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Happy Christmas from Time Out Croatia
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Happy Christmas from Time Out Croatia

To all our readers, partners and sponsors, in Croatia, the UK, US and around the world, Sretan Božić from all the team at Time Out Croatia! We would like to...
How Croatians celebrate Christmas
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How Croatians celebrate Christmas

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without tradition, and in Croatia, this means badnjak, bakalar and fritule – along with the familiar lights and...
The best Advent celebrations in Istria
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The best Advent celebrations in Istria

Advent celebrations are lighting up cities and villages across Istria, from Pula and Poreč to little hilltop communities inland. Great seasonal delicacies and...
Skate inside a Roman arena at Advent in Pula
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Skate inside a Roman arena at Advent in Pula

In what must be the most stunning attraction of all the Advent celebrations around Croatia, an ice rink has been created within the Roman Arena in Pula. The...
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The best Airbnbs in Croatia
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The best Airbnbs in Croatia

As a country of phenomenal natural beauty mixed with rich culture, it's no surprise Croatia has risen in popularity in recent...
The 51 best things to do in Dubrovnik
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The 51 best things to do in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a one-town tourist industry on its own, with endless things to do all year round. As stunning as the clear blue sea around it, the former centre...

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How Croatians celebrate Christmas
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How Croatians celebrate Christmas

Cod on Christmas Eve, midnight mass and plenty of traditional fritule to go round – here's how Croatians enjoy this special time of the year
See The Nutcracker for free in Zagreb
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See The Nutcracker for free in Zagreb

The Croatian National Theatre to project the show to the public outside the building on December 20, as a Christmas gift to the city
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Osijek on a plate

Fresh pasta from Istria, served with generous shavings of truffle, sumptuous seafood accompanied by zesty wedges of lemon and the traditional green chard;...

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20 best things to do on Hvar
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20 best things to do on Hvar

Hvar is Croatia’s most happening island, a destination for celebs, moneyed revellers and visitors familiar with five-star luxury.
20 best things to do on Brač
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20 best things to do on Brač

The Dalmatian island of Brač is best known for its iconic beach of Zlatni rat, which moves according to winds and tides.
20 best things to do on Vis
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20 best things to do on Vis

Secluded beaches, sunlit caves and succulent lobster make the longer crossing from Split well worth the journey. 
20 best things to do on Pag
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20 best things to do on Pag

Pag is Croatia’s up-and-coming island, its profile raised by the Ibiza-like phenomenon of Zrće.
20 best things to do on Cres
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20 best things to do on Cres

One of the largest but least developed of Croatia’s islands, the relatively untouched gem of Cres is a rugged wilderness.

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The best Zagreb bars

People in Croatia's capital city always give themselves time to linger and socialise over drinks. Whatever the time of year, new Zagreb bars are always raising...

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