Tag Archives: Croatias

The first thing that struck me about Luka was the silence. My wife, Caroline, and I had driven our rental car from Split north along the Croatian coast to Zadar and taken an hour-and-a-half ferry ride to the island of Dugi Otok. Then we had driven the island’s length southwards, …

Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic believes that rising star Josko Gvardiol has done enough to deserve the World Cup’s young player award, succeeding Kylian Mbappe. Gvardiol scored to help Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 in the third place play-off, also earning the man of the match honour, and will find out tomorrow …

Be afraid, be very afraid. Brazil laid down a daunting marker to their fellow World Cup 2022 (opens in new tab) contenders on Day 16 with an outstanding performance to progress to the quarter-finals.  South Korea were 4-0 down – and it could’ve been more – by the break, only …

Josko Gvardiol has acknowledged Chelsea (opens in new tab)’s attempts to sign him and refused to rule our joining the club in future. According to The Athletic (opens in new tab), Gvardiol is flattered by their interest but confirmed that he is focused on doing his best for RB Leipzig …

In Trogir’s Benedictine monastery, I spotted a sculpture of the Greek god Kairos, one of the two words the ancient Greeks used to define time. Chronos – chronological – is the obvious one, but Kairos signifies a time in between, when something special happens. A critical or opportune moment to …

From ancient archaeological sites to quirky contemporary art galleries, Croatia offers a vast range of cultural attractions for interested holidaymakers. Each summer, visitors can also expect a lively programme of open-air cultural events, showcasing Croatian artists, actors, dancers and musicians, as well as their contemporaries from abroad. Here are 10 …

With a glorious 1,120-mile mainland coast, plus countless pine-scented islands and rocky islets, Croatia is a superb destination for lovers of sea and sunshine. Beaches range from long swathes of fine pebble, complete with sunbeds and watersports facilities, to tiny hidden coves where you can escape the modern world and …

Nowhere else on the Adriatic can claim such a stunningly diverse range of landscapes as Croatia; a kaleidoscopic sweep of scenery from rugged mountain peaks to sprawling forests, glittering wetlands and scattered archipelagos. There’s something here for everyone – views and experiences to last a lifetime, from hiking through the …