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Cycling Istria Croatia

The tourists in Istria have a great offer to cycle around and this has become a very famous recreational activity all over the world. Istria is one of the most central regions in Croatia. It has a lot of tourist attractions like 40 trails and 20 runs which are held annually. Istria has been a part of some very important and significant mountain bike trails of Europe like 13th marathon cycling race Istra MTB Tartufi Tour – Parenzana and the 50th edition of the international junior stage race Kroz Istra (Through Istria).

New trails are being made and the old ones are being improved constantly. The aim is that very soon all these trails will have same signs. In Pazin a bike park is being set up and will be complete by the end of the year. There are also plans to make standardized cycling maps and also make brochures which will present the cycling experience in Istria to all the cycling lovers. It will talk of all the cycling events at the fairs in Istria next year. In Istria there are 14 cycling guides who are licensed and there will be more as a course is expected to be conducted soon.
Recently a tour was organized by Sacred Rides which is a tourist agency in America and because of the growing popularity of cycling tourism ten recreational cyclists came from Canada and USA to Istria. The Pazin and Buzet cycling trails pass through extremely beautiful places in Istria and some recreational cyclists from Northern America are on a tour here. The Istrian cycling trails is very famous with recreational agencies of all over the world. Apart from cycling there is a lot for these cyclists to do in Istria. They have many options to stay in like boutique hotels and bike hotels. They can also enjoy the Wine Bike Marathon which is a great thing to experience.

Making of Olive Oil

You may have heard enough about the Various Mediterranean diets and how it is cooked. You perhaps never took pains to understand the process of producing olive oil which is again a very important ingredient in cooking Mediterranean diets.

If you look forward to gain knowledge and understanding of how olive oils are produced, then Brijuni islands would be the best destination for you.

There are around 400 olive trees in Brijuni islands and you need 600 kilograms of harvested oils to produce 60 liters of olive oil. You would love the process of how olive oils are made.

Pack your bags and head straight to Brijuni islands during the month of November, to take part in an extensive olive oil making process. Apart from learning the process, you would be handed a souvenir which is a proof of your participation. Read more

Pula Arena

One of the popular publishing houses had come out with its own advice on the select tourist destinations on its guide for tourists.

DK eyewitness travel says that a visit to Pula Arena is more advisable that going all the way to Rome to have a glimpse of Rome coliseum. You can feel the same excitement in Pula, and the atmosphere would be more enchanting, as Pula would be free of crowds in comparison to Rome coliseum.

Pula, which was built during the 1st century A.D., in Istria, during the rule of Emperor Vespasian has a lot of advantages and has gained popularity over the last few years.

Its amphitheater is lively and it is a perfect place to hold concerts. The amphitheater is 130 meters long and 100 meters wide with a seating capacity of 20,000 spectators. Read more

Porec Croatia Hotel Riviera

The tourist destination of Porec has many hotels, and to add to the list, the old Hotel Riviera has reopened. The hotel is now called Pallazio and is located in the city centre of the famous tourist place. It has reopened after reconstruction of two and a half years and apart from the new name it has new activities and new facilities. The hotel has been renovated in line with the architecture of the time in which it was built. In the past the hotel attracted both vacationers and business people. Now it is expected to attract more as it has a business conference facilities for 120 people and an accommodation capacity of 70 people. It will remain open all year round. Due to the rich accommodation, sports, hospitality, recreational and entertainment facilities, apart from the Basilica of Euphrasius which is on the UNESCO world heritage list, the city of Porec is a favourite tourist destination of many. Read more

Pula Arena Panorama

For the tourists, who love to take a vacation by staying close to nature and enjoy the peace achieved in original Istrian houses, has increased the popularity of Istrian interior. The houses here are an amazing blend of tradition and contemporary facilities, perfect for the modern visitor. Green Istria is also an ideal destination for excursions to the medieval city castles which are situated on the hills. These castles have a very mystic atmosphere which will be enjoyed by all visitors.

To get an insight into the history, the tourists can walk around ‘acropolic’ towns, Motovun, Labin, Groznjan, Vodnjan, Oprtalj and Hum and take a trip to the castles. There are many cultural events in Istria which are famous for their ambience and the content and thus, attract many visitors. Motovun is an old city and is the best maintained urban core on the edge of the river Mirna valley. The city is surrounded by tall walls and has three layers of defence walls. From here all four sides of the world can be seen. Read more

Dinosaurs Park in Funtana

Funtana is an Istrian tourist and fishing town and now it is attracting tourists because of another reason. The town is now allowing the visitors to spend time with the huge dinosaurs in its Dinosaur Park Funtana. The park has planned special activities to enable both adults and children to get close to the enormous creatures who move around waiting for visitors. The park has eight dinosaurs which have come from Germany, Korea, Great Britain and Australia, and they make special sounds which add on to the effect of the park. The number of dinosaurs is expected to increase soon. Apart from the dinosaurs, the tourists are also entertained by magicians and other entertainers. Read more