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Will the borders between Croatia and Slovenia belong to the past soon? The chances are not bad as Croatia's admission to the Schengen Area seems to be imminent. ”I would like to compliment Croatia for its efforts and its perseverance on the fulfilment of all the necessary requirements for its entry into Schengen‟, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker recently declared...
Read moreA New Year's Eve ball for sailors in the former k.u.k. Imperial and Royal Naval Officer's Casino in Pula, where historical uniforms are expressly desired as a dress code in addition to tailcoats and long evening dresses, sounds strange to non-Austrians, but also to many inhabitants of the Alpine Republic, to put it mildly.
Read moreCurrently, the ACI-Marina Supetarska Draga disposes of 328 berths and 35 boat places on land. A reception desk, a restaurant, a small market, a launderette and a shipyard with a hoisting crane (10 tons) complete the offer of the ACI Marina Supetarska Draga. A petrol station can be found at about 11 nautic miles away near the ACI Marina Rab.
Read moreNormally, Livade would be a small, insignificant village in the Istrian hinterland, if not, many years ago, a certain Giancarlo Zigante would have found the largest white truffle worldwide and thus founded his truffle empire. ”Zigante Tartufi‟ as it is called officially, has made a name for itself in gourmet circles all over the world and therefore, almost inseparably connected,...
Read moreWhen olive oil is involved, Croatians really can’t take a joke. The best oil in the world always originates from the region where they live. But no matter if Istria, Kvarner, Dalmatia or the Dubrovnik region, ultimately it remains a question of personal taste and, of course, of the fact which oil you got used to throughout the years.
Read moreMost obviously benefited by its advantageous geographic situation, Supetarska Draga on the island of Rab can hark back to a long seafaring tradition. Nevertheless, before reaching one of the oldest villages of the island, the sailors had to pass Sridnjak and Sailovac first. Sridnjak and Sailovac are famous for their small coves with beautiful sand and pebble beaches, that invite...
Read moreWhen travelling in the area of Rab island towards Supetarska Draga, you will inevitably pass the small, uninhabited islet of Šailovac. But just leaving it on the starboard side would be a real shame. Gently shelving sand and pebble beaches invite to have a bath and, at least most of the time, small dreamy coves ensure absolute privacy.
Read moreThe ferry terminal is located on the western side of the island, as well as the berths reserved for local people and fishing boats. South of the terminal (0.2 nautical miles) in Pocumarak bay, you will find a couple of anchoring buoys for mooring.
Read moreThe only possibility for private boats and yachts to berth on the island is on the eastern side of Silba. In the harbour area, it is just a few steps to the Konoba Mul. Those preferring to be self-sufficient or who want to replenish food stocks, will find a small, typical Croatian market at about 100 metres distance.
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