Proof of Balkan exceptionalism is the Grand Hotel Brioni, a five-star Radisson property in Pula, on the tip of Croatia ’s Istrian Peninsula. The hotel was voted the best in Croatia in 2023, following ...

A 25 million euro investment awaits Pula, and it's something the city has been waiting for since the rule of Austro-Hungary.

Another Croatian derby awaits us on Sunday at 5 p.m. It is the Istrian-Kvarner clash between Rijeka and Istra at Rujevica.

Trade in the crowds for some quiet one-on-one time with these equally romantic but less hyped-up European cities ...

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Standouts from the drinks list are a sparkling wine from Istria, Misal Blanc de Noirs Brut ... and few places have more to offer than Pula. A must-do is the guided tour of the Roman amphitheatre ...

After working up an appetite, head to aROMA gelateria and try the local specialty Istriano, vanilla gelato with lemon and extra virgin olive oil made in Istria. Lining Pula’s charming promenade are ...

Croatia reports a successful start to year, upping world-wide appeal among travellers across continental and coastal regions.

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On Istria’s west coast ... (baby cot free on request). Fly to Pula. Combine cultural sightseeing with lazy afternoons on the beach, complete with well-organised watersports (including scuba ...