The innovative Croatian tourism project Welcome reached the island of Hvar on May 24 2011, after a 25km canoe ride from Makarska to the pretty resort of Jelsa on the island’s northern coast.
The arrival on Croatia’s premier island marked the fiftieth day of the project, a 2,500km journey thru 7 counties of Croatia from Istria in the north to Dubrovnik in the south, using all means of adventure sports to accomplish the trip.
The project is led by Daniel Lacko, President of excitement Tourism in the Croatian Chamber of Commerce, and ably aided by Luka Tumbaca, Marko Rukavina and Cedo Josipovic. A meticulously planned route taking in the high spots of Croatian tourism, which include 7 UNESCO world heritage preservation sites and 8 countrywide parks, has been winding its way down the coast using a variety of transport – kayak, bike, hiking, wind-surfing and many others – since it began the first leg from Savudrija to Porec by canoe on Apr 5 down the Istrian coast.
While one of the purposes of the project is to have fun, there are rather more heavy aims for the Welcome project with regard to Croatian tourism. These include promoting Croatia’s surprising natural beauty and heritage, discovering, studying about and promoting some of the nations lesser-known regions along the winding ‘Welcome ‘ route, and introducing Croatia to a wider audience as a perfect activity and adventure tourism destination, writes suite101.com.
The Makarska Riviera is one of the most famous traveller locations along the Croatian coast and is also one of the prettiest with numerous wonderful beaches, pine trees, sparkling water and peaceful bays.
Tucepi, Podgora, Zivogosce, Igrane, Brela, and Baska Voda are merely a few of the larger cities located on the Makarska Riviera and are extremely close to the town,as well as great places for a holiday.
Considering its geographical position, it is and ideal beginning position for countless excursions to local places, irrespective of if You decide to visit the islands or some of the places with different natural and cultural beauties.There is no place in the whole Mediterranean area with a such wealthy and noticeable contrast of the sea and coastal area and Biokovo Mountain that stands vertically above the entire town and represents an unrepeatable combination of the sea, greenery and vertical stone cliffs.
Besides enjoying the sun, untouched nature and sea and different attractions the offer includes ultimate accommodation in top-quality hotels, residences, studio residences, rooms and campsites.
Long beaches are fairly well known by clean sea and pebble coast, silence of pine forests and everlasting sun. You can drink cocktails while sunbathing on the beach with no problems because there are always well trained baywatch lifeguards taking care of you. There is lot of nudist beaches all along the coast. Beaches have Blue Flag international quality award.
It offers many exciting activities. Parasailing, rent-a-boat, rent-a-scooter, speed ship, motor-hidro dragon flying, paragliding from Biokovo, rent-a-pedalina, one day boat journeys to islands, rent-a-bike, rent-a-car, tenis courts, scuba diving school, jet-ski, hiking, gigantic game fishing, and many more…
Mountain lovers may go by one of the mountain trails to the peaks of Biokovo, which offer a nice view on the surroundings, clean air and silence.
Those having an interest in an active sort of holiday can enjoy a fascinating offer of lots sport programs with different chances on the beach, in the town, on the Mountain as well as in the near by places.This suggests that here You will find a good choice of traditional gastronomy, home-produced food and drinks served in cafes, konobas and other consents Makarska is famous for.
There is also a health resort, with the well known recreational and health centre Biokovka, which offers various therapeutic services. Cultural and entertainment programs are an integral part of the life of the city, particularly in the traveller season.The Makarska Summer runs from the end of June to Sept. and includes several great events – music and theatre performances (traditional and modern), exhibitions, art events.
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