Visit Kvarner by The Kvarner County Tourism Office

Visit Kvarner Calendar of Events 2016

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KVARNER

– Croatia’s best kept secret

Kvarner is a region where Croatian tourism began in the 19th century. The region has been developed by a long tradition of tourism, where each part of the seaside, islands and mountains provides unspeakable comfort. The region is located along the largest Adriatic bay, where the Mediterranean penetrates deep into Europe. Kvarner is characterized by mild climate, lots of interesting contents, events, festivals and cultural attractions. Good transport connections - road, rail, air and sea guarantee easy and quick arrival to the perfect vacation spot. International Airport Krk and seasonal airport on the island of Lošinj with

regular, low-cost and charter lines are connected with European cities. Kvarner features an amazing variety of half-an-hour distance from the sea to the mountain slopes as well as natural resources and living in harmony with nature. The greatest wealth of Kvarner is its residents, always friendly hosts and a number of events that make life more beautiful and more fun .. Rab Fair, Little Rose of Vinodol, Rijeka Summer Nights, Carnival, Fragrant Festivals, Liburnia Jazz Festival, Fruits of the Mountains… Come, discover, enjoy…

TOURIST OFFER

•• Summer holidays in the sun by the sea •• Off-season holidays at the seaside •• Vacations in rural hinterland and mountains Business tourism

Active holidays

•• Hiking and walking •• Bicycling •• Athlete preparation

•• Congresses and Symposia •• Team-building •• Incentives

Nautical tourism

Health tourism

•• Urban tourism •• Cultural tours and touring •• Happenings, festivals and events •• Gastronomy

•• Wellness •• Thalasso spa programs •• Medical programs

Cultural tourism

KVARNER – TOP events and programs 2016 4 Islands, MTB stage race, April 13 -16 on the islands of Krk, Cres, Lošinj and Rab 4 days, 4 islands. A unique mountain-bike race in the world of MTB cycling for all MTB fans who are ready to experience emotions of suffering, enjoyment, overwhelming difficult terrains, partners, rivals … the race in which all who cross the final line are the winners Tour of Croatia – cycling race, April 22, .starting line in Crikvenica via Novi Vinodolski, Bribir, Kraljevica, Gornje Jelenje, Rijeka, Opatija and the finish line Vojak, the peak of Učka Cycling race – six stages, total 1,004 km (10 counties and 12 towns of the Republic of Croatia) 21 professional teams including 5 World Tour racing cyclist teams 22/4 - Royal stage is entirely held in Kvarner region Five cycling teams with the World Tour licence - Sir Bradley Wiggins, the winner of the Tour de France in 2012 Mark Cavendish - the best sprinter of our time, winner of the 23rd stage of the Tour de France, the world champion in 2011 Gorski kotar Bike Tour 2016, July15 - 17 - all fans of the Green Heart of Croatia will have the opportunity to experience a real adventure on two wheels - more than 150 kilometres of macadam and forest trails in the vast expanses of forest, clear highland rivers and lakes

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Tradition of family accommodation: KVARNER FAMILY Hospitality with guaranteed quality Have you ever tried playing bocce, picked and dried lavender or sage, tried to figure out how the local market’s little microcosm lives and functions? In short, have you ever immersed yourself in the authentic life of the Kvarner Bay people, sat back and rested your “soul”? Choose an accommodating facility labelled Kvarner Family. It is the mark of high tourist quality, standard and recognition of branded apartments, holiday homes, campsites and private rooms in the region. The brand Kvarner Family stands for verified holiday destinations with well tended environment, cosily furnished interior, recognizable image, respect of tradition, loyal guests and homely atmosphere. The facilities labelled as such have met the demanding criteria set by the initiators of this project, Primorsko-goranska County and the Kvarner County Tourism Office. Here you will find an assurance of quality and authenticity, friendly hosts who will try to make you feel at home, thus enabling you to relax and recharge your batteries while enjoying the pulsating everyday life and the little rituals forming the colourful Kvarner mosaic.

Family accommodation labelled Kvarner family can be found in all Kvarner region - Opatija Riviera, Crikvenica - Vinodol Riviera, Rijeka region, and islands of Lošinj, Cres, Krk and Rab and in many places in Gorski kotar. Using on-line search of accommodation offers, choose your destination, type of facility, star category and enjoy in the well-known hospitality of Kvarner hosts who want to be different from others, who will do their best to make you feel at home and who will offer a services that goes beyond the standards of the existing system of categorization and who wish to contribute to a greater recognition of family accommodation.

Criteria

•• Basic categorization of the facility and working permit: minimum 3 star rating •• Well-tended environment •• Interior •• Reserved parking place •• Recognition •• At least a two-year family tradition of offering accommodation services •• Guest loyalty •• Book of impressions •• Continuous training •• Overall impression by the Committee For more information visit www.kvarnerfamily.hr

Tradition of Gastronomy: KVARNER GOURMET & KVARNER FOOD A pleasure for all your senses Scampi number 1! Enjoy yourself! Ask for a recipe! Let your taste buds play with the unique taste of natural ingredients that chefs have moulded into an extraordinary gourmet experience. Kvarner is a Croatian region with the highest concentration of fine restaurants at walking distance that have for years been in the peak of the Croatian gourmet scene. Renowned European gastro guides, such as Gault Millau, San Pellegrino as well as others, have regularly rated them among the best restaurants, commending them for their authentic cuisine which balances traditional and modern culinary trends and is founded on a simple and uncompromising philosophy – a quality dish can be prepared only from quality ingredients! And if possible, fresh, seasonal and local ingredients which have, due to the unique combination of the sea and the highlands, kept the original Mediterranean fragrance and taste. Kvarner top restaurants are labelled Kvarner gourmet (The Project of the Kvarner Tourism Association) which guarantees exquisite delicacies prepared using appropriate culinary techniques and a creative approach to traditional recipes. The Kvarner chefs will introduce you to all the wealth of Kvarner cuisine that combines different sea delicacies with the ingredients from the green highland forests. An exquisite pleasure for your palate! Do not miss it! If you wish to taste granny’s kitchen, unique dishes that have been prepared in Kvarner for generations, the restaurants, taverns (konobas) and bistros labelled Kvarner food are the right place for you. Fish just caught is offered on today’s menu. The rucola and the chard have just arrived from the local farmer. There are also wild asparagus, wild sage and other wild grown herbs. All of these combined together create a feast of fragrance and full taste. Taste the typical dishes of each Kvarner micro-region; explore the hidden secrets of culinary traditions and the modern culinary trends going back to granny’s cookbooks. Find your favourite Kvarner gourmet and Kvarner food corner using the mobile application in 6 languages.

The clean sea and the specific habitat give Kvarner scampi a special flavour, unique in the world. With its sweet and delicate taste, the Kvarner scampi is excellent whether grilled, in buzara, with pasta or even raw. Try it with a glass of Valomet champagne matured in the deep Kvarner waters.

Taste!

•• Wild asparagus •• Lovran cherries •• Cres lamb •• Spread of highland mushrooms •• Venison dishes •• Krk sheep milk cheese aged in walnut leaves •• Crikveničke rupice – bluefish balls with corn and garlic •• Fish - in unlimited quantities - from pilchard to scorpion fish

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Opatija Riviera

Rijeka region

KVARNER GOURMET - 2 scampi

KVARNER FOOD PLUS

Restaurant Bevanda, Opatija

KVARNER GOURMET - 1 scampi Restaurant Laurus, Opatija Restaurant Hotel Navis, Opatija Villa Ariston, Opatija Restaurant Plavi podrum, Opatija – Volosko Restaurant Štanger, Lovran Restaurant Draga di Lovrana, Lovran Restaurant Johnson, Mošćenička Draga Stancija Kovačići, Rukavac Restaurant Kukuriku, Kastav

Restaurant Aerosteak, Čavle Restaurant Municipium, Rijeka Villa Sandi, Čavle

KVARNER FOOD

KVARNER FOOD PLUS

Restaurant Morčić, Rijeka Restaurant Frankopan, Kraljevica Konoba (tavern) Portić, Bakarac Bistro & pizzeria Paris, Kostrena Konoba (tavern) Maretina, Viškovo Restaurant Mladenka, Viškovo Brasserie AS, Rijeka Konoba (tavern) Fran Krsto Frankopan, Kraljevica

Bistro Yacht Club, Opatija Osteria Osojnak, Opatija – Pobri

Crikvenica – Vinodol Riviera

KVARNER FOOD Bistro Mala riba, Kastav Restaurant Commodore, Ičići Konoba (tavern) Mučićeva Ravan, Mučići – Matulji Restaurant Perun, Mošćenice Restaurant Knezgrad, Lovran Restaurant Evergreen, Opatija Konoba (tavern) Zijavica, Mošćenička Draga Lovran Pub, Lovran Ristorante Casa Tua, Opatija Konoba (tavern) Kali, Medveja Restaurant Sidro, Opatija Bistro Caffe bar Oaza, Lovran

Kvarner Wines When in Kvarner, make a toast with Žlahtina, an indigenous wine variety from this region. As this white wine is produced on the island Krk, it is a unique experience to taste it in Vrbnik - the home of Žlahtina. Žlahtina is also produced in Pavlomir vineyards in Vinodol municipality. Only in Kvarner, can you try Valomet - the sea champagne. This champagne matures underwater, where the constant sea temperature provides for the best conditions for the ripening of this premium wine.

KVARNER FOOD Bistro Lucija, Povile Bistro-pizzeria Nava, Novi Vinodolski Restaurant Burin, Crikvenica Stari toč Selce, Selce Mountain Lodge Vagabundina koliba, Bribir

Islands of Cres and Lošinj KVARNER FOOD PLUS Gostionica ( inn) Na moru – Giordano, Valun

KVARNER FOOD Gostionica ( inn) Bukaleta, Loznati Restaurant Santa Lucia, Cres

Konoba (tavern) Hibernicia, Lubenice Restaurant Feral, Cres Restaurant-pizzeria Capitano, Cres Restaurant Artatore, Ćunski – Mali Lošinj Konoba (tavern) Corrado, Mali Lošinj Konoba (tavern) Silvana, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Veli žal, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Diana, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Za Kantuni, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Punta, Veli Lošinj Konoba (tavern) Oliva, Ilovik Buffet Lošinjsko Jidro, Mali Lošinj Restaurant Poljana, Mali Lošinj

KVARNER FOOD PLUS Restaurant Ana, Rab

KVARNER FOOD Konoba (tavern) Rab, Rab Restaurant Lavanda, Lopar

Gorski kotar KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Goranska kuća – hotel Risnjak, Delnice Restaurant Bitoraj, Fužine Krčma (inn) Gina, Kupjak Mountain Lodge Petehovac, Delnice

The island of Krk KVARNER GOURMET - 1 scampi Restaurant Rivica, Njivice

KVARNER FOOD PLUS Restaurant Kanajt, Punat Restaurant Marina, Punat Restaurant Nada, Vrbnik

KVARNER FOOD Restaurant Mulino, Malinska Restaurant Žal, Klimno Konoba (tavern) “Kuća krčkog pršuta Žužić” (Krk prosciutto house Žužić), Vrh – Krk Konoba (tavern) Pod Prevolt, Milohnići Restaurant trattoria Glavotok Konoba (tavern) Luce, Vrbnik Konoba (tavern) Restaurant Gospoja, Vrbnik Konoba (tavern) Vrbnička Žlahtina, Vrbnik Konoba (tavern) Pod Murvu, Malinska Restaurant Torkul, Krk

The island of Rab KVARNER GOURMET - 1 scampi Villa – Restaurant Barbat, Rab

Secret recipe kept for centuries It was first served back in 1177, but its recipe has been a well kept secret for centuries. It is the Rab Cake, a sweet with a home almond heart. The historical documents that reveal how to make this symbol of the island of Rabthe emerald isle, still exist. Namely, in the 12th century Pope Alexander II visited Rab - Felix Arba. The white city decided to welcome the Pope with the highest honours and to host him in the best possible way, with the finest dishes and drinks. In his honour, the Benedictine nuns prepared this cake made up of almonds with a hint of liqueur and a thin veil of dough whose thickness reminded of the host from which it was originally made. The filigree work that lasts for two days and its distinctive snail form also speak of its uniqueness. The taste of this sweet delicacy probably reminded Pope Alexander of his childhood and the Mediterranean of his native Sicily.

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Opatija Riviera Opatija, Volosko, Lovran, Medveja, Mošćenička Draga, Ičići, Matulji, Kastav

Charm through centuries Throughout 160 years of its tourism development, it has been refined, elegant, charming, and always young - this is Opatija, the largest tourist resort in the Riviera, the cradle of Croatian tourism. Here, the emperors and kings came to rest as early as 1844. The Golden Book of Opatija Guests lists numerous famous names; Emperor Franz Joseph I, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke Ferdinand Maximilian, Belgian Princess Stephanie, German Emperor Wilhelm II. The famous ballerina Isadora Duncan, while watching the flickering of the palm leaves developed her distinctive dance step, composer Gustav Mahler, writers Anton Chekhov and Henryk Sienkiewicz drew their inspiration from Opatija’s beauty. The uniqueness of Opatija Riviera is also seen in other cities and towns, who each in their own way, make up a diverse array of this region located at the foot of Učka. Therefore pay a visit to Lovran, Medveja, Mošćenička Draga, Mošćenice, Ičići, Ika, Volosko, Matulji, Kastav...

DO NOT MISS

•• To see Villa Angiolina – this beautiful historicist

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villa in the centre of Angiolina Park in Opatija is the home of the first Croatian Museum of Tourism. Here you can see what was once worn by ladies at the beach, what one should take on a trip in the 19th century, did the ladies or the gentlemen take more luggage To stroll along the Lungo Mare promenade – at the foot of Učka, this is one of the most beautiful coastal promenades in the Mediterranean, surrounded by greenery and villas from the 19th century To view Kvarner from above - climb the 1,401 metre high peak of Učka and explore the paths and trails of the Nature Park Učka To be photographed with the Girl with a Seagull – the symbol of Opatija To enjoy the variety of the wellness offer - developed on the ancient foundations of sea water treatments

MARCH 27/03 27/03 28/03 28/03 28/03 29/03 – 03/04

MOŠĆENICE, event, 12.00, “Picanje” eggs, competition in throwing coins at eggs OPATIJA, performance, terrace of the hotel Imperial, Lovran, 12.00, Lovran Wind Orchestra Easter concert LOVRAN, performance, St. Juraj’s Church, 19.30, Easter vocal concert staged by Mixed Choir of Cultural Club “Lovor” OPATIJA, event, Angiolina park, 11.00, Easter breakfast and Great Egg Hunt OPATIJA, exhibition, Slatina beach, 10.00 – 13.00, Exhibition of old-timers OPATIJA, festival, various locations, FEN 2016. – Festival of independent theatres of the Republic of Croatia

APRIL 29/03 – 03/04 01/04 02/04 03/04

OPATIJA, festival, various locations, FEN 2016. – Festival of independent theatres of the Republic of Croatia KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery BRSEČ (MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA), performance, St. Juraj’s church, 18.00, Easter concert KASTAV, event, Town Lodge and Fortica, 11th jury meeting of Kastav winemakers “Belica 2016”

DISCOVER

•• The richness and variety of colours in Opatija parks •• •• •• ••

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– awarded as the most beautiful on the Adriatic. The Park of St. James, Park Margarita and others will surprise you with an explosion of colors, as well as with their variety of plant species from around the world. Some of the best restaurants in Croatia The spirit of past times – present in the historic towns of Mošćenica, Brseč and Veprinac, where you will find a terrific blend of ancient stone houses and churches and today’s everyday life Fireworks Days (June 29) Millions of sparks falling from the sky, the murmuring of the sea and the sounds of music - these are Opatija’s Fireworks Days during which you will witness a spectacle on Opatija’s sky. Fireworks are launched from the pontoons located off shore and it seems as if the surface of the water is on fire. Simply unforgettable. The Cooper’s shop (wine barrel-maker), brandy distillery and old bakery - plunge into the world of ancient craftsmen in one of the small regional museums or discover your favourite gallery of Kastav artists

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09/04 09 – 10/04 14/04 14 – 17/04 15 – 17/04 15/04 16/04 16/04

LOVRAN, festival, restaurants and taverns, 12.00 – 23.00, 16th Asparagus Festival, asparagus dishes on offer LOVRAN, gastro festival, Liberty Square (Trg slobode), 16.00 – 22.00, Asparagus Festival – making a great asparagus frittata and entertainment and music program in the evening MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, 9.00, distribution of saplings OPATIJA, festival, Opatija’s cafes, hotels, restaurants and Villa Angiolina, Coffee Festival OPATIJA, performance, Kvarner Hotel, 20.00, Moonlighters Big Band OPATIJA, flower festival, Slatina beach, Fiori & Odori LABIN – LOVRAN – BUZET – UMAG, race, various locations, 100 Miles of Istria LOVRAN, race, Liberty Square (Trg slobode), 20.00, 100 Miles of Istria, start: Lovran, finish: Umag, length: 110 km LOVRAN, fair, parking lot Brajdice, 8.00 – 20.00, monthly fair of consumer goods BRSEČ, gastro festival, various locations, 10.00, Asparagus Day – Hiking along the eastern slope of Sisol, lecture for the occasion in memorial House of Eugen Kumičić, great asparagus frittata and entertainment program

OPATIJA RIVIERA – TOP

16/04 16 – 17/04 22/04

OPATIJA, festival, in front of Villa Angiolina, 9.30, Festival of Sports Recreation – Festival of Nordic walking and hiking OPATIJA, Sports Hall Marino Cvetković, Cosmetic News 2016 OPATIJA, Tour of Croatia, bike race

MAY 06/05 06/05 06 – 07/05 07/05 07/05 08/05 08/05

KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery LOVRAN, concert, St. Juraj’s Square, 20.30, 24th International Wind Orchestra Festival “Our World is Music” OPATIJA, rally, Opatija square, 25th Rally “Opatija 2016”. MEDVEJA, Medveja – Vojak, 10.00, Učka Vertical Medveja – Vojak OPATIJA, performance, in front of Villa Angiolina, 16.00, 24th International Wind Orchestra Festival “Our World Is Music” OPATIJA, promenade, the main street, 10.30, all of the Wind Orchestra Festival participants’ promenade concert OPATIJA, performance, Slatina beach, 11.00, promenade concert of all participants of the Wind Orchestra Festival

events and programs 2016

EASTER EGGS “PICANJE” ( EASTER EGG-TARGETING WITH COINS) , Mošćenice, traditional and ethno event, March 27 16th ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL, Lovran, gastro event, April 09 – 30 ASPARAGUS DAY, Brseč, gastro event, April 16 GOURMET TALE OF OPATIJA RIVIERA AND RIJEKA, Opatija, gastro event, May 10 – June 10 16th CHERRY DAYS IN LOVRAN, Lovran, gastro event, June 11– 19 IČIĆI OPEN 2016 - international beach volleyball tournament, Ičići, sporting event, June 24 – 26 KASTAV CULTURAL SUMMER, Kastav, entertainment program, July 01– August 26 LIBURNIA JAZZ FESTIVAL, Opatija, entertainment program, July 01 – 03 TRADITIONAL SAILBOAT REGATTA, Mošćenička Draga, entertainment program, July 08 – 10 RETROPATIJA, Opatija, entertainment program, July 09 OPATIJA – IMPERIAL CITY – music-and-stage spectacle, Opatija, entertainment program, July 16 8th KASTAV BLUES FESTIVAL, Kastav and its surroundings, entertainment program, August 04– 08 LIBURNIJA FILM FESTIVAL, Ičići, art and cultural program, August 26– 28 UČKA FAIR, Poklon (Park prirode Učka), entertainment program, September 04 43rd MARUNADA (Chestnut Festival), Liganj/Lovran/Dobreć, gastro event, October 08 – 09 ADVENT U OPATIJI – festive program, Opatija, entertainment program, December CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL , Opatija, gastro event, December 02 – 04 CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE IN NATURE PARK UČKA, Poklon (Nature Park Učka), entertainment program, December 09 – 11

08/05

08/05 10/05 – 10/06 19 – 22/05

20 – 31/05 21/05 28/05 28/05

LOVRAN, promenade, from hotel Excelsior to Liberty Square (Trg slobode), 12.30, promenade concert of all participants of the Wind Orchestra Festival LOVRAN, performance, Liberty Square (Trg slobode), 13.00, promenade concert of all participants of the Wind Orchestra Festival OPATIJA, event, restaurants and taverns of Opatija Riviera and Rijeka, Gourmet Tale of Opatija Riviera and Rijeka KASTAV, festive occasion, various locations, a day-long event, “Jelenina” – a festive occasion marking St. Helen’s Day, patron saint of the Town of Kastav KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery and Viko’s coopery – Small local museums, 19.00, Good old things LOVRAN, fair, parking lot Brajdice, 8.00 – 20.00, monthly fair of consumer goods MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, hiking, Mythical Trail to Trebišće, 10.30, organized hiking OPATIJA, event, Art Pavilion Juraj Šporer, 11.00, Gourmet Tale

01 – 30/06 03/06 04 – 05/06 05/06 05/06 06/06 11 – 19/06

11/06

JUNE 01 – 30/06

KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery and Viko’s coopery – Small local museums, 19.00, Good old things

11/06

OPATIJA, event, Opatija Open Air Theatre, Summer at Summer Stage – a series of concerts at the Open Air Theatre KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery KASTAV, event, Sports Hall Kastav and outdoor playgrounds, 9.00 – 20.00, 53rd Kastav Sports Games KASTAV, event, streets and squares of old town centre, 9.00 – 20.00, 10th Children’s Day of the town of Kastav KASTAV, workshop, streets and squares of old town centre, 9.00 – 12.00, 14th Small painting workshop KASTAV, anniversary, Town Lodge, 19.00, The Town of Kastav Day – formal session of the Town Council LOVRAN, gastro festival, restaurants and taverns, 12.00 – 23.00, 16th Days of Cherries in Lovran, cherry cakes and dishes on offer at Lovran cafes and restaurants LOVRAN, gastro festival, Liberty Square (Trg slobode), 18.00 – 23.00, folk festival – Great strudel, specialities and souvenirs of cherries on offer with festivities in the evening BRSEČ, scientific conference and an exhibition, Memorial House of Eugen Kumičić, 16.00, “History of Brseč Education”

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25/06 25/06 25/06 28/06

OPATIJA, bridge, Great Award of Opatija in bridge – bridge competition LOVRAN, fair, parking lot Brajdice, 8.00 – 20.00, monthly fair of consumer goods KASTAV, workshop, streets and squares of old town centre, 10.00 – 20.00, 14th big visual art workshop KASTAV, festival, Crekvina, 21.00, MIK 2016 – Melodies of Istria and Kvarner, Crekvina MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, festival, Literary Festival “Sipar” IČIĆI, tournament, a day-long event, Ičići Open – International beach volleyball tournament BRSEČ, exhibition, Eugen Kumičić Gallery, 19.00, exhibition of sculptures by the sculptor and university professor Siniša Majkus LOVRAN, regatta, Lovran port, 12.30, 7th regatta of traditional sailboats for the trophy “Nino Gasparinic” MATULJI, event, centre, “Matujska kartulina” (Matulji picture card) OPATIJA, festival, Slatina beach, 21.00, Fireworks Festival BRSEČ, festive occasion, 20.00, “Aurelijeva – popular feast

01 – 31/07 01 – 31/07

01/07 01/07 01 – 31/07 01 – 31/07 01 – 03/07 02/07

08 – 10/07 09/07 09/07 09/07 15/07

16/07 16/07 16 – 17/07 17/07

22 – 24/07

JULY 01 – 31/07

02/07

KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery and Viko’s coopery – Small local museum, 19.00, Good old things KASTAV, event, 25th Kastav Cultural Summer LOVRAN, concerts and exhibitions, various locations, 21.00, Summer in Lovran – concerts, exhibitions and festivities at different locations KASTAV, ceremony, Crekvina, 20.00, Ceremonial opening of the 25th Kastav Cultural Summer KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery OPATIJA, event, Opatija Open Air Theatre, Summer at Summer Stage – a series of concerts and open-air cinema OPATIJA, event, in front of the Milenij Hotel, Tuesday from 19.30 to 22.00, Opatija Oldtimer Tour OPATIJA, festival, Summer Stage, various locations, Liburnia Jazz Festival KASTAV, review, Crekvina, 21.00, “Zdola neba Kastafskega” (Under the Kastav Sky) – review of hairstyles and make-up

22/07 23/07

23/07 24/07 25/07 28/07 28/07 29/07 29/07 30/07 30/07

MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, 21.00, Salsa Night MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, review an regatta, seafront, 8th Regatta of traditional sailboats MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, regatta, seafront, 14.30, The start of the Regatta of traditional sailboats OPATIJA, show, various locations, RetrOpatija – theatrical spectacle VEPRINAC (OPATIJA), performance, Evening of harmony-singing in Veprinac MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, 20.30, The Municipality of Mošćenička Draga Days – all-day sports competitions and awards ceremony for the best balcony and garden at 20.30 MOŠĆENICE, concert, St. Andrew the Apostle Church, 21.00, classical concert OPATIJA, show, various locations, Opatija – Imperial City – theatrical spectacle UČKA (OPATIJA), car race, Veprinac – Učka, Intercars Učka 2016. MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, performance, 20.00 and 24.00, The Municipality of Mošćenička Draga Days – Fishermen’s night with entertainment and harmonysinging (klapa Šufit) and fireworks MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, various locations, Tastes, aromas and sounds of Slavonia MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, performance, 19.00, tamburitza band Panonija BRSEČ, Holy Mass and popular feast, next to St. Mary Magdalene’s Church, 19.00, “Magdalenina 2016” - festivities marking St. Mary Magdalene’s Day MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, performance, 20.00, Tastes, aromas and sounds of Slavonia – tamburitza MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, festive occasion, 17.00, evening of tamburitzas OPATIJA, anniversary, The Town of Opatija’ s Day MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, Kosnica, 18.00, traditional festivity MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, theatre play, 20.00, children’s play by Theatre OZ BRSEČ, festival, 21.00, Blues Festival B & D VOLOSKO (OPATIJA), performance, Mandrać, 21.00, Evening of harmonysinging groups in Mandrać MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, festival, 21.00, Blues festival B & D OPATIJA, fighting event, sports hall Marino Cvetković, 20.00, Opatija Fight Night 7

31/07 31/07

IČIĆI, festive occasion, harbour (Lučica), 21.00, dance couples MOŠĆENICE, festival, 21.00, Blues festival B&D

20/08 20 – 27/08

AUGUST 01 – 31/08 01 – 26/08 01 – 31/08 01 – 31/08 01 – 06/08 01 – 31/08 02/08 04 – 08/08 05/08 06/08 06/08 12 – 15/08 13/08 13/08 14/08

14/08 16/08

19 – 21/08

KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery and Viko’s coopery – Small local museums, 19.00, Good old things KASTAV, event, 25th Kastav Cultural Summer OPATIJA, event, Opatija Open Air Theatre, Summer at Summer Stage – a series of concerts and open-air cinema OPATIJA, event, in front of the Milenij Hotel, Tuesday from 19.30 to 22.00, Opatija Oldtimer Tour OPATIJA, festival, Opatija Open Air Theatre, Solo Positivo Film Festival – international musical documentary festival LOVRAN, event, various locations, 21.00, Summer in Lovran – concerts, exhibitions and festivities at different locations MOŠĆENICE, performance, 20.00, “Tacoma Symphony Chorus” KOSTRENA, MATULJI, VIŠKOVO, KASTAV, ČAVLE, festival, various locations, 21.30, Kastav Blues Festival KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery KASTAV, festival, Fortica, 21.30, Kastav Blues Festival MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, performance, Car Camp Draga, 20.00, Evening of harmonysinging groups MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, Weekend of Italian Culture and Songs KASTAV, tournament, Slavko Stanić bocce playground, 9.00 , Traditional international bocce tournament MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, performance, 20.00, Fishermen’s Night with Super Cover Band BRSEČ, lecture, Eugen Kumičić Gallery, 19.00, Lecture on graphic map Homage A. B. Šimić by the authors: M. S. Franković and Zdenko Pozaić BRSEČ, event, 21.00, Salsa Night LIGANJ (LOVRAN), festive occasion, various locations, 17.00 – 22.00, “Rokova”, St. Rocco’s Day – popular feast, holy mass, competition in preparing traditional dish of turnip with beans and ethno exhibition staged by Association “Ognjišće” (Hearth) OPATIJA, festival, Liburnicon – Science Fiction Festival

21/08 23 – 27/08 26/08

26 – 28/08 26/08 27/08

27 – 28/08 28/08

MOŠĆENICE, ceremony, 19.00, Opening of the 8th International Visual Art Colony MOŠĆENICE, workshops, 8th International Visual Art Colony, children’s visual art workshops, Mošćenice’s Little Paintbrush 2016 IČIĆI, fishing, Lučica (harbour), a day-long event, „Zlatni Pišmoj“ IČIĆI, festival, Lučica (harbour), Liburnia Film Festival BRSEČ, exhibition, Eugen Kumičić Gallery, 19.00, Exhibition of paintings by wellestablished Austrian visual artist Christine Kertz IČIĆI, festival, Lučica (harbour), Liburnia Film Festival KASTAV, festival, Crekvina, 21.00, 12th Čansonfest – Chakavian Chanson Festival MOŠĆENICE, ceremony, 19.00, Closing of the 8th International Visual Art Colony with an exhibition preview of the art works created during the art colony VOLOSKO, competition, Mandrać 2016 – International painters’ competition KASTAV, meeting, Crekvina, 18.30, 14th Meeting of Accordionists “Z armunikun va Kastav” (With an Accordion to Kastav)

SEPTEMBER 01 – 30/09 02 – 03/09 03 – 04/09 04/09 04/09 09 – 11/09 10/09 11/09 11/09 17/09 19 – 24/09 24/09

KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery and Viko’s coopery – Small local museums, 19.00, Good old things IČIĆI, event, harbor (Lučica), a day-long event, Ičići Days IČIĆI, regatta, a day-long event, “Melkior Paragvaj” regatta of ‘barkajola’ (Boatmen’s regatta) KASTAV, performance, Crekvina, 20.00, Final concert by the participants of a music course “Stari put” POKLON (PP UČKA), fair, Poklon, from 10.00 to 20.00, 10th Učka Fair MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, festival, various locations, Outdoor Festival – WOF MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, event, Učka, 20.00, 3rd Učka Trail, entertainment accompanied by a band MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, hiking MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, race, various locations, 10.00, Bike Race MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, hiking, Mythical Trail to Trebišće, 10.30, traditional hiking OPATIJA, event, various locations, Vienna Week OPATIJA, event, Kvarner Hotel, Vienna Ball

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KASTAV, festive occasion, Rubeši, 15.00, St. Michael’s Day in Rubeši

25/09

LOVRANSKA DRAGA (LOVRAN), festive occasion, 17.00 – 22.00, “ Mihoja”, popular festivity marking St. Michael’s Day

30/09 – 03/10

KASTAV, event, various locations, 18.30, „Bela nedeja“ – White Sunday

OCTOBER 30/09 – 03/10 07/10

KASTAV, event, various locations, 18.30, „Bela nedeja“ – White Sunday KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery

Poklon, Mt Učka peak, Nature Park Učka Don’t miss the Učka Fair on September 4

08 – 09/10

15 – 16/10

21 – 23/10

LIGANJ, gastro festival, 11.00 – 24.00, 43rd Marunada (Chestnut event), chestnut delicacies and chestnut cakes on offer with music and entertainment , ethno exhibition staged by the Association “Ognjišće (Hearth) and exhibition of mushrooms DOBREĆ, gastro festival, 12.00 – 24.00, 43rd Marunada (Chestnut event), chestnut delicacies and chestnut cakes on offer with music and entertainment program LOVRAN, gastro festival, centre, 10.00 – 24.00, 43rd Marunada (Chestnut event), chestnut delicacies and chestnut cakes on offer with music and entertainment program

NOVEMBER 04/11

KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery

04 – 05/11 19 – 20/11 24 – 27/11 26 – 27/11 26/11 27/11 – 31/12 27/11 – 31/12 27/11 27/11

OPATIJA, festival, Kvarner Hotel, RetrOpatija Festival IČIĆI, competition, ACI Cup Optimist OPATIJA, festival, 11th Jazz Ex Tempore LOVRAN, regatta, Lovran port, 10.00, Lovran Regatta 2016 for sailing boats class Optimist and Laser 4.7 MOŠĆENICE, festive occasion, 17.00, “Andrejna”, St. Andrew’s Day OPATIJA, event, various locations, Winter in Opatija OPATIJA, ice skating, Open Air Theatre, Ice Magic – ice skating rink OPATIJA, event, hotel Continental, Christmas Tree Lighting, OPATIJA, event, Slatina beach, Ignition of the first Advent candle

DECEMBER 27/11 – 31/12 27/11 – 31/12 02/12 02 – 04/12 04/12 09 – 11/12 17/12 18/12 18/12 24/12 24/12

25/12 26/12 26/12 26/12 31/12 31/12

31/12 31/12

OPATIJA, event, Winter in Opatija OPATIJA, ice skating, Open Air Theatre, Ice Magic – ice skating rink KASTAV, event, Idica’s bakery – A small local museum, 17.00 – 19.00, Friday at five in bakery OPATIJA, festival, various locations, Chocolate Festival OPATIJA, event, Slatina beach, Ignition of the second Advent candle POKLON (PP UČKA), event, Poklon, Christmas Fairy Tale in Nature Park Učka MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, performance, church, 18.00, Christmas concert KASTAV, performance, Matko Laginja Square, 12.00, Welcome the New Year with harmony singing groups from Kvarner OPATIJA, event, Slatina beach, Ignition of the fourth Advent candle IČIĆI, event, 9.00, Christmas Eve in Ičići LOVRAN, gastro festival, in front of the city tower, from 10.00 to 13.00, morning in Lovran on Christmas Eve, frying and sharing fritters and mulled wine while enjoying music KASTAV, performance, St .Jelena the Crusader, 11.00, Christmas Concert by Music Society Spinčići KASTAV, performance, school sports hall, 20.00, New Year’s concert by Music Society Spinčići LOVRAN, performance, St. Juraj’s Church, 18.30, Christmas concert by Mixed Choir of Cultural Club “Lovor” Lovran OPATIJA, event, in front of the Milenij Hotel, from 10.00 to 13.00, Christmas exhibition of old-timers KASTAV, festive occasion, Matko Laginja Square, 11.00, The last noon in Kastav at 365 metres LOVRAN, festivity and performance, in front of the town hall Lovran, 11.00 – 12.00, farewell to the old and welcome the new year with a New Year’s Eve Concert by Lovran Wind Orchestra MOŠĆENIČKA DRAGA, celebration, hotel “Marina” and restaurants, 20.00, New Year’s Eve party OPATIJA, celebration, Opatija Open Air Theatre, 21.30, New Year’s Eve party

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Rijeka and the Region Rijeka, Bakar, Kraljevica, Kostrena, Viškovo, Čavle, Jelenje

The pulsating centre of Kvarner Rijeka is the regional centre, a university centre, a city with rich industrial heritage, the city in which the torpedo was invented. Discover the fun nooks and crannies of the city, museums, theatres, cinemas, shops. Being the largest Croatian port, this city has an open and unconventional port spirit. The Carnival, the rock scene, festivals and other events make it the pulsating centre of Kvarner, surrounded by Bakar, Kostrena, Kraljevica, Čavle, Jelenje and Viškovo. Here you will be able to take a stroll along the unique breakwater promenade, the Molo Longo, visit numerous sporting events, enjoy in theatrical performances “on the boards” but also in the ambient of old port warehouses or simply have a cup of coffee on Korzo, Rijeka main promenade.

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•• Rijeka’s market and fish market – coming to the historic •• •• ••

market building, dating back to 1880 and the fish market is Rijeka’s people daily ritual. It is a place where friends meet, chat and buy fresh fish from the local fishermen and fruit and vegetable from small farmers. The stars - in Rijeka Astronomy Centre, unique in this part of Europe, sit back and enjoy in the game played by celestial bodies The only life jacket from the Titanic – at the Maritime and History Museum of Croatian Littoral find more about the Carpathia crew, the ship first to come to the mythical Titanic rescue and the rescue itself Early computers – visit Peek & Poke, the museum of old computers and information technology, which displays over 1,000 exhibits of Croatian and world computing history. It is the largest exhibition of its kind in this part of Europe.

RIJEKA REGION - RIJEKA REGION

RI GASTRO, Rijeka, gastro events throughout the year INTERNATIONAL SMALL SCENE THEATRE FESTIVAL, Rijeka, art and cultural programs, May 03 – 09 FIUMARE – Kvarner Festival of the Sea and Maritime Tradition, Rijeka, traditional and ethno event, June WORLD PARACHUTING CUP, Čavle, sporting event, June 10 – 12 FIUMANKA – sailing regatta, Rijeka Port, June 9 – 11 POLENTA AND CHEESE FESTIVAL, Dražice, gastro event, June 25 RIJEKA SUMMER NIGHTS, Rijeka and its surroundings, art and cultural programs, July SUMMER AT TRSAT CASTLE, Rijeka, art and cultural programs, July 01 – September 03 NAVAL BATTLE, Bakar, entertainment program, July 09 PUPPET THEATRE FESTIVAL, Rijeka, art and cultural programs, November 03 – 11

Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc

MARCH 28/03

DO NOT MISS

JUŠIĆI – ČAVLE, cycling event, Festival of Sport Recreation – Dean and Dalibor

•• To climb the Trsat Stairs up to Trsat – here

APRIL

02/04

VIŠKOVO, walking, along the paths and tracks of Viškovo, Wednesdays and Fridays at 18.00, Ready, steady, go! RIJEKA, race, the Trsat Stairs, “Homo si teć” (Let’s run)

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you will encounter the peace and holiness of the Marian Shrine on Trsat, the spectacular view of the City from Trsat Castle and many small gift shops and cafes that give a special charm to this part of Rijeka. To enter St Vitus’ Cathedral – the Rijeka Cathedral, specific for its rich baroque interior. To ride a motorcycle on the tracks of Automotodrom Grobnik – here auto and motorcycling events and races have been held since 1978. The auto and motorcycle sport fans will be delighted with many national and international races in different classes. To go hiking or enjoy skiing at the ski resort Platak - a unique resort with a view of the sea. A favourite pass-time location for people from Rijeka looking for fresh forest air and nature.

Rijeka, the European Capital of Culture in 2020

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05 – 12/04 09/04 09/04 17/04 21/04

23/04

23 – 24/04 29/04

KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, from 11.00 to 18.00, creative promenade an exhibition of Kostrena artists and their guests’ works RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Asparagus Week ČAVLE, bocce tournament, Festival of Sport Recreation– traditional bocce tournament RIJEKA, race, Molo longo, “Homo si teć” (Let’s run) RIJEKA, race, Korzo, “Homo si teć” (Let’s run) KOSTRENA, a poetry evening, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 19.00, “Va stihu i kamik cvate” (In verse, even a rock flourishes) HRELJIN (BAKAR), festive occasion, St. Juraj’s Church, 17.00, “Jurjeva” – a festive occasion marking St. George’s Day and Hreljin Day KOSTRENA, sailing, Rijeka Bay, 10.00, Galeb’s Spring Cup, Sailing Club Galeb Kostrena BAKAR, flower fair, City Garden, 9.00

MAY ČAVLE, cycling event

01/05 02 – 31/05 03 – 09/05 06/05 07 – 08/05 08/05 09 – 14/05 14 – 15/05 18/05

RIJEKA, festival, Fiumare – Festival of the sea and marine traditions ČAVLE, festive occasion, “Filipja” – a festive occasion marking Saints Philip and Jacob’s Day and the Municipality of Čavle Day KOSTRENA, a contest, various locations, the contest for the most beautiful garden or balcony RIJEKA, festival, Croatian Cultural Hall in Sušak, International Festival of Small Scenes BAKAR, regatta, Harbour of Maritime School, 10.00, 22nd International Rowing Regatta of Maritime School KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, from 18.00 to 21.00, Creative promenade VIŠKOVO, festive occasion, 14.00, Majevica – traditional feast of Halubaj region celebrating May days KOSTRENA, event, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 19.00, 10th Chakavian meetings KOSTRENA, angling, 8.00, Inter-Municipal competition in angling from a boat and ashore, ŠRD INA Kostrena JELENJE, festive occasion, “Mlikarica” (Milkmaid)

The pleasant atmosphere in the port of Rijeka 18/05

RIJEKA, event, museums, Museum Day

24 – 31/05

RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Sardines are in BAKAR, cycling event, Bakar, 10.00, “Bakar Bike” – 4th cycling event RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Week of Cherries

28/05 31/05

JUNE

31/05 – 07/06 04/06 04/06 04/06 05/06 09 – 11/06 10 – 12/06

RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Sardines are in RIJEKA, festival, MIK – Melodies of Istria and Kvarner RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Week of Cherries JELENJE, sporting event, Hahlić trail – weekend outdoor RIJEKA, festival, Trsat Castle, Malik – Festival of myths and legends of Istria and Kvarner VIŠKOVO, event, 19.00, Wells - the source of life JELENJE, cycling RIJEKA, sailing regatta, waters of Rijeka, Fiumanka ČAVLE, parachuting, Grobnik Airport, World Parachuting Cup

11 – 12/06 11/06 13/06 15/06 16/06

17 – 24/06 18/06 – 23/07 18 – 19/06 18 – 19/06 18/06 18/06 19/06 19/06

KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, od 18.00 do 21.00, creative promenade KRALJEVICA, regatta, Črišnjevo Cove, Grobnik Regatta “Paštekin memorial” KOSTRENA, event, Svežanj Cove, 10.00, Raising the Blue Flag RIJEKA, event, Korzo and St. Vitus’ Cathedral, St. Vitus’ Days KOSTRENA, poetry evening, terrace of the National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 20.00, Department of Chakavian Council Kostrena ČAVLE, festival, Popular Theatre Festival

21 – 26/06

BAKAR, event, Old Town, ceremonial opening of the Margaret’s Summer “Šetnja kroz povijest” (Walking through History) ČAVLE, championship, Automotodrom Grobnik, World Sidecar Championship KOSTRENA, exhibition, St. Barbara Square, 10.00, 13th Kostrena Art Colony KOSTRENA, exhibition, St. Barbara Square, 10.00, children’s visual art workshop VIŠKOVO, culture-stage and poetry program, 19.00, Wells - the source of life KOSTRENA, exhibition, art and music program, St. Barbara Square, 10.00, Ex tempore KOSTRENA, swimming, waters of Kostrena, 10.00, 7th Kostrena swimming marathon in cooperation with KDP Primorje

25/06

21/06 25/06 25/06 – 23/07 25/06 25/06

25/06 25/06 25/06 28/06 – 03/07

RIJEKA, championship, swimming pools Kantrida, European Junior Championship in synchronized swimming KOSTRENA, event, Nova voda beach, Kostrena SOLstice (i.e. Sol in Cro.=salt) BAKAR, regatta, Bakar Bay, 10.00 BAKAR, celebration and regatta, The Opening ceremony of Margaret Summer “Walking through History” and Kvarner Rowing Regatta DRAŽICE, gastro festival, Polenta and Cheese Festival ČAVLE, event, Grobnik Festival JELENJE, gastro festival, Polenta and Cheese Festival KRALJEVICA, carnival, Summer Carnival KRALJEVICA, regatta, Kraljevica Regatta for Cruisers MARČELJI (VIŠKOVO), festive occasion, Marčelji, 10.00, Marčelji Days RIJEKA, championship, Kantrida swimming pools, European Junior Championships in diving

JULY RIJEKA, cultural event, Rijeka Summer Nights

20 www.kvarner.hr VIŠKOVO, cultural and entertainment event, square in front of St. Mathew’s Church, Summer Shower 25/06 – 23/07 BAKAR, event, Margaret’s Summer BAKAR, festival, Žal ribara ( Fishermen’s 01/07 Seashore) ( Fishermen’s Seashore) 21.00, Bis fest –Bakar and Serenade Festival KOSTRENA, cultural and art program, 01/07 terrace of the National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 20.30 01 – 31/07 RIJEKA, event, Trsat Castle, Summer at the Castle 02 – 03/07 KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, from 19.00 to 21.00, creative promenade KRALJEVICA, regatta, Kraljevica Regatta 02/07 for optimist and laser KRALJEVICA, concert, concert by HGD 02/07 (Croatian Music Society) “Zvijezda Danica” and guests RONJGI (VIŠKOVO), performance, Ronjgi, 02/07 Evening of harmony singing RIJEKA, exhibition, Trsat, “Pul Kaštela” 03/07

22/07 22 – 23/07 23/07

KOSTRENA, festive occasion, Žurkovo Cove, 19.30, Kostrena Night KRALJEVICA , festival, seafront, Porto Retrock Festival BAKAR, event, Žal ribara ( Fishermen’s Seashore), 21.00, Closing ceremony of Margaret’s Summer

AUGUST KASTAV, festival, Kastav Blues Festival

01 – 31/08

RIJEKA, fashion show, Stairway of the Grand Hotel Bonavia, Rijeka Stairs RIJEKA, Trsat Castle, Summer at the Castle

09 – 10/07

KOSTRENA, cultural and art program, St. Barbara’s Square BAKAR, event, Primorje, 17.00, Naval Battle – Risnjak trekking, Margaret fair , a parade of historic Croatian Army units, reconstruction of a naval battle and popular feast ČAVLE, cycling, Eco Bike marathon

09 – 10/07

ČAVLE, event, Čavle Nights

14/08

KOSTRENA, MATULJI, VIŠKOVO, KASTAV, ČAVLE, festival, various locations, 21.30, Kastav Blues Festival KOSTRENA, festival, terrace of the tavern “More”, 21.30, Kastav Blues Festival BAKAR, event, Monument to the Croatian Homeland War, festive program marking Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Veterans’ Day KRALJEVICA, feast, seafront, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day KASTAV, festival, Fortica, 21.30, Kastav Blues Festival KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, from 19.00 to 21.00, creative promenade BAKARAC, event,“Tira 2016”– reconstruction of tuna fishing and popular feast JELENJE, event, “Kolbeova”

09 – 10/07

ČAVLE, event, Evening of harmony singing

15/08

RIJEKA, Pilgrimage to Trsat Shrine

09 – 10/07

ČAVLE, summer school, Platak, School in the Countryside ČAVLE, festival, Kastav Blues Festival

20/08

ČAVLE, gastro festival, Bartoja’s kettle

08/07 09/07

09 – 10/07

16/07

KRALJEVICA, performance, seafront, Jole – feast on the seafront RIJEKA, sporting event, European University Games BAKAR, event, Žal ribara ( Fishermen’s Seashore), 21.00, The Town of Bakar Day BAKAR, event, Žal ribara ( Fishermen’s Seashore), 18.00, Bakar Meetings JELENJE, event, Jelenje Summer

16 – 17/07

KRALJEVICA, festival, “Children’s Days”

16/07

KRASICA, festive occasion, Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, 18.00, “Karmelica” – a festive occasion marking the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Krasica’s Day and its patron saint

09/07 10 – 25/07 13/07 16/07

04 – 08/08 04/08 05/08

05/08 06/08 06 – 07/08 12/08

ČAVLE, festive occasion, “Bartoja” – a popular feast devoted to St. Bartol’s Day, patron saint of the Parish Čavle 30/08 – 06/09 RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Week of Figs 24/08

SEPTEMBER ŠKRLJEVO (BAKAR), gastro festival, Goulash event RIJEKA, fair, Sports Hall “Dvorana mladosti”, 12th International Fair of Precious and Semi-Precious Stones Mineral Expo KOSTRENA, angling , Stara voda harbour, 8.00, 11th Nikola Medanić Angling Cup 30/08 – 06/09 RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Week of Figs 01 – 03/09 RIJEKA, event, Trsat Castle, Sumer at the Castle 03 – 04/09

KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, from 11.00 to 18.00, creative promenade

06 – 13/09

RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro –Week of squid

08 – 10/09

RIJEKA, swimming, Kantrida swimming pools, European Master Championship in open swimming KOSTRENA, entertainment and sporting event, parking lot above Žurkovo Cove, 10.00, Kostrena’s Stroll KOSTRENA, angling, Arbunijada – competition in angling RIJEKA, Kantrida swimming pools, European Master Championship in water polo RIJEKA, festival, Festival of Sport Recreation– Croatian Olympic day, sports presentation and closing ceremony of the Festival KOSTRENA, poetry evening, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 19.00,“Va stihu i kamik cvate”(In verse, even a rock flourishes) KOSTRENA, regatta, Kvarner Bay, 10.00, “20 Miles of Rijeka Bay” VIŠKOVO, festive occasion, “Matejna” – a festive occasion marking St. Mathew’s Day RIJEKA, event, Karolina Riječka pier, Rijeka Nautical show JELENJE, festive occasion, Dancing festivity celebrating St. Michael’s Day JELENJE, festive occasion, “Praćijada”

10/09 10/09 10 – 18/09 10/09 15/09 18/09 22 – 25/09 23 – 25/09 24/09 24/09 29/09

JELENJE, festive occasion,“Mihoja”- a festive occasion celebrating St. Michael’s Day

OCTOBER 23/09 – 31/10

01/10 01 – 02/10 15/10 20/10 21/10 22 – 23/10 29/10

KOSTRENA, cultural, entertainment and sporting event, various locations of the Municipality of Kostrena region, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 20.00, Autumn in Kostrena KUKULJANOVO, gastro festival, in front of the Cultural Hall, 17.00, “Slatkijada” (Sweet event) – competition in preparing pastries KOSTRENA, exhibition, the coastal road, from 11.00 to 18.00, creative promenade VIŠKOVO, event, along the walkway“Plešivac” and hiking trail“Lončeva griža”, 10.00,“Walk with Me...”, an event to mark Walking Day KOSTRENA, poetry evening, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 19.00,“Va stihu i kamik cvate”(In verse, even a rock flourishes) BAKAR, Flower Fair, City Garden, 9.00 KOSTRENA, regatta, Rijeka Bay, 10.00, Kostrena Regatta, Sailing Club Galeb Kostrena KOSTRENA, Flower Fair, terrace of the National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, from 9.00 to 16.00

NOVEMBER ČAVLE, gastro festival, 6th Marmalade event

23/09 – 31/10 03 – 11/11 09 – 12/11

11/11 11/11 11/11 17/11

BAKAR, celebration, Masarik seafront, 14.00, Welcoming flotilla to celebrate St. Nicholas’ Day KOSTRENA, cultural event, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 20.00, Autumn in Kostrena RIJEKA, theatre review, International Puppet Theatre Review RIJEKA, event, trg 111th brigade HV (111th Croatian Army Brigade Square), The 6th Idea, Creation and Product event of local delicacies and art crafts ČAVLE, festive occasion, Cultural Hall Čavle, “Evening of Laughter and Fun” ČAVLE, gastro festival, Our Grobnik Mushrooms MARČELJI, festive occasion, Marčelji, 19.30, “12th Martinja pul Marčeji”, a festive occasion marking St. Martin’s Day in Marčelji KOSTRENA, poetry evening, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 19.00,“Va stihu i kamik cvate”(In verse, even a rock flourishes)

DECEMBER RIJEKA, festivities, Rijeka Advent 02 – 09/12 09 – 16/12 10/12 10/12 15/12 16/12 17/12 24/12 24/12 26/12 28 – 30/12 31/12

RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Week of Chocolate RIJEKA, gastro festival, Ri gastro – Week of Codfish KOSTRENA, event, little port Podurinj, The 14th Kostrena Squid event KOSTRENA “Mikulna 2016” – festivities celebrating St. Nicholas’ Day KOSTRENA, poetry evening, National reading room in Kostrena, Sv. Lucija, 19.00,“Va stihu i kamik cvate”(In verse, even a rock flourishes) BAKAR, Christmas Fair, City Garden, 16.00 BAKAR, Festive Christmas Concert, St. Andrew’s Church, 19.00 BAKAR, festive occasion, Vrata Square, 17.00, Decorating Christmas tree at the Gate VIŠKOVO, Christmas concerts, the square in front of St. Mathew’s Church, 11.00, Advent in Viškovo RIJEKA, concert, St. Vitus’ Cathedral, Well, it’s Christmas, folks! RIJEKA, concert, Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. Zajc, New Year’s Concert RIJEKA, Korzo, New Year’s Eve Party

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CRIKVENICA-VINODOL RIVIERA Crikvenica, Selce, Dramalj, Jadranovo, Novi Vinodolski, Vinodol Municipality

Place of good energy Back in 1888, the first public wooden flooring beach was built in Crikvenica that marked the beginning of the development of tourism. The tradition of health tourism in Crikvenica-Vinodol has been developing since then. In Novi Vinodolski there is the largest wellness centre in this part of Europe. At about 30 kilometres connected series of beaches and natural, green hinterland, traditions that gave rise to the first Croatian Code â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Law Codex of Vinodol dated from the 13th century are interrelated with the variety of modern tourist attractions and some of the most famous Croatian beaches. Excellent geographic location and good transport links are just a few of the prerequisites of centennial tourism development. Along with that, this area is characterized by fishing tradition, still present in everyday life, as well as centuries old viticulture and winemaking tradition that gave name to Novi Vinodolski. Visit Municipality of Vinodol, Jadranovo, Dramalj, Selce.

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DO NOT MISS

•• To spend a day at the Town Beach of Crikvenica awar- •• where the third largest ancient ceramic workshop •• •• •• ••

ded as the most beautiful beach on the Adriatic coast that offers sports and recreational facilities, playground for kids, , restaurants, bars, entertainment by day and night, and most importantly - the crystal-clear sea To visit the Museum of Crikvenica - and find out who the white monks were, what Crikvenica’s amphorae is like and whether the prehistoric cave lion did live in this area To be mesmerized by the Eyes of Vinodol - a network of belvederes with a breathtaking vista of Kvarner Bay To learn all about the winemaking - in Pavlomir vineyards you can enjoy learning about the viticulture and winemaking tradition of the region To peek at Kvadrac Castle of the noble Frankopan Family - Novi Vinodolski offers you to go way back in history and find out what is left of the old castle in which the Law Codex of Vinodol was created as early as 1288.

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in the Mediterranean is - Ad Turres in Crikvenica was a ceramic workshop that worked up until the 2nd century paragliding in the valley of Vinodol - soar into the sky and glide like a bird ancient washboards – places where girls and women used to do laundry for centuries love again – The Love Road, a unique promenade for lovers and all those who are on their way to fall in love spirituality of the glass chapel - in the village of Omar, you will gain a special experience of the unique glass chapel the magic of Heavenly Labyrinths - fill up your energy and refine the spirit in one of ten labyrinths in Novi Vinodolski

CRIKVENICA – VINODOL RIVIERA – TOP events and programs 2016

4th CRIKVENICA XCM CYCLING MARATHON, Crikvenica, sporting event, May 15 6th STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL, Selce, gastro event, May 28 – 29 4th OILY FISH WEEK – OILY FISH ROUTE, Crikvenica Riviera, gastro event, June 10 – 17 INTERNATIONAL SUMMER CARNIVAL, Novi Vinodolski, entertainment program, July 02 VINODOL SUMMER EVENINGS, The Municipality of Vinodol, art and cultural program, July 22 THE LITTLE ROSE OF VINODOL, Novi Vinodolski, traditional and ethno event, August 18 – 20 106th ŠILO-CRIKVENICA SWIMMING MARATHON, Crikvenica, sporting event, August 15 50th FISHERMEN’S WEEK, Crikvenica, entertainment program, August 27 – September 03 ADVENT IN CRIKVENICA, Crikvenica, entertainment program, December Adria Advent MaratHon, Crikvenica, sporting-recreational program, November 27 A TOAST TO NEW YEAR, Novi Vinodolski, entertainment program, December 31

24 www.kvarner.hr APRIL 10/04 14 – 17/04 22/04 23/04 29/04 – 01/05

09 – 12/06 JADRANOVO (CRIKVENICA), fishing, waters of Jadranovo, 8.00, St. Jacob’s Fishing Cup CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 9.00, 15th Flower Festival CRIKVENICA, cycling, Stjepan Radić Square, 11.00, “Tour of Croatia” CRIKVENICA, gastro festival, centre, 11.00, scrambled eggs with asparagus NOVI VINODOLSKI, motor event, Novi Vinodolski – Port, 10.00, Open bike event

MAY 01/05 07/05 14/05 15/05 15/05

15/05 25/05 28 – 29/05

28 – 29/05 30/05 31/05 31/05

04/06 04/06

10 – 17/06

11 – 12/06 11 – 12/06 11 – 12/06

CRIKVENICA, games, centre, 10.00, International Pensioners’ Games NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, centre, 18.00, Cultural Club “More i ravnica”( The Sea and the Plain) CRIKVENICA, event, park in Petaka, 10.00, Malik’s Sweet Day CRIKVENICA, cycling, Stjepan Radić Square, 10.00, The 4th XCM Cycling Marathon “Crikvenica” CRIKVENICA, anniversary, Mediterranean Labyrinth of Love, 17.00, International Family Day – Love binds and connects us, Mediterranean Grove of Love CRIKVENICA, event, centre, 9.00, 27th Walking for Health JADRANOVO, performance, on the seafront Mulina, Cultural Club “Martin Matetić” DRIVENIK, event, Drivenik Castle, 11.00, Drivenik – a guard throughout history, the revival of mediaeval history inside and outside Drivenik Castle SELCE (CRIKVENICA), gastro festival, centre, since morning hours, 6th Strawberry Festival CRIKVENICA, event, centre, 10.00, Joy Day CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 19.00, Danish gymnastics performance NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, centre, 19.00, Danish gymnastics performance

15/06 17 – 18/06 17 – 19/06 18/06 19/06 20/06 24 – 25/06 24/06 24/06 25 – 29/06

25/06 25/06

JUNE 03/06

10/06

CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 20.00, “Spring in Kvarner” SELCE, regatta, waters of Selce, 12.00, Wooden Boat Regatta DRAMALJ, festival, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, 8th Harmony-singing groups festival

25/06 28/06 29/06

CRIKVENICA, championship, centre, European Majorettes’ Championship CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 18.00, Presentation of The Blue Fish Road CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO – SELCE, performance, various locations, a day-long event, The 4th Week of Blue Fish Cesta plave ribe ( The Blue Fish Road) NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, centre and Cultural Hall, 11.00, Croatia’s Wind Orchestra Festival NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, Donji Zagon, 16.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, Cultural Hall, 11.00, Croatia’s Wind Orchestra Festival JADRANOVO, performance, on the seafront Mulina, 20.00, Cultural Club Martin Matetić CRIKVENICA, tournament, football field / Stjepan Radić Square, 9.00, Fun zone with Crikvenica Cup tournament CRIKVENICA, tournament, City Stadium, 16.00, 3rd International Soccer Tournament U9, U10 and U11 DRAMALJ, tournament, sports facilities “Kačjak”, 8.00, Tennis doubles tournament NOVI VINODOLSKI, boating, Vinodol Riviera, 20.00, Promotional boating along Vinodol Riviera CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club Vatroslav Lisinski CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 9.00, 6th Festival of Cherries CRIKVENICA, performance, Balustrada beach, 20.00, St. John’s Bonfire NOVI VINODOLSKI, festival, Frankopan Square, 20.00, “Neki novi klinci” (Some New Kids) – festival for children for youth BRIBIR, festive occasion, Old Town of Bribir, 18.00, “Petrova” and “Bribir Prisnac Day” – a festive occasion marking Saints Peter and Paul’s Day CRIKVENICA, festival, Stjepan Radić Square, 21.00, “Neki novi klinci” (Some New Kids) JADRANOVO, festive occasion, on the seafront Mulina, 18.00, Tuna feast NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, centre, 20.00, Festive occasion marking Statehood Day DRAMALJ, performance, little port Pazdehova, 20.00, Peter’s bonfire SELCE, performance, centre, 20.30, Big band “Swingery”

30/06

CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 20.00, International festival “Lutalica po valovima” (Wanderer on Waves)

JULY 01/07 02/07 02/07 02/07 03/07 04/07 04/07 05/07 05/07 05/07 05/07 06/07 06/07 07/07 07/07 07/07 08/07 08/07 08 – 09/07 09/07 09/07 10/07

NOVI VINODOLSKI, carnival, Ivan Mažuranić Square, 20.00, Children’s carnival CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 21.00, International folk festival “Adriatic Folk Fest” NOVI VINODOLSKI, carnival, centre, 20.00, Grand international carnival SELCE, regatta, waters of Selce, 12.00, “Selce Open 2016” – sailing regatta SELCE, sailing, waters of Selce, 10.00, Sailing with guests CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club Vatroslav Lisinski TRIBALJ, festive occasion, football field Tribalj, 18.00, “Jelisaftina”, popular feast marking St. Elisabeth’s Day CRIKVENICA, tournament, centre, 16.00, “Basket Tour 2016.” DRAMALJ, performance, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, Harmony-singing groups’evening NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 20.30, Big band “Swingery” NOVI VINODOLSKI, presentation, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night KLENOVICA (NOVI VINODOLSKI), tournament, Small Sports Hall, 18.00, Soccer tournament CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 20.00, International festival of folk songs and dances KLENOVICA, tournament, Soccer tournament SELCE, event, centre, 5th (Sr)etno Selce (Happy/Ethno Selce) NOVI VINODOLSKI, regatta, Velebit Channel, 10.00, Velebit Channel Regatta –cruiser open– sailing night KLENOVICA, tournament, Soccer tournament SELCE, performance, centre, Cultural Club “Neven”

10/07 12/07 12/07 12/07 13/07 13/07 13/07 14/07 14/07 14/07 15/07 16/07 16/07 17/07 18/07 19/07 19/07 19/07 19/07 20/07 20/07 20/07 21/07 21/07 21/07

NOVI VINODOLSKI, regatta, Velebit Channel, 10.00, Velebit Channel Regatta– Cruiser Open CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club Vatroslav Lisinski NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night JADRANOVO, performance, on the seafront Mulina, 21.00, Big band “Swingery” NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno DRAMALJ, event, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, 5th Melodies with the taste of the sea NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night SELCE, performance, centre, 20.30, Brass Band Selce concert NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, 20.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament JADRANOVO, rowing, Tunera – seafront Mulina, 17.00, Jakovo’s Oars NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, 20.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, 20.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament JADRANOVO, performance, in front of St. Jacob’s Church, 21.00, Cultural Club “Martin Matetić” DRAMALJ, event, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, Evening of Primorje Songs NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festival, Precrikva, 20.00, International classical music concert SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje’s Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno SELCE, performance, centre, 21.00, Big band “Swingery” JADRANOVO, event, on the seafront Mulina, 21.00, 5th Melodies with the taste of the sea NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Srića House, 20.00, Music and literary evening

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23/07 23/07 23/07 24/07 24/07 24/07 24/07 24/07 24/07 25/07

26/07 26/07 26/07 27/07 27/07 27/07 28/07

SELCE, performance, centre, 20.30, Brass Band Selce CRIKVENICA – SELCE, festival, centre, 20.00, 3rd CrikvArt - Festival of street performers NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, Small Sports Hall, 20.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament- veterans THE MUNICIPALITY OF VINODOL, performance, old Town Bribir and the Balatura Hotel Tribalj, 21.00, The 16th Vinodol Nights DRAMALJ, tournament, sports facilities “Kačjak”, 8.00, Tennis doubles tournament NOVI VINODOLSKI, regatta, port, 10.00, Novi Vinodol Regatta - optimist, laser and laser radial – sailing night NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, Small Sports Hall, 20.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament - veterani CRIKVENICA, tournament, Crikvenica Beach, 10.00, 38th table-tennis tournament “Crikvenica Beach” NOVI VINODOLSKI, regatta, port, 10.00, Novi Vinodol Regatta - optimist, laser and laser radial – sailing night NOVI VINODOLSKI, swimming, Vrbnik – Novi, 10.00, Swimming Marathon VrbnikNovi – Memorial Veljko Rogošić NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, Small Sports Hall, 20.00, Five-a-side soccer tournament - veterans NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, seafront, 20.00, sailor’s evening SELCE, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club “Neven” JADRANOVO, festive occasion, seafront Mulina – St. Jacob’s Church, 9.00, “Jakovlja 2016” – a festive occasion marking St. Jacob’s Day, the patron saint of Jadranovo NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festival, Precrikva, 20.00, International classical music festival SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night DRAMALJ, performance, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, Big band “Swingery” NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno DRAMALJ, event, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, 5th Melodies with the taste of the sea

28/07 28/07 28/07 29/07 30/07 30/07 30/07

NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Srića House, 20.00, Music and literary evening SELCE, performance, centre, 20.30, Brass Band Selce NOVI VINODOLSKI, exhibiton, centre, 20.00, Wine exhibition KLENOVICA, festive occasion, 20.00, Fishermen’s night BREZE (NOVI VINODOLSKI), festive occasion, centre, 18.00, Breze Night DRAMALJ, karneval, Square market – little port Pazdehova, 19.00, 8th Summer festival

AUGUST 01 – 04/08 02/08 02/08 02/08 03/08 03/08 03/08 04/08 04/08 04/08 04/08 04/08 04/08 04/08 05/08 06/08 06/08

SELCE, event, centre, 20.00, Days of Tourism CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club “Vatroslav Lisinski” NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno SELCE, festival, centre, 21.00, Festival of Primorje Choirs CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Big band “Swingery” DRAMALJ, event, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, 5th Melodies with the taste of the sea JADRANOVO, event, uvala Grabrova, 18.00, Dagnjada NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Bater- centar, 20.00, Bater’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Srića House, 20.00, Music and literary evening SELCE, performance, centre, 20.30, Brass Band Selce NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, centre, 20.00, The celebration of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day DRAMALJ, festive occasion, little port Pazdehova, 20.00, Dramalj Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, tournament, hotel Lišanj, 10.00, Tennis tournament Novi Open

06/08 06/08 07/08 08/08 09/08 09/08 09/08

NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, Precrikva, 20.00, Evening of the most beautiful arias KLENOVICA, festive occasion, 20.00, Fishermen’s Night SELCE, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club”Neven” CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club “Vatroslav Lisinski” DRAMALJ, performance, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, Harmony-singing groups’ evening NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night

10/08 10/08 10/08 10/08 11/08 11/08 11/08

CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night JADRANOVO, performance, in front of St. Jacob’s Church, 21.00, Cultural Club “Martin Matetić” NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno SELCE, performance, centre, 21.00, Big band “Swingery” DRAMALJ, event, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, 5th Melodies with the taste of the sea NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Srića House, 20.00, Music and literary evening

The Little Rose of Vinodol, Novi Vinodolski, Vinodol (August 18 - 20) During the time of the Frankopans, at the end of the grape harvest, the Little Rose used to be chosen among the female pickers in the vineyard – the most beautiful and the most diligent girl. Crowned with a wreath made from the grapevine, with the music of some old folk instruments, she would lead the parade of pickers to the town. Nowadays, the Little Rose of Vinodol Contest is a great celebration of wine of the Vinodol region. Contestants compete in the games in Pavlomir Vineyards and in Town of Novi Vinodolski. All is accompanied by wine fair, folklore and entertainment program.

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SELCE, performance, centre, 21.00, Brass Band Selce DRIVENIK, event, Castle, 20.00, The 13th Little Rose of Vinodol JADRANOVO, tournament, Bocce court Jadranovo, 9.00, The First Croatia Open bocce tournament in speed outbreak NOVI VINODOLSKI, sailing, port, 10.00, Sails of Vinodol NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Smokvica, 20.00, Smokvica Night CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 20.30 sati, “Summer in Kvarner” DRAMALJ, tournament, sports facilities “Kačjak”, 8.00, Tennis doubles tournament NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Povile, 20.00, Povile’s Night CRIKVENICA, fishing cup, waters of Crikvenica, 6.00, 10th Grand Prix “Crikvenica” CRIKVENICA, anniversary, centre, 20.00, The City of Crikvenica Day – special program KLENOVICA, festive occasion, centre, 20.00, Fishermen’s Night CRIKVENICA, swimming, Šilo – Crikvenica, 10.00, 106th Swimming Marathon Šilo-Crikvenica DRAMALJ, performance, little port Pazdehova, 21.00, Evening of Primorje Songs NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Big band “Swingery” JADRANOVO, event, on the seafront Mulina, 21.00, 5th Melodies with the taste of the sea NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Pavlomir, 20.00, Little Rose of Vinodol NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, Srića House, 20.00, Music and literary evening CRIKVENICA, promenade, centre (gathering), 19.00, 2nd Crikvenica under the Moonlight NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, centre, 20.00, Little Rose of Vinodol

20/08 21/08 21/08 21/08 22/08 23/08 23/08 24/08 24/08 25/08 25/08 26/08 27/08 – 03/09 27/08

28/08 30/08 30/08 31/08 31/08 31/08

NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, centre, 20.00, Little Rose of Vinodol CRIKVENICA, event, centre, 20.00, Slovenia’s Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, seafront, 20.00, Sailor’s Night SELCE, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club “Neven” CRIKVENICA, performance, centre, 21.00, Cultural Club “Vatroslav Lisinski” NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s Night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno JADRANOVO, bocce tournament, Bocce court Jadranovo, 18.00, Bocce with guests NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Croatia’s Night CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 21.00, International folk festival “Adriatic Folk Fest” CRIKVENICA, event, centre, 50th Fishermen’s Week CRIKVENICA, sailing regatta, waters of Crikvenica, 11.00, Fishermen’s Week Regatta – Memorial “Branimir Jurinčić” and “Marijan Pavletić” CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 20.00, 2nd Festival of Chakavian words NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, terrace Vrtić, 20.00, Fishermen’s Night SELCE, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night CRIKVENICA, presentation, centre, 19.00, Primorje Night TRIBALJ, event, Tribalj Lake, 10.00, “Days of Figs” – lectures, fair and traditional dishes made of fig NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno

SEPTEMBER 27/08 – 03/09

CRIKVENICA, event, centre, 50th Fishermen’s Week

01/09

CRIKVENICA, sailing, waters of Crikvenica, 17.00, Sailing with guests JADRANOVO, performance, on the seafront Mulina, 20.00, Cultural Club“Martin Matetić”

04/09

07/09 09/09 09 – 11/09 09 – 11/09 10 – 11/09 10/09 21 – 24/09

NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Old town, 20.00, Okolotorno DRAMALJ, event, little port Pazdehova, 18.00, greeting summer NOVI VINODOLSKI, regatta, port, 10.00, North Adriatic Regatta (Race around Krk) SELCE, regatta, waters of Selce, 20.00, North Adriatic Regatta (Race around Krk) CRIKVENICA – DRAMALJ – JADRANOVO – SELCE, gastro festival, centre, 10.00, 4th Pastry and Ice-Cream Festival CRIKVENICA, event, centre, 20.00, Evening of Vocal and Instrumental Music, Poetry and Socializing CRIKVENICA, festival, centre, 9.00, 16th Flower Festival

OCTOBER 01 – 02/10 07/10

CRIKVENICA, gastro festival, centre, 17.00, 4th Days of Squid JADRANOVO, squid-fishing, waters of Jadranovo, 17.00, Squid event

NOVEMBER 11/11 11/11 12/11

GRIŽANE, festive occasion, St. Martin’s church and Cultural Hall, 17.30, St. Martin’s Day NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, Cultural Hall, 19.00, St. Martin’s Day CRIKVENICA, festive occasion, centre, 10.00, St. Martin’s Day

DECEMBER 10/12 16 – 18/12 24/12

31/12

NOVI VINODOLSKI, performance, Cultural Hall, 19.00, Harmony-singing groups’ festival NOVI VINODOLSKI, event, centre, 16.00, Christmas festivities at Novi NOVI VINODOLSKI, gastro festivities, Ivan Mažuranić Square, 10.00, Christmas’ Eve – socializing with an offer of sardines and wine NOVI VINODOLSKI, festive occasion, centre, 10.00, A Toast to a New Year 2017

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ISLANDS OF CRES AND LOŠINJ Cres, Lošinj, Ilovik, Unije, Susak

Natural and vital for all generations The island of Cres is known as an ecological oasis of Kvarner, the island of untouched nature, picturesque towns and beautiful wild beaches. Cres is an ideal place for energy-boosting, relaxation and coexistence with nature. The island of Lošinj is an island of spices, recovery and vitality. Your vacation will be enriched and dolphins that live here. An ideal place to recharge your batteries and relax in harmony with nature and aromatic spicesand fragrances with a revitalizing effect. More than 1,000 plant species, most of which are medicinal herbs, cover the archipelago. It is a health destination with a mild Mediterranean climate with over 2,500 hours of sunshine per annum. The archipelago abounds in over 1,200 various plants, of which 600 species grow on 17 square kilometers of the island Unije. There are also old olive groves, organically produced olive oil, essential oils, and other gifts of pure nature. Visit Cres, Osor, Punta Križa, Valun, Orlec, Beli, Dragozetići, Belej, Lubenice, Martinšćica, Mali Lošinj, Veli Lošinj, Nerezine and Ćunski.

THE ISLAND OF CRES AND LOŠINJ – TOP events and programs 2016

LUBENICE MUSICAL EVENINGS, Lubenice, art and cultural program, July 15 – August 19 SUMMER CARNIVAL, Cres, entertainment program, July 16 10th LOŠINJ CUISINE FESTIVAL, the island of Lošinj, gastro event, April 27 – May 31 DOLPHIN DAY , Veli Lošinj/the island of Lošinj, entertainment program, July 01 HARMONY-SINGING GROUPS AT PJACAL , Mali Lošinj (“pjacal”- square in front of the Parish Church), art and cultural program, July 16 41th OSOR MUSICAL EVENINGS, Osor (ex-cathedral), art and cultural program, July 17 – August 21 12th LOŠINJ JAZZ FESTIVAL, Mali Lošinj (cinema Vladimir Nazor), entertainment program, July 30 – 31 NEW YEAR’S NATIONAL AND CITY CUP IN SPEAR FISHING, waters of the island of Lošinj, sporting event, December

ssive bird with a wingspan up to 2.8 metres

DO NOT MISS

•• Apoxiomen - Ancient statue that was fo- •• The Sunset in Lubenice – plunge into the sunset of ••

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und in the waters of Lošinj is the world rarity. The story and the cast of the antique statue you can see in “Kula”, the Tower in Veli Lošinj. Aromatic Garden - learn which medicinal herbs grow on Lošinj - try how essential oils, domestic lemon, sage and immortelle can have beneficial effect on you and breathe deeply in the park forest Čikat on Lošinj with a pine forest that has proven beneficial effects on respiratory tract. The World of Griffon Vulture in the Eco Centre Caput Insulae Beli - volunteers from all over the world come to observe this impre-

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a magical stone town on the cliff with a famous wild beach at its foot National costumes of the island of Susak – enjoy the colours of the costumes and the uniqueness of the sand island renown for the quality of its wine

DISCOVER

•• Bottlenose Dolphins – how to adopt a bottlenose •• •• ••

dolphin at the educational Centre “Plavi svijet” (Blue World) in Veli Lošinj where you will learn about these intelligent animals Wives of Lošinj captains – learn the history that has written stories of the fate of Lošinj wives whose husbands spent long years at sea Tramuntana – the northern part of Cres is the unspoilt blend of olive trees, stone walls and white flocks of domestic sheep 250 km of promenades and hiking trails in Lošinj – take an activate par in the unspoilt nature

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JULY

13 – 16/04

MALI LOŠINJ, race, The Republic of Croatia Square, 9.00, 4 Islands MTB Stage Race

July August

CRES, event, St. Francis Monastery, 21.00, Cres Cultural Evenings

16 – 17/04

VELI LOŠINJ, event, various locations, Downhill

CRES, performance, Harmony-singing groups in town

22 – 30/04

CRES, gastro festival, various locations, Days of Cres lamb and Cres olive oil

July August

27/04 – 31/05

ISLAND OF LOŠINJ, gastro festival, various locations, 18.00, 10th Lošinj Cuisine Festival

30/04

VELI LOŠINJ – MALI LOŠINJ – VELI LOŠINJ, race, start Veli Lošinj – seafront, 10.00, 6th Lošinj Semi-Marathon

MAY

MARTINŠĆICA (CRES), event, Cultural Evenings in Martinšćica, Martinšćica July August

BELI (CRES), event, Days of Tramuntana

16/07

MALI LOŠINJ, performance, “pjacal“ (the square), 21.30, Harmony-singing groups at the small square

30 – 31/07

MALI LOŠINJ, festival, summer cinema terrace, 21.30, Lošinj Jazz Festival

17/07 – 21/08

OSOR, event, Osor (ex)cathedral, 21.00, Osor Musical Evenings

01/07

VELI LOŠINJ, event, Veli Lošinj - seafront, 15.00, Dolphin Day

27/04 – 31/05

THE ISLAND OF LOŠINJ, gastro festival, various locations, 10th Lošinj Cuisine Festival

01/05

NEREZINE (MALI LOŠINJ), event, Studenac Square, 10.30, Nerezine’s May Day

07/07

16/05 – 01/06

CRES – LOŠINJ, festival, various locations, 2nd Aromatherapy Festival “Apsyrtides”

VELI LOŠINJ, performance, port, 20.00, St. Grgur’s Day –Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra

15/07

20/05 – 03/06

MALI LOŠINJ, outdoor exhibition, Lošinj Captains’ seafront, Friends of the Sea – in the year Nineteen and some

LUBENICE (CRES), event, in front of St. Mary’s church, 21.00, Lubenice Musical Evenings

15 – 25/07

29/05

ORLEC (CRES), festival, Orlec and Nerezine, International Festival of the bellows

CRES, performance, Pjaceta, 21.00, Theatre at Pjaceta

16/07

CRES, event, Cons, 21.00, Summer Carnival

31/05 – 05/06

CRES, event, various locations, Sailing Week

16/07

MARTINŠĆICA, event, St. Martin’s church, 21.00, Cultural Evenings

18/07

ISLAND OF UNIJE (MALI LOŠINJ), festive occasion, seafront, 20.00, festive occasion marking Emigrants’ Day – visual arts workshop for children, various sports and music programs, folk feast on the seafront

22/07

LUBENICE, event, in front of St. Mary’s church, 21.00, Lubenice Musical Evenings

22/07

NEREZINE (MALI LOŠINJ), festive occasion, Studenac Square, 21.30, Saint Mary Magdalene’s Day

JUNE 01 – 30/06

CRES-LOŠINJ ARCHIPELAGO, festival, various locations, Aromatherapy Festival “Apsyrtides”

01/06

OSOR, event, “pjacal“ (the square) in front of the parish church, 18.00, St. Gaudencije

01/06

CRES, anniversary, Frane Petrić Square, Tourism Day

25/07

04 – 05/06

CRES, regatta, various locations, Primorje Regatta

VELI LOŠINJ, event, St. Ann’s Mountain, 22.00, “Koledva” carolling

29/07

18/06

ORLEC, event, in front of the town hall, Cres sheep

LUBENICE, event, in front of St. Mary’s church, 21.00, Lubenice Musical Evenings

MALI LOŠINJ, anniversary, The Republic of Croatia Square, 21.00, Day of Music

30/07

21/06

VELI LOŠINJ, event, port, 18.00, Velo Selo Summer Fiesta

ČIKAT (MALI LOŠINJ), water polo, Čikat Cove, 10.00, 12th International water polo tournament U-16 “Bottlenose dolphin”

31/07

23 – 26/06

ISLAND OF SUSAK (MALI LOŠINJ), anniversary, in front of the Emigrants’ Hall (Dom Iseljenika), 18.00, 31st Emigrants’ Day

AUGUST

22 – 25/09

CRES, symposium, hotel Kimen, International interdisciplinary symposium Philosophy of Media

25/09

CRES, event, various locations, Cres Trail

27/09.

MALI LOŠINJ, anniversary, World Tourism Day CRES, event, hotel Kimen, Days of Frane Petrić

CRES, event, Cres Cultural Evenings CRES, performance, Harmony-singing groups in town BELI, event, Days of Tramuntana 17/07 – 21/08

OSOR, event, Osor (ex)cathedral, 21.00, Osor Musical Evenings

25/09 – 01/10

02/08

MARTINŠĆICA, event, St. Martin’s church, 21.00, Cultural Evenings in Martinšćica

OCTOBER

04 – 07/08

NEREZINE, event, Studenac Square, 21.00, Nerezine’s Summer Games VALUN (CRES), event, Valun Night

01/10

04/08

MALI LOŠINJ, event, Lošinj archipelago, 9.00, “Arbunada” – sea bass event

05 – 07/08

CRES, event, Cres Fair

01/10

05/08

LUBENICE, event, St. Mary’s church, 21.00, Lubenice Musical Evenings

MALI LOŠINJ, gastro event, The Republic of Croatia Square, 10.00, Days of Bread and Fruits of the Earth

05/08

MALI LOŠINJ, anniversary, The Republic of Croatia Square, 21.30, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Defenders’ Day

16/10

ISLAND OF LOŠINJ, anniversary, hiking transverse Osoršćica, 9.00, World Walking Day

06 – 07/08

ISLAND OF LOŠINJ, regatta, various locations, 34th Lošinj Olympian Regatta

12/08

LUBENICE, event, St. Mary’s church, 21.00, Lubenice Musical Evenings

14/08

ISLAND OF KOLUDARAC (MALI LOŠINJ), concert, Englishman’s Cove (uvala Engleza), 16.00, Nautical concert

15/08

CRES, event, Cons, 21.00, Water Games

15/08

NEREZINE, festive occasion, Studenac Square, 21.00, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

16/08

MALI LOŠINJ, festive occasion, The Republic of Croatia Square, 21.30, Elvis Presley Night

17/08

NOVEMBER 04 – 06/11

ČIKAT, sailing, Čikat Cove, 18th Lošinj Cup – Regatta for Optimist

11/11

MALI LOŠINJ, anniversary, St. Martin – St. Martin’s Day – Day of Mali Lošinj

11/11

ISLAND OF UNIJE, tournament, Unije, 12.00, festivity marking St. Andrew’s Day – darts tournament and squid event

DECEMBER December

MARTINŠĆICA, event, St. Martin’s church, 21.00, Cultural Evenings

ISLAND OF LOŠINJ, fishing, various locations, New Year’s Cup in spear-fishing, the island of Lošinj

06/12

19 – 21/08

CRES, festival, summer cinema Cres, 21.00, Crescendo Music Festival

ĆUNSKI (MALI LOŠINJ), festive occasion, local committee hall, 20.00, St. Nicholas’ Day

11 – 31/12

19/08

LUBENICE, event, St. Mary’s church, 21.00, Lubenice Musical Evenings

21/08

CRES, triathlon, various locations, Cres Triathlon

MALI LOŠINJ, exhibition, Lošinj Museum – Fritzy Galery, 18.00, Fiat lux! – Photography exhibition staged by Photo Club Lošinj

26/12

CRES, performance, Parish Church of St. Mary the Great, 19.00, Christmas concert

30/12

MALI LOŠINJ, festive occasion, beach „Veli Žal“, 12.00, New Year’s Swim on the Island of Vitality

31/12

MALI LOŠINJ, festive occasion, main square, 13.00, Morning Stroll

31/12

MALI LOŠINJ, festive occasion, main square, 22.00, New Year’s Party

SEPTEMBER 03/09

MALI LOŠINJ, regatta, port, 10.30, Lošinj Regatta of pasara rowing boats

03/09

NEREZINE, regatta, Nerezine port, 12.00, 40th Nerezine Regatta of traditional sailboats

34 www.kvarner.hr

ISLAND OF KRK

Vrbnik, Dobrinj, Krk, Omišalj, Njivice, Malinska, Punat, Baška

Golden Island The island of Krk in every way justifies the name - Golden Island. Golden drops of olive oil from the olive groves around Punat, golden sunsets, rich historical heritage as well as well - preserved folklore, and amazing entertainment programs. All this makes the golden basis of this island. The island of Krk is the cradle of Glagolitic medieval script cherished to this day, the island of the noble Frankopan family. Krk will fascinate you with its beaches, beautiful and diverse nature, small rural towns that have retained the charm of some other time. But there is also a whole range of entertainment options, diving, biking, hiking, water skiing. Krk will also win your heart with its gastronomic delights that, except for olive oil, include the award-winning Krk cheese, prosutto, cottage cheese as well as high-quality indigenous wine Žlahtina. Visit Krk, Baska, Omišalj, Baska, Vrbnik, Dobrinj, Šilo, Klimno.

DO NOT MISS

•• The splendid city of Krk •• •• •• •• ••

its name Splendidissima Civitatis Curicta traces back to Roman times. Discover the old town with Krk Cathedral, Vela placa ( town square) and Kamplin. Vela plaža ( Long beach) in Baška – to be at a two-kilometre long beach and swimming in a crystal-clear turquoise sea is a pure delight Biserujka Cave – it reveals a rich world of underground karst The Baska Tablet, the oldest monument of Croatian literacy from the year 1100 that can be seen in St. Lucy’s Church. Lucy in Jurandvor Peaceful Košljun – a little island in front of Punat with a Franciscan monastery which has centuries-old books and rare banknotes. There is also a new archaeological museum Vrbnik wineries – Vrbničko polje (Vrbnik field) rewards grapevine growers with best quality grapes for the superior drop of wine

MARCH 27/03 27 – 28/03

BAŠKA, concert, the Church of Holy Trinity, 20.00, Kristina and Robert Kolar accompanied by Vladimir Babin KRK, event, in front of the Tourist – information centre from 10.30 to 13.00, Easter Welcome

APRIL

03/04 09/04 10/04 17/04 23 – 24/04 23 – 24/04 23/04 23 – 24/04

VRBNIK, festival, Vrbnk May Day Choir – international festival of contemporary visual art and theory KRK, concert, Vela placa (Old town square), 11.00, West Kirby Grammar School – English student orchestra concert PUNAT, fair, The Toš Gallery, 9.00, Flower Fair – Spring in Punat PUNAT, hiking event, Trg zahvalnosti (Gratitude Square), 10.00, Flower Fair – Spring in Punat MALINSKA, hiking event, walkways of the Municipality of Malinska-Dubašnica, 9.00, Mountaineering Association Obzova BAŠKA, event, hotel Corinthia and Heritage hotel “Forza”, 9.00, Photo hike weekend BAŠKA, festival, park between the hotels Corinthia and Atrium Residence Baška, 12.00, “Baška rožica” (The Rose of Baška) MALINSKA, table tennis, sports hall, 9.00, Croatian championship in table tennis, cadets NJIVICE, cycling, “Adria Spring Trail”

DISCOVER

•• Wakeboarding – Cable-skiing in Punat •• Healing mud - in the Soline Cove near Dobrinj, apply to skin this healing mud, the elixir of youth and health •• How to write Glagolitic letters - learn this script in one of the Glagolitic schools •• A walk along the 200 metre-long Glagolitic Path in Dobrinj and Baška Glagolitic Path near Baška •• The narrowest street in the world - hidden in Vrbnik •• Temple of Venus in Krk - the remains of an ancient tem••

ple from the 1st century BC, one of only a dozen in the whole of Europe. The approval for the temple had to be given by the imperial family. Secrets of ancient olive-trees and olive oil production on the recreational and educational road Paths of Golden Drops of Krk Treasure

36 www.kvarner.hr 30/04 30/04 – 01/05 30/04 30/04

BAŠKA, concert, seafront, 21.00, Damir Kedžo KRK, event, Plav beach, 20.00, May Day spree and May Day incubator

07/05

NJIVICE (OMIŠALJ), gastro festival, breakwater, 18.00, “KReKo“ – Festival of asparagus and cottage cheese PUNAT, running, seafront, 10.00, 7. MALA LIGA – running race for children from the first to eighth grade of primary school

08/05

01/05 01/05 01/05 01/05 02 – 08/05

03/05 05/05 06/05 – 08/05 06/05 06/05 07/05

07/05 07/05 07/05

13 – 27/05 14/05

MAY

30/04 – 01/05

07/05

VRBNIK, Vrbnk May Day Choir – international festival of contemporary visual art and theory KRK, event, Plav beach, 20.00, May Day spree and May Day incubator GOSTINJAC (DOBRINJ), event, center, 8.00, Walk, chit-chat and get to know Dobrinj region KRK, concert, old town streets, from 6.00 to 7.00, May Day Reveille, City Music Krk PUNAT, cycling, seafront, 10.00, “Đir po Puntu” ( Cycling around Punat) PUNAT, festive occasion, seafront, 16.00, Feast in May – Trio VOX MALINSKA, gastro festival, catering facilities of the Municipality of MalinskaDubašnica and on the seafront, SENSA + Days of Cheese and Cheese Fair MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest MALINSKA, gastro festival, seafront, 19.00, SENSA – Cheese festival, the fair of cheese and homemade products BAŠKA, event, various locations, Baška treking & trail kamp 2016. PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, Art exhibition preview of Željko Skomeršić’ model ships and boats PUNAT, presentation, The Toš Gallery, 21.00, professional presentation for divers KRK, eco-event, seafront, a day-long event, Scubafest 2016 – eco-event of Krk port and seabed cleaning accompanied by entertainment program PUNAT – STARA BAŠKA, eco-event, seafront, 8.00, “Puntarska draga svima nama draga” (Punat Bay Dear to All) PUNAT, festive occasion, seafront, 20.30, Open Road band PUNAT, cup, seafront, 9.00, Underwater photo marathon cup Punat 2016

14 – 29/05

14/05 14/05 14/05 15/05 15/05 19/05 20 – 22/05

20/05 20 – 21/05 20/05 21/05 21/05 21/05 22 – 26/05 23/05

PUNAT, festive occasion, seafront, 20.30, UWPM CUP i Open Road group ŠILO (DOBRINJ), cycling, centre, 9.00, “Đir po dobrinjskom”( Cycling along Dobrinj) PUNAT – STARA BAŠKA, scuba-diving, seafront, 9.00, “Puntarska draga svima nama draga” (Punat Bay Dear to All) BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, 20.00, “Selling dreams” - Croatian contemporary fashion photography OMIŠALJ, gastro festival, square, 19.00, KREKO – Feast of lamb THE MUNICIPALITY OF DOBRINJ, gastro festival, selected restaurants in the region of the Municipality of Dobrinj, Forgotten Dishes of Dobrinj region PUNAT, sailing, seafront, 10.00, promotional sailing on the traditional sailing-boats PUNAT, workshop, seafront, 12.00, workshop of knots and wind rose for children and adults PUNAT, festive occasion, seafront, 18.00, socializing with Šajeta & Shaiones with catered brodetto and polenta and a glass of red wine PUNAT, sailing, seafront, 12.00, promotional sailing on modern sailing boats PUNAT, event, Open Door of the North Adriatic Society - NAS KRK, dance, Vela placa (square), 18.00, TANZSCHUH – Renaissance dance KRK, cycling, St. John the Baptist Day- Holy Mass, folk songs and dances and music program, a day-long event, Krk Spring Bike Adventure – events on the topical issue of cycling MALINSKA event, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest MALINSKA, motor meeting, 20.00, 12th International Motor Race PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, art exhibition preview of M. Solis (Croatia, Cres) & R. Brandner (Austria) works BAŠKA, performance, Hotel Tamaris, 20.00, promenade concert staged by harmony-singing group Zvonimir BAŠKA, performance, Hotel Corinthia, 20.00, Cultural Club Šoto – folk songs and dances MALINSKA, gastro festival, seafront, 13.00, Frittata of 2016 eggs PUNAT, sailing, Marina Punat, 10.00, 27th Austria Cup MALINSKA, event, seafront, 18.00, Fischerfest

25/05

27/05 27/05 – 29/06 27 – 28/05 27 – 28/05 28/05 28/05 28/05 31/05 – 05/06 31/05 – 05/06

PUNAT, event, Trg zahvalnosti, (Gratitude Square), 20.00, folk songs and dances taged by Cultural Club Punat and the band Point with catering provided BAŠKA, event, Mala riva, from 10.00 to 20.00, Towards the European Football Championship 2016 BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, 20.00, “Par – Nepar” (“ Even – Odd “) an art exhibition of works from the collection of MMSU Rijeka, exhibition preview MALINSKA, festival, seafront, 19.00, Rock at sea – rock festival staged by Croatian and Austrian rock bands PUNAT, regatta, Marina Punat, 10.00, 32nd Croatia Cup – international sailing regatta BAŠKA, performance , Hotel Corinthia, 20.00, Billy Holiday – music and stage performance BAŠKA, festive occasion, Batomalj, 16.00, Batomalj fair – traditional popular feast NJIVICE, gastro festival, breakwater, 19.00, „KReKo“ – Fish feast KRK, event, “To St. Quirinus as a Gift”– a festive program marking St. Quirinus’ Day, patron saint of Krk Diocese and the Town of Krk Day PUNAT, event, Dunat Ski-lift, 10.00, “Krk Handy Wake 2016” – international school and competition for people with disabilities

JUNE 31/05 – 05/06 31/05 – 05/06 02/06 02/06 03/06 04/06 04/06 05/06 06 – 15/06

07/06

10 – 17/06 10/06 11/06 11 – 12/06 11/06 11 – 12/06 16/06 17/06 17/06 18/06 18/06 18/06

PUNAT, event, Dunat Ski-lift, 10.00, “Krk Handy Wake 2016” – international school and competition for people with disabilities KRK, event, “To St. Quirinus as a Gift”– a festive program marking St. Quirinus’ Day, patron saint of Krk Diocese and the Town of Krk Day MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 18.00, Fischerfest KRK, festival, Vela placa (Old town square), 19.00, Summer in Kvarner – International festival of folk songs and dances PUNAT, event, Kamp Konobe, 11.00, Raising the Blue Flag BAŠKA, festive occasion, Stara riva, 21.00, Acoustic Baška summer night KRK, event, Jert cove, 20.00, KVIR’n’BASS MALINSKA, cycling, walkways of the Municipality of Malinska-Dubašnica, 11.00, Đir po Dubašnici BAŠKA, exhibition, Palada, Friends of the Sea “Blue hour”

19/06 19/06 20/06 20 – 26/06 21/06 22 – 26/06 22/06 23/06 24/06

24/06

MALINSKA, performance, Monastery of St. Mary Magdalene in Porat, 21.00, Schoolchildren of the primary music school Mirković KRK, exhibition, seafront, Friends of the Sea – outdoor photography exhibition MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest BAŠKA, performance, Stara riva, 21.00, “A Night to Remember” – Livingstone Band concert KRK, regatta, waters of Krk, 10.00, Team race Krk – regatta for class Optimist MALINSKA, exhibition, Sv. Nikola gallery, 21.00,exibition preview OMIŠALJ, festival, square, 19.00, Festival of folk songs and dances of the island of Krk PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, art exhibition preview of Domagoj Barić’s paintings NJIVICE, festive occasion, Blue Terrace promenade, 21.00, Rhapsody of Fireworks OMIŠALJ, festival, Prikešte Square, 20.00, Popular Theatre Festival BAŠKA, festive occasion, tourist paths, 21.00, Baška dances – open air party KRAS, festive occasion, centre, 20.00, “Antonja” – a festive occasion marking feast day St. Anthony and Kras Day NJIVICE, festive occasion, Blue Terrace promenade, 21.00, Rhapsody of Fireworks OMIŠALJ, festival, Prikešte Square, 21.00, Popular Theatre Festival PUNAT, presentation, seafront, 12.00, Presentation and tasting homemade šurlice PUNAT, festival, seafront, 21.00, MIK –”Melodies of Istria and Kvarner” festival PUNAT, gastro festival, Feast of Šurlice OMIŠALJ, festival, Prikešte Square, 21.00, Popular Theatre Festival DOBRINJ, festival, Ogreni, a day long event, Solsticium Ecoactive fest KRK, event, seafront, 21.00, Greeting summer OMIŠALJ, festival, Prikešte Square, 21.00, Popular Theatre Festival MALINSKA, performance, atrium of the Monastery of St. Mary Magdalene in Porat, 21.00, Christine Maroy (mezzo soprano) i Kristina Habuš (soprano) NJIVICE, performance, breakwater, 21.00, Harmony-singing group Tramuntana concert

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06/07

OMIŠALJ, children performance, Prikešte Square, 21.00, “Princeza i svinjar”, the theatre Smješko

06/07

ŠILO, event, the terrace near Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, Face and body painting and animation games

06/07

ŠILO, show, 21.00, Animation show

06/07

VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program

07/07

OTOČIĆ KOŠLJUN (PUNAT), performance, FS Košljun, 21.00, Quartet Mystique

07 – 10/07

PUNAT, tournament, school playground, 18.00, 17th five-a-side soccer tournament

08/07

BAŠKA, performance, Stara riva (Old quayside), 21.00, Baška Revival Celebration – The Beatles Revival Band

08/07

NJIVICE, festive occasion, breakwater, 20.00, Fishermen’s feast

08/07

ŠILO, performance, 21.00, performance staged by the band “Lovci na Jelene”

09/07

MALINSKA, exhibition, Sv. Nikola gallery, 21.00, exhibiton preview

KRK, competition, 11th Krk Cup

09 – 17/07

KRK, event, 26th Summer School of Glagolitic KRK, event, 9th Summer School of Mosaic

VRBNIK, festival, various locations, 9.00, Vrbnik Music Camp 2016

10/07

STARA BAŠKA, performance, Škrila Camp, 21.00, Promenade concert staged by harmony-singing group Rašketa

10 – 17/07

VRBNIK, gastro festival, various locations, a day-long event, Days of šurlice – a special offer of šurlice dishes in Vrbnik restaurants and taverns

10/07

VRBNIK, gastro festival, various locations, 18.00, Days of šurlice – šurlice-tasting and entertainment program

11/07 – 25/08

KRK, performance, Krk Glagolitic Square, 21.30, program of the 60th Krk Summer Performances

11/07

OMIŠALJ, performance, Prikešte Square, 21.00, Josip Kaplan Choir

11/07

ŠILO, performance, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Sv. Juraj from Kras and hip-hop group

12/07

BAŠKA, performance, Stara riva (Old quayside), 21.00, Acoustic Baška summer night – Livingstone Acoustic Duo

12/07

ČIŽIĆI (DOBRINJ), performance, beach, 21.00, Vocal Choir Zvon

12/07

KRK, performance, Vela placa (Old town square), 19.00, Guildford high school – English student orchestra

VRBNIK, event, various locations, 10.30, St. John the Baptist Day- Holy Mass, folk songs and dances and music program KRK, event, Dražica beach , Beach balance – daily entertainment, recreational and sporting events MALINSKA, exhibition, seafront, In memoriam Ivan Đani Šverko – The 6th“Fićom na Krk” MALINSKA, exhibition, Sv. Nikola Gallery, 21.00, exhibition preview PUNAT, festive occasion, little port, 21.00, Krajan’s Night – popular feast PUNAT, festive occasion, little port, 21.00, Point & Open road & Cultural Club Punat PUNAT, performance, catering facilities, 20.00, Harmony-singing groups’ promenade concert PUNAT, performance, Hotel Kanajt, 21.00, concert by children’s harmony-singing group Puntarke BAŠKA, event, Palada, 17.00, Basket Tour 2016.

JULY VRBNIK, festival, Vrbnik Music Camp 2016

01/07 – 03/08 01 – 31/07 01/07 01 – 31/07 01 – 03/07 01/07 02 – 03/07 02/07 04/07 05/07

BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, 20.00, “Fernando Soprano, Photography 1944 – 1974”, otvorenje izložbe KRK, event, Dražica beach , Beach balance – daily entertainment, recreational and sporting events NJIVICE, breakwater, 21.00 , Bullhit – Luka Bulić’s speaking and singing PUNAT, training, beach, 8.00, Beach yoga (Monday- Wednesday- Friday) VRBNIK, festival, Razgon, 17.00, Žlahtina Festival, open wine cellars ŠILO, meeting, 21.00, The second harmony singing groups’ meeting KRK, regatta, Krk waters, 12.00, Krk Regatta PINEZIĆI (KRK), meeting, square, a day-long meeting, 28th the island of Krk Sopacs’Meeting ŠILO, performance, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Iva Jelenović from Dobrinj and Choir Zvon PUNAT, festive occasion, Taverna Borići, 21.30, Evening of folk songs and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat

12/07 12/07 13/07 13/07

13/07 13/07 13/07 14/07

PUNAT, event, on the seafront, 21.30, Evening of folk songs and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat MALINSKA, performance, seafront, 21.00, Krokić sportić – a theatre performance MAK teatra KRK, performance, Krk Glagolitic Square, 20.30, Tramonto NJIVICE, performance, breakwater, 21.00, evening of harmony-singing and folk songs and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat, and harmony-singing group Rašketa ŠILO, workshop, the terrace next to Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, Sports workshop ŠILO, a theatre performance, 21.00, Krokić sportić VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program KLIMNO (DOBRINJ), performance, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Iva Jelenović from Dobrinj and TS Boduli

14/07 15/07 15/07 15/07 15 – 16/07 15/07 15/07 16/07 16/07 17/07 17 – 18/07

PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, art exhibition preview of Davor Gobac works BAŠKA, event, Jurandvor, dancing in the Countryside – Cultural Club Šoto MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 21.00, Malinska dances – Open air party NJIVICE, concert, breakwater, 21.00, Brass Band Hum on Sutla OMIŠALJ, event, Mirine, 20.00, Antique evenings PUNAT, concert, seafront, 21.00, Punat Nights –Silente & Super Cover Band concert ŠILO, exhibition, near the Post Office, 21.00, “Pacing the Frankopans’ Way” OMIŠALJ, event, Mirine, 20.00, Antique evenings PUNAT, concert, seafront, 21.00, Punat Nights – Super Cover Band & Mario Battifiaca concert DOBRINJ, performance, 21.00 KRK, tournament, Dunat beach, a daylong event – International beach volleyball tournament

THE ISLAND OF KRK - TOP events and programs 2016 SENSA + DAYS OF CHEESE AND CHEESE FAIR, Malinska, May 02 – 08 KRK SPRING BIKE ADVENTURE, the Town of Krk, sporting event, May 20 – 22 FESTIVAL OF ŽLAHTINA: THE DAY OF OPEN CELLARS/RAZGON, Vrbnik, traditional and ethno event, July 01 – 03 DAYS OF HOMEMADE PASTA “ŠURLICE”, Vrbnik, gastro event, July 10 – 17 KRK FAIR – LOVREČEVA, the Town of Krk, fair, August 08 –10 AntiQUE EVENINGS, Omišalj, July 16 BIG OM – BIG GAME FISHING, Omišalj, sporting event, August 24 – 27 DAYS OF WINE OF THE ISLAND KRK, Vrbnik, entertainment program, August 26 – 27 FIG DAYS, the Town of Krk, gastro event, September 02 – 04 OLIVE DAYS, Punat, gastro event, October 07 – 10 BAŠKA OUTDOOR FESTIVAL 2016, Baška, sporting event, October 14 – 16 DaYS OF CODFISH, Malinska, December 09 – 24

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19/07 19/07 19/07 20/07 20/07 20/07 20/07 20/07 21/07 22 – 31/07 22/07 22/07 22/07 23/07 23/07 23/07 23/07

PUNAT, smotra, seafront, 21.00, Punat Nights – Folk songs and dances and harmony singing groups’promenade performance VRBNIK, event, various locations, 9.00, 7th International Summer School of the Croatian language and culture VRBNIK, gastro festival, various locations, 18.00, Days of šurlice – šurlice-tasting and entertainment program OMIŠALJ, concert, Mirine, 21.00, wind quartet ŠILO, performance, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group and tambura-players of Cultural Club Sv. Petar from Gabonjin KRK, performance, Vela placa (Old Town Square), 19.00, Fakenham high school – English student orchestra SOLINE (DOBRINJ), performance, beach, 21.00, Mirjana Bobuš and Pape STARA BAŠKA, event, little port, 21.00, evening of harmony-singing and folk songs and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat BAŠKA, concert, Stara riva (Old quayside), 21.00, Putokazi NJIVICE, show, breakwater, 21.00, Luka Vidović – illusionist ŠILO, event, the terrace near Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, Clowning and Balloon Modelling ŠILO, show, centre, 21.00, Clown show VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program KLIMNO, concert, 21.00, Joso Butorac – belcanto concert KRK, festive occasion, Vela placa (Old Town Square), 21.30, Live music MALINSKA, festive occasion, Porat, 20.00, St. Magdalene’s Day – popular feast in Porat NJIVICE, festive occasion, breakwater, 20.00, Fishermen’s Days VRBNIK, anniversary, the Vrbnik Gallery, festive occasion celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Vrbnik Gallery MALINSKA, competition, seafront, 7.00, 22nd St. Apollinaire’s Trophy– U16 Junior competiton in angling from the seashore MALINSKA, exhibition, Sv. Nikola Gallery, 21.00, exhibition preview NJIVICE, festive occasion, breakwater, Fishermen’s Days PUNAT, event, the Park with an Angel, 9.30, Meeting Puntars aged 90 and 90 plus

23/07 24/07 25/07 25/07 25 – 30/07 26/07 26/07 26/07 26/07 27/07 27/07 27/07 27/07 28/07 28/07

29 – 30/07 29/07 30/07 30/07 30/07 31/07 31/07 31/07

PUNAT, concert, square, 21.00, Antonio Krištofić DOBRINJ, event, 21.00, evening of operettas and arias NJIVICE, performance, breakwater, 21.00, “Boni i Toni” – children performance ŠILO, performance, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Iva Jelenović from Dobrinj and Choir VRBNIK, event, Sunday School Hall, 9.00, 4th Summer School of Glagolitic ČIŽIĆI, performance, 21.00, Women’s harmony-singing group Rožice KRK, competition, ŠRD Lovrata, 11.00, The 11th Town of Krk Cup MALINSKA, performance, JAZ – perilo, 21.00, harmony-singing group Tramuntana PUNAT, performance, little port, 21.30, Evening of folk song and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat KRK, performance, Krk Glagolitic Square, 20.30, Tramonto ŠILO, workshop, the terrace near Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, environmental workshop – animation water games ŠILO, theatre performance, 21.00, “Zemlja čarolija” (Wonderland) VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program BAŠKA, event, Palada, 21.00, Baška dances – Open air party KLIMNO, performance, 21.00, performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Sv. Juraj from Kras and harmony-singing group Rašketa MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 20.00, Malinska Nights – traditional fishermen’s evenings on the seafront NJIVICE, concert, breakwater, 21.00, Joso Butorac and harmony-singing group Tić OMIŠALJ, festive occasion, Pesja, 21.00, Fishermen’s Feast PUNAT, rock concert, seafront, 21.00, Jed’s Becker Group & Open Road VRBNIK, swimming, Vrbnik – Risika, 10.00, 16th amateur swimming marathon Vrbnik – Risika KRK, event, seafront, a day-long event, The Culture Boat MALINSKA, table tennis, Sports Hall Bogovići, 9.30, Malinska Open – tournament STARA BAŠKA, performance, Škrila Camp, 21.00, TS Boduli – promenade concert

AUGUST

11/07 – 25/08 01 – 06/08 01 – 06/08 01 – 25/08 01/08 01 – 31/08 01 – 06/08 02/08

03/08

03/08 03/08 04/08 04/08 05 – 07/08 05 – 31/08 05/08 05/08 05/08

05 – 19/08 VRBNIK, event,“Vrbenske užance”( Vrbnik Traditions) – staging of old traditions through songs , dances , plays and everyday tasks KRK, regatta, seafront, 12.00, Krk Open – regatta for cruisers KRK, event, Krk Glagolitic Square, 21.30, program of the 60th Krk Summer Performances KRK, event, Kornić – National Hall, from 9.00 to 12.00, 26th Summer School of Glagolitic KRK, event, crkvica sv. Dunata, from17.00 to 20.00, 9th Summer School of Mosaic KRK, event, Dražica beach, Beach balance – daily entertainment, recreational and sporting events DOBRINJ, performance, centre, 20.00, A harmony-singing group’s concert PUNAT, training, beach, 8.00, Beach yoga (Monday-Wednesday- Friday) VRBNIK, workshops, Sunday School Hall, creative workshops for children MALINSKA, a theatre performance, seafront, 21.00, “Prvi koraci u prometu” (First Steps in Traffic) staged by the MAK theatre DOBRINJ, festive occasion, centre, 20.00, “Stipanja” – a festive occasion marking feast day of St. Stephen and the Municipality of Dobrinj KRK, performance, Krk Glagolitic Square, 20.30, Tramonto VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program OMIŠALJ, festival, square, 21.00, harmonysinging groups’ festival “Omišlj Rosette“ STARA BAŠKA, concert, little port, 21.00, City Music Krk – promenade concert BAŠKA, festive occasion, various locations, Fishermen’s Days BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, 20.00, Toni Franović:“Od mora do Mjesečeve staze”(From the Sea to the Moon’s Path) ČIŽIĆI, race, 19.00, Kvarner Cross KRK, concert, Vela placa (Old town square), 21.30, City Music Krk – promenade concert MALINSKA, anniversary, seafront, 20.00, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day and Croatian Defenders’ Day

05/08 05/08 05/08 06/08 06/08 06/08 07/08 08 – 10/08 08/08

09/08 09/08 10/08 10/08 10/08 10/08 11/08 11/08

11/08 12/08 13/08 13/08 13/08

MALINSKA, exhibition, seafront, a daylong event, Friends of the Sea “Blue hour” NJIVICE, festive occasion, breakwater, 20.00, Fishermen’s feast PUNAT, concert, seafront, 21.00, Fishermen’s Days – Insula & Boduli band ŠILO, exhibition, 20.00, Renata Grubeša – exhibition preview KRAS, chess, centre, 16.00, The 6th Municipality of Dobrinj Open Chess Championship OMIŠALJ, event, Jadran beach, 21.00, Craft beer beach fest PUNAT, concert, seafront, 21.00, Fishermen’s Days – Le Mond concert DOBRINJ, concert, 21.00, Joso Butorac – belcanto concert KRK, fair, Lovrečeva, 492nd Krk Fair ŠILO, performance, centre, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Sv. Juraj from Kras and tambura-players “Boduli” MALINSKA, performance, JAZ – perilo, 21.00, Harmony-singing group Tramuntana SOLINE, performance, beach, 21.00, Harmony-singing group Rašketa concert PUNAT, performance, little port, 21.30, Evening of folk songs and dances staged by Culturla Club Punat ŠILO, workshop, the terrace next to Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, traffic workshop ŠILO, a theatre performance, 21.00, “Prvi koraci u prometu” (First Steps in Traffic) VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program BAŠKA, event, Palada, 21.00, Baška dances – Open air party KLIMNO, performance, centre, 21.00, Performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Sv. Juraj from Kras and Trio Crikvenica PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, art exhibition preview of Smiljana Polugić’s paintings NJIVICE, concert, breakwater, 21.00, Puhački orkestar Fužine BAŠKA, hiking event, Night on Obzova MALINSKA, exhibition, Sv. Nikola Gallery, 21.00, exhibition preview PUNAT, meeting, seafront, 20.00, Bodul’s meetings (Barufe va dragi)

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15/08 15/08 15/08

16/08 16/08 16/08 16/08 17 – 20/08 17/08 17/08 17/08 17/08 18/08

19/08 19/08

PUNAT, performance, seafront, 21.00, Šajeta & Shaiones BAŠKA, event, the Church of Holy Trinity, 21.00, “Marijin zvon” (Mary’s Bell) – church bell ringing review KRK, sailing, port, 21.00, night sailing with a musical background OMIŠALJ, event, square, 23.00, Raising flags, local traditions STARA BAŠKA, concert, restaurants, 20.00, Harmony-singing group Kaštadi – promenade concert BAŠKA, concert, the Church of Holy Trinity, 21.00, Tea Grubišić Mihalić, Ingrid Haller and Diana Grubišić Ćiković to mark the feast day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary KRK, regatta, seafront, 12.00, Krk Sails KRK, performance, seafront, 21.00, the City Music of Krk RASOPASNO (DOBRINJ), festive occasion, centre, a day-long event, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – a festive occasion marking Rasopasno Day MALINSKA, show, seafront, 21.00, Klaun show – performance MAK teatra OMIŠALJ, performance, square, 21.00, Stomorina – performance folklora i pučka fešta PUNAT, performance, seafront, 21.00, Evening of folk songs and dances – Cultural Club Punat ŠILO, anniversary, centre, a day-long event, “Rokova”- a festive occasion marking feast day of St. Rocco and Šilo Day BAŠKA, festival, various locations, Baška International Guitar festival KRK, performance, Krk Glagolitic Square, 20.30, Tramonto ŠILO, workshop, the terrace near Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, illusionist workshop ŠILO, show, 20.30, Magic show VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program KLIMNO, performance, 20.30, performance staged by children folk group and tambura-players of Cultural Club Sv. Petar from Gabonjin MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 21.00, Malinska dances – Open air party NJIVICE, performance, breakwater, 20.00, Fishermen’s Feast

19 – 21/08 20/08 20 – 21/08 20/08 21/08 21/08 22/08

23 – 27/08 23/08 24 – 27/08 24/08 24/08 24/08 25/08 25/08 26/08 26 – 27/08

27/08 27/08 27/08

PUNAT, eco-workshop, The Toš Gallery, od 9.00 do 12.00, educational eco-workshop for children and adults – Gordan Šnajder KRK, regatta, port, 12.00, Krk Open – regatta for Cruisers MALINSKA, regatta, Waters of Malinska and Malinska seafront, 11.00, Dubašnica Cup- 18th regatta for cruisers PUNAT, performance, square, 21.00, Cabaret “A la carte” – Lela Kaplowitz & Karolina Šuša & band DOBRINJ, performance, 20.30, children’s performance STARA BAŠKA, concert, Škrila Camp, 21.00, Harmony-singing group Rašketa – promenade concert ŠILO, performance, 20.30, performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Iva Jelenović from Dobrinj and Trio Crikvenica OMIŠALJ, festival, Mirine, 21.00, Solo positivo film festival PUNAT, performance, Borići, 21.00, evening of folk songs and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat OMIŠALJ, event, seafront, 20.00, big game fishing - Big Om ŠILO, workshop, the terrace next to Portić, from 17.00 to 19.00, juggling workshop ŠILO, show, 20.30, fiery show VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program BAŠKA, concert, in front of Church of Holy Trinity, 20.30, concert by harmonysinging group Zvonimir OTOČIĆ KOŠLJUN, performance, FS Košljun, 20.00, classical music concert – A. Malis & V. Babin NJIVICE, performance, breakwater, 21.00, Folklor KUD “P. Preradović” – Đurđevac VRBNIK, festival, various locations, “Days of wine of the island of Krk - Vrbnik 2016” – wine tasting and sale exhibition of wine and other local products , lectures, exhibition of viticulture and winemaking equipment, charity auction, cultural and entertainment program KRK, event, Bocce court SC Josip Uravić – Pepi, 21.00, Krk – Go ahead and listen!! MALINSKA, exhibition, Sv. Nikola Gallery, 21.00, exhibition preview PUNAT, play, square, 20.00, Friends – a theatre play

27 – 28/08 28/08 29/08 30/08 30/08 31/08 31/08

PUNAT, regatta, 10.00, Košljun Cup – regatta for Class Optimist PUNAT, performance, square, 20.00, Prijatelji – Kumpanija ŠTORIJE, a theatre play ŠILO, performance, 20.30, performance staged by children folk group of Cultural Club Sv. Juraj from Kras and hip-hop group BAŠKA, performance, Stara riva (Old quayside), 20.30, Acoustic Baška summer night PUNAT, performance, seafront, 21.00, evening of folk songs and dances staged by Cultural Club Punat KRK, performance, Krk Glagolitic Square, 20.30, Tramonto VRBNIK, event, various locations, 21.00, “Wednesdays at Vrbnik” – a special cultural and entertainment program

SEPTEMBER 02/09 – 12/10 02 – 04/09 02 – 03/09 02/09 03/09 03/09 08/09 09/09 10/09 11/09 17/09 18 – 27/09 22/09 23/09 24/09 30/09

BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, 20.00, “To mi miriše na prevaru”, exhibition preview of the MMSU Rijeka Collection KRK, gastro festival, Days of Figs NJIVICE, festive occasion, breakwater, 20.00, Fishermen’s Days PUNAT, performance, seafront, 21.00, Outdoor Concert BAŠKA, performance, hotel Corinthia, 20.00, Ksenija Prohaska – Hollywood film music PUNAT, event, seafront, 20.00, 15th evening of harmony-singing – women and men’s harmony-singing groups NJIVICE, festive occasion, square, 20.00, Nativity of Our Lady – popular feast PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, photography exhibition preview of Branko Karabaić’s works BAŠKA, performance, Hotel Corinthia, 20.00, “Zasopimo zatancajmo”(Let’s dance and sing folksy) – Cultural Club Šoto and guests KRK, cycling, Bodul Bike – traditional cycling event BAŠKA, performance, Hotel Corinthia, 20.00, Baška Revival Band – ABBA Revival Band PUNAT, exhibition, seafront, 10.00, “Punat Sea Art” – sculpture colony MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 18.00, Fischerfest MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest BAŠKA, performance, Heritage Hotel Forza, 20.00, concert by the harmonysinging group Zvonimir MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest

OCTOBER 01 – 02/10 02/09 – 12/10 02/10 06 – 10/10 07/10 07 – 10/10 14 – 16/10 14 – 31/10

15 – 18/10 15/10 17/10 19/10

MALINSKA, table tennis, sports hall, a daylong event, Table Tennis Championship of Adriatic Islands BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, “Ecological works of modern materials from renewable sources “ – Grčko, Diminić, Štimac, Pahorić and Kumbatović PUNAT, cycling, seafront, 10.00, 6th cycling race “Win the Black Pearl” KRK, event, the Story oft he Galley Cristo Ressussitato PUNAT, exhibition, The Toš Gallery, 20.30, Photography exhibition preview – International exhibition of amateur photographers – FIAP PUNAT, gastro festival, Pod gušternu – tent, 10.00, 21st Olive Days BAŠKA, festival, various locations, Baška Outdoor Festival BAŠKA, exhibition, the Zvonimir Gallery, 20.00, “MRGAR, čarobna povijest otoka” (Magic History of Islands) – exhibition preview of Baška Photo Breakfast staged by Prof. Borislav Božić KRK, festive occasion, seafront, 18.00, Fishermen’s Feast MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest MALINSKA, festive occasion, seafront, 17.30, Fischerfest

NOVEMBER 13/11

MALINSKA, cycling, walkways of the Municipality of Malinska-Dubašnica, 10.00, 8th Autumn cycling event

DECEMBER 06/12 10/12 17/12 09 – 24/12 24/12 30/12 31/12

KRK, event, seafront, 16.00, St. Nicola’s Day – a festive program KRK, event, Vela placa (Old town square), a day-long event, Advent at square KRK, event, Vela placa (Old town square), a day-long event, Advent at square MALINSKA, gastro festival, Hotel Malin, a day-long event, Days of codfish PUNAT, performance, seafront, 19.00, Christmas concert MALINSKA, performance, Parish Church of St. Apollinaire in Bogovići, 18.00, Christmas and New Year’s concert MALINSKA, festive occasion, Hotel Malin, New Year’s Eve Party

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ISLAND OF RAB

Rab, Lopar

Happy Island – Felix Arba Noble, proud, emerald ... All of this is the island of Rab. Felix Arba or happy island as Rab was called by the Romans. Is the flattering epithet that has been attributed only to two cities on the entire Croatian coast... Find out why! Surreal panorama of the old town of Rab with its recognizable 4 bell towers stretching above its skyline, many patrician houses, Crossbow contests of the medieval knights even nowadays are vivid and alive in the stone town of Rab. Moreover, the emerald island fasci-

nates with its blend of stone landscapes that remind of the lunar surface, centuries-old holm oak forests and fertile fields where its inhabitants still nowadays cultivate indigenous varieties of vegetables. The island is surrounded by some of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic, and CNN declared the beach “ Sahara” in Lopar as the world’s top destination for nudists. Visit the town of Rab, Lopar, Kampor Supetarska Draga, Barbat, Banjol, Mundanije and Palit.

DO NOT MISS

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•• To peek into the nooks and crannies of the histo- •• Barrens of the island of Goli - not the infamous Alca•• •• •• ••

ric stone town - allow yourself to feel the beauty of four bell towers, Rab Cathedral from the 12th century, the Upper and Middle Street, Knežev dvor, the Town Lodge To sail into the stories and legends of Rab – like those of the shepherdess Draga and Kalifront To rest in a green protected Komrčar forest park that continues the historic town of Rab To feel the warm sun and sand of Rajska plaža (Paradise Beach) - an award-winning sandy beach in Lopar is ideal for families with children To enjoy the domestic organically-grown products of local producers – products of lavender, honey, honey brandy and the finest homemade chocolate

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traz, but one of the most infamous prisons in Europe after World War II Amazing shapes created by nature - geological park Geopark Rab that covers a range of different geomorphological sites. Start from Lopar to take the Premužić Path and then Rab-Maman Path. The best view – you will have to climb to 408 metrehigh Kamenjak hill. However, it is really worth it! Where the British King Edward VIII and his beloved Wallis Simpson used to bathe on the peninsula Frkanj in 1936. They got the permission of the city authorities to swim naked and thus, sowed “seeds of nudism”

MARCH 28/03

24 – 30/04 RAB, festive occasion, TM Kampor, Easter Monday

24/04

APRIL 12/04 14/04 18 – 23/04 22/04 24/04

RAB, anniversary, Liberation Day of the island of Rab LOPAR, cycling race, ferry port Lopar, 10.00, MTB 4 ISLANDS RAB, festival, various locations, Knowledge Festival LOPAR, anniversary, Earth Day RAB, gastro festival, the Town of Rab region, Asparagus Days

LOPAR, celebration, St. Christopher’s Square, Asparagus Days – closing celebration LOPAR, procession, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 10.00, “Križevo” (The Holy Cross) - a votive procession of Lopar parishioners to Rab

MAY 01 – 28/05 01/05

05 – 09/05

LOPAR, gastro festival, restaurants, Island Lamb Festival RAB, celebration, St. Christopher’s Square, 6.00, May Day – Early-morning May Day socializing accompanied by DVD Rab Brass Band concert RAB, festive occasion, Festive program to mark the occasion of the Town of Rab Day

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15/05 18 – 20/05 26 – 29/05 28/05

28/05 28/05

RAB, event, Rab port, 10.00, Rab Nautical Passion RAB, event, Rab port, 10.00, Rab Nautical Passion RAB, tournament and celebration, St. Christopher’s Square, 20.30, The Town of Rab Day - special program: Knight’s tournament of crossbowmen RAB, anniversary, Pentecost

JULY

RAB, festival, Rab bells – Nights of Ivan Rabljanin LOPAR, festival, Alpe Adria Fest – opening the swimming season LOPAR, presentation and performance, terrace of hotel settlement San Marino, 21.00, Cultural Club San Marino and presentation of local products RAB, festival, Autocamp Padova 3, 16.00, Closing ceremony of the Island Lamb Festival RAB, performance, terrace of hotel settlement San Marino, 21.00, Cultural Club San Marino

06/07

LOPAR, tournament, ZRC Lopar, International tennis veterans’ tournament “Sun Adria Cup 2016 ” RAB, exhibition, Knežev dvor gallery, 21.00, Rab Visual Art Summer – exhibition preview of Fernando Soprano’s works LOPAR, Paradise beach, Sand Sculpture Festival RAB, triathlon, Veli žal (Suha Punta), 13.00, 8th Rab Triathlon LOPAR, feast, TN San Marino, 20.00, Fishermen’s Feast with catering provided and entertainment program LOPAR, futsal, Sports Centre Lopar, “Loparski tići” (Lopar birds) - Futsal academy LOPAR, festival, HN San Marino, Potato fest – Days of Lopar potatoes RAB, anniversary, Anti Fascist Resistance Day

21/07 21/07

01 – 31/07

03 – 05/07

07/07 13/07 14/07 16/07

JUNE 03 – 05/06 04/06 06 – 10/06 12/06 16/06 16 – 24/06 20 – 26/06 22/06 24/06 25/06 25/06

30/06

22/07 24/07 25 – 27/07 25/07 26/07

27/07

LOPAR, anniversary, Parish Day of Lopar – “Ivanja” a feast day of St. John the Baptist LOPAR, anniversary, Statehood Day RAB, event, St. Christopher’s Square, 20.30, Statehood Day – a special program to mark the occasion: Knight’s tournament of crossbowmen RAB, performance, Church of Holy Cross, 21.00, Opening ceremony of Rab Musical Evenings – Dalibor Cikojević

28/07 28/07

LOPAR, animation, Hotel Settlement and Camp “San Marino”, Daily animation on the beach in front of the Hotel Settlement and Camp San Marino and evening entertainment on the terrace RAB, workshops, Pjaceta, from 20.00 to 22.00, “Rab – the Centre of the World” – Puppet and theatre workshops for children LOPAR, feast and performance, Paradise Beach in front of the Hotel Settlement“San Marino”, 20.00, Feast with catering accompanied by Cultural Club San Marino’s show RAB, performance, premises of St. John the Evangelist, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Iva Ljubičić Lukić and Kosjenka Turkulin (piano) LOPAR, celebration, Lopar port, 20.00, fishermen’s Feast with catering provided and entertainment program RAB, performance, premises of St. John the Evangelist, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Georg Lenger Choir RAB, celebration, Barbat, ”Karmenica”, festivity marking the feast day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel LOPAR, festival, Lopar Samba Festival 2016 RAB, performance, Church of Holy Cross, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Dijana Grubišić-Čiković (harp) RAB, exhibition, Knežev dvor gallery, 21.00, Rab Visual Arts Summer – exhibition preview of Marija Ujević-Galetović’s works LOPAR, performance, Church of St. John the Baptist, 21.00, Vito Ivanjek – classical music concert RAB RAPSKA FJERA (Rab Fair) RAB, festive occasion, St. Christopher’s Square, 21.30, Rapska fjera (Rab Fair) – St. Jacob’s Day: festive opening of the fourteenth Rab Fair RAB, event, Trg Slobode (Liberty Square) and Kaldanac, 21.00, Rapska fjera (Rab Fair) – St. Ann’s Day: mediaeval fair of crafts and workshops RAB, festive occasion, different locations, all day long, Rapska fjera (Rab Fair) – a festive occasion marking St. Christopher’s Day, patron saint of the Town of Rab: procession with the relics of St. Christopher, a crossbow tournament to celebrate St. Christopher’s Day, fireworks and entertainment at different locations LOPAR, performance, terrace of the hotel settlement San Marino, 21.30, Cultural Club San Marino’s show RAB, performance, Church of Holy Cross, 21.30, Rab Musical Evenings – Danijel Detoni (piano)

AUGUST 01 – 31/08

03/08 05/08 04/08 05/08 11/08 11/08 11/08 13/08 14/08 14/08 15/08 15/08

18/08 18/08 22 – 28/08 22 – 28/08 24/08

25/08 LOPAR, animation, Hotel Settlement and Camp “San Marino”, Daily animation on the beach in front of the Hotel Settlement and Camp San Marino and evening entertainment on the terrace LOPAR, celebration, Lopar port, 20.00, Fishermen’s Feast with catering provided and entertainment program LOPAR, anniversary, Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day – special program RAB, performance, Church of Holy Cross, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Krešimir Bedek (guitar) RAB, anniversary, Church of Holy Cross, 21.00, Festivity marking the Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day LOPAR, presentation, TN San Marino, 19.00, “Lopar Night” – presentation of old customs and crafts of Lopar LOPAR, celebration, Livačina beach, 20.00, Fishermen’s Feast RAB, performance, Church of Holy Cross, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Vocalists of Salona RAB, exhibition, Knežev dvor gallery, 21.00, Rab Visual Arts Summer – Photography exhibition preview of Jelena Blagović’s works LOPAR, presentation,“Lopar Night”– presentation of old customs and crafts of Lopar LOPAR, celebration, Livačina beach, 20.00, Fishermen’s Feast with catering provided and entertainment program LOPAR, anniversary, St. Christopher’s Square, 20.30, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary RAB, anniversary, St. Christopher’s Square, 20.30, The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary – the patron saint of Rab Parish: folk programs and Rab crossbow tournament LOPAR, celebration, Lopar port, 20.00, Fishermen’s Feast with catering provided and entertainment program RAB, performance, premises of St. John the Evangelist, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Saxophone quartet “Papandopulo” LOPAR, gastro festival, different locations, Pumidorfest (Tomato fest) – gastro week on the topic of local tomatoes RAB, gastro festival, different locations, Pumidorfest (Tomato fest) - Fiesta de salsa LOPAR, performance, terrace of hotel settlement San Marino, 21.30, Cultural Club San Marino’s show

30/08

RAB, performance, premises of St. John the Evangelist, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Latica Anić (cello) and Krešimir Starčević (piano) RAB, festival, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 6th Organ Festival “Petar Nakić” – Krešimir Fabijanić (trumpet) and Gorna Vidnjević (organ)

SEPTEMBER 01 – 04/09 01/09

02 – 04/09 03/09

05/09

06/09 08/09

08/09 10/09 10/09 12 – 24/09 15/09 16/09 21/09 25/09

LOPAR, tournament, Spinning Paradise – International Tournament in Beach Frisbee RAB, performance, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 21.00, Rab Muscal Evenings – Martina Gojčeta Silić (mezzo-soprano) and Ljerka Očić (organ) RAB, festival, Rab bells – Nights of Ivan Rabljanin RAB, performance, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Bruno Philipp (clarinet) and Edmund Andler Borić (organ) RAB, performance, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 21.00, Organ Festival “Petar Nakić”- Trio Lur – Rea Alaburić (soprano), Lucija Rašeljka Petrač (flute) and Ursa Vukman (organ) LOPAR, gastro festival, tent Melak, from 12.00 to 20.00, Lopar Ethnofest – gastroeco-ethno event LOPAR, anniversary, different locations, Nativity of Virgin Mary – pilgrimage to Church of Blessed Virgin Mary, holy mass, folk festival in the tent, entertainment program, rich catering provided, bocce and five-a-side soccer tournaments as well as rich commercial offer RAB, performance, park Dorka, 21.00, Rab Muscal Evenings – artistic director Renata Penazić RAB, festival, Summer Stage, 19.30, 8th Harmony-singing groups’ festival “Rab Vedute” RAB, exhibition, Knežev dvor gallery, 21.00, Rab Visual Arts Summer – exhibition preview of Tomislav Buntak’s works LOPAR, gastro festival, Octopus Days RAB, performance, Rab Cinema, 21.00, Rab Musical Evenings – Prof. Dunja Vejzović RAB, performance, Kampor, St. Euphemia’s Day – a special program RAB, anniversary, Mundanije, St. Mathew’s Day – a special program LOPAR, anniversary, World Tourism Day

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LOPAR, cycling, various locations, Recreational cycling race Lopar-Rab RAB, competition, Barbat, Angling 2016 – traditional competition in angling

15/12 18/12

OCTOBER 03 – 07/10 07/10 08/10 10/10 11/10 24/10

RAB, gastro festival, Rab tastes and fragrances RAB, celebration, “Kanata – Rab tastes and aromas” – entertainment program to mark the end of the Eco-week and tourist season RAB, anniversary, Independence Day LOPAR, anniversary, Thanksgiving Day for the fruits of the earth LOPAR, anniversary, World Walking Day and World Day of Bread RAB, anniversary, Day of Croatian Defenders of the Island of Rab

NOVEMBER 01/11

RAB, anniversary, All Saints’ Day

05/11

LOPAR, competition, from 8.00 to 18.00, Rab trekking 2016 – competition in trekking RAB, exhibition, various locations, from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00, Days of Advent Fair – exhibition of festive decorations and delicacies organized by The Association Mocira

27 – 28/11

DECEMBER 02/12 03/12 04 – 05/12

05/12 06/12 06/12 11 – 12/12

RAB, performance, Rab Cinema, 18.00, Concert performed by Music School I. M. Ronjgov (Rab subsidiary) RAB, play, Rab Cinema, 12.00, Theatre play for children “Vrtuljak” – The Oz Theatre RAB, exhibition, various locations, from 9.00 to 12.00, Days of Advent Fair – exhibition of festive decorations and delicacies organized by The Association Mocira RAB, anniversary, Town Hall, 10.00, St. Nicholas’Day – Day of Mariners and Travellers LOPAR, Pilgrimage and Holy Mass, St. Nicholas’ Chapel, cape of Sorinj, 9.00 RAB, exhibition, Knežev dvor gallery, 11.00, “Rab Winter” – exhibition of the Association Uliks members’ works RAB, exhibition, various locations, from 9.00 to 12.00, Days of Advent Fair – exhibition of festive decorations and delicacies organized by The Association Mocira

21 – 23/12

21 – 31/12 22/12

RAB, festivity, Municipium Arba Square, 10.00, Opening of the first Rab Skating Rink RAB, exhibition, various locations, from 9.00 to 12.00, Days of Advent Fair – exhibition of festive decorations and delicacies organized by The Association Mocira RAB, exhibition, PC Mali Palit, from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 17.00 to 19.00, Christmas Fair - exhibition of festive decorations and delicacies organized by The Association Mocira, PC Mali Palit RAB, festive occasion, from the sports hall to Vela riva , from 9.00 to 12.00 and from 16.00 to 18.00, Christmas – New-Year’s train RAB, performance, Rab Cinema, 18.00, Concert performed by Music School I. M. Ronjgov (Rab subsidiary)

Rab Fair, Rab (July 25 – 27) The return to distant mediaeval past is possible by taking part in a memorable event Rab Fair. History, culture, tradition, old skills and knowledge are intertwined in the staging of life of the famous Felix Arba in the 14th century and the festival which was then conceived. Rab Fair begins with a spectacular opening parade of Rab Crossbowmen, city gents and folk, and the second day of artisans spread out along the stone streets of the town to show the ancient crafts and workshops. All culminates the last day with the Knights’ tournament in honour of St. Christopher’s Day. In this mediaeval contest of Rab Knights, Rab Crossbowmen measure their firm hand and a sharp eye by handling a genuine crossbow.

23/12 23/12 24/12 24/12 25/12 26/12 27/12

LOPAR, performance, Church of St. John the Baptist, 18.00, Christmas concert RAB, socializing, PC Mali Palit, 17.00, Live Nativity Scene – Christmas socializing organized by the Association Mocira LOPAR, presentation, Christmas Eve – festive program and Christmas Nativity Scene RAB, festive occasion, Municipium Arba Square, 9.45, Christmas Eve – festive program RAB, Holy mass, Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 10.00, Christmas Mass RAB, performance, Skating Club “Medo”, 16.30, “Ledene ludorije” (Ice Escapade) – performance on ice RAB, tournament, Barbat, 11.00, Traditional five-a-side soccer tournament

27/12

29/12 31/12

RAB, performance, Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 19.30, Christmas concert performed by harmony-singing groups Sozal, Eufemija, Rab and guests, harmony-singing groups Sv. Marin and Užanca RAB, premiere, Rab Cinema, 19.00, Rab premiere of the documentary by Fr. Berard RAB, event, Municipium Arba Square, 10.00, New Year’s Eve – special cultural program

THE ISLAND OF RAB

- TOP events and programs 2016 ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL, the island of Rab, gastro event, April 24 – 30 Rab NauticAL Passion, Rab, May 07 – 08 ISLAND LAMB FESTIVAL, the island of Rab, gastro event, May 01 – 28 SAND SCULPTURE Festival, Lopar, June 06 – 10 TRIATHLON, the island of Rab, sporting event, June 12 RAB MUSICAL EVENINGS, the Town of Rab, art and cultural program, June 30 – September 15 RAPSKA FJERA (RAB FAIR), the Town of Rab, entertainment program, July 25 – 27

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GORSKI KOTAR

Čabar, Delnice, Vrbovsko, Lokve, Ravna Gora, Skrad, Mrkopalj, Brod Moravice, Fužine

Green Heart of Kvarner Gorski Kotar is full of natural attractions, lakes, caves, flora and fauna. It provides a sense of peace in all seasons. In winter you can enjoy skiing or a sleigh ride, in summer, enjoy the warm summer days and cool nights. You can enjoy the highland peaks in less than a half-hour drive from the sea. Hamlet surrounded by fresh pine forests, mountain springs and streams, rocks chained with canyons, lakes, ideal for a boat ride or kayak. Walk, hike and trek…Start out in the fresh air! Visit Delnice, Fužine, Čabar, Vrbovsko, Ravna Gora, Lokve, Skrad, Mrkopalj, Brod Moravice.

DO NOT MISS

•• Natural treasures of Risnjak National Park - only 15 kilo•• •• ••

metres away by air, covering 6400 acres, near the central part of Risnjak, it includes the mountain range Snježnik and the natural monument - the source of the river Kupa with its upper course Wild nature of Bijele i Samarske Stijene (White and Samarske Cliffs) - the only strict reserve in Kvarner with numerous sinkholes, rocks and stone towers Special reserve Vražji prolaz (Devil’s Pass) and Zeleni vir (Green Whirlpool - near Skrad, the two-metre wide canyon of Vražji cut into the cliffs hundreds of meters high – above the source of Zeleni vir there are a 70-metre high cliffs and a waterfall Frankopan Castles – in Čabar, Brod na Kupi, Severin and Stara Sušica

DISCOVER

•• World of animals – Gorski kotar •• •• •• •• •• ••

forests are home to many protected species. Brown bear, wolf and lynx are just some of them The highest fir tree of Gorski Kotar over 40 metres high - the park forest Golubinjak near Lokve with trimmed trails and caves Ledena and Golubinja Rafting and canoeing on the river Kupa – downstream the green-blue rapids Magical ride on the eco-boat on Bajer Lake - have a look of Fužine from the lake Grandmother’s linen and grandfather ‘s tool - in a lot of ethnocollections and preserved ancient Gorski kotar ethnic houses milk and cheese of happy cows that freely graze in forest clearings Fishing and hunting

MARCH 27/03 28/03

PREZID, festive occasion, centre, Easter traditions – egg hunting TRŠĆE (ČABAR), gastro festival, centre, Easter Monday - tasting local food and beverages

APRIL

23/04 24/04

VRBOVSKO, festive occasion, centre, Flower Corso Gomirje DELNICE, gastro festival, various locations, Gorski kotar food – Easter Sunday LOKVE, event, The 40th Frogs’ Night LOKVE, event, 23rd Children’s Frog event

MAY

01/05 01/05 01/05 07/05 07/05

14/05 15/05 21/05 21/05 21/05

DELNICE, event, “Marohlinijada”- Morel picking (mushroom: Morchella deliciosa) event BROD NA KUPI, cross, the valley of the Kupa River, Cross along the Kupa Valley DELNICE, International Festival of folk songs and dances DELNICE, hiking event, Canyon of the Kupa River, 18th Hike through the Canyon of the Kupa River MRKOPALJ, festive occasion, Zagmajna, preparing food in copper cauldron SKRAD, event, Zeleni vir, 10.00, Spring in Zeleni vir (Green Whirlpool) VRBOVSKO, festive occasion, Kamačnik, May Day in the countryside ČABAR, archery, the competition in archery on 3D targets FUŽINE, festive occasion, playground in the town centre, from 10.00 to 16.00, Morel (mushroom: Morchella deliciosa) and Herbs - Event of morel-picking and herbs with entertainment program FUŽINE, susret, Cultural Hall, 20.00, International Music & Poetry Fest – musicians and poets’ meeting BROD MORAVICE, event, “Pentecost in Male Drage” LOKVE, sledging, Croatian Cup in sledging on wheels VRBOVSKO, celebration, Kamačnik, 11th Mountain Cauldron BROD NA KUPI, festival, the valley of the Kupa River, Festival of New Recreation – Novi list Cross along the Kupa valley

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FUŽINE, regatta, Bajer Lake, from 11.00 to 16.00, Regatta of traditional marine sailboats ČABAR, cycling, cycling event RAVNA GORA, festival, Cultural Hall, 10.00, Festival of Antiquities – from Grandma’s chest of drawers

JUNE 03/06 04/06 05/06 05/06

LOKVE, sculpture workshop, Gorski Kotar Sculpture Workshop VRBOVSKO, gastro festival, artisans’ cauldron PLEŠCE (ČABAR), angling, anglers’ competition in casting RAVNA GORA, march, Hunting Lodge “Za jasen”, 9.00, Memorial march “Anđelko Ivančić”

GORSKI KOTAR

– TOP events and programs 2016 FROGS’ NIGHT, Lokve, entertainment program, April 23 REGATTA OF TRADITIONAL MARINE SAILBOATS, Fužine, sporting event, May 22 7th FESTIVAL OF ANTIQUITIES – FROM GRANDMA’S CHEST , Ravna Gora, traditional and ethno event, May 29 FRUITS OF THE MOUNTAIN, Gorski kotar CROATIA OPEN – competition in orienteering, Delnice, sporting event SUMMER IN FUŽINE, Fužine RISNJAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL, NP Risnjak, sporting event, August 21 Gorski kotar Bike tour, sporting event, July BOJ I POJ (BIKE AND HIKE –biking around the lake/ hiking around the lake), Lokve, sporting event, August 06 NIGHT OF CAVES, Lokve, sporting event, September 17 PUMPKIN EVENT, Vrbovsko, traditional and ethno event, October 08 – 09 WOOL FESTIVAL, Ravna Gora, traditional and ethno event, November 05– 06 DELNICE ADVENT TALE, Delnice, entertainment program, December NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY AT NOON, Fužine, entertainment program, December 31

11/06

GOMIRJE (VRBOVSKO), event, Flower Corso – display of old customs and traditions

18/06

FUŽINE, race, the town centre, 10.00, 9th International semi-marathon “Three Lakes” – an international marathon race of marathoners, citizens and young people

18/06

VRBOVSKO, gastro festival, Kamačnik, Mushroom event

19/06

RAVNA GORA, event, ethno property of Juretić, 14.00, Blueberry Days

25/06

ČABAR, cycling, night cycling event

25/06

FUŽINE, gastro festival, Strawberry day - Exhibition of products, strawberry plantation tour and tasting products of strawberries

25/06

RAVNA GORA, festival of sounds, Cultural Hall, 19.00, PANfest – festival of sounds

16 – 17/07

JULY 02/07

02/07 09/07 09/07 09/07 09/07

LIČ, exhibition and gastro festival, Lavender Day - exhibition of lavender products , lavender plantation tour and tasting products MRKOPALJ, festive occasion, A festive occasion marking the Day of Mrkopalj Mountain Trail RAVNA GORA, gastro festival, the square in front of SPC Goranka, 10.00, Blueberry Days RAVNA GORA, anniversary, the square in front of SPC Goranka, 16.00, Tourism Day RAVNA GORA, event, five-a-side soccer field “Pod javorovom kosom”, 9.00, Streets of Ravna Gora SKRAD, gastro festival, the centre of Skrad, 11.00, Rasberry Festival

16 – 17/07 16/07 16/07 17/07 22 – 24/07 22 – 25/07 25 – 31/07 30/07 30/07 31/07 31/07

BROD NA KUPI, festival, the Kupa River, Festival of Sport Recreation – Marathon of Friendship and the Kupa Upstream ČABAR, motor-cycling, 11th International MOTO event LOKVE, event, Opera on the Lake MRKOPALJ, event, Begovo Razdolje, Blueberry Days VRBOVSKO, celebration, Kamačnik, Fishermen’s Night ČABAR, car race, “Čabar 2016” – mountain car race MRKOPALJ, event, Agility Mrkopalj MRKOPALJ, festival, ARTfest Mrkopalj – Arts Festival MRKOPALJ, event, “Mountain Paradise” – days of herbs MRZLA VODICA (LOKVE), event, Night of Sculptures FUŽINE, event, from 19.00 to 22.00, Summer in Fužine VRBOVSKO, event, Sports Summer in Vrbovsko

AUGUST 05/08 05/08 05/08 05/08 06/08 06/08 13/08 16/08 20/08 20/08 20/08

ČABAR, anniversary, Lividraga, Day of Lumberjacks and foresters and feast day of Our Lady of the Snows LIČ, Pilgrimage to the Our Lady of the Snows Shrine – Holy Mass, blessing and traditional pastorals MRKOPALJ, anniversary, various locations, a whole day festival to mark occasion of Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day VRBOVSKO, anniversary, Kamačnik, Victory and Homeland Thansgiving Day FUŽINE, concert, summer stage, 21.00, F. Kunis & ART klub LOKVE, event, POJ (Walking around the Lake) BROD MORAVICE, soccer, Memorial soccer tournament Mario Naglić Joga LOKVE, gastro festival, preparing food in cauldron and Lokve Grand Prix BROD MORAVICE, chess, Open Chess Championship FUŽINE, event, playground in the town centre, 18.30, Traditional International Wind Orchestra Meeting SKRAD, anniversary, mountain trails of Skrad, 9.00, Days of St. Bernard

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SKRAD, event, Skradska draga, 21.00, Woodrock TRŠĆE, event, Days of Harvesting Oats LOKVE, mountaineering, Risnjak trekking FUŽINE, cycling, centre, 9.00, Fužine to Sea – “Adria Bike”, an international cycling race ČABAR, biking, Cycling event

22/10

NOVEMBER 05/11

FUŽINE, event, Cultural Hall, 11.00, Days of Franjo Rački

05 – 06/11

RAVNA GORA, festival, 14.00, Festival of Wool

11/11

VRBOVSKO, festive occasion, “Martinje” – a festive occasion marking St. Martin’s Day

12/11

BROD MORAVICE, event, Kupa, “The Kupa River Connects Us”

12/11

SKRAD, event, Cultural Hall Skrad, 18.00, Gorski Kotar’s word in song and dance

18/11

LOKVE, event, Amadeus night

29/11

VRBOVSKO, event, Folk customs of Moravice

SEPTEMBER 03/09

SEVERIN NA KUPI (VRBOVSKO), festive occasion, St. Michael’s Day in Severin

10/09

RAVNA GORA, gastro festival, the square in front of SPC Goranka, 10.00, Mushroom Days

10/09

SKRAD, event, centre, 21.30, International Mushroom-Pickers’ Meeting

RAVNA GORA, festive occasion, Cultural Hall, 20.00, Youth to Youth

10/09

TRŠĆE, archery, Competition in archery on FIELD targets

16 – 18/09

MRKOPALJ, event, Weekend of Mrkopalj Emigrants

DECEMBER

16 – 18/09

RAVNA GORA, festival, Chamber Music Festival

06/12

BROD MORAVICE, festive occasion, St. Nicholas’ Day

17/09

BROD MORAVICE, gastro festival, 11th Days of Plums

10/12

SKRAD, fair, Cultural Hall Skrad, 11.00, Gorski kotar fair

17/09

LIČ, organized educational mushroom picking, Mushroom event

11/12

VRBOVSKO, festive occasion, Vrbovsko Winter Evening

17/09

LOKVE, event, Night of Caves

18/12

23/09

MRKOPALJ, gastro festival, “Planinski raj” (Mountain Paradise) Begovo Razdolje, Days of Mushrooms

MRKOPALJ, performance, Christmas performance “Sungerski lug”

24/12

24/09

FUŽINE, exhibition and celebration, Cultural Club, 20.00, The 10th anniversary of ART Club Gorski kotar

RAVNA GORA, festive occasion, the square in front of SPC Goranka, 16.00, Christmas Eve

26/12

SUNGER, festive occasion, Christmas performance “Sungerski lug”

24/09

RAVNA GORA, event, the area around the castle Stara Sušica, 10.00, The Fruits of Autumn of Gorski kotar

26/12

RAVNA GORA, concert, Cultural Hall, 18.00, Christmas and New Year’s concert

26/12

VRBOVSKO, concert, Christmas and New Year’s concert

29/12

BROD MORAVICE, festive occasion, “Towards New Year’s Eve”

30/12

FUŽINE, event, Bajer Lake, 17.00, With torches around the lake – walking with torches along the lake, visiting the cave Vrelo, and drinking hot mulled wine

24/09

VRBOVSKO, gastro festival, Festival of wine, honey, cheese and homemade bread

25/09

ČABAR, event, The Fruits of Čabar Region

OCTOBER 07 – 09/10

ČABAR, gastro festival, Dormouse Days – preparing and tasting dishes from dormice

31/12

08 – 09/10

VRBOVSKO, exhibition, “Pumpkin Event” – exhibition of indigenous grown pumpkins and food, old customs and crafts

FUŽINE, celebration, playground in the towncentre, 10.00, A New Year’s Eve party at noon to bid farewell to the old year

31/12

GEROVO (ČABAR), parade, New Year’s Hribar motor-cultivator parade

Impressum

VISIT KVARNER PUBLISHER: Kvarner Region Tourism Office / FOR THE PUBLISHER: Irena Peršić Živadinov, Ph.D. / REALIZATION: Novi list d.d. / PROJECT MANAGER: Bruno Lončarić / EDITOR: Alenka Jurčić / TEXT: Ornella Jadreškić / GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Karin Hofbauer / PHOTOGRAPHY: Archives of Novi list and Kvarner Region Tourism Office / TRANSLATION: Ksenija Juretić / PRINT: GZH Zagreb

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INFO

Croatian Apoxyomenos is one of the few Greek sculptures that once graced the ancient Greek sanctuaries and cities, especially gyms. The sculpture dates from the period between the 2nd and 1st century. It was raised from the seabed off the islet of Vele Orjule near LoĹĄinj. After extensive conservation and restoration operations, Apoxyomenos (h.192 cm) has been located in the eponymous new museum in the city centre of Mali LoĹĄinj since April 2016. The sculpture represents a naked young athlete who has just completed his bout or exercise caught at the moment of relaxation totally absorbed in scraping oil, sweat and dust from his body (Gr. Apoxyeses) and hence the name Apoxyomenos.

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