Having an active holiday and getting to know the city can be expensive so this could be a good choice for you to save some money.

Dubrovnik Card is ticket that includes free entrances to 8 museums, Rectors palace, Dubrovnik city walls and discountson many different places.

There are three types of cards. There is Dubrovnik card for one day, three day and seven day stay, so you can choose depending on your stay and your plans. So if you plan to visit all museums, city walls and do some excursions definitely buy one. It will save you at least some money. For example; regular price of entrance ticket to Dubrovnik city walls is 100,00 kn for adults, and 30,00 kn for younger than 18. Entrance ticket for each museum is 40,00kn for adults, and 20,00 kn for children.

As visiting the city walls is most expensive, you can just buy one day Dubrovnik Card and save money to visit other places too.
Natural history museum, Maritime museum, Rupe Ethnographic museum, Archeologic museum and Museum of modern history and Marin Držić house are in the price too.

Probably the best thing about Dubrovnik Card is public transport. Dubrovnik Card includes free rides on city buses. Number of free rides is limited and depends on type of Dubrovnik Card.

One day Dubrovnik Card costs 150,00kn and includes free public transport for 24 hours (from the moment of the first ride).
Three-day Dubrovnik Card costs 200,00kn and includes 10 rides.
Seven-day Dubrovnik Card costs 250,00kn and includes 20 rides.
Regular price of bus ticket is 12,00 kn if you buy it on kiosk. The price is 15,00 kn if you buy it directly in the bus.
If you book your apartment ( outside of walking distance to the Old Town and plan visiting the Old Town often this can rally save you money.
Suburban areas as Cavtat, Mlini and Zaton are not included in this offer.

Dubrovnik card also includes discounts in many restaurants, bars and souvenir shops. On this list you will also find discounts for beauty services in local salons and excursions. The discount is usually 10 to 20 %.

With each Dubrovnik Card you also get city map with guide to most popular places and important information. There is also a full list of places where you can use it to get a discount. Just make sure to show it each time before you get receipt.

WHERE TO BUY DUBROVNIK CARD
You can buy Dubrovnik Card on 47 different places in Dubrovnik – tourist offices, hotels and travel agencies.
You can also buy Dubrovnik Card online for 10% lower price.
If you decide to buy it this way you will get the voucher and then change it for a card on your arrival in one of tourist offices on Pile, Gruž or Lapad.

Our recommendation is: if you plan to use public transport a lot and want to visit museums and city walls – buy Dubrovnik Card. It is definitely worth it.
On the other hand, if you want just to relax and walk the city on your own it is better to skip it this time.

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Elafiti islands are situated northwest of Dubrovnik. It is group of 13 islands between Dubrovnik, Mljet and Pelješac peninusla. Other name for Elafiti islands are Deer‘s islands as their shape reminds of a deer‘s crown.

The largest three islands are Koločep (or Kalamota how locals named it), Šipan and Lopud. Those three islands were peaceful oasis for noble families of Dubrovnik republic centuries ago. Those three islands are also only ones inhabited nowadays. Koločep is the closest one to Dubrovnik, Lopud is the one in the middle and Šipan is the largest one. All three are unique green paradises covered with orange, lemon and cypress threes. Each of them has its own small port, stone churches and stone walls ruins from ancient times. There is really not much to see but beautiful nature, so take it as opportunity to relax from all information and must do and must see you are bombarded in Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik Fish Picnic lasts approx. 8 to 9 hours that include sailing, lunch on board and free time to explore all three islands. The price for Dubrovnik Fish Picnic goes from 250,00kn to 300,00kn which is really great value for money. You can book it on many different places in Dubrovnik, as in Old Port or Uvala bay in Lapad area. Dubrovnik Fish Picnic price includes all: boat ticket, tasty lunch and local drinks. You just make sure to bring swimming suit, sunglasses, towel and sun protection.The only must do on Dubrovnik Fish Picnic is to enjoy and to relax!

When booking Dubrovnik Fish Picnic make sure to pick the meal in advance. You can choose between fish, chicken and vegetarian meal. Welcome drink, non-alcoholic beverages and local wines are also included in price for all Dubrovnik Fish Picnic tours. You can book your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic every day during the summer.  Departure is early in the morning from the harbor of Gruž. First Island to visit is the closest one – Koločep Island.

 It is a first stop on your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic so you will have some free time for sightseeing or swimming. Koločep is closest to Dubrovnik. It is situated only 5km from port of Gruž. It has plenty small sandy beaches. You can also refresh by jumping to the crystal clear Adriatic sea from your boat. It is a great experience. You will love it! Next one to visit on your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic is Šipan Island – the further one and the largest one.

On Šipan you can explore the village of Suđurađ where you will find small medieval church build from stones. There you will also have some free time for sightseeing and swimming. Šipan is famous for its palm trees. The lunch is served while sailing from Šipan to Lopud Island. Lopud is last stop on your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic tour.

Lopud Island is situated in the middle between Koločep and Šipan. Lopud has great sandy beaches you will definitely enjoy. You have probably noticed that sandy beaches are rare in Croatia. You will be happy to know that Dubrovnik Fish Picnic is taking you to the one of those few – Šunj on Lopud Island. On Lopud you will have approx. 3 hours of free time to explore the island, swim and relax. Sipping cold drink at lounge bar on Šunj beach will be just the perfect end of your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic tour.

Arrival to port of Gruž from Dubrovnik Fish Picnic is around 6 p.m. This will leave you enough time to enjoy your evening in Dubrovnik Old Town and do some of 5 must do while in Dubrovnik.

If you are not interested in Dubrovnik Fish Picnic and you would like to visit these three islands that is possible too. Instead of Dubrovnik Fish Picnic you can book only excursion and then choose your own place to have a lunch. If you chose this option, while on the islands do not miss to try some of the best Croatian dishes.

If you decide to book your holiday home on one of the three islands and hide from the hustle and bustle of modern world, check our offer () of beautiful holiday homes in hidden bays of Deer’s islands!

Our tip: Once when on your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic you will notice one small, romantic island with lighthouse between Koločep and Lopud. It is called Sveti Andrija (or Saint Andrew). Prosecution from Dubrovnik to Sveti Andrija Island was one of the heaviest penalties for residents of Dubrovnik Republic. It is small and rocky island with beautiful cliffs sinking to the sea. There is no residents but birds now days, but long time ago the lighthouse keeper lived there for whole year. Now they just work their shift there and go back to their homes. There are few tragically stories about love between lighthouse keeper and girl from Lopud island. Ask your skipper to tell it to you. It will be more interesting to hear it there from the boat then just reading it.

So do not miss to book your Dubrovnik Fish Picnic and remember only must do on Elafiti Islands are to relax and enjoy!

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In this area, you will find agencies that offer one-day Trogir fish picnic every day during the summer. Lots of them offer beside Trogir fish picnic, fish picnic from Okrug Gornji and from other parts of Čiovo Island too.

Trogir fish picnic can be great option to spend some quality time with your family or friends, explore beautiful landscapes and try traditional specialties.

Trogir fish picnic starts in the harbor in front of the old city. It is a full day trip. Departure is around 9:30am and arrival back to Trogir is around 5:30pm. Trogir fish picnic boat sails through the channel between Trogir and Ciovo Island. Looking at historical city on one side, and beautiful island of Ciovo on the other side will take your breath away. You will be served with traditional Dalmatian food while sailing during your Trogir fish picnic. Usually grilled fish and homemade vine. On the way, the boat sails next to Blue lagoon which is famous for untouched nature and crystal blue sea.

Blue lagoon or Krknjaši is one more example of tropical paradise in the middle of Adriatic Sea. It is especially suitable for families with small children.

After one hour of sailing on your Trogir Fish picnic boat, you will arrive to your final destination Soline bay. It is beautiful bay away from tourist hustle situated on south of island Drvenik.

This beach is one of the few sandy beaches on Croatian coast. Small kids will enjoy playing in sand and especially as in the nearby is a trampoline.

Listen the sound of silence, feel the scent of pine trees, swim and relax under the sun.  Trogir fish picnic could be one day to remember.

Trogir fish picnic can be booked as a private tour or you can simply join other tourists. Price is around 27€ per person.

Trogir is definitely one of best options for holidays on Croatian coast. The town is beautiful and can really offer a lot, including such one-day trips with Trogir fish picnic.

You can check our offer for wonderful private accommodation in this Trogir area.

Our tip: If you are going on your own to your Trogir fish picnic, you can spend more time on Blue lagoon beach. While in Trogir Fish Picnic in Blue lagoon orKrknjasi you can have a lunch at cult Dalmatian tavern “Kod Komuniste”.

Here you can choose between excellent selection of fresh seafood and some of the best Croatian dishes!

Do not miss your Trogir fish picnic this summer!

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This fabulous outdoor festival is coming back to Croatia in July 2014 for the second time in a row. Festival starts in Split at Poljud Stadium where takes place for three days – 11^th, 12th and 13^th of July 2014. Sunnery James, Ryan Marciano, Jon Rundell, W&W and Danny Avila are just few of many D.J.s that will be there.

On July 13^th Ultra festival moves to Hvar on Hvar Island where the exclusive beach party follows as a big finish on July 15^th.

This gigantic production will present 37 biggest names of electronic music, lighting and fireworks, pool and beach parties, lots of fun and worlds best clubbing music on one place.

Ultra boat party on July 13^th will probably be the most interesting part of this event.

Music boat will depart for 3 hours long journey from the center of the Split – Riva. Beside great music, excellent companions and the sun you can enjoy refreshing cocktails and snacks to keep you on your feet. You will also have opportunity for a quick swim in Adriatic Sea.

Ticket price for music boat is 25,00 € and you can buy it on Ultra Europe official website.

Around 60,000 fans from 75 world’s countries are expected to visit Split and Hvar only for this event. Those not so lucky can follow it on web streaming. Even that number could reach more than 11 million viewers.

Ultra Festival is raising its stages every year all over the world in nine countries on five continents.

In 2014 Ultralso takes places in Miami (USA), Ibiza (Spain), Buenos Aires (Argentina), São Paulo (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Seoul (South Korea), Cape Town and Johannesburg (South Africa). Besides Miami Ultra, Croatian one will be the only that lasts longer than two days. Croatia will also be exclusive country for Ultra Europe Festival for 6 years in a row.

For six years in a row (from 2005 to 2008) Ultra won best musical event award from the International Dance Music Awards so unforgettable experience is guaranteed.

Ticket price is 129,00 € and can be bought on official website!

OUR TIP for ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL JULY 2014 IN SPLIT, CROATIA

You are running out of time to buy your ticket, and on the other hand, accommodation in Split is fully booked. Trogir is then the best option to stay, as it is only 25 km away from Split, and 3 km away from Split airport.

Book your place to stay at ultra-Europe festival in July 2014 in Split Croatia!

You will find variety of accommodation on our web site. We can offer you studio apartments if you are coming alone and do not want to have roommates. However, there are also lot of apartments up to 11 people. For even larger groups we also have more apartments in one house.

Trogir is very well connected to Split. You can reach it easily by bus or by boat.

How to reach Trogir for Ultra Europe FESTIVAL JULY 2014 IN SPLIT, CROATIA?

Airline:

Airport Split has excellent connections with major European cities.

To reach Trogir from the airport check the website. You can also check taxi option.

Road:

If you are coming by car, there are three ways to reach Trogir:
1. Croatian Highway Dalmatina A1 (exit on Prgomet)

3. Coastal road – Jadranska Magistrala. Starts in Rijeka on north and passes through cities: Senj – Karlobag – Zadar – Sibenik – Primosten and then Trogir.

Sea:

Croatia has boat connections with Italian coastal cities: Ancona, Pescara, Bari or Venetia. You can book ferries for Croatia…

Trogir is one of the best places to visit in Croatia.It is excellent base for one-day trips to nearby places and islands. You can really enjoy good nightlife here and relax on amazing beaches on nearby islands. If you want to have some active holidays beside partying you can find lot of activities as water skiing, surfing, snorkeling, diving and climbing.

If you will be coming to Trogir by car, do not miss to visit National Park Plitivice lakes and Krka waterfalls.

On this road you can also stop by at another one of the best places to visit in Croatia – Skradin. Skradin is beautiful place to visit only 20km away from Šibenik.

While in Croatia do not miss to try some of the best Croatian dishes. You will definitely need to eat something warm and nice after 5 days non-stop partying.

WHO will play at ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

Adventure Club, Hard Rock Sofa, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano, Jon Rundell, W&W, Danny Avila i Brass Knuckles, DJ-i Adventure Club, Hard Rock Sofa, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano i Jon Rundell, W&W, Danny Avila.

WHAT else at ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

You will also have an opportunity to see musicians using elements of electronics: The Cure, The Killers, New Order, Duran Duran, The Black Eyed Peas, Erasure, M83, Santigold, The Ting Tings, Cut Copy, Empire of the Sun and Bloc Party

WHEN – ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

This 3 days festival will perform: 11th – 13th July 2014

WHERE- ULTRA EUROPE FESTIVAL SPLIT CROATA JULY 2014

Hvar & Split, Croatia, July 2014

Follow the music and visit Croatia – the God is a DJ!

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WIN SEVEN NIGHTS on beautiful island of Čiovo…

This is what you should do:

• Like our Facebook page Agencija Croatica (and invite your friends and family to like us to!)  https://www.facebook.com/OnlineCroatia
• Post photos from your holidays in Croatia to our Facebook profile
• Wait to see how many likes your photo will get

Simple as that!

The photo with largest number of Likes wins 7 day accommodation for two persons at our cozy studio Oasis in the heart of Dalmatian coast. No additional expenses for accommodation are to be charged. Prize covers only accommodation expenses.  Winner can book his prize in period between January 1^st and June 30^th 2015, or in period between September 1^st and December 31^st 2015.

We reserve the right to remove all photographs with inappropriate content.

Here is little bit more about studio Oasis and Trogir coast:

Studio Oasis is situated in Okrug Gornji on Ciovo Island, only 3 km away from ancient Unesco protected town Trogir in middle Dalmatian coast.

Ciovo is one small beautiful island connected by drawbridge with Trogir on mainland all the time with excellent traffic connections by car, bus or boat.

Split, second largest town in Croatia is situated just 28 km far from Ciovo. Split you can also reach by car, or by boat.

Studio Oasis is situated on quiet and very lovely place away from traffic hustle, settled on the ground floor. Amazing 100 m2 large garden lays in front of the studio. Garden is covered with green grass, flowers and lavender, filled with typical Mediterranean herbs and plants scent was awarded as the prettiest garden in the area.

In a shade of grapevine, apples, oranges and lemon trees, deck chairs and hammock will wait for you to enjoy and relax. And also there is a barbecue in one part of the garden for use.

As there is no traffic this spacious area is very suitable for the children to play. So if you have small baby we can provide baby bed so all of you can enjoy in our beautiful summer Oasis.

Studio is fully equipped and it consists of:

Double bed, bathroom with shower (and there is also outside shower with hot water you can use when you are back from the beach). Large new outdoor covered kitchen equipped with everything you might need for cooking.

To enjoy your tasty summer meals of Mediterranean cuisine, on your private 10m2 large terrace you will find table, chairs and the deck chairs confronted to the Adriatic Sea.

All premises are covered with air condition and internet access free of charge (wi fi ADSL – fast internet). At your disposal is also large parking area in shade and washing machine for use free of charge.

To spend there your perfect holiday next year free of charge, you just need to enjoy the one booked with us this summer and share your memories with us… :).

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