Experiences Archives - Valamar Travel Blog About a Perfect Croatian Holiday Experience Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:55:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.9 https://travel.valamar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/cropped-favicon-150x150.png Experiences Archives - Valamar Travel 32 32 48 Hours in Istria: How Much Can You Fit into a Short Break? https://travel.valamar.com/48-hours-in-istria-how-much-can-you-fit-into-a-short-break/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:55:53 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=40342 You don’t always need a full week away to feel like you’ve had a proper holiday. Sometimes a couple of days are enough – especially when they include mornings by the sea, a little movement, Istrian wine and truffles, a few hours at the spa and dinners worth slowing down for.

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]]> Dubrovnik Must-See: 5 Places I Wouldn’t Miss https://travel.valamar.com/dubrovnik-must-see-5-places-i-wouldnt-miss/ Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=39789 Dubrovnik is one of those cities I thought I already knew before I arrived. I had seen the terracotta rooftops, stone walls and blue Adriatic countless times in photographs. But walking through the Old Town, looking down from the City Walls and seeing it all again from Mount Srđ made me realise that Dubrovnik is even better when experienced from several different perspectives.

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]]> 5 Best Instagram Spots in Dubrovnik You Shouldn’t Miss https://travel.valamar.com/5-best-instagram-spots-in-dubrovnik-you-shouldnt-miss/ Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:50:07 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=39208 Dubrovnik is one of those cities where I find myself reaching for my phone every few minutes. Terracotta rooftops, polished stone streets, little glimpses of the Adriatic between centuries-old buildings – almost every corner seems ready for a photograph. But after exploring the city, there are five spots I would put at the very top of my list.

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]]> Make Your Own Gin in Dubrovnik: Inside Habitat Distillery https://travel.valamar.com/make-your-own-gin-in-dubrovnik-inside-habitat-distillery/ https://travel.valamar.com/make-your-own-gin-in-dubrovnik-inside-habitat-distillery/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=38803 Dubrovnik is a city where it is easy to fill your days with the classics: walking the City Walls, swimming in the Adriatic, exploring the Old Town or settling in somewhere for dinner with a view. But now and then, I like to find an experience that shows me a slightly different side of a destination.

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]]> https://travel.valamar.com/make-your-own-gin-in-dubrovnik-inside-habitat-distillery/feed/ 0 Where to Go for Coffee, Brunch and Cocktails in Makarska https://travel.valamar.com/where-to-go-for-coffee-brunch-and-cocktails-in-makarska/ https://travel.valamar.com/where-to-go-for-coffee-brunch-and-cocktails-in-makarska/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:06:00 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=37225 Makarska is a town best enjoyed slowly – by the sea, on a stroll along the waterfront and while wandering through the stone streets of the old town. Here, a day can easily begin with coffee by the sea, continue with brunch in the centre and move into an afternoon aperitivo or cocktail.

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]]> https://travel.valamar.com/where-to-go-for-coffee-brunch-and-cocktails-in-makarska/feed/ 0 Active Holiday in Istria: Best Outdoor Adventures https://travel.valamar.com/active-holiday-istria/ https://travel.valamar.com/active-holiday-istria/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=38382 During your stay in Istria, relaxing often goes hand in hand with being active. You might find yourself taking a long walk by the sea, exploring the beautiful nature or going for a swim in one of the many lovely coves along the coast.

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]]> https://travel.valamar.com/active-holiday-istria/feed/ 0 Aufguss at ESPA at Pical: When Sauna Becomes a Ritual https://travel.valamar.com/aufguss-at-espa-at-pical-when-sauna-becomes-a-ritual/ Sun, 06 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=37734 There are spa experiences designed to relax the body, and then there are those that completely shift the way you feel. Aufguss at ESPA at Pical belongs firmly in the second category.

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]]> Discover Buža: Dubrovnik’s Most Charming Hidden Spot https://travel.valamar.com/buza-bar-dubrovnik-a-hidden-gem-beneath-the-city-walls/ https://travel.valamar.com/buza-bar-dubrovnik-a-hidden-gem-beneath-the-city-walls/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 07:05:00 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=36778 Dubrovnik is a city best explored slowly and on foot. Behind its monumental walls, stone façades and polished streets lie narrow passageways that often lead to completely unexpected places. One such passage leads to Buža Bar, a laid-back spot perched on the rocks above the Adriatic Sea.

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]]> https://travel.valamar.com/buza-bar-dubrovnik-a-hidden-gem-beneath-the-city-walls/feed/ 0 Top Things to Do for Couples in Croatia https://travel.valamar.com/top-things-to-do-for-couples-in-croatia/ https://travel.valamar.com/top-things-to-do-for-couples-in-croatia/#respond Tue, 01 Sep 2026 06:20:00 +0000 https://blog.valamar.com/?p=15804 Croatia is a destination that truly has something for everyone, from the millennia-old cities and sun-kissed islands to breathtaking national parks and excellent local cuisine. For couples, it offers something even more special: a perfect mix of romance and adventure that can be found from Istria in the north to Dubrovnik in the southern part of Croatia.

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]]> https://travel.valamar.com/top-things-to-do-for-couples-in-croatia/feed/ 0 5 ESPA Treatments to Try for an Autumn Reset https://travel.valamar.com/5-espa-treatments-to-try-for-an-autumn-reset/ https://travel.valamar.com/5-espa-treatments-to-try-for-an-autumn-reset/#respond Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:02:49 +0000 https://travel.valamar.com/?p=37266 As long summer days begin to soften into autumn, our wellbeing needs often change too. After months spent in the sun, swimming, travelling and enjoying life outdoors, this is the perfect moment to slow down, restore your energy and give your skin and body some extra attention.

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