that has been well known for its healing mud for centuries. The Nin mud was used in Roman times to heal rheumatic, skin and spinal illnesses. It is the largest site of healing mud in Europe. As part of the project, two hotels with an overall accommodation capacity of 700 beds is planned. The hotels will also feature luxury suites, a sports and recreational center and various gyms. A wharf for smaller boats, several restaurants, shops, indoor and outdoor pool and wellness center are also planned. The Ninsko blato project is one of the largest greenfield investments in Croatia.

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Varazdin Castle, Croatia

The Aquacity beach, enjoyed by the citizens of Varaždin and its visitors every summer, is even more beautiful and richer in facilities than before, and will be of interest to persons with special needs, featuring a multi-sensory park. The City of Varaždin, owner of Aquacity, has for the past couple of years been proclaimed the most developed continental beach in Croatia by the Croatian National Tourist Board. The centre’s development strategy takes into account the needs of everyone, including those with special needs.
Last year, the first phase of the reconstruction was completed, and included a foot path and wheelchair ramp to gain access to the water. Also, a new beach volleyball court has been built, which can easily be turned into a beach football pitch. New benches and swings for the disabled, two table tennis tables and bowling field were also part of the renovations. The footpath goes all the way to an island over a newly built wooden bridge. Along it, there are ten fishing spots, also adjusted for the disabled.
The beach now also features a ten-hole miniature golf court. However, the biggest novelty is the multi-sensory park, adjusted for the blind and persons with impaired sight. Through interaction with plants, visitors can attain more independence and a view of the world. The park is designed to stimulate their senses, touch, taste, smell and hearing, and the plants have been chosen for their characteristics so as to make their recognition easier.

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Because of the relative abrasiveness of Croatia’s beaches, bringing sandals or water shoes is a great idea for an independent traveler trying to enjoy the sun and sea. Also, many beaches are a hike from the nearest bus-stop, parking lot, or boat dock, so real shoes aren’t a bad choice either.

Zlatni rat Beach

The most popular beach in Croatia is Zlatni rat, on the island of Brac. Translated literally, Zlatni rat means the “golden cape” and the beach extends from a grove of trees straight out into the ocean. The peninsula is packed with people in the summer both who have made the day-trip from nearby Split, or descended from one of the many nearby resorts.
The calm water on the lee-side of the spit is great for paddling, windsurfing or kiteboarding, and the spit is big enough that there is always room for one more beach towel even on the busiest days.

One of the longer stretch of beaches lies near Brela, just south of Split. Brela’s beaches are nearly six kilometers of picturesque white pebbles surrounded by idyllic fig trees, pine stands and olive groves descending into Mediterranean perfection. Far from getting away from it all, nearby Punta rata beach has lifeguards, a doctor on duty, facilities for the disabled, a sports complex and catering. There are plenty of shops and restaurants nearby, but who would need to leave?

Brijuni island was the getaway for European aristocracy in the early 20th century, and it has maintained a kind of elite atmosphere since then. Did I say elite? Sorry, I meant “circus.” Brijuni is full of things like ostriches running loose, donkeys, roman ruins and fossilized dinosaur footprints. The animals are the offspring of the collection of Marshal Tito, who had a summer residence here, and visitors to the main island can observe his elephants and zebras on a tour of the safari park. To visit the beaches you’ll need accommodation at an island hotel or be part of a guided trip to the park.

Krk island is Croatia’s biggest island, with one of its most impressive beaches. Baska is one of Croatia’s few sandy beaches and it is often packed with Austrians and Germans on holiday. For another true sand beach, try Malinska, a port town on Kosljun island.

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Zlatni rat Beach - Bol Croatia

“Zlatni Rat beach is home to a spectacular sandbar known as the Golden Horn. The bar is 580 yards long and provides this beach with a unique shape and unparalleled people-watching. The beach offers restaurants, cafes and a surplus of water sports. The nightlife is more relaxed than Zrce beach, but there are plenty of open-air bars and nightclubs open for mischief.

Croatia’s main tourist attraction is, and always has been, its beaches. With miles of pristine continental Adriatic seaside and dozens of islands to visit, the sun and fun are endless.”
Full text by Erica Walsh – Travel Channel
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