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A SHORT ESCAPE FROM FRENETIC PACE OF EVERYDAY LIFE THAT APPEALS TO EVERYONE
The term „City break“ in tourism denotes a short stay in another city, mostly in some of the world’s capitals, either in personal organization or within some of the vacation packages offered by travel agencies. The reasons behind the popularity of this type of vacation are rather logical – it doesn’t require too much time and money, and it still offers a break from a hectic daily routine. A real expansion of demand for weekend breaks is reported in our cities as well – among those joining a growing trend are Zadar, Split, Šibenik, Zagreb, Varaždin…
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In addition to mega popular capitals of the world, our cities as well distinguished themselves as very attractive destinations for city break tourism, which is growing steadily.
Knowing that concision and efficiency are key words to success when it comes to this type of vacation, the city of Zagreb attractively and high quality presented overall offer of 35 of its travel agencies, based on three-day and four-day travel packages, in an attractive link (http://citybreak.zagreb-touristinfo.hr/). Thus, for example, gourmet-minded guests will get to know our metropolis through exquisite delicacies and local wines, while lovers of cultural attractions will opt for exploring the castles of Croatian Zagorje. There is something for every taste, and those who want to see even more within various tours can “hop” to Zadar, Plitvice…or to Varaždin, just an hour away, and enjoy a tour of its historic center and a very popular bike ride!
„What is lonely London compared to the city of Split?“ – this year this local saying could be heard in almost every corner of our „Mediterranean flower“ and in all languages, since it teemed with foreign guests. In addition to the three-day festival in July – Ultra Europe, which has produced unprecedented interest of young people who came into the city from all over the world, direct flights from eight European capitals have been introduced, and travel packages have been offered at very affordable prices of flight and hotel accommodation, as well as the so-called “Split card” for free admission to the city’s museums and galleries and a guidance of professional tourist guide.
With their energy and lively atmosphere, Šibenik and Zadar, here at your fingertips, equally attracted tourists. According to the foreign Web portals, guests were particularily delighted with the St. Jacob’s cathedral, enchanting view from St. Anna’s fortress, Medieval garden of St. Lawrence, al fresco lunches on the terraces of Šibenik restaurants where they enjoyed seafood and lamb dishes, and especially tasty tiramisu cake! Zadar is only an hour of drive away – it won its guests by a combination of urban culture, monumental architecture, entertainment and nightlife. Imposing Land Gate at the entrance to the old city core provoked true admiration, and a café on the main square was declared ideal for practicing cute Dalmatian coffee culture and taking in relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle! The guests were also thrilled with St. Donat’s church, Sea Organ and a light installation called Sun Salutation!
Due to its lavish architecture, Dubrovnik emerged as an ultimate city break destination. The walk through legendary Stradun and town walls is indispensable, and the list of sites to visit rather lengthy – from Sponza Palace, which best illustrates the fascinating Dubrovnik blend of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, to the Rector’s Palace, the Franciscan Monastery, the Cathedral of the Assumption, Onofrio’s Fountain…guests find fish restaurants in the historic town core particularly charming, and they also gladly stop by to the island of Lokrum.
Foto: Tz grada Splita, Tz grada Zadra
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