More about Lastovo and other islands

Croatia Islands News:

Cheese from Pag Island among the best in the world
Žigljen cheese, produced on Pag Island  has  received an important international award – it is selected among the best cheese in the world, winning the ‘super gold medal’ at the World Cheese Awards 2011 (www.finefoodworld.co.uk/wca) The winning hard cheese, produces in Gligor’s dairy on Pag, is made entirely from locally sourced sheep and cow milk. It takes three to six months for Žigljen to fully mature and finally achieve its spicey, characteristic aroma. This [...]

Reconstruction of the Grand Hotel on Lopud Island
The Italian company Marazzi group, which has recently reconstructed the Hotel Lafodia, on Lopud Island is now considering to  invest in the reconstruction of another Lopud hotel - Grand Hotel Lopud, owned by Atlantska Plovidba from Dubrovnik. Grand Hotel Lopud is right now not in use, bought by Atlantska Plovidba few years ago. The plan is to reconstruct this old building it into a boutique hotel with up to 70 rooms. Altlantska Plovidba is the majority [...]

Holiday in Hvar – Readers’ writing competition 2011
An article about holidaying on Hvar Island is winner of this year’s The Guardian’s Readers’ writing competition: summer holidays. Subtitled as “Dana Smith thought she had a cove on the island of Hvar, Croatia, to herself – until a naked woman emerged from a cave“, the article was published in travel supplement of last week’s Guardian. Read the whole article here + click to see large photo of the article

Vis Island among the Five Mediterranean islands you’ve (probably) never heard of
The Financial Times has included Vis Island among the five Mediterranean islands you’ve (probably) never heard of. The Dalmatian island of Vis is less visited and almost escapes the crowds of the tourist season, leaving guests of this beautiful place to enjoy its natural beauty. Even though Vis has more than enough to offer and abounds in numerous wonders, it does not have luxury hotels, marinas and restaurants, although it [...]

Mljet Island Video
A lovely 4 minutes video of Mljet Island , one of the Croatian National Parks,  is available on Youtube. The video is produced by AdriaTon production company, based in Zagreb. The accompanied music is instrumental version of ‘ La musica di notte’,  composed by famous Croatian composer Đelo Jusic, who was a leader of  Dubrovački Trubaduri music band - have a look & enjoy: Read more about Mljet and other Croatian Islands

Jadrolinija’s Coastal Ferries will sail from June to October only
According to Jutarnji.hr , Jadrolinija’s Coastal Ferries that connect Rijeka with Dubrovnik via Split, Hvar, Korcula and Mljet , proceeding further to Bari in Italy, will sail from June to October only. As I said in my previous post, the reason for this is high cost of running this ferry, as  it needs 62 crew members to sail while in winter month, there are only  in average 7 passengers that are using this ferry. The author of [...]

Dubrovnik Riviera and Islands – Magnificent Jewels Video
Dubrovnik Riviera and Islands – Magnificent Jewels is 11 minutes promotional video published on YouTube and made by Turistička zajednica Dubrovačko neretvanske županije (Dubrovnik-Neretva County Tourist Board). Beside Dubrovnik , the video shows short clips from variety of places in Dubrovnik County, including Peljesac, Mljet, Korcula, Lastovo, Elafiti.. Soothing instrumental music in the background brings alive the ambience Have a look & enjoy: Find out more about Dubrovnik, Dalmatia and [...]

Silba Island will get underwater museum
Map of Pocukmarak Bay at Silba Island where new underwater museum is to be opened: View Larger Map Last year the remains of a sarcophagus were found in Pocukmarak bay on Silba Island, as well as the remains of another one. Recently, a second phase of underwater research started where archaeologists will explore the wider area and carry out the preparations for opening an underwater museum. The stone coffer, which [...]

Losinj – Island of Vitality – Film
At the 12th International TourFilm Festival, recently held in Split, the promotional film “Losinj – Island of vitality” , made by director Igor Modric of Irs Art Production, was announced as the best tourist film of the festival. The film was made in cooperation with Mali Losinj Tourist Board, and lasts just over 9 minutes. It is really beautiful film – have a look:

Video: Ferry Marko Polo Stranded on the Island
Video clip of ferry Marko Polo stranded on the Sit island in Sibenik archipelago, was broadcasted on NOVA TV – Croatian tv station - have a look at this YouTube clip: More good photos of Marko Polo ferry at Jutanji.hr page