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Summer Events Local Flavour 10 Restaurants 14 Coffee & Cakes 14 Nightlife 19 Sightseeing 21 Zadar Surroundings 27 Shopping 34 Arrival & Getting Around 36 Maps

Best Instagram Spots in Rijeka 4 What’s On 5 5 Sightseeing 8 Restaurants 14 Top 5 Experiences in Rijeka 15 Coffee & Cakes 20 Hanging out 21 Shopping 22 Weekend Getaways 23 Arrival & Getting Around 36 Street index 37

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Foreword As the winter winds give way to the, well, warmer winds of spring and summer, Rijeka’s renaissance shows no sign of abatReady for another exciting season of sun and fun in Zaing. It has been a whirlwind few years for Croatia’s biggest port, dar? We are, without doubt, although the winter was far and development across town has dragged beauty and energy from wasted. We recharged our batteries, did some good planning and, well, still enjoyed all the excellence that Zadar gives. Wind aside, the weather isn’t ever that bad here, after all. out of previously neglected facades. Sure, the whole pandemic thing threw a massive spanner into the works, but we’re hardy folks here, and things continue to move forward as we look towards the summer of 2022. Without wanting to co-opt a phrase So what is on tap for 2022? All the greatest hits that you from previous generations, Rijeka is happening, man. Yeah, we’ll know and love continue to sparkle, and the one-two see ourselves out… punch of the Sun Salutation and the Sea Organ remains as impactful as ever. They never get old, truth be told, and Food is at the centre of our attention in this issue, although it is the seafront remains the best vantage point for enjoying probably fair to say that food is at the centre of our attention all a stunning sunset in this gorgeous city. day long. When it tastes this good, how could it not be? Jump straight to our special food feature and get to know the best of The old town has a new range of restaurants to accentuate the magic that already existed, many of which have been covered in this issue. Culinary habits get a little more attention this time around, so head to our special feature the best when it comes to local delicacies before heading to the nearest tavern or restaurant to eat your body weight in magnificence. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. and make a list of local delicacies to try. You might just find your new favourite dish. Pair it with a delicious Brlog craft beer or one of the many crisp local wines and you can’t go wrong. Elsewhere, Rijeka’s classic combination of elegant architecture and bubbling creativity remains as alive as ever, with ideas the main subject of conversation in bars and cafes in town. 2022 is shaping up to be a big year for Rijeka, and we hope you You can’t really go wrong in Zadar, full stop. As always, any enjoy the ride. As always, we appreciate any and all feedback, and all feedback is encouraged, be it through email, social be it through email, social media, carrier pigeon, or given at media, or in-between the wistful sighs of the Sea Organ. half-speed mid-food coma. We weren’t joking with that ‘body We’ll see you there weight’ comment, by the way…

ON THE COVER

This year’s magnificent cover was made in collaboration with Marko Babić, otherwise known as Artplakata. What is Artplakata? A tremendously creative love letter to the neglected aspects of daily life in our cities, that’s what. Artplakata aims to breathe new life into ignored pieces of architecture and the rest through art, and we’re happy to say that Artplakata more than succeeds.

Photo: Marko Babić

Publisher Plava Ponistra d.o.o., Zagreb ISSN 1845-5514

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