Croatia Hotel

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Croatia Hotel

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Croatia
www.croatia.hr
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Croatia, the strength of a new
morning
you really know the full-bodied
D ofragrance
of sage, lavender and rose-
mary? When was the last time you took a
deep breath of the scent of a forest after
rain? And what do you think - do you do
more for the spirit or for the body when
you savour the pleasure of a wellness
centre from which all you can see is the
blue expanse of the sea that somewhere
in the distance blends into the infinity
of the sky?
When the urge for escape becomes irresistible, this is where the sanctuary is.
When you decide to gratify your body and
soul, Croatia is a place where the wellness
destinations await which have combined
everything that a man can do and knows
how to, with the unique climes and ambiance, and the inexhaustible energy of
stone, sea and trees. Either as the aim on
its own, or as an extra which is a perfect
complement to your holiday in Croatia,
wellness fortifies and provides that special kind of pleasure.
You are now in Croatia, the most beautiful and most fragrant garden of Europe.
Along its shores of the Mediterranean
character, in its interior typically centralEuropean, this is a land where the most
beautiful that nature can create joins with
the best that man can give.
Each Croatian region is unique in its
own way. Over a thousand islands and
isles, and the intricate shoreline of the
mainland, are an image to remember,
but also a source of eternal strength of
stone, aromatic plants, the sun and the
sea. The verdant mountains and plains
of the Croatian interior fill one with the
vigor of fresh air, wholesome food and
warm welcome. And whether you are
on holiday, or on a business trip or just
passing by, Croatian towns and business
hotels stand ready with their wide ranging supply of wellness services to make
their contribution to your well-being and
the quality of your stay.
Tradition of health tourism in Croatia
has been combined with the top of the
line achievements of the wellness movement, but also of the exceptional properties of this climate which fills one with
special fortitude. And if you were to do
no more than inhale the essence of the
sea, the fragrance of the aromatic plants
or woods, you would strengthen both
your body and soul. If you were simply
to sit in a square built of stone, or walk
through the streets that remember many
centuries, your worries would diminish
and your joys would be enhanced. If you
were to abandon yourself to the benefit
of wellness on offer, savour freshly prepared meals of the Mediterranean cuisine
flavoured with olive oil and rounded off
with a glass of fine Croatian wine – all
of which contain the captured strength
of the sun and the richness of the local climate, you would regenerate your
inner being.
But, when you have the opportunity to
enjoy all of that at the same time and in
the same place, than you indulge both
your body and your soul and, invigorated
with fresh energy, healthier and happier,
you are ready to venture into new a new
morning.
Croatia, your wellness destination offering a great palette of choices, wishes you
a warm welcome.
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And
what about
tomorrow?
ay after day the same routine –
breakfast, going to work and coming
home late in the evening. And always the
same story – obligations and duties multiply, free time grows ever shorter, fear
of consequences beyond one’s control
increases. Our daily life is broken with
piercing sounds of alarm that today
sounds off for somebody else. But what
will it do tomorrow?
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Six decades ago the World health organization accepted the definition of health
which says that being healthy means not
only being free of disease, but also being
in the condition of complete physical,
mental and social well-being. However,
such condition is neither achieved nor
is it lost on its own. The good news is
that we can influence what we are and
how we feel. The answer, or rather the
means of doing it, is wellness - a perfect
harmony of body, soul and the social environment. A wise saying tells us that the
medicine which preserves health is worth
more than the one which gets rid of a
disease. And it is in that role that wellness
is irreplaceable.
We all know that physical health implies
the choice of a healthy style of life which
assumes exercise, healthy diet and relaxation. Going to a wellness centre – as a
complement to a holiday, business trip
or as means unto itself – is the way to
became and remain what you want to
be. And to look it.
For, it is our energy, talent, creativity and
health that make us what we truly are.
Through its balanced influence on both
the spiritual and the physical, as well
as on our environment, wellness is our
best ally, and the Croatian destinations
a proven address.
You have
the answer
care of one’s health, looks and
T aking
the strength of spirit is as old as the
world, and in that sense wellness – the
briefest definition of which defines it as
a state of the perfect balance of physical,
spiritual and social health – has a long
history indeed, though its first mention
as the concept we know today dates from
the mid 20th century. A compound of two
words – well-being (contentment, feeling fine) and fitness (being physically fit
and healthy) – stands as a synonym for a
harmonious state of body and soul based
on the conscious effort invested into the
improvement of one’s health, good looks
and overall accomplishment.
A wide range of splendid wellness facilities on offer in Croatia has its source in the
long standing tradition of health resorts
which, owing to a pleasant climate, ambiance and the wealth of thermal springs,
found their place at the very top of the
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European destinations of that type. Many
a European king and emperor came here
aware of the beneficial effects the blessings of these climes bear on one’s health
and spirit. And that tradition is being continued in the manner that will not put it
to shame.
Just as they did in those times, the aromatic vegetation and pleasant climate
continue to make these parts an ideal
place for a stay that translates into a
pleasure derived from the harmony of
the climate, the way of life and the wealth
of the wellness opportunities.
So let us set off together for a journey
through the Croatian regions and their
wide ranging wellness facilities which
offer the treat of treatments that have
been conceived professionally, but with
a great deal of unbridled imagination for
the luxurious. And then - healthier, merrier and more beautiful – you will be ready
to deal with the new challenges that life
and work throw at you. Your worries will
be lesser, your joys and self-confidence
greater.
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Living
without stress
to please ourselves and those
A desire
we love is as old as the world. From
the times of the ancient Greeks and
Romans to this day, over two thousand
years after the Roman thermae were
conceived, the formula remains the
same, or at least similar: tending to one’s
health, beauty and spirit through the
combination of baths, sport and wholesome food. Down the centuries each
successive generation and each region
added something of its own, something
different. Croatia is no exception, at least
it seems so if one takes into consideration the best that experts and technology can give, and combine it with the
best that nature gives us. Yet, here you
will find much more: the fragrance of the
sea, of the aromatic and healing plants
and unique ambiance, the vigour of
rivers and the greenery of woods and
forests, and food which is as healthy as
it is delectable. These are the specific,
incomparable qualities of Croatia. And
all the worries become less troublesome,
all the joys more joyful. Aware that we
are again able to manage our own lives,
and rejoice in it in a new way, we also
know – with our new strength and selfconfidence - both the aim and way to
achieve it.
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ČAKOVEC
VARAŽDIN
KRAPINA
KOPRIVNICA
ZAGREB
9 8
BJELOVAR
1
PAZIN
RIJEKA
2
KARLOVAC
SISAK
VIROVITICA
POŽEGA
10
SLAVONSKI BROD
7
PULA
GOSPIĆ
3 4
ZADAR
ŠIBENIK
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SPLIT
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DUBROVNIK
1. ISTRIA
2. KVARNER
3. DALMATIA - ZADAR
4. DALMATIA - ŠIBENIK
5. DALMATIA - SPLIT
6. DALMATIA - DUBROVNIK
7. LIKA  KARLOVAC
8. CENTRAL CROATIA
9. CITY OF ZAGREB
10. SLAVONIA
OSIJEK
VUKOVAR
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ISTRIA
8-19
KVARNER
20-33
DALMATIA - ZADAR
34-39
DALMATIA - ŠIBENIK
40-43
44-51
52-61
DALMATIA - SPLIT
DALMATIA - DUBROVNIK
LIKA  KARLOVAC
CENTRAL CROATIA
62-65
66-71
CITY OF ZAGREB
72-77
SLAVONIA
78-81
NATIONAL PARKS
NATURE PARKS
OTHER PROTECTED AREAS
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A dream
or the reality?
a dream or is it the reality? Is
I sit ita fairy
tale told with conviction,
or are we in fact being given the real
opportunity to actually live quite a
special dream?
Blue seas, white stone and the green
interior make up the colour scheme
of Istria, the largest peninsula in
Croatia. The blueness of its shoreline
is contrasted by the lush greenery of
its interior and the tiny, “acropolian”
towns which, themselves somewhere
between waking and sleeping, erase
that thin line that divides the real
from the illusion. And turn into your
very own story.
are the readily identifiable flavours of
this peninsula. And to enhance it all
still further, there is a whole plethora
of interesting events, autochthonous
Istrian music and tourist services on
offer along the littoral and in the hinterland, all of which have made Istria
a familiar tourist region and an attractive destination quite in tune with the
needs of today’s guest. In search of a
break, a holiday or a mixture of business and pleasure, it is here that you
will be able to relax and enjoy yourself
in the well known and greatly appreciated wellness centres in places like
Umag, Novigrad, Poreč, Vrsar, Rovinj,
Pula…
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which is the church of St. Euphemia,
is defined by its narrow and winding
streets, 22 tiny isles and islets in the
waters along its shores, and the exceptional quality of its tourist services
and facilities. Poreč is one of the most
popular Croatian tourist destinations,
but also a town of special atmosphere
and historical values. Through centuries and millennia many periods
and rulers have left their traces in
Pula, the largest Istrian town and a
well know tourist destination. But it
is best known for its heritage from
the Roman period which is so firmly
integrated into the tissue of the city,
indeed, so much so that walking
through its streets and square one
walks through a time change…
Alongside the enjoyment in its colours, in other words enjoying it visually, Istria can also be breathed in
and savoured. It is best defined by
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the fragrance of the sea and the aromatic herbs and other vegetation, by
excellent tourist facilities with the latest modern conveniences or by the
indigenous agro-touristic homesteads.
Superb quality olive oils, wines, fish
and the world wide acclaimed truffles,
which attract both gourmands and
gourmets from all corners the world,
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And while every one of the towns on
the peninsula will offer its own story,
all together they will provide an exquisite tourist service and a meaningful time. Umag, a small town with a
medieval heart, is a synonym for the
correlation between tourism, sports
and active holiday. The romantic medieval town of Rovinj, the symbol of
Whichever way you choose to go,
there are places with cultural and
historic treasure troves of great interest, and having looked into them
you will feel that here you are living
a holiday to remember. Whether you
are walking through the beauty of
the Brijuni National Park, or enjoying a concert or an opera – be it in the
Amphitheatre, or rather the Arena of
Pula (one of the best preserved Ro-
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BRTONIGLA
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BUJE
NOVIGRAD
LIVADE
MOTOVUN
POREČ
Istria
PAZIN
VRSAR
ROVINJ
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KRNICA
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man amphitheatres in the world) or
in the Euphrasius’ basilica in Poreč (a
zero category monument of culture
under the UNESCO protection), your
spirit and body will be at the source
of that special energy that has accumulated through the millennia,
while your dedicated, experienced
and imaginative hosts will do their
very best to enhance your stay still
further.
A dream and reality may never have
been so close…
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1 Art Wellness
Monte Mulini Hotel
★★★★★
he Art Wellness Centre is housed in
the newly built five-star Monte Mulini
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Hotel which is located in the Zlatni rt park-
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wood, right by the sea amidst lush Mediterranean greenery. This hotel of 109 rooms
and 10 apartments has a fine selection of
catering establishments and a just as fine
a wine cellar. It also offers its guests a wide
ranging sports and recreational facilities.
The Art Wellness Centre in the Monte Mulino
Hotel covers an area of 500 m2, and follows
the basic guidelines of the wellness concept
whereby the atmosphere created by the visual
effect of art and design, of natural characteristics of the Mediterranean, the idiosyncratic
quality and the experience for all senses come
together. Among the facilities and services
offered are indoor swimming pool, whirlpool,
solarium, saunas, rest and relaxation areas
and parlour for facial and body treatments.
The Centre also has a VIP Wellness room for
individual treatments, treatment for couples
and for special groups. The Art Wellness Centre is a part of a large facility which is going
to link the Monte Mulini Hotel with the Lone
Hotel.
INFORMATION
ART WELLNESS
MONTE MULINI HOTEL
A. Smareglia b.b.
52210 Rovinj, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 636 023
+385 (0) 52 800 250
E-mail: wellness-mm@maistra.hr
Internet: www.maistra.hr
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2 Otok Wellness
Istra Hotel ★★★★
he Otok Wellness is housed in the fourT
star Istra Hotel which is located on the
isle of St. Andrija, only a 10-minute boat ride
from the picturesque town of Rovinj. The
hotel has 326 rooms in the main building
and additional 50 rooms and 1 apartment
adapted to persons with a disability in an
annex. Surrounded by idyllic Mediterranean
environment, the hotel – which is included
in the prestigious list of the Special Hotels
of the World - offers a wide range of catering establishments including a restaurant
in the old castle.
The Otok Wellness covers an area of 1650 m2
and service-wise it can be divided into three
zones: the zone of facial and body treatments,
the Zen-spa zone of relaxation, and the active zone for recreation. Its wellness concept
is based on the benefits of the medicinal
Mediterranean plants, the substance of the
sea and the mild climate prevailing in Rovinj.
The range of services at the disposal of guests
also includes a number of the specialties of
the house based on the beneficial influences
of the local climate, as well as a variety of
wellness packages.
INFORMATION
OTOK WELLNESS
ISTRA HOTEL
Otok Sv. Andrija
52210 Rovinj
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 802 550, +385 (0) 52 800 250
E-mail: wellnessotok@maistra.hr
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3 Beauty & Spa
Eden Hotel ★★★★
he Beauty and Spa centre is housed
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in the four-star Eden hotel, in the immediate vicinity of the sea, in the midst of
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the old park-wood of Zlatni rt. The hotel has
325 rooms and apartments, and it enjoys a
lovely view of the old centre of Rovinj which
is only a few minutes of a pleasant walk away.
Among the facilities and services it offers is
a variety of catering establishments and a
congress hall. Eden Hotel is a member of
the prestigious club of The Special Hotels
of the World.
The Beauty & Spa Centre is based on aromatherapy, on intensive facial and body treatments
with natural cosmetic preparations, special
treatments with active substances from the
sea and the healing plants of the Mediterranean, and similar. The centre is divided into
several zones – the beauty zone (facial and
body treatments), the relaxation zone (spas,
whirlpool), the water zone (indoor and outdoor
swimming pools) and the active zone (12 tennis
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courts, state of the art fitness
facility and a bowling alley).
The wellness packages on offer are adapted to the needs
of business people, as well as
all those who wish to relieve
the stress of everyday life and
invigorate their energy.
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EDEN HOTEL
Luja Adamovića b.b.
52210 Rovinj, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 800 619
+385 (0) 52 800 250
E-mail: eden@maistra.hr
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Valamar Diamant Hotel
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he Valamar Diamant Wellness is accomT
modated in the four-star Valamar Diamant Hotel, and it offers the integral beauty
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and wellness programme in one place. The
hotel, with 244 spacious rooms of modern
design, with a wide variety of wellness and
sports programmes, sits in the shade of old
pine trees close to the sea, and only a 10minute walking distance from the picturesque historic heart of Poreč in which the
magnificent Euphrasius’ basilica (a monument under the UNESCO protection) is also
located. The rich gastronomic selection, congress hall equipped with the state of the art
technology, indoor and outdoor swimming
pools of imaginative design, and numerous
sports facilities make this hotel an ideal place
for both an active holiday and a full-bodied
relaxation.
The Valamar Diamanat Wellness centre covers an area of 2400 m2 and comprises three
interlinked sections: swimming pool, wellness
and fitness facilities. Its central part is taken by
a large swimming pool equipped with a range
of attractions, and close by are the areas for
relaxation, Finish and Turkish saunas, a whirlpool, and others facilities. The richly equipped
premises are all in the service of health, beauty
and physical fitness. The Valamar Diamant
Wellness offers a variety of health services,
wellness packages, additional activities (aquaaerobic, fitness programmes, training under
professional supervision, etc.).
INFORMATION
VALAMAR DIAMANT WELLNESS
VALAMAR DIAMANT HOTEL
Brulo 1, 52440 Poreč
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 400 000, +385 (0) 52 400 012
E-mail: reservations-porec@valamar.com
diamant@riviera.hr
Internet: www.valamar.com
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5 Coral Fusion Spa Wellness &
Beauty Centre
Sol Coral Hotel
★★★★★
he five-star Coral Fusion Spa Wellness
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& Beauty Centre is located 3 km from
Umag, in the Katoro tourist estate, right by
the sea. The hotel has been fully renovated
in 2008, it has 245 rooms and 6 junior apartments, with a number of accommodation
units being adapted to the guests with
physical disability. The hotel also has several
pension and à la carte type catering establishments and 6 congress halls equipped
with the state of the art technology.
INFORMATION
The Coral Fusion Spa Wellness & Beauty Centre has been designed as a combination of a
modern design and some elements of the Far
East. Its concept being based on the blend of
the East and the West, the centre offers exotic
medicinal treatments. The facilities it offers in
an area of over 1000 m2 include the Spa zone
with saunas, whirlpools and relaxation rooms,
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oriental-style massage parlours, rooms for
the ayurveda massage, Beauty centre and
the fit zone with indoor and outdoor swimming pools (both with sea water) and, when
weather condition permit it, professional
therapists perform massage in open air, in
nature and by the pools.
CORAL FUSION SPA
WELLNESS & BEAUTY CENTRE
SOL CORAL HOTEL
Katoro b.b.
52470 Umag
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 701 027, +385 (0) 52 700 700
E-mail: sol.coral@istraturist.hr
Internet: www.istraturist.com
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6 Istrian Relax Village
Wellness and Beauty Centre
Sol Hotel Umag ★★★★
he Istrian Relax Village Wellness and
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Beauty Centre is located in the fourstar Sol Hotel Umag, on a cape by the sea,
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1 km from the centre of the town of Umag.
The hotel has 208 rooms and 8 luxury junior
apartments, and additional 86 rooms in its
three star Park annex. The guests have at
their disposal a boutique meeting centre
equipped with the state of the art technology, as well as a wide choice of gastronomic
establishments offering local specialties.
The Istrian Relax Village Wellness and Beauty
Centre covers an area of 160 m2 and is divided
into three zones: the fit zone, the spa zone and
the beauty zone. This is a facility the interior
design of which emulates the Istrian landscape.
The quality of service is based on the top quality preparations specific for these climes, and
on the latest technology of the world-renown
producers of the spa cosmetics. A one-day and
several-days long wellness packages adjusted to
the needs of the modern day person are available. Especially interesting feature within the
range on offer is a very specific treatment of
relaxation – a sound massage by way of Tibetan
bowls and gongs.
INFORMATION
ISTRIAN RELAX VILLAGE
WELLNESS AND BEAUTY CENTRE
SOL UMAG HOTEL
Jadranska b.b.
52470 Umag, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 714 050, +385 (0) 52 700 700
E-mail: moya@pu.t-com.hr
Internet: www.istraturist.hr
7 The Body Holiday Wellness
Centre
Sol Garden Istra Hotel
★★★★
The Body Holiday Wellness Centre is
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located in the four-star Sol Garden
Istra Hotel which was built in 2006. It is
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located in the Katoro tourist estate, 250 m
from the sea and 3 km from the town of
Umag, to which it is linked by the promenade along the shore. The hotel has 283
contemporarily appointed rooms, 10 luxury
junior apartments, and additional 198 rooms
in its annexes. Within the hotel complex the
guests have at their disposal a number of
catering establishments, including three restaurants which practice the show cooking,
an à la carte restaurant and others. For the
business guests there are two conference
halls equipped with modern technology
and a large banquet hall.
The Body Holiday Wellness Centre offers a
wide range of sport and revitalizing treatments and massage. It takes up two floors
and covers and area of 1000 m 2, and comprises the wellness oasis spa zone with 4
saunas (Turkish, Finish, bi-sauna and the
wet salt-sauna), a whirlpool for 12 persons
and relaxation rooms. The beauty zone has
several parlours for facial and body treatments, while the fit zone has a indoor and
an outdoor swimming pools and a spacious
fitness studio. This wellness centre also offers
special packages for individual target groups
and needs. Additional programme includes
yoga exercises, aqua-aerobics and massages
in open air, in nature and along the pools.
INFORMATION
THE BODY HOLIDAY WELLNESS CENTRE
SOL GARDEN ISTRA HOTEL
Katoro b.b.
52470 Umag
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 716 020, +385 (0) 52 700 700
E-mail: sol.garden.istra@istraturist.hr
Internet: www.istraturist.com
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8 Nautica Wellness Centre
Nautica Hotel
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he Nautica Wellness Centre is an inteT
gral part of the four-star Nautica Hotel
in the small town of Novigrad, within the
nautical-cum-tourist complex that comprises the Nautica Marina, the Nautica Hotel, an
exclusive restaurant and a lounge-bar. The
hotel has 38 spacious rooms and 2 apartments - all appointed in the style of a cabin
on an old sailing ship, a conference hall that
can accommodate up to 100 persons, and
can be divided into two smaller rooms, and
en exclusive gastronomic selection based
on the indigenous produce.
The Nautica Wellness Centre provides its
guests with an opportunity for total relaxation and revitalization of both body and soul.
It offers facial and body care treatments, a
variety of saunas and other wellness facilities.
In line with its all-encompassing approach to
the invigoration of one’s inner and outer being, guests are offered weekend-packages or
a longer stay in the Nautica Hotel combined
with the wellness services.
INFORMATION
NAUTICA WELLNESS CENTRE
NAUTICA HOTEL
Sv. Antona 15
52466 Novigrad, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 600 400
Fax: +385 (0) 52 600 450
E-mail: info@nauticahotels.com
Internet: www.nauticahotels.com
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9 Mythos Medicinal Spa
Valsabbion Hotel
he Mythos Medicinal Spa within the
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three-star Valsabbion Hotel is located
in the Pješčana Uvala of Pula, 50 m from the
sea. The hotel has 10 well appointed rooms,
and an exclusive restaurant with auctorial
menu which has received numerous acclaims
for creativity and quality. The hotel organizes
a weekend and a week-long courses of creative cooking, sommelier courses and tasting
sessions of wine and olive oil.
The Mythos Medical Spa within the Valsabbion
Hotel is located on the top floor, and enjoys a
lovely view of the open sea. The beauty segment
by the pool includes a spa with a rich relaxation
programme, a solarium, and anti-age treatments. Particularly attractive are the slimming
programme, the anti-cellulite programme, lymphatic drainage, manual massage, aromatherapy, fango-therapy, mini-lifting, chromotherapy, etc.
The Medical aesthetic programme offers a
number of treatments. Especially interesting
among them are the laser depilation, the
very latest anti-age treatment, elimination
of veins, capillaries and blemishes from both
face and body, the famous mezo-therapy with
hyaluronic acid for hydration and rejuvenation,
peeling (green peel, AHA peeling), veins and
capillary therapy, etc. The guests also have at
their disposal a small fitness facility.
INFORMATION
MYTHOS MEDICINAL SPA
VALSABBION HOTEL
Pješčana uvala IX/26
52100 Pula, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 218 033
Fax: +385 (0) 52 383 333
E-mail: info@valsabbion.hr
Internet: www.valsabbion.hr
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10 Duga Uvala Wellness Centre
Croatia Hotel ★★★
he Duga Uvala Wellness Centre is loT
cated in the three-star Croatia hotel,
22 km from the town of Pula and 10 km
from the Pula airport. Situated by the sea,
in the cove of Vignola, the hotel has 240
rooms, good gastronomic selection and
wide ranging sports and recreation facilities. Also available in the same estate are
a number of apartments.
The Duga Uvala Wellness Centre offers its
guests indoor and outdoor swimming pools
for adults and children, a whirlpool, Finish
and Turkish saunas, a solarium, massage
service and a fitness club.
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INFORMATION
DUGA UVALA WELLNESS CENTRE
CROATIA HOTEL
52208 Krnica, Pula
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 553 254
E-mail: info@hotel-croatia.hr
Internet: www.hotel-croatia.hr
11 Wellness Valamar Sanfior
Valamar Sanfior Hotel
★★★★
he four-star Valamar Sanfior Hotel is
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located in Rabac, by the sea on an
idyllic peninsula, in the shade of a lovely
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pine wood and enjoying a specatculaar
view of the sea and the islands of Kvarner.
The hotel has 115 comfortable rooms of
contemporary design facing either the fragrant pine wood or the crystal blue seas.
Those who wish to spend romantic time in
their rooms will be able to enjoy pleasant
surprises. Guests wanting to combine business with pleasure in a relaxed atmosphere
have at their disposal a conference hall with
all the modern equipment and a smaller
room suitable for meetings, seminars and
congresses.
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The Valamar Sanfior Hotel Wellness Centre
includes an indoor pool with the view of the
sea, the areas for saunas and massages, a
Jacuzzi, a relaxation room and the wellness
bar. The treatments on offer are based on the
latest products, and our highly professional
staff will make you feel you are the only person in the world.
WELLNESS VALAMAR SANFIOR
VALAMAR SANFIOR HOTEL
Rabac bb, 52221 Rabac
Croatia
Tel: + 385 (0) 52 465 200
+385 (0) 52 862 220
E-mail: reservations-rabac@valamar.com
valamarsanfior@rabac.hr
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12 Prestige Wellness & Spa
BUJE
Casino Mulino Hotel
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he Prestige Wellness & Spa is located
in the 4-star Casino Mulino Hotel that
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rises close to the sea, not far from the small
historic town of Buje, and next to the Slovene – Croatian border crossing of Plovanija.
The hotel has 18 rooms and 49 apartments,
and of course the Casino Mulino – according to many one of the most beautifully
appointed casinos in Europe. The hotel also
offers a fine selection of catering establishments, including and à la carte restaurant
with Istrian and international cuisine.
The Prestige Wellness & Spa facility is on the
4th floor of the hotel, and is organized in two
levels – the Spa and fitness zones are separated from the zone for facial and body treatments, where the sheer enjoyment provided
by the treatment is enhanced still further by
an unforgettable view. At the lower level is
an indoor swimming pool of an irregular
shape, with two waterfalls and several hydromassage facilities. The guests have at their
disposal several types of sauna, and showers
enriched by essential oils. The massage treatments offered are a combination of traditional
techniques of the Far East and
the latest western techniques.
The fitness studio is equipped
with cardio-apparatuses fitted
with the monitoring systems
of training sessions. This wellness centre also has a luxury
VIP salon.
INFORMATION
PRESTIGE WELLNESS & SPA
CASINO MULINO HOTEL
Škrile 75a, 52460 Buje
Croatia
Tel.:+385 (0) 52 725 300
E-mail: mulino@mulino.hr
Internet: www.mulino.hr
San Rocco Hotel
BRTONIGLA
13 San Rocco Wellness & Spa
★★★★
he San Rocco Wellness & Spa is in the
four-star San Rocco Hotel in the Istrian
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village of Brtonigla renown for excellent
wines and top of the line gastronomy. The
complex of three buildings (hotel with 12
superbly appointed rooms, a multi-functional hall and wellness centre) built of
white Istrian stone and surrounded by olive
groves, is located 5 km from the sea and
some 30 km from the Italian border. The
main principles of this family hotel are the
preservation of tradition and of true values.
The services this establishment supplies
include an à la carte restaurant, wine boutique, a private park, the above mentioned
multi-functional hall and others.
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The San Rocco Wellness and Spa also bases its
service on the traditional values, and within
it are an outdoor swimming pool, an indoor
swimming pool with hydro-massage, facial
and body treatment parlours, relay zone
and sauna. The treatments are founded on
indigenous products such as olive oil, white
SAN ROCCO WELLNESS & SPA
SAN ROCCO HOTEL
Srednja ulica 2
52474 Brtonigla - Verteneglio
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 725 000
E-mail: info@san-rocco.hr
wellness@san-rocco.hr
Internet: www.san-rocco.hr
Istrian truffle, wine and frutti
di mare. The guests of the
wellness centre can choose
between two versions of exclusive treatments - a three-day
and seven-day packages.
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14 Istarske toplice health resort
Medicinal wellness
centre
he Istrian Spa is located in the northT
western part of Istria, in the valley of
the Mirna river, at the foot of the magical
old town of Motovun, only 30 km from
Poreč and 40 km from the Italian border.
The resort has 350 rooms and 2 apartments, as well as 48 beds of contemporary
design and four star level of standard in
the newly appointed facility of Sv. Stjepan.
The thermal waters of this spa contain 14
different minerals, with sulphur being of
the highest content, as well as a mildly
stimulating radioactive property which
sets it apart from other thermal springs
and secures its place at the very peak of
quality.
The Medicinal wellness centre is located within
the Resort and covers and area of cca 1500 m2.
The well equipped centre offers its guests a 25m
swimming pool, a children’s pool, five different types of sauna, a fitness studio, massage
parlours and relaxation rooms. The range of
wellness packages on offer is wide, their aim
being to improve health, relieve stress and
provide pleasure and recreation.
INFORMATION
ISTARSKE TOPLICE HEALTH RESORT
MEDICINAL WELLNESS CENTRE
Sv. Stjepan 60
52427 Livade
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 52 603 415
E-mail: info@istarske-toplice.hr
Internet: www.istarske-toplice.hr
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KRK
Be what you
want to be
you dance? Would you like to
D owhirl
in the rhythm of waltz or
maybe you prefer sounds more modern? Would you enjoy picking Mediterranean olives or mountain blueberries
with your own hand, or perchance you
would prefer to adopt a dolphin or a
griffon vulture, or both… or perhaps
there are times when you wish to be
somebody else, somebody completely
different in a unique carnival procession?!
Here the littoral landscape is practically in the immediate vicinity of the
mountainous and forested region of
Gorski kotar, the Mediterranean clime
and way of life are first neighbours with
the harsh mountain climate, while the
world of a fashionable tourist resort
boasting a150 year long tradition is
so vastly different from the simple
rhythm of the island life. Kvarner is a
place where those seeking the glitter of
fied medieval burg that once was the
stronghold of the Frankopan princes,
one of the greatest members of the
Croatian nobility, and which now is
one of the most important shrines in
this country. Today this Mediterranean
town, in the best sense of the word,
is steadily becoming an ever more
popular venue of cultural events. One
of them is the International Rijeka Carnival which, with its tradition of over a
quarter of a century, has been ranked
among the most attractive world
events of this kind. But one also needs
to discover the other face of Rijeka. Its
modern urban clubs make the city a
very popular gathering place for the
young of the whole surrounding area,
and their guests, where they are sure
to find good fun and entertainment.
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trendy summer resort - like the lovely
Opatija whose tourist tradition, parks
replete with lush greenery and elegant
villas, combined with the 12 km long
promenade by the sea, attract guests
throughout the year.
Rijeka is an old town of rich history, and
its historic nucleus and monuments attract a large number of tourists. Standing out among many impressive vistas
of Rijeka undoubtedly is Trsat, the forti-
Groovy times are guaranteed.
The tourist resorts of Crikvenica and
Novi Vinodolski, which also record a
tourist tradition more than a century
long, draw a guarantee for both their
present and their future from that
very tradition. Just as long, and just
as successful a tradition in tourism
is boasted by the islands of Kvarner,
particularly the largest among them
– notably Cres and Lošinj, Krk and Rab
– where the quality of accommodation
is enhanced with cultural heritage, cultural programmes, customs and that
ongoing mutual permeation with the
unique nature with which one so easily finds unison. And one more thing
- for all those suffering with allergies
and all those experiencing problems
with breathing, the islands of Cres and
Lošinj are the ideal destination. Easier
breathing is guaranteed.
Only few kilometres from the sea a
completely different scene awaits. The
forests of the mountainous region of
Gorski kotar offer a place for relaxation and recreation for all seasons.
Both through the beauty of nature
and the human efforts invested into
new projects in harmony with nature,
new and increasingly popular destinations are emerging: Delnice, Fužine,
Ravna Gora, Vrbovsko… Undoubtedly
however, the crown jewel of the area
is the Risnjak National Park. Within
the embrace of Risnjak deep forests,
enchanting animal world and striking
karstic forms have found their last safe
refuge. Here the nature grows freely,
able to follow its own rules and ignore
those imposed by people.
Tradition and age old customs, cultural
events and the opportunity to enjoy
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the peace of centuries old olive groves,
or the power of untouched mountains
which are as attractive in winter as they
are in summer, all combine into that
completely different scene, and into
a new energy of destinations which
built their wellness story upon that
very tradition borne out by places
distinguished in the circle of leading
health resorts of centuries past.
Here, in the scented gardens, amidst
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MOŠĆENIČKA
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KRK
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NOVI VINODOLSKI
BAŠKA
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MALI LOŠINJ
VELI LOŠINJ
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the intoxicating fragrances exuded
by aromatic plants and enchanting
ambiance and nature that is allowed
to be its natural self, body and soul
are rejuvenated, indeed, sometimes
even reborn. Adopt a dolphin, watch
the flight of a griffon vulture, imbibe
the energy transfused by the stone,
the sun and the past into your present,
into your life. And thus lastingly enriched, you are no longer the person
of yesterday…
Be exactly what you want to be!
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1 Milenij Wellness & Spa
Milenij Hotel ★★★★★
he Milenij Wellness & Spa is housed in
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the five-star Milenij Hotel that stands
in the very centre of Opatija, by the sea and
The Milenij Wellness & Spa takes up an area
of 340 m2, and offers a wide range of facial
and body cosmetic treatments, treatments
for relaxation and revitalization. Our holistic
approach to each of our guests, both in the
wellness centre and in the hotel as a whole,
which ensures that we offer what is wanted
and needed at the given moment, has made
2 Spa & Beauty kutak
Bristol Hotel ★★★★
pa & Beauty kutak (snug) is integrated
within the four-star Bristol Hotel, in the
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very centre of Opatija, only a few minute
walk from the sea. The hotel, which was
built in 1906, has recently been thoroughly
renovated. It has 78 finely fitted rooms and
apartments, and 3 halls for meetings able
to accommodate up to 150 guests. The hotel also has a Viennese style coffee parlour
called Palme, and a lovely terrace.
The Spa & Beauty kutak in the Bristol Hotel
has a fitness facility, a whirlpool, a sauna
and steam bath, and a space for relaxation.
It offers a wide range of facial and body
treatments. A special feature is a possibility
of private reservation.
INFORMATION
SPA & BEAUTY KUTAK
BRISTOL HOTEL
Ulica maršala Tita 108
51410 Opatija, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 706 300
E-mail: reservation@hotel-opatija.hr
Internet: www.hotel-bristol.hr
us a readily identifiable venue
which guests like to, and frequently do come back to. We
do our best to get to know
and meet the wishes of every
guest, and then we strive to
provide more than expected.
Total relaxation is achieved
through the services of our
professional staff, in a pleasing ambiance filled with scents
of aromatic oils, and a rich
and varied range of wellness
packages and treatments. The
treatments we offer are based
on the blessings bestowed
upon the Mediterranean. In
addition to aromatherapy and
thalassotherapy, and our own
concept of massage, we provide a wide selection of superb
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energy massages which
in the summer months
are performed beneath a
canopy so as to allow our
guests to enjoy the scents
and sound of the sea the
same time.
MILENIJ WELLNESS & SPA
MILENIJ HOTEL
Ulica maršala Tita 109
Tel.: + 385 (0) 51 202 050
E-mail:
wellness.milenij@milenijhoteli.hr
Internet: www.milenijhoteli.hr
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the coastal promenade known as Lungo
mare, and is surrounded by a lovely park.
The hotel comprises 126 rooms and apartments in three villas, a congress centre with
6 salons and halls the largest of which can
accommodate 220 people. The hotel also
offers a number of catering establishments
(the Sv. Jakov á la carte restaurant, the Argonauti restaurant, the Wagner coffee parlour, the Madonnina Lobby bar), as well as
their own production of quite unique and
above all delectable praline bonbons, all
seventy or more types of them.
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Five Elements Wellness
& Spa Ambasador
Ambasador Hotel ★★★★★
he Five Elements Wellness & Spa Ambasador is housed in the five-star
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Amabasador Hotel, by the sea, alongside
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the famous Lungo Mare Promenade of
Opatija which links it to the nearby centre
of the town. The hotel has 180 rooms and
apartments, a wide selection of caterings
establishments offering a fine choice of
gastronomy, while the capacity of its modern congress facility enables the organization of gatherings both sizeable and small.
Linked to the hotel is the newly restored
four-star Villa Ambasador with 49 rooms
and apartments, whose guests can avail
themselves of all the facilities the hotel
has to offer.
The Five Eelements Wellness & Spa Amabasador is based on the unique concept which
combines the ancient Chinese philosophy of
feng shui and contemporary wellness programmes. The wellness centre, based on the
element of water as the symbol of life, cov-
ers an area of 1300 m2 spread over two
levels. Using the best of the cosmetic
products, offering a rich variety of programmes and special areas tailored to
those who seek privacy and exclusivity, this establishment has numerous
water-based features including a large
indoor swimming pool, whirlpool baths
and similar. It also has finely appointed
salons for beauty care and massage.
INFORMATION
FIVE ELEMENTS WELLNESS & SPA AMBASADOR
AMBASADOR HOTEL
F. Peršića 5
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 743 880
E-mail: five.elements.ambasador@liburnia.hr
Internet: www.liburnia.hr, www.visitopatija.net
4 Opatija Thalasso Wellness
Centre
Opatija
Thalassotherapia ★★★
he Opatija Thalasso Wellness Centre is
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linked by a heated corridor with the
three-star Villa Dubrava Hotel whose his-
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toric façade hides a newly renovated hotel.
The hotel, which has 37 air-conditioned
rooms and a restaurant that in addition to
the classic cuisine also offers special diet
menus, is surrounded by lush Mediterranean greenery, close to the sea and the
lovely sea-side promenade (Lungo Mare),
as well as to all the facilities that Opatija
has to offer.
The Opatija Thalasso Wellness Centre is a
medicinal wellness facility within the Thalassotherapy Opatija which offers a unique,
highly sophisticated range of medicinal programmes for painful backs, osteoporosis,
rheumatism, slimming, programmes devised
specifically for managers, athletes, etc. In
addition to the swimming pool with heated
sea water and a Jacuzzi, the Opatija Thalasso
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Wellness Centre has a spa & relax zone, beauty
parlours, massage rooms, solarium and a fitness centre. The specific feature of this large
facility which extends over an of 2500 m2, is
that it projects the therapeutic effects the sea
has on one’s health and uses natural products
containing the elements of the sea – marine
algae, mud, salt.
OPATIJA THALASSO WELLNESS CENTRE
OPATIJA THALASSOTHERAPIA
Maršala Tita 188/1,
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 202 855 (wellness recepcija)
+385 (0) 51 202 680 (hotel Villa Dubrava)
E-mail: thalassowellness.opatija@ri.t-com.hr
Internet: www.thalassotherapia-opatija.hr
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5 Laurus Spa & Beauty
Villa Kapetanović
he Laurus Spa & Beauty is located in the
Villa Kapetanović, a newly built facility
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on an elevation above the town of Volosko,
at the very entrance to the town of Opatija,
from where it enjoys a stunning view of the
Bay of Kvarner and the Kvarner islands. The
hotel has 10 accommodation premises including 3 apartments. Within the Villa is an
á la carte restaurant offering superb gastro
specialties of the Mediterranean cuisine.
The Laurus Spa & Beauty has a wide range of
treatments for relaxation, and for facial and
body care. Contained within the water zone
are the Finish and Turkish saunas and a Jacuzzi
tub for 8 persons. Among a number of different
massages we wish to point out the aroma-soul
Mediterranean massage in which, alongside
a special technique, we also use essential oils
of these climes. Special packages for a day, a
weekend or several days are individually tailored, their aim being to create a feeling of
relaxation and to deal with individual aesthetic
and health problems.
INFORMATION
LAURUS SPA & BEAUTY
VILLA KAPETANOVIĆ
Nova cesta 12a
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 711 378
E-mail: centar-za-estetiku@ri.t-com.hr, info@spa-laurus.hr
Internet: www.spa-laurus.hr, www.villa-kapetanovic.hr
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6 Phytoaroma & Wellness
Centre “Essentia Adriatica”
Adriatic Grand Hotel
★★★★
he Essentia Adriatica wellness centre is situated in the Adriatic Grand
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Hotel which is close to the sea, enjoys a
lovely view of the Bay of Kvarner and is
about 10 minutes of pleasant walk from
the centre of Opatija. The Adriatic Grand
Hotel complex has a total of 303 rooms in
two connected buildings, with 167 rooms
and apartments being of the four-star category, while the remaining 136 rooms are
of a three-star category. In addition to its
wide ranging gastronomic offer, the hotel
is particularly known for its congress activity. It has a congress centre with halls
equipped with modern technology, with
their accommodation capacity being from
10 to 550 people. Another facility the hotel
offers is a casino.
The new Phytoaroma wellness centre is on
the ground floor of the hotel, has 13 salons
for massage and 5 salons for aromatic hydro-
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massage baths, offers specially designed treatments for facial and body care based on herbal
extracts and gifts of the sea. On the 8th floor
of the hotel that offers a beautiful view of the
Bay of Kvarner is a sunning terrace , a swimming pool with heated sea water, the Kneipp
baths, whirlpools, the Finish sauna, the ice pit
and the Turkish bath.
PHYTOAROMA & WELLNESS CENTRE
“ESSENTIA ADRIATICA”
ADRIATIC GRAND HOTEL
M. Tita 200
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 719 010
E-mail: info@hotel-adriatic.hr
Internet: www.hotel-adriatic.hr
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7 Milenij Wellness & Spa
Milenij Grand Hotel
4 opatijska cvijeta
★★★★
he Milenij Grand Hotel 4 opatijska
cvijeta (four flowers of Opatija) wellT
ness and spa centre is a part of the fourstar hotel which is located in the centre of
Opatija, alongside the lovely Lungo Mare
promenade by the sea, surrounded by the
Mediterranean ambiance of the famous
parks of this town. The hotel comprises 4
villas linked together which have a combined capacity of 262 luxuriously appointed
rooms with antique style furniture, as well
as a congress centre with 7 multi-functional
halls fitted with the state of the art equipment.
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The Wellness & Spa centre covers an area of
1500 m2, it is split in two levels and offers, in
addition to swimming pools, hydro-massage,
several types of sauna and a fitness facility, 8
rooms of different ambience designed to provide a whole array of facial and body treatments, massages, and de luxe rituals for face
and body – a service that has made this centre
known far and wide. Among others, there is the
wine therapy, the Chi Yang massage ritual with
particles of 24 karat gold or the truffle therapy.
The guests can relax in the wellness garden or
on either of the two terraces, and at the same
time enjoy the delicacies of the meticulously
planned wellness cuisine. This wellness centre
is characterized by individual approach to the
wishes and needs of each guest.
INFORMATION
MILENIJ WELLNESS & SPA
MILENIJ GRAND HOTEL
4 OPATIJSKA CVIJETA
Viktora Cara Emina 6
51410 Opatija
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 295 008
E-mail: wellness@grandmilenijhoteli.hr
Internet: www.milenijhoteli.hr
8 Mozart Hotel Wellness Oasis
Mozart Hotel
★★★★★
n the very heart of Opatija the Mozart
Iwellness
Hotel shelters an intimate and peaceful
oasis. This truly beautiful boutique
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hotel, built in 1894, was one of those that
wrote the tourist history of this town from
its very beginnings. The building, a monument of culture, has 26 rooms and 3 apartments every one of which has been elegantly
appointed in the Secession style. The hotel
also offers superb cuisine, a garden terrace
hidden from the public eye, a Piano bar and
two halls for meetings. The most beautiful
that the past has left us, combined with the
latest achievement of our time, designed
exclusively for you pleasure.
The Wellness Oasis, a newly appointed space,
offers a whirlpool, the Finish and the infra-red
saunas, the Turkish bath, and something quite
special – the Japanese bath. The individual
approach of the highly professional staff of
the Mozart Cosmetic Studio will make sure that
each guest is given the therapy and care suited
to her or his needs and wishes. In the fitness
studio you can train each group of muscles,
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and for your nourishment and
refreshments we have prepared
wholesome beverages and
meals made prepared with ingredients of organic origin.
MOZART HOTEL WELLNESS OASIS
MOZART HOTEL
M. Tita 138
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 718 260
E-mail: info@hotel-mozart.hr
Internet: www.hotel-mozart.hr
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9 Miramar Wellness Centre
Miramar Hotel – Adria
relax resort
★★★★
Miramar Wellness is a part of the
Ted inhefour-star
Miramar Hotel in Opatija, locata cove full of different Mediterranean
greenery, by the side of the famous Lungo
Mare promenade. The building is a historic
Villa Neptun built in 1876, and reconstructed
in the Belle Epoch style in 2004. The hotel
complex, which in addition to the original
hotel building comprises three newly built
villas, has the capacity of 100 accommodation units. It offers a selection of catering
establishments and conference facilities.
The Wellness Centre in the Miramar Hotel –
Adria relax resort, which bases its wellness
philosophy on a long-standing tradition of a
recognized health resort, contains an indoorcum-outdoor swimming pool of 200 m2 with
heated sea water. Alongside the outdoor
Jacuzzi there are several types of sauna and
baths, infra-red cubicle and a laconium. The
wellness area also has the zone for a variety
of treatments and a beauty parlour, as well
as the shower world with six different types
of water jets.
INFORMATION
MIRAMAR WELLNESS CENTRE
MIRAMAR HOTEL – ADRIA RELAX RESORT
Ive Kaline 11
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 280 000
E-mail: info@hotel-miramar.info
Internet: www.hotel-miramar.hr
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10 Laurana Spa Medical
LOVRAN
Wellness Centre
Lovran Hotel ★★★
he Laurana Spa – medical wellness centre is located in the three-star Lovran
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Hotel in Lovran, only some 50 m from the
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sea, amidst the evergreen Mediterranean
vegetation. The famous Lungo Mare promenade links it to Opatija. The hotel, comprising two villas from the beginning of the
20th century, which have subsequently
been joined by the reception building and a
coffee bar, has 50 rooms and 3 apartments,
and has been renovated in 2003. In addition
to its catering establishments the hotels has
a business club and conference premises
fitted with modern equipment and suitable
for smaller gatherings.
The Laurana Spa – medical wellness centre is
split in two levels, and covers an area of 250
m2. It has zones for massage, beauty care,
counselling service. On the ground floor level is the wellness oasis for 4-6 persons, with
saunas, showers, Kneipp bath, refreshments,
reclining mats made of sweet-smelling hay, a
fitness room and workshops against smoking.
In addition to the well established wellness
programmes and services Laurana Spa of-
fers special treatments which include manual
techniques against spinal pain, psychotherapy
and energy-treatments (testing of energy
level, tui na Chinese massage and reflexology) against psycho-somatic complaints and
consequences of stress. The preparations used
are all based on the medicinal elements in our
surroundings: sea, laurel leaf, chestnut, as well
as aroma-essences and aroma-balsams that
we produce ourselves.
INFORMATION
LAURANA SPA MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTRE
LOVRAN HOTEL
Šetalište maršala Tita 19/2
51415 Lovran, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 293 851
Fax: +385 (0) 51 292 451
E-mail: info@wellness.hr
Internet: www.wellness.hr
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Historic Villa Astra
Spa Hotel ★★★★
illa Astra was built at the begining
of the 20th century, right by the sea,
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enjoying a wonderful view of the Bay of
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Kvarner. In 2002 it was restored and turned
into a luxury boutique hotel with 6 spacious rooms, a restaurant with an HACCP
certificate which primarily offers traditional
and organic cuisine, and a heated open-air
swimming pool.
The wellness centre services are complemented with the uniquely relaxing treatment of
floating which, combined with energy treatments, massages and acupuncture helps to
soothe the thoughts, achieve deep relaxation, and enhance creativity and intuition.
The hotel wellness is based on the innovative
holistic approach which combines education,
self-awareness and relaxation. This approach
involves individually created programmes the
aim of which is to achieve permanent chang-
es in one’s life and experience
true joy and contentment.
Villa Astra is a member of the
well known hotel associations “Schlosshotels und Herrenhäuser”, “Small Elegant
Hotels” and “Historic Hotels
of Europe”.
INFORMATION
SIX SENSES
HISTORIC VILLA ASTRA
SPA HOTEL
Viktora Cara Emina 11
51415 Lovran, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 294 400
E-mail: sales@lovranske-vile.com
Internet: www.lovranske-vile.com
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12 Five Elements
Wellness & Spa Marina
Marina Hotel ★★★★
he Five Elements Wellness & Spa MaT
rina is located in the four-star Marina
Hotel which has been fully renovated
in 2008. The hotel is situated in the well
known tourist resort of Mošćenička Draga,
some 15 km from Opatija, at the very beginning of one of the most beautiful beaches
of the Adriatic. It is an ideal place for guests
who love active holiday, sports, long walks
and mountaineering. The hotel has 178
rooms, catering facilities, a congress hall
with a capacity for 220 people and two
rooms for meetings.
The Five Elements Wellness & Spa Marina is in
the sign of the Earth, the symbol of harmony
between people and space, the sign of power
and a guide for happiness. Covering an area
of 800 m2 this establishment contains a pool
zone, a spa & relax zone, a fitness facility and
a beauty care / massage studio. Next to the
large indoor swimming pool with heated sea
water and a view of the natural surroundings
of the hotel is the zone of saunas, whirlpool
baths, massage showers and rest.
The wellness programmes include the weekly
anti-stress packages for regeneration and
relaxation the special feature of which is the
sound ritual produced with Tibetan bowls.
space bonavia
Bonavia Grand Hotel
★★★★
[ comfort zone ] space bonavia is a wellness
centre within the Bonavia Grand Hotel located in the very centre of Rijeka. The hotel
has 121 accommodation units, including 7
apartments, and a superb Kamov restaurant
which offers a wide ranging selection of local and international dishes. As a frequent
destination of business community and
a congress venue, it also has a business
centre and several halls for congresses and
smaller gatherings.
[ comfort zone ] space bonavia, which covers
an area of 250 m2 of exclusive space, offers
relaxation and beauty care treatments, saunas, baths and similar services, treatments
and areas for relaxation, and a fitness facility
equipped with the best equipment. A special
feature of this wellness centre are thematic
showers (contrasting and bi-thermal, which
are covered with Indian pebbles. The wellness
centre offers different treatment packages of
a day or several days.
FIVE ELEMENTS WELLNESS & SPA MARINA
MARINA HOTEL
Aleja Slatina 2
51417 Mošćenička Draga, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 505 623, +385 (0) 51 737 504
E-mail: five.elements.marina@liburnia.hr
Internet: www.liburnia.hr, www.visitopatija.net
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INFORMATION
INFORMATION
[ comfort zone ] space bonavia
BONAVIA GRAND HOTEL
Dolac 4
51000 Rijeka, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 357 175
E-mail: bonavia@biokozmetika.hr
Internet: www.bonavia.hr
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14 Therapia Wellness
Spa Centre
Therapia Hotel ★★★★
KRK
Wellness Spa Centre is loT hecatedTherapia
in the four-star Therapia Hotel, a
CRIKVENICA
historic hotel built in 1895, which has been
fully renovated. The hotel, which sits 250
m from the sea and 1,2 km from the centre
of the town of Crikvenica, has 109 rooms,
several catering establishments, a smaller
congress hall and a number of recreational
facilities.
The Therapia Wellness Spa Centre covers an
area of 800 m2. In addition to the indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, the spa oasis offers
different types of baths, a fitness studio and
massage parlours. The special feature of this
centre is the VIP room for two persons with a
heated table for wet peeling, steam bath and
shower. The room is also suitable for fangotherapy. The treatments and therapies offered
are based on the elements that these climes
provide – such as sea water, essential oils,
different types of medicinal mud, etc.
INFORMATION
THERAPIA WELLNESS SPA CENTRE
THERAPIA HOTEL
Braće Buchoffer 12
51260 Crikvenica, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 209 700
E-mail: therapia@therapia.hr
Internet: www.therapia.hr
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Novi Spa
Hotels & Resort
★★★★★
he NOVI SPA is located in the newly
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built five-star Spa Hotels & Resort,
Novi Vinodolski, tourist estate. Situated on
NOVI VINODOLSKI
a gentle elevation close to the 1,5 km long
beach, the hotel has 130 rooms and apartments, and 366 luxury apartments in villas.
Within the estate there are 12 restaurants
and a large congress centre comprising a
congress hall, 2 conference halls and two
rooms for meetings. The children come into
their own in the closed and open Children’s
Town with swimming pools, playgrounds
and a variety of animation programmes.
The shopping and sports facilities are
plentiful.
The New Spa Centre extends over an area of
10 000 m 2 (+ 4000 m 2 of outdoor facilities)
and, apart from being the largest in Europe, it
also has the widest range of the Life Style Concepts. With its own restaurant and a bar, the
Centre offers a wealth of beauty care treatments for face and body, area for traditional
rituals (rasoul, hamam, ayurveda, floating…),
thalasso treatments, private spa rooms. The
spa world contains a variety of saunas, baths and
other facilities. The water zone includes indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, hydro-massage facilities,
geysers, waterfalls, Jacuzzis, etc. – all with sea water. The fitness zone, spread over two floors, enjoys
the sea view. The highly professional staff provides
advice and consultations regarding possible health
issues, the appropriate right diet programmes, as
well as the individual programmes of exercise and
the required care treatments.
INFORMATION
NOVI SPA
NOVI SPA HOTELS & RESORT
Hoteli Novi d.o.o.
Kralja Tomislava 4
51250 Novi Vinodolski, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 668 430, +385 (0) 51 668 400
Fax: +385 (0) 51 668 439
E-mail: novispa@hoteli-novi.hr
Internet: www.novi.hr
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16 Baška Wellness Centre
Corinthia Hotel Baška
★★★
he Baška Wellness Centre, the services
of which are enjoyed by the guests of
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the four and five-star Atrium Residence
Hotel, the four-star Zvonimir Hotel and
the three-star Corinthium Hotel in Baška.
The Atrium Residence Baška Hotel, with
18 rooms and 46 apartments of different
sizes, was built in 2008. It stands right by
the sea, in the central part of the popular
beach in Baška. The Zvonimir Hotel, which
has been completely renovated in 2003,
has 70 rooms and 15 apartments, while
the Corinthium Hotel comprises three interconnected buildings and has a total of
400 rooms and 31 apartments.
INFORMATION
treatments, a spa facility with different saunas
and the indoor and outdoor recreation spaces.
Specific treatments available use indigenous
oils such as olive oil, oils of St. John’s wort,
lavender and other medicinal and aromatic
plants, sea salt, etc.
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MALI LOŠINJ
Spa & Wellness Aurora
Aurora Hotel
BAŠKA WELLNESS CENTRE
CORINTHIA HOTEL BAŠKA
Emila Geistlicha 39
51523 Baška, otok Krk, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 656 825,
+385 (0) 51 656 111
E- mail: wellness@hotelibaska.hr
Internet: www.wellness-baska.info
★★★★
[ comfort zone ] spa & wellness Aurora
is housed in the four-star Aurora Hotel
which is located in Sunčana uvala (the
sunny cove), in an old pine wood, 50 m
from the sea and about 2 km of pleasant
walk from the centre of Mali Lošinj. Renovated in 2008 the hotel has 392 rooms, a
number of catering establishments and a
multi-purpose hall for congresses and other
types of gatherings.
[ comfort zone ] spa & wellness Aurora covers
an area of 1500 m2, and takes up two floors of
the Aurora Hotel. A special feature of this wellness facility are treatments with indigenous
maritime plants, sea salt and essential oils.
The wellness offers treatments for facial and
body care, for rest and relaxation. Also on
offer is the Laconium with chrono- therapy.
In the continuation of the spa centre are four
indoor swimming pools with hydro-massage
and an outdoor swimming pool.
INFORMATION
[ comfort zone ] Spa & Wellness Aurora
AURORA HOTEL
Sunčana uvala b.b.
51550 Mali Lošinj, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 667 250
E-mail: aurora@biokozmetika.hr
Internet: www.losinj-hotels.com
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With its interior design, the treatments offered
and preparations used, the Baška Wellness
Centre speaks clearly of the Mediterranean
surroundings and its values. The area of the
centre is 900 m 2 plus an indoor swimming
pool of 500 m, an outdoor pool with the
sunbathing area and a children’s park extending to the total area of 4000 m2. The wellness
centre offers a wealth of facial and body care
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Punta Hotel ★★★
he Punta Hotel Wellness Centre is
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housed within this three-star hotel
which is only 50m from the sea, in the
VELI LOŠINJ
immediate vicinity of the tourist resort of
Veli Lošinj. The hotel has 234 rooms, while
the four-star Punta apartments are located
nearby. The hotel has several catering establishments and sports and recreational
facilities. In the winter period the hotel is
closed.
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The Punta Hotel has outdoor swimming pools
and a Wellness Centre with an indoor pool,
beauty care salons for face and body, saunas
and a solarium. Specially designed wellness
programmes answer the individual needs and
wishes of each guest. The guests also have at
their disposal hard tennis courts. Also within
the hotel is a dentist’s surgery.
VELI LOŠINJ
INFORMATION
PUNTA HOTEL WELLNESS CENTRE
PUNTA HOTEL
Šestavine b.b.
51551 Veli Lošinj, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 662 000
E-mail: hotel-punta@jadranka.t-com.hr
Internet: www.losinj-hotels.com
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Padova Hotel ★★★
he Wellness Centre is located in the
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three-star Padova Hotel, by the sea
with an open view of the old town of Rab
RAB
which is only 15 minutes of pleasant strolling away. The hotel has 175 renovated
rooms, a wealth of gastronomic selection
and a congress hall. Close to the hotel are
a number of lovely promenades and sports
facilities.
The Padova Hotel Wellness Centre offers a
wide choice of treatments for beauty care and
relaxation. The guests have at their disposal
different types of sauna, salons for facial
and body treatments, and a fitness facility.
The wellness area includes a swimming pool
with sea water, a Jacuzzi and a whirlpool. The
beneficial atmosphere in the relaxation areas
is enhanced even more by the fragrances of
the indigenous island plants (rosemary, lavender, lemon…), but also by the view of old
town of Rab.
INFORMATION
WELLNESS CENTRE
PADOVA HOTEL
Banjol b.b.
51280 Rab, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 51 724 544
E-mail: padova@imperial.hr
Internet: www. imperial.hr
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DALMATIA - ZADAR
Pictures
to remember
olive groves, the genuine
A ncient
pleasure of fishing with the local
fishermen, a large number of islands and
isles, one national park and the vicinity of four more…is that not enough to
convince you that the Zadar region is a
magnet difficult to resist?! And still we
have not listed all it can offer!
The Zadar region is the northernmost
part of Dalmatia, its gate of welcome
to all those who travel from the north
of the Adriatic. It is full of contrasts, rich
pre-Romanesque church of St. Donatus
that was built at the beginning of the 9th
century and which, in the summer season, becomes the venue for the highly
popular Music Festivities of St. Donatus.
whose rapids are proving to be irresistible to those seeking the adrenalin rush
through organized adventure sports.
And while here, and when going home,
do not forget the tasty indigenous souvenirs like the widely appreciated and
ever so delectable Pag cheese, olive oil,
the Maraska liqueur… Have we forgotten
something? We certainly did, because
one of your souvenirs can also be the
beautiful lace of Pag. Its beauty so delighted that the Empress Maria Theresa
decided to have her own lace maker
from Pag at her court.
And until you come back to this same
place, these will be your pictures to remember.
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in historic heritage and breathtakingly
beautiful nature. The first, and therefore
perhaps the most intense experience of
these parts, are the intense colours, that
particular harmony of the vivid blue of
the sea and over it the dark green of pine
trees or olive groves that descend all the
way to the shore. And to all that the brilliant white of the Dalmatian stone must
be added – it forms the beaches either in
slabs or broken down into gravel or pebbles, attracting numerous tourists…
This is a region which numbers as many
as 200 island and isles, with only 17 of
them being inhabited. Come the summer, their lives become very dynamic dynamic but not stressful. At other times
they are peaceful and totally relaxed. This
is a region boasting no less than 3000
years of continuous human habitation
that has been recorded in streets and
squares of cities like Zadar, the centre of
the region. The town which you will most
certainly remember by the monumental
But though St. Donatus may be the most
striking of all the monuments here, there
are many other things – churches, monuments, exhibitions and cultural events
that make this Mediterranean town ever
interesting, beautiful and different. Recently the element of different has been
greatly added to by the urban installations - the Sea Organ and the Salutations
to the Sun – which are equally attractive
for the locals and their visitors.
But Zadar is by no means the only tourist
jewel of the region. There is also Nin - the
oldest seat of the Croatian kings, Biograd
na moru with its historic heritage, the
town of Pag on the island of the same
name, etc. However, the most defining
features of this region are undoubtedly
its national park – Paklenica and the vicinity of four more – the Plitvice Lakes,
the Kornati Archipelago, the Krka Waterfalls and Northern Velebit. And there
is still more – the nature parks and the
canyons of the rivers Zrmanja and Krupa
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1 Acquapura Thalasso
& Spa Centre Borik
Falkensteiner Club
Funimation Borik Zadar
★★★★
he Borik Zadar Acquapura Thalasso
& Spa Centre is houseds in the fourT
star (all inclusive) Borik Funimation Hotel
ZADAR
in the Borik Falkensteiner Hotels estate.
The estate, with the overall capacity of 546
rooms, is located about 3,5 km from the
old part of Zadar, by the sea and a long
beach, amidst flower gardens. The guests
can choose from a wide selection of food –
from the vegetarian through to the healthy
diet also intended for those requiring special diet regimes. The recreational facilities
in both the hotel and the entire estate offer
something for all tastes.
The Borik Acquapura Thalasso & Spa Centre
covers an area of 2500 m 2 and, among its
many facilities, it includes an indoor-cumoutdoor swimming pool with water effects,
a heated outdoor whirlpool, a complex of a
variety of saunas, relaxation areas, salons
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for facial and body care, massages, a dentist’s surgery and
a vital bar. The choice of package arrangements on offer,
from two-day to a week-long,
is wide ranging.
ACQUAPURA THALASSO & SPA CENTRE BORIK
FALKENSTEINER CLUB FUNIMATION BORIK ZADAR
Majstora Radovana 7
23000 Zadar
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 23 206 184
E-mail: spa.borik@falkensteiner.com
Internet: www.falkensteiner.com
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2 Salvia Wellness Centre
Ilirija Hotel
★★★★
he four-star Ilirija Hotel in Biograd has
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recently been completely renovated
and transformed into a modern wellness
hotel. Located by the sea, offering services
and facilities for congress tourism and active holiday, easily accessible, it is an ideal
destination for both business and pleasure. Added attractions are the hotel marina
able to accommodate boats up to 85 m in
length, a heated outdoor swimming pool
with a whirlpool, children’s swimming pool,
and hydro-massage beds – all designed for
a true, open air spa experience.
The Salvia Wellness Centre is located at the top
floor of the Ilirija Hotel. Its wide and diverse
offer of cosmetic treatments include Payot
and Academie treatments, Shin Tai massage,
exotic massages with coconut bowls, bamboo
or wooden “stones”, relaxation treatments
by way of celestial spheres,
ayurveda. Equipped with the
Finish, infer-red and bio saunas,
hydro-massages and a fitness
studio, this wellness centre offers a special service for couples
– a private hydro-massage bath
tub with a view of the sea, and
a special catering for your special circumstances.
INFORMATION
SALVIA WELLNESS CENTRE
ILIRIJA HOTEL
Ilirija d.d.
Tina Ujevića 7
23210 Biograd na Moru, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 23 383 556
E-mail: sales@ilirijabiograd.com
Internet: www.ilirijabiograd.com
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3 Alan Hotel Bluesun
Wellness
Bluesun Alan Hotel
★★★
STARIGRAD PAKLENICA
he three-star Alan Hotel Bluesun Wellness is housed within the hotel which
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is located in Starigrad – Paklenica, in the
place where the mountain of Velebit meets
the Mediterranean climate, thus creating
conditions of a uniquely healing climatic
environment. The hotel is only a kilometre
away from the entrance to the Paklenica National Park, adjacent to a pebble beach. Due
to its location and specific surroundings – a
possibility to visit several national parks - its
supply is mostly tailored to guests who seek
a holiday which is both active and relaxing.
The hotel has a total of 139 rooms and 24
apartments, a wealth of recreational facilities and opportunities, and is ideal as for an
active family holiday, so for a team building
programmes and seminars.
With its interior design, atmosphere and service
the Alan Hotel Bluesun Wellness, which covers
an area of 900 m2, reflects all the characteristics
of these specific climes replete with fragrances
of indigenous aromatic plants. The unique atmosphere of Velebit has been introduced into
the Aroma Grotto steam sauna. Another specific
feature are treatment salons from which one
can walk straight into a Mediterranean garden, and treatment salons facing the Paklenica
canyon. The wellness centre offers a variety of
saunas, indoor whirlpools, zones for relaxation and beauty care, individual professional
services and a wholesome food prepared with
wellness in mind. The hotel is open from March
till November.
INFORMATION
ALAN HOTEL BLUESUN WELLNESS
BLUESUN ALAN HOTEL
Franje Tuđmana 14
23244 Starigrad Paklenica, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 23 209 092, +385 (0) 23 209 050
+385 (0) 1 3844 044
Mob: +385 (0) 99 3844 044
E-mail: alan@bluesunhotels.com
sales@bluesunhotels.com
Internet: www.bluesunhotels.com
PAG
PAG
4 Cissa Wellness & Spa Centre
Pagus Hotel ★★★★
he Cissa Wellness & Spa Centre is
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housed in the four-star Pagus Hotel
on the island of Pag, located by the shore
of the Pag Sea, in the immediate vicinity
of the centre of the town of Pag. The hotel
has 117 accommodation units, 6 of them
apartments, good selection of catering
establishments which offer, among many
other things, Dalmatian specialties.
The Cissa Wellness & Spa Centre takes its visitors to the ancient world of the sunken city of
Cissa, reminding them of the spirit of life as it
used to be, of the natural wealth of the island
and the philosophy of total relaxation which
leads to the harmony of body and soul. The
programmes the centre offers are wide ranging, and include exclusive treatments based
on the salt of Pag, their emphasis being on
the beauty care of body, its relaxation, toning
and regeneration. The package arrangements
offered are two-day, three-day and five-day
programmes based on the properties of these
climes.
INFORMATION
CISSA WELLNESS & SPA CENTRE
PAGUS HOTEL
Ante Starčevića 1
23250 Pag
Croatia
Tel.:+385 (0) 23 493 331
E-mail: wellness.cissa@coning.hr
Internet: www.coning-turizam.hr
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ŠIBENIK
Just enjoy it!
the urge comes upon you
W hen
to hear the sounds of Dalmatian chanson, to sing with a klapa, or
to enjoy the beauty of nature, or the
Robinson-kind of tourism of the Kornati
archipelago, the rampant waters of the
river Krka, or to take a journey into some
long gone times – then the direction is a
known thing. The region of Šibenik.
Two national parks with only 50km
between them could not be more different. The Kornati National Park is an
archipelago of 89 islands, isles and reefs
(numbering in total 152 units) of incomparable beauty which offers the boaters
the pleasure of sailing, the formidable
sheer cliffs filling them with delight and
awe in the same breath. Enchanted with
their striking beauty, the famous writer
George Bernard Shaw wrote one of the
best descriptions of the Kornati: “On
the last Day of Creation God wished to
crown his work and he created Kornati
out of tears, stars and breath”. In contrast, the Krka National Park is full of
travertine barriers, waterfalls and lakes
the wondrousness of which take one’s
breath away. Indeed, they are regarded
as one of the favourite tourist picture
postcards from Croatia.
Indeed, it is difficult to decide which
national park is more beautiful, which
makes them a good example for yet another of life’s lessons: beauty will not
compare to beauty, it just needs to be
enjoyed. And it is this very diversity of
the sea and the river phenomena that
best depicts all the beauty and all the
surprises found in the Dalmatian region
of Šibenik. A significant role in this belongs to the Šibenik hinterland – visiting it you take a journey into an almost
forgotten way of life and customs, but
also an opportunity to learn about
indigenous herbs and vegetables the
flavours, aromas and colours of which
will take you back through time, like a
true time machine.
The royal city of Knin – situated in
the place where roads from the mainland intersect on their way to the sea
– abounds with cultural and historic
monuments and natural attractions
the beauty and value of which attract
visitors.
Also of interest is the old town of Drniš
in the vicinity of which is the village
of Otavice where the world-famous
Croatian sculptor Ivan Meštrović built
his family mausoleum.
A visit to this region is an opportunity
to see the city of Šibenik, the oldest
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autochthonous town on the Croatian
Adriatic. Its cathedral of St. Jacob, a
unique monument of the European
sacral architecture, has been included
in the UNESCO List of world heritage.
Šibenik is the venue of numerous cultural manifestations, among them the
International Child’s Festival, the Festival of Dalmatian Chansons, etc. Those
who come do not forget the vibrancy of
Vodice, the diverse opportunities and
picturesque quality of Primošten and its
incredible vineyards the photograph of
which is exhibited in the UN building as
a kind of accolade to human effort.
The island of Murter, separated from the
mainland by a narrow Murter channel
which is spanned by a 12 m long bascule
bridge at Tisno, is an attractive place for
boaters but also for all those who long
for a holiday in unspoiled nature.
But these are by no means all on the list
of tourist destinations and attractions
which draw large numbers of tourists,
and which are the reason that one does
not come to Dalmatia-Šibenik once, but
the for the first time. So, carry on investigating yourself. And just enjoy it!
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1 Solaris Wellness Spa Centre
Solaris Hotels Resort
he Solaris Wellness Spa Centre extends
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over an area of 2500 m , and is located
in the Solaris Hotel Estate, not far from
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Šibenik, in the heart of Dalmatia, on the
shore of a lovely peninsula, surrounded
by lush Mediterranean vegetation and a
4km long beach protected by a string of
islands.
The Wellness Centre comprises the water zone
with indoor and outdoor heated swimming
pools with sea water, whirlpools and a Jacuzzi, the sauna zone (Mediterranean grotto with
aromatherapy, Finish sauna with a starry
sky and music-therapy), a tepidarium – or
rather the warm water baths, the relax zone,
solarium and the fitness hall. The programme
also offers numerous western and eastern
massage techniques, facial and body beauty
treatments with products by the world-renown cosmetics names. Encompassed within
the centre are a hairdresser salon, and an exquisite Mediterranean garden with a wellness
bar. The entire centre faces the sea.
INFORMATION
SOLARIS WELLNESS SPA CENTRE
SOLARIS HOTELS RESORT
Hotelsko naselje Solaris b.b.
22000 Šibenik
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 22 361 001
E-mail: info@solaris.hr
Internet: www.solaris.hr
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2 Punta Wellness & Spa
Centre
Punta Hotel
VODICE
★★★★
he Punta Wellnes & Spa Centre is
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housed on the ground floor of the
four-star Punta Hotel which is located in a
pine wood, only some 20m from the beach,
and close to the centre of Vodice. The hotel
has 129 rooms and 3 apartments, and in
addition to the main building the hotel
complex includes three newly renovated
buildings, each with 60 rooms. Also within
the complex are several conference halls, a
hall for meetings, and a number of catering
establishments. Apart from the Wellness
Centre the hotel has the Centre for stomatology, dental implants and aesthetic
surgery.
The Wellness & Spa Centre was open towards
the end of 2006. In the entrance hall of the
Centre is the reception area, fitness studio and
a small hall with a Pure bar. Taking up 400 m2
of the centre is the spa relax zone. Modern,
beautifully appointed space with a wealth of
lovely details, pleasant colours and comfortable recliners, contains the spa relax zone with
indoor swimming pool with heated water and
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hydro-massage and selection of saunas, while
the rest of the beauty zone is taken by massage and facial and body beauty treatment
salons. A special feature is the VIP massage
salons with a star-speckled ceiling and an
ambiental light show, and dominated by a
Jacuzzi and two massage beds designed for
day-dreaming-for-two.
PUNTA WELLNESS & SPA CENTRE
PUNTA HOTEL
Grgura Ninskog 1
22211 Vodice
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 22 451 451,
+385 (0) 22 451 522
E-mail: prodaja@hotelivodice.hr
Internet: www.hotelivodice.hr
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DALMATIA - SPLIT
Carved in stone
a deep breath of lavender, taste
T ake
the olive oil, take home a souvenir
carved from the famous stone of Brač
and savour the atmosphere, the wonderful images, fragrances and flavours
of central Dalmatia.
Olives, indigenous aromatic plants, brilliancy of white stone against the verdant
vegetation and the towering mountain
massif of Biokovo whose spurs reach all
the way to the sea – yes, this is indeed an
exceptional part of the country, and its
beauty is made all the more enchanting
by numerous historic events and monuments, and cultural manifestations. In
short, this is an ever interesting region
full of attractions which draws a great
many visitors.
The Split region, the central part of Dalmatia, is just as attractive for the natural
beauty of its islands and the mainland
by Split. And there is no other imperial
residence from the Antiquity, built either
before of after the Diocletian’s Palace,
that has managed to preserve so many
of its original features. But whatever
the historians may say about this city,
about its indisputable value without
comparison in the world architecture
of that particular style, for you Split and
its historic heart are primarily your very
own perception of beauty, that harmony
between people and history, between
architecture and the dynamism of the
modern day tourism.
SPLIT
In addition to being full of wonderful
stories, of the long-standing traditional
manifestations like the Alka of Sinj, of
cultural events – music, drama, dance
– all encompassed under the common
name of the Summer of Split, and numerous other opportunities, this region is
also a veritable garden full of indigenous
aromatic plants. Whether you happen to
be in Split or Trogir, in the picturesque
Brela or somewhere along the Makarska
Riviera, or whether the islands of Vis, Hvar
or Brač are your choice, or indeed any
other destination in this region, you will
treat yourself to a holiday in an ambience
to remember, amidst natural surroundings to remember.
Its hinterland offers an excellent opportunity for adventure sports on the river
Cetina, for walking and hiking, but also
a chance to learn about the still prevailing traditional way of life, savour the local food, and again take delight in the
glorious nature around you. Becoming
one with it, you will be abler to enjoy the
region whose strength, past and present
have been carved in stone.
coastal belt as it is for the beauty of its
hinterland. Another facet of its attraction
are the historic sights, first and foremost
the Diocletian’s Palace in Split, the old
nucleus of the city of Trogir – two cultural
monuments included in the UNESCO List
of world cultural heritage. Recently, they
have been joined by Starigradsko polje
(the Stari Grad Range) on the island of
Hvar. Another sight most definitely worthy of mention is Salona, a city which had
for centuries been the metropolis of the
Roman province of Dalmatia, whose role
has been taken over in the Middle Ages
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TROGIR
KOMIŽA
VIS
SINJ
SPLIT
PODSTRANA
BRELA
BAŠKA VODA
BRAČ
MAKARSKA
BOL
HVAR
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1 [ comfort zone ]
SPLIT
spa & wellness atrium
Atrium Hotel
★★★★★
SPLIT
[ comfort zone ] spa & wellness atrium is
housed in the five-star Atrium Hotel that
stands on the foundations of the ancient
Split, in the very heart of the city. In fact,
the original Diocletian’s aqueduct can be
seen in the exhibition premises in the underground areas beneath the hotel. The
hotel has 99 rooms of modern design and
2 VIP apartments, meeting rooms and
congress facilities that can accommodate
up to 120 people, and a fine selection of
gastronomic delights.
[ comfort zone ] spa & wellness atrium takes
up an area of 350 m2. At the top floor of the
hotel are a swimming pool, hydro-massage
pool and a modern fitness centre. The guests
can also avail themselves of a variety of saunas, enjoy the relaxing zone with the sunny
terrace, and choose from a variety of facial
and body care treatments.
INFORMATION
[ comfort zone ] spa & wellness atrium
ATRIUM HOTEL
Domovinskog Rata 49 a
21000 Split
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 200 390
E-mail: atrium@biokozmetika.hr
Internet: www.hotel-atrium.hr
2 Diocletian SPA
Le Meridien Lav Hotel
★★★★★
he Lav Hotel Complex with the fiveT
star Le Meridien Lav Hotel, located
8 km south of the city of Split, opened its
PODSTRANA
doors towards the end of 2006. The area of
the facilities within the complex amounts
to about 60 000 m2, while the green areas,
promenades, beaches and a large luxury
marina extend to another 40 000 m 2. The
hotel, which has 381 accommodation units,
is part of the complex that offers a wealth
of facilities and services including the congress centre, entertainment centre with
a casino, a marina with 80 berths, health
services and recreational facilities.
The Diocletian SPA within the Le Meridien
Lav Hotel was aptly named after the Roman
Emperor Diocletian who had himself built a
magnificent palace which, among a myriad
of wonderful features, contained luxurious baths. Carrying on with that tradition a
unique combination of ancient customs and
exclusive treatments has now been devised.
The wellness centre, which covers an area
of 3000 m2, includes an indoor and outdoor
heated swimming pools, saunas, steam baths,
relaxation zones, whirlpool, aroma grotto,
rooms for meditations and massage, water
beds and a fitness hall. The guests are offered
a wide palette of treatments and massages,
including the ayurvedic one, as well as special
programmes of facial and body care treatments.
INFORMATION
DIOCLETIAN SPA
LE MERIDIEN LAV HOTEL
Grljevačka 2a
21312 Podstrana
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 500 500
E-mail: diocletian-spa@lemeridien.com
Internet: www.lemeridien.com/split
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3 Bluesun Wellness
Bluesun Soline Hotel
★★★★
he Bluesun Wellness is housed in the
four-star Soline Hotel, a building of a
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very specific architecture, located on the
beach which the Forbes magazine had formerly rated as one of the 20 most beautiful
beaches in the world. This hotel with 202
rooms and 4 apartments offers a wide ranging palette of entertainment, recreational
and gastronomic services and facilities, and
two congress halls. The hotel is open from
March till September, and for holidays (December/January).
The BluesunWellness in the Soline Hotel offers a fine selection of treatments inspired by
the aromas of the Mediterranean plants and
beneficial effects of salt. One of the special
features is the Bluesun grotto in which the
alternating changing of colours bears therapeutic effect on the harmony of body and soul.
In addition to the treatments available within
the wellness programmes also available is a
variety of saunas, the water world with indoor
and outdoor swimming pools, hydro-massage
whirlpools, the relaxation zone, a wellness
INFORMATION
bar and individualised
beauty care treatments.
The wellness package
programme is tailored to
meet different needs and
wishes, and the length of
stay.
BLUESUN WELLNESS
BLUESUN SOLINE HOTEL
Trg Gospe od Karmela 1
21322 Brela, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 603 030,
+385 (0) 21 603 207
E-mail: brela@bluesunhotels.com
BAŠKA VODA
4 Wellness & spa
Horizont Hotel
★★★★
he Horizont Spa & Wellness Centre
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is situated in the four-star Horizont
Hotel which is located by the promenade
along the seaside, and very close to the
centre of Baška Voda. The hotel has 202
rooms and apartments, a fine selection of
catering establishments, a conference hall
that can accommodate up to 140 persons,
and a wide ranging choice of sports and
recreational services and facilities.
The Horizont Spa & Wellness Centre covers
an area of 2000 m2, and includes 14 rooms
for treatments – four of them being of thematic character, a spacious gymnastic and
fitness hall, ten different saunas and chromatic showers, hydro-massage pool, indoor
swimming pool, relaxation zone with ergonomic recliners, outdoor swimming pool
with a whirlpool and a sunning terrace. The
treatment selection is extensive, and the programmes are tailored to the wishes and needs
of the client.
INFORMATION
WELLNESS & SPA
HORIZONT HOTEL
Stjepana Radića 2
21320 Baška Voda
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 604 555, +385 (0) 21 604 600
E-mail: horizont@hoteli-baskavoda.hr
horizont.spa@hoteli-baskavoda.hr
Internet: www.hoteli-baskavoda.hr
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5 Bretanide Sport & Wellness
Resort
Bretanide
★★★★
BOL, ISLAND BRAČ
he Bretanide Sport & Wellness is
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housed in the four-star Bretanide
Hotel in Bol on the island of Brač, close to
the famous beach of Zlatni rat. The hotel
complex has been built in the style of traditional Dalmatian architecture, it has 260
rooms and 27 apartments, two seminar
halls, several restaurants and other catering establishments, and a wide range of
sports and recreational facilities. Due to
the configuration of the ground on which
it stands, the hotel has a lot of steps and
it is not suitable for person with mobility
problems.
The Bretanide Wellness covers an area of
600 m 2 and offers several types of sauna,
two bathtubs for hydro-massage, an aroma
INFORMATION
BRETANIDE SPORT &
WELLNESS RESORT
BRETANIDE
A. Rabadana b.b.
21420 Bol, otok Brač, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 740 140
+385 (0) 21 740 130
E-mail: wellness@bretanide.hr
office@bretanide.hr
Internet: www.bretanide.hr
bathtub, a Jacuzzi bath, a wide ranging programme of facial and body treatments – including several types of massage, and a fitness studio. A special feature is the hot & cold stone
massage with the cold-pressed warmed macadamia oil, hot laa stones, cold white marble
balls and other stones. The hotel is open from mid-April to mid-October.
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BOL, ISLAND BRAČ
6 Elaphusa Bluesun Hotel
Thalasso Wellness Centre
Elaphusa Bluesun
Hotel ★★★★
he Bluesun Thalasso Wellness in the
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four-star Elaphusa Hotel is located very
close to the beach of Zlatni rat which has
been included among the most beautiful
beaches in the Mediterranean. The hotel
has 300 rooms and 6 apartments. It offers
numerous and diverse services and facilities, among them being a congress centre with 5 halls able to accommodate up
to 800 participants, tennis centre with 26
tennis courts and an indoor golf facility, a
nightclub, a tavern serving traditional local
cuisine and delicacies.
The Bluesun Thalasso Wellness in the Elaphusa Hotel, spread over the area 3500 m 2,
has been inspired by its surroundings and all
they can offer – which is why it is also known
as a sea thermae where thallaso treatments
are based on sea water, air and nutritious
substances and elements obtained from the
sea. The wellness centre includes salons for
a variety of treatments, saunas, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools with hydro-massage
INFORMATION
whirlpool, a relaxation zone
and a beauty care programme
adjusted to individual clients.
The all-inclusive and comprehensive wellness packages on
offer are wide ranging, and
are rounded off by excellent
menus of the wholesome wellness food.
ELAPHUSA BLUESUN HOTEL
THALASSO WELLNESS CENTRE
ELAPHUSA BLUESUN HOTEL
Bračka cesta 13, 21420 Bol, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 635 432, +385 (0) 1 3844 044
Mob: +385 (0) 99 3844 044
E-mail: zlatnirat@bluesunhotels.com
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7 Meteor Hotel Wellness
Centre
Meteor Hotel
★★★★
he Wellness Centre is a part of the fourT
star Meteor Hotel which is located by
the sea, along the main promenade, not far
from the centre of the town. The hotel has
277 rooms, congress halls and a number of
sports and recreational facilities.
The newly built Wellness Centre, covering an
area of 1500 m2, offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness studio, sauna,
massage parlour and a beauty centre.
MAKARSKA
INFORMATION
METEOR HOTEL WELLNESS CENTRE
METEOR HOTEL
Kralja Petra Krešimira IV. b.b.
21300 Makarska
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 602 626, +385 (0) 21 602 600
E-mail: wellness@hoteli-makarska.hr,
hm-marketing@hoteli-makarska.t-com.hr
Internet: www.hoteli-makarska.hr
8 Sensorí spa
HVAR
adriana, hvar marina
hotel & spa ★★★★
he Sensorí spa is a part of the four-star
adriana, hvar marina hotel & spa, on the
T
Hvar waterfront, in the very centre of the old
HVAR
town of Hvar. The hotel has been fully renovated to a new concept, it has 50 rooms and
9 apartments. It offers a number of catering
establishments including a Mediterranean
fish restaurant, and numerous opportunities
for sports and recreation.
The Sensorí spa is a luxury wellness centre extending to an area of 1400 m2, with its indoor
and outdoor premises spread over four floors.
Inspired by the sunny climate of Hvar, the aim
of the Sensori Spa is to please all the senses
by combining its diverse wellness programme
– which includes zones for relaxation, revitalization, beauty care and recreation – with the
best professional know-how and the advantages of the climate full of aromatic plants.
The swimming pool on the top floor with the
sliding roof provides the option of an indoor –
outdoor facility, enabling the guests to enjoy a
swim while at the same time enjoying the view
of the town of Hvar.
INFORMATION
The Sensorí spa
is a member of
the Association
of the Leading Spas of the
World.
SENSORÍ SPA
ADRIANA, HVAR MARINA HOTEL & SPA
21450 Hvar
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 21 750 250, +385 (0) 21 750 200
E-mail: sensori@suncanihvar.com
Internet: www.sensorispa.com
KOMIŽA
9 Biševo Hotel “Impress Club”
Wellness Centre
Biševo Hotel
he “Impress Club” Wellness Centre is
housed within the Biševo Hotel in the
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tourist resort of Komiža on the island of Vis.
The hotel, which is located in a pine wood,
on a beach, with the centre of Komiža only
a 5-minute walk away, has 126 rooms and
five apartments, a restaurant with a terrace and an aperitif bar, a hall for meetings,
and a number of sports and recreational
facilities.
The “Impress Club” Wellness Club covers an
area of 280 m2. The guests are approached individually, and recommended a programmed
suited to their particular needs and wishes.
The services offered include massage, beauty
treatments, detox and relaxation programmes
for which preparations based on the traditional medicine are used. Both the wellness
and Pilates programmes are organized in the
beautiful, sea facing Mediterranean garden.
An integral part of the service are a free analysis of the client’s physical condition and a
nutritionist’s advice combined with tuition
on food and nutrition.
VIS
INFORMATION
BIŠEVO HOTEL “IMPRESS CLUB”
WELLNESS CENTRE
BIŠEVO HOTEL
Ribarska 96
21485 Komiža, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 6040 695, +385 (0) 21 713 095
Mob: +385 (0) 99 4444 009
E-mail: impress@impress.hr
Internet: www.impress.hr
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DALMATIA - DUBROVNIK
KORČULA
Gift of beauty
a coffee at Stradun, explore
H ave
the beauty and inhale the fragrances of the island of Mljet, enjoy the
dances of moreška and kumpanija, or
take part in the carnival on the island
of Lastovo. And do not forget the take
a walk through the wonderful arboretum of Trsteno, and to take a peak into
the traditional life of Konavle – the hinterland of Dubrovnik, and you simply
cannot miss the traditional boat race
on the river Neretva.
Have we covered it all? Of course we
have not. How could anybody even
hope to say everything about this region!?
Dubrovnik, the centre of the southernmost region of Dalmatia and its most
famous representative, is also the star
on the front pages of many prestigious
world magazines, as well as being at
the very top of the scale of the most
beautiful cities of the world. Year on
year it is proving itself as a source of
inspiration for artists, a venue favoured
by members of royal families and the
jet setters of the world. It belongs to
them, but no more than it belongs to
all those who came but once. It is quite
simple really, one encounter is enough
for those fine threads between you and
this glorious city to be spun to last…
Dubrovnik region is a place of beautiful nature, intoxicating fragrances
and delectable flavours, and of a longstanding tradition of a highly developed tourism in which every guest can
have a holiday to suit her or his wishes.
Of all the lovely places, there are two
“officially recognized” which deserve
special prominence.
The first is undoubtedly the old nucleus
of the city of Dubrovnik which is on
the UNESCO List of world heritage. And
when you are strolling along its magnificent, 2km long and 25m wide walls
The second place worthy of special
prominence is the Mljet National Park
located in the western part of this
island exceptionally rich in aromatic
plants. There are two features which
set this Park apart – the two deep bays
which, due to their very narrow links
with the open sea, are regarded as
lakes, and the lush and highly diverse
Mediterranean vegetation. Mljet also
has a rich cultural heritage, the most
impressive of which is the complex of
the 12th century Benedictine monastery on the tiny isle in the middle of
the large “lake”.
And that by no means completes the
list of the lovely sights and treasures of
this area. Among the names that should
be added to it are the nearby town of
Cavtat, the small towns of Ston and
Mali Ston, the peninsula of Pelješac,
the Elafiti isles, the islands of Lastovo
and of course Korčula with its highly
attractive tourist resorts, the distinctive
lower course of the Neretva river, the
southern Dalmatian hinterland.
which encircle the old town, when you
are enjoying yourself in the small restaurants in the Prijeko street, or when
you sail round it in a luxury yacht, you
will have discovered a new view of the
city whose two gates – Pila and Ploče
– are linked by its now world famous
main streets, the Stradun. Long indeed
is the list of sights that should be seen,
and there will be a great deal of the
atmosphere of this eternal city that you
will wish to take home with your.
And then, there is the Dubrovnik Summer Festival with its numerous cultural
events - drama, music or dance, productions staged in the open, performances by the world-renown artist are
but a part of the programme attracting
the guests. Just as attractive are the
customs, the folklore and the traditional dances re-enacting the events
from the past, like the moreška and
kumpanija on the island of Korčula.
And even without the big names and
productions by famous performers
from all conrers of the world, booked
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LASTOVO
PELJEŠAC
ŠAC
MLJET
DUBROVNIK
CAVTAT
Dalmatia
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months ahead, the stone squares, stairways and the ancient walls provide the
stage for the spontaneous concerts of
chansons, the klapa-performed songs
or the perfectly tuned strumming of
the guitar strings by talented artist,
all of which blend effortlessly into this
ambiance.
One thing is certain - whichever path
you chose to take in this region, there
is a gift of beauty awaiting you.
MLJET
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1 Wellness Valamar
Dubrovnik President
Dubrovnik
President Hotel
★★★★
he Dubrovnik President Wellnes is
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housed within the four-star Dubrovnik
President Hotel, on a lovely peninsula of
Babin kuk, close to Dubrovnik. The hotel
has 181 spacious, comfortable and well appointed rooms with terrace facing the sea
and the Elafiti isles, a superbly equipped
wellness centre, attractive congress facilities and superb selection of gastronomic
delicacies – the emphasis being on the
Mediterranean specialties in the Elafiti
restaurant.
DUBROVNIK
INFORMATION
The Wellness centre in the Dubrovnik President Hotel is spread over an area of 600 m2,
and provides a wide range of services and
facilities designed to please and heal both
body and soul. The spa and relaxation zone
includes the infra-red and the Finish saunas,
Turkish and Kneipp baths, whirlpool in the
middle of a Mediterranean garden, sunning
area, relaxation rooms and a sea-facing
indoor swimming pool. All
those who wish to feel special can take the advantage
of the salons for facial and
body treatments. The exercise
programmes created by the
professional teams include
cardio-exercises and exercise
tailored to individual needs.
WELLNESS VALAMAR
DUBROVNIK PRESIDENT
DUBROVNIK
PRESIDENT HOTEL
Iva Dulčića 39
20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 441 100
+385 (0) 20 441 628
E-mail: wellness@babinkuk.com
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2 [ comfort zone ]
space excelsior
Excelsior
Hotel & Spa
★★★★★
[ comfort zone ] space excelsior is housed
in the newly renovated, five-star Excelsior
Hotel located in the immediate vicinity of
the old part of Dubrovnik. The hotel has
158 accommodation units, including 2 Presidential suites and 15 de luxe apartments, 6
multi-functional halls able to accommodate
up to 650 people, and 3 restaurants – one
of them serving Japanese cuisine.
The Excelsior Hotel Wellness Centre, spread
over an area of 850 m 2, offers a wealth of
treatments and services. In addition to the
treatments designed to serve beauty and
health – facial care, corrective body treatments, different types of massage – there is
a fitness studio, a Jacuzzi, different saunas
and an indoor swimming pool for children
and adults. The supply also includes one-day
and several-day long wellness packages the
programmes of which are adjusted to the
individual needs of clients.
INFORMATION
[ comfort zone ] space excelsior
EXCELSIOR HOTEL & SPA
Frana Supila 12
20000 Dubrovnik
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 353 390
E-mail: excelsior@biokozmetika.hr
Internet: www.hotel-excelsior.hr
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3 [ comfort zone ]
space palace
Dubrovnik Palace
Hotel, Conference &
Spa ★★★★★
[ comfort zone ] space palace is an integral
part of the five-star Dubrovnik Palace Hotel
which is located in the Lopud bay, 4,5km
from the centre of the historic centre of
the city. The hotel has 271 rooms and 37
apartments of different sizes including the
Presidential suite, a fine range of catering
establishments, several halls for congresses,
conferences and meetings fitted with the
state of the art equipment.
[ comfort zone ] space palace offers a sophisticated combination of beauty and relaxation
programmes for both body and soul. In the
premises which enjoy the enchanting view of
the Elafiti isles, one can enjoy spas and steam
baths with light therapy enhanced by the fragrances of essential oils. The special feature
is the special VIP spa-room with a private terrace and a refreshment bar combined with
organic food and fresh juices. The wellness
programme also offers a three-day and sixday long package arrangements.
INFORMATION
[ comfort zone ] space palace
DUBROVNIK PALACE HOTEL,
CONFERENCE & SPA
Masarykov put 20
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 430 194
E-mail: dubrovnikpalace@biokozmetika.hr
Internet: www.dubrovnikpalace.hr
DUBROVNIK
4 Wellness Centar
Energy Clinic
Grand Villa
Argentina ★★★★★
he Wellness Centre Energy Clinic is loT
cated within the hotel complex of the
five-star Grand Villa Argentina, close to the
old part of Dubrovnik. The hotel complex,
which lies by the shore, comprises the main
hotel building and four exclusive villas set
amidst lush greenery. It has several restaurants and aperitif bas, and a good range of
conference premises with the capacity of
up to 485 participants.
The Wellness Centre Energy Clinic covers an
area of 400 m 2 and offers facial and body
treatments, saunas, indoor and outdoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, exercise programmes
and a fitness studio. The guests can also enjoy
the wellness wholesome food. The package
arrangement on offer includes accommodation and wellness treatments.
INFORMATION
WELLNESS CENTAR ENERGY CLINIC
GRAND VILLA ARGENTINA
Frana Supila 14
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 440 596, + 385 (0) 20 440 555
E-mail: dubrovnik@energyclinic.com
Internet: www.gva.hr, www.energyclinic.com
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5 [ comfort zone ]
space bellevue
Bellevue Hotel
Dubrovnik ★★★★★
DUBROVNIK
[ comfort zone ] space bellevue is located
in the five-star Bellevue Hotel that stands
in the immediate vicinity of the old part of
Dubrovnik. Built on a cliff, 30 m above the
bay of Miramare, the hotel has 70 rooms
and 23 apartments all of which are facing
the sea, as are the premises of the wellness
centre. The hotel also offers a fine selection of gastronomy and the facilities for
meetings.
[ comfort zone ] space bellevue covers an
area of 500 m2 appointed in the Mediteraranean style and is linked to a private beach.
Partly integrated into the wellness space is
a natural rock into which lights are fitted,
while the other part is glazed, which gives
the whole area a special atmosphere. Next
to the swimming pool with a Jacuzzi there
are saunas and salons for beauty treatments
and massages.
INFORMATION
[ comfort zone ] space bellevue
BELLEVUE HOTEL DUBROVNIK
Pera Čingrije 7
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 493 390
E-mail: bellevue@biokozmetika.hr
Internet: www.hotel-bellevue.hr
6 Ragusa Spa
Valamar Lacroma
Resort ★★★★
DUBROVNIK
he Ragusa Spa Wellness Centre is housed
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in one of the largest congress and spa
hotels in Croatia, the Valamar Lacroma Resort, which is located on the peninsula of
Babin kuk, not far from Dubrovnik. The combination of modern design, the exquisite
atmosphere of Dubrovnik, magnificent view
of the sea and the Elafiti isles, and a wealth,
of diverse additional services and facilities,
make it an ideal place for both relaxation
and business, or rather seminars, congresses
and meetings. The hotels has 385 rooms and
16 apartments, 13 of which are split in two
levels, 2 are standard and 1 is a Presidential
suite with access to its own wellness zone. In
addition to a fine selection of gastronomic
delights in its á la carte restaurant, the hotel
contains a large conference centre suited
to congresses, presentations, seminars and
exhibitions, and comprising a large congress
hall of 870 m2 that can accommodate 1000
people, and 7 smaller halls and salons.
The Ragusa Spa Wellness Centre, extending
over an area of 940 m2, offers a wide ranging
selection of wellness services and facilities such
as the relaxation rooms, saunas, baths, indoor
and outdoor swimming pools surrounded by
the Mediterranean greenery, premises for fitness, aerobic and yoga, while the opportunity
to engage in numerous sports activities in the
immediate vicinity of the hotel will enable all
those seeking active holiday to stay in good
form. Rounding off the wellness programmes
is the wholesome wellness food.
INFORMATION
RAGUSA SPA
VALAMAR LACROMA RESORT
Iva Dulčića 34,
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 448 266, +385 (0) 20 449 100
E-mail: groups-dubrovnik@valamar.com
wellness-lacroma@valamar.com
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7 Uvala Wellness Centre
Uvala Hotel ★★★★
he Uvala Hotel Wellness Centre is
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housed within the four-star Uvala
Hotel, surrounded by the greenery of the
Lapad cove, 4km from the old part of Dubrovnik. Architecturally the hotel is a combination of modern design and its Mediterranean environment. It has 51 rooms,
catering establishments, two conference
halls with the total capacity of 80 people,
and a number of recreational and entertainment services and facilities.
The Uvala Hotel Wellness Centre covers an
area of 524 m 2, and contains indoor and
outdoor swimming pool, a Jacuzzi, several
saunas and baths, 2 whirlpools with underwater massage system, relaxation zone,
cardio-exercise studio, etc. The wellness programmes are based on individual approach,
particularly with regard to revitalization and
relaxation. The supply includes a number of
wellness package arrangements providing
specific treatments. The menus of wholesome
food and beverages, and the macrobiotic and
vegetarian cuisine are tailored to enhance the
wellness concept.
INFORMATION
UVALA WELLNESS CENTRE
UVALA HOTEL
Masarykov put 6
20000 Dubrovnik
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 433 593
E-mail: sales_uvala@hotelimaestral.com
Internet: www.hotelimaestral.com
DUBROVNIK
8 Rixos Royal Spa
Rixos Libertas
Dubrovnik ★★★★★
he Rixos Royal Spa is housed in the RixT
os Libertas Dubrovnik which is only a
15 min walk from the old town of Dubrovnik.
The hotel was built in 2007, it has 254 rooms
and a wealth of other facilities: restaurants,
exclusive shops, a large congress hall and 4
smaller meeting rooms. The VIP guests have
at their disposal 2 floors where the layout of
rooms and the facilities offered are adjusted
to specific needs of the business community
members. Close to the hotel are numerous
sports, recreation and entertainment facilities and services.
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The Rixos Royal Spa covers an area of 2200 m2
spread over 2 floors. Its concept and design are
based on those of the Far East. The services and
facilities on offer include a wealth of treatments
in the beauty centre, a variety of water treatments, the area with several types of saunas,
baths and showers, a fitness studio. The wellness
guests can avail themselves
of specially conceived two,
three, five and seven-day
programmes. The selection
of fruit juices and cocktails is
also adjusted to the wellness
philosophy.
RIXOS ROYAL SPA
RIXOS LIBERTAS DUBROVNIK
Liechtensteinov put 3
20000 Dubrovnik
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 492 040
E-mail: libertas@rixos.com
Internet: www.rixos.com
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9 Wellness Centre
Energy Clinic
Croatia Hotel
★★★★★
he Wellness Centre Energy Clinic is
housed in the five-stare Croatia HoT
tel located by the sea, in the picturesque
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little town of Cavtat, 5 km from the airport
and 18 km from the city of Dubrovnik. Built
in 1973, the hotel has been thoroughly
reconstructed in 1997, and recently fully
renovated. It has 480 rooms, 5 standard and
2 Presidential suites and a fine selection
of catering establishments. Its 8 congress
halls, which are able to accommodate from
50 to 850 participants and are fitted with
the state of the art equipment, are the venues of numerous local and international
gatherings. During winter months the hotel
and the wellness centre are closed.
The Wellness Centre Energy Clinic extends
over an area of 700 m2 and offers an indoor
and outdoor swimming pool, sauna centre,
fitness studio, and several salons for facial
and body treatments, including the rooms
with a private terrace. The specific feature of
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the Centre is the range of 20 different massage techniques, among them the four-hand
and the six-hand massage, shiatsu and Thai
massage, as well as a selection of different
exercise programmes. The wellness centre
offers a day-long and several-days long package arrangements.
WELLNESS CENTRE ENERGY CLINIC
CROATIA HOTEL
Frankopanska 10
20210 Cavtat, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 475 776, +385 (0) 20 475 555
E-mail: cavtat@energyclinic.com
Internet: www.hoteli-croatia.hr
www.energyclinic.com
Energy Clinic
Wellness Centre
Odisej Hotel
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he Wellness centre is housed in the
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three-star Odisej Hotel on the island
of Mljet, in the picturesque cove of Pomena that is located in the very centre of
the National Park. Its location makes it an
ideal place for all lovers of unspoilt nature
and recreation - we take the opportunity
to draw the attention to the network of
cycling tracks. The hotel has 157 accommodation units, including 2 apartments.
The Energy Clinic Wellness Centre occupies
400 m2. It offers facial and body care treatments, several type of massage, the Finish
sauna and a fitness studio. The fundamental
principle of all the services is to achieve the
balance between the wellness aspect with the
unique ambiance and its natural properties.
The hotel and the wellness centre are closed
during the winter months.
INFORMATION
ENERGY CLINIC WELLNESS CENTRE
ODISEJ HOTEL
Pomena b.b.
20226 Mljet, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 20 362 538
E-mail: mljet@energyclinic.com
Internet: www.hotelodisej.hr
www.energyclinic.com
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LIKA - KARLOVAC
Nature is the
best teacher
you ever seen with your own
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eyes the sparkling clear springs
grow into magnificent rivers? Have you
ever truly perceived the power and the
allure of the mysterious mountains? And
finally, have you ever thought that their
clarity and their power could become
yours?
If you visit the Lika-Karlovac tourist
region, the continental part of Croatia
which is the link between Dalmatian
littoral and the central section of the
country, you shall be all that closer to
the answer. For, that clarity and power
are perhaps best conveyed by the wondrousness of the Plitvice Lakes National
Park, the phenomenon which attracts
with its uniqueness, but also with the
effect it bears on both our mental and
physical wellbeing. The National Park
of Northern Velebit is an area of distinctive diversity of karstic forms, the
wealth of all kinds of a living world and
the Museum of Lika – will enable you
to comprehend the immense value of
his inventions which have changes the
world for ever. One of the crown jewels
of the area is the medieval Nehaj fortress, the symbol of both the town of
Senj that grew on the coast of the Adriatic, and the entire Croatian struggle for
freedom on land and sea. The northern
part of the island of Pag attracts and
holds one’s interest by its specific landscape which can be perceived as the
return to the fundamental elements of
nature – the sea, the stone and the sun.
Many remember it for its beach in Novalja, the delicacies of its cuisine – fish and
foremost the Pag cheese and lamb.
The historical heritage and the ever
wider supply of tourist services and facilities of Karlovac, the town which lies
on four rivers, is equally attractive with
its old burg of Dubovec and a number
of other historic sites to be found in the
region - such as Ozalj, Ribnik, Bosiljevo,
and other monuments of architectural
heritage. If hiking, swimming in crystal
clear rivers, cycling, fishing, partaking
in winter sports or, if you will, splashing
about in thermal springs is what makes
you tick – then you have come to the
right place.
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of breathtaking natural beauty in a relatively small area.
Organized canoeing and rafting on
rivers, rides on well prepared cycling
tracks or, come winter time, skiing in the
Croatian Olympic centre of Bjelolasica,
are but a few of the opportunities offered by this fascinating region. A visit
to the Memorial Centre of the inventor,
electrical engineer and physicist Nikola
Tesla in the small village of Smiljan not
far from the town of Gospić – the centre
of the region in which one can also visit
Few and far indeed are the places which
– still being what the nature intended
them to be, even where the human hand
had ever so gently intervened into the
laws of nature – one can call actually
describe as wellness.
The Lika-Karlovac tourist region is an
area which transfuses its own vitality
into yours, restoring the clarity of your
thought, brightening the spark in your
eye and invigorating the energy of your
actions. Experts would say: the air here
has special properties, the pressure of
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oxygen is reduced and so is the level of
humidity, thermal radiation is increased,
and the combination of these factors
has a distinctly therapeutic effect. After
all, are not the folk of the area renown
for being healthy, vigorous and longliving?! So close to the sea, but also to
the central Croatia, this is the land where
the continental and the Mediterranean
climates mix, where numerous fascinating stories and legends are born. All in
all, this is the land where you will find a
new source of vitality and the primeval
aroma therapy.
There is no room for doubts – nature is
indeed the best teacher of life.
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1 Frankopan Studio
for massage and sauna
Frankopan Hotel
Ogulin ★★★★
he Frankopan Studio for massage
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and sauna is housed in the four-star
Frankopan Hotel located in the centre of
the town of Ogulin, in the densely forested
region of Gorski kotar. Situated next to the
17th century Frankopan fortress, the hotel
has been reconstructed and renovated in
2007. It has 17 rooms and 4 apartments, a
good selection of catering establishments
including a wine cellar dating from the year
1800, congress facilities, and sports and
recreational service and facilities.
The Frankopan Studio for massage and sauna
occupies 80 m2, and offers a number of saunas, several types of massage, a number of
package arrangements suited to the individual needs of clients, and menus of wholesome
food suited to the wellness principle.
INFORMATION
FRANKOPAN STUDIO
FOR MASSAGE AND SAUNA
FRANKOPAN HOTEL OGULIN
I. G. Kovačića 1
47300 Ogulin, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 47 525 509
Fax: +385 (0) 47 525 542
E-mail: hotel-frankopan@hotel-frankopan.hr
Internet: www.hotel-frankopan.hr
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CENTRAL CROATIA
Your very own
story
the castles and manor houses,
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enjoy the baroque music, walk the
hills of Hrvatsko zagorje, taste the štrukle
(pastry filled with fresh cottage cheese
and cooked or baked), visit some of the
rural homesteads offering indigenous ambiance and food, join a church procession,
have a swim in any one of the thermal
spas and enjoy the charming natural
surroundings … however long may be
the suggestion hand-book regarding the
things to see, do and tray, the list is still
not complete. The choice before you is
much wider!
Central Coratia is the area lying in the valleys of the rivers Sava, Drava and Mura.
Visiting it means getting to know the
continental character of the country, see
the lowlands that are so ideally complemented with mellow hills and mounts the
slopes of which are mostly covered with
vineyards, walk the forests of oak, beech
and other deciduous trees, visit medieval
burgs, castles and manor houses.
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vineyards and cultural and historic monuments. Needles to say, you will also remember it for its tasty food and good
wines. However, the most striking feature
of this area is the high concentration of
historic castles – some from the Middle
Ages, others more recent. And one of the
most enchanting ambiental complexes
in the whole of the continental Croatia
is the complex of Trakošćan. The town of
Đurđevac stands out with its interesting
and heroic history, which is celebrated
with a rather unique manifestation called
Picokijada – the Cockrel Festival, which
stems from a curious legend.
The area boasts other interesting towns
which have a great deal to offer, among
them being Bjelovar, Daruvar, Čakovec,
Koprivnica, Sisak.
This is an area exceptionally rich in thermal
springs which attract great many excursion visitors, but their natural properties,
quality accommodation and wide ranging
health, aesthetic and recreational service
and facilities also make them a popular
destination for guests from all over Croatia
and other countries. Following the road to
the preserved nature and special natural
sights will take you to the Lonja Range
In the environs of the capital city of Zagreb there are excursion sites which in
addition to a pleasant sojourn, offer numerous opportunities for good fun and
interesting sorties into the area. Towards
the north, right to the border with Slovenia, lies Hrvatsko zagorje characterized
by its green, soft, undulating landscape,
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The priceless jewel of central Croatia is the
city of Varaždin situated on the right bank
of the river Drava. The city, which grew
out of the medieval fortification that still
stands preserved, is a veritable treasure
trove of baroque and classicist style architecture. The Varaždin of today, renown
for its preserved Old Town, its amazing
cemetery and the Opeka arboretum, is
readily identified by its Baroque Evenings
of classical music, and the Špancirfest –
the Festival of strollers.
Nature Park located between the towns
of Sisak and Nova Gradiška. Its wetlands
provide the habitat for numerous rare and
protected species of birds. One of those
species are storks who have found a safe
home in the village of Čigoč – which is
why the village has been declared the
European village of storks.
It is quite simple, central Croatia is replete
in opportunities that will allow you to
choose and create your very own story.
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INFORMATION
he Tuhelj Thermae are located in the
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centre of Hrvatsko Zagorje, some 40 km
from Zagreb. The SPAeVITA Centre, where all
1 SPAeVITA, Tuhelj Therme
Tuhelj Therme Hotel ★★★
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the facilities are linked by heated corridors,
comprises a hotel with 138 rooms, a number
of catering establishments, a sports hall, a
fitness studio, a sports and adrenalin park,
and the largest wellness and bathing facility in Croatia – the Water Planet. It also has
a congress centre with two congress halls
the capacity of which ranges from 40 to 300
persons, while the nearby Mihanović Manor
has 4 congress halls able to accommodate 15
to 120 persons. In addition to the congress
facilities the Mihanović Manor has an á la
carte restaurant and a wine boutique.
The beneficial effects of thermal waters and
medicinal mud, combined with the moderate
continental climate, make the Tuhelj Thermae
a very desirable destination. The Water Planet
offers relaxation and fun on the beach and the
surrounding facilities spread over 15 000 m2,
and additional 5 000 m2 of water area with
a variety of water effects and recreational
facilities. The indoor bathing area includes
4 pools – a wellness pool with whirlpool effect and hydro-massage, a swimming pool,
a children’s pool and the therapy pool with
underwater therapies. The outdoor bathing
area includes a recreational pool for relaxation
and hydro-massage with water toboggans and
a 250m long slow river, a pool with waves, a
children’s pool with a water castle and toboggans and a pool with toys for the toddlers. The
world of saunas, covering an area of 1000 m2,
includes 3 Finnish saunas (bio-ionizing sauna
with crystals, extreme sauna and a programmable sauna with chromo-therapy), 3 steam
saunas (salt-sauna, mud sauna, dual-effect
steam sauna), laconicum, whirlpool, cold water
pool, ice pit, kneipp track, different areas for
relaxation with water beds, rocking chairs and
resting places, nudist terrace and a wellness
bar. The SPAeVITA beauty care centre rounds
SPAeVITA, TUHELJ THERME
TUHELJ THERME HOTEL
Ljudevita Gaja 4
49215 Tuhelj
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 49 203 000
E-mail: rezervacije@terme-tuhelj.hr
Internet: www.terme-tuhelj.hr
off the supply with 11 cabins for facial and
body care treatments, pedicure, manicure,
solarium, soft pack, baths in thermal water
and medicinal mud.
The extensive range of wellness packages is adjusted to individual needs. The special feature
of the centre are the treatments with medicinal mud which matures at the thermal water
spring in the vicinity of the bathing area.
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2 Kapljica Wellness Centre
Terme Jezerčica Hotel
★★★
he Kapljica Wellness Centre is housed
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in the three-star Terme Jezerčica Hotel in Donja Stubica, in the north-western
Croatian region of Hrvatsko Zagorje. The
hotel has 48 rooms, each of which enjoys
the benefits of spring thermal waters, 4
halls for meeting and congresses with capacity of 20 to 200 persons. The gastronomy on offer is based on local specialties
prepared according to traditional recipes.
The Kapljica Wellness Centre takes up
280 m 2 (the indoor part) and includes an
indoor pool with thermal waters and hydromassage areas, a spa zone with a variety of
spas, a whirlpool and relaxation zone. There
is a facial and body care zone, VIP zone, fitness studio and the outdoor wellness area.
Among the specific services are the ayurvedic
procedures and techniques and beauty treatments based on cranberry and wine. There
are as many as 70 different treatments and
package arrangements on offer, as is the possibility of individual fitness training with a
personal trainer.
INFORMATION
KAPLJICA WELLNESS CENTRE
TERME JEZERČICA HOTEL
Toplička 80
49240 Donja Stubica
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 49 200 600
E-mail: info@terme-jezercica.hr
Internet: www.terme-jezercica.hr
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3 Sveti Martin Spa Wellness
Centre
Sveti Martin Spa
★★★★
he Sveti Martin Spa Wellness Centre
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is located in the village of Sveti Martin na Muri, in the north-western part of
Croatia, in the valley of the River Mura
amidst preserved nature, just 100 km from
Zagreb. The guests have at their disposal
120 accommodation units in the four-star
Regina Apartment Estate. In addition to a
rich selection of gastronomy and recreational facilities, there are 2 meeting rooms
able to accommodate 15 to 20 persons and
a conference hall with the capacity of 80
to 150 persons.
The Wellness Centre of the Sveti Martin Spa
offers a wide ranging palette of services and
facilities. The pool complex, covering an area
of over 4 000 m2, includes indoor and outdoor
pools, a recreational pool with water effects,
a thermal pool with hydro-massage water
jets, 5 Jacuzzis, a children’s pool, aqua-park
with toboggans. The overall area exceeds
20 000 m2 of well organized and finely landscaped area. Among the many wellness
options there are some 20 massage tech-
niques, steam and Finish saunas, solarium,
hydro-massage with thermal waters, facial
and body treatments, beauty care and hairdresser’s salons, fitness studio and numerous
sports, recreation and entertainment facilities
and services. Definitely standing out are the
chocolate treatments. The wellness packages
on offer are adjusted to the individual needs
and wishes of our clients.
INFORMATION
SVETI MARTIN SPA WELLNESS CENTRE
SVETI MARTIN SPA
Grkaveščak b.b.
40313 Sveti Martin na Muri
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 40 371 111
E-mail: info@toplicesvetimartin.hr
Internet: www.toplicesvetimartin.hr
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Sveti Martin Spa
“Golf” hotel Wellness
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he Wellness centre forms a part of
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the four-star “Golf” Hotel in the Sveti
Martin Spa. The hotel has 150 rooms and 6
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superbly appointed apartments. The congress centre comprises 3 halls, the largest
of which has the capacity to seat 500 persons. Available in the immediate vicinity
of the hotel is a winter-heated, 9-hole golf
course, and a golf club with an indoor golf
simulator.
The Wellness centre covers an area of
2 500 m2. Its main principle of operation is an
individual approach to each guest. The centre
has 8 different saunas, it offers a wide palette
of wellness packages, including the specially designed programmes which, through a
combination of the wellness service, features
specific to the region and local dishes evoke
the atmosphere of Međimurje.
INFORMATION
SVETI MARTIN SPA
“GOLF” HOTEL WELLNESS
Grkaveščak b.b.
40313 Sveti Martin na Muri, Croatia
Tel. +385 (0) 40 371 111
E-mail: info@toplicesvetimartin.hr
Web: www.toplicesvetimartin.hr
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5 Picok Hotel Wellness
& Spa Đurđevac
Picok Hotel
★★★★
he Wellness & Spa Centre is housed in
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the four-star Picok Hotel in Đurđevac,
in the heart of Podravina (the River Sava
The Wellness & Spa within the hotel is a
unique oasis of peace and relaxation in the
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INFORMATION
PICOK HOTEL WELLNESS & SPA ĐURĐEVAC
PICOK HOTEL
Trg sv. Jurja 6, 48350 Đurđevac
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 48 672 200, + 385 (0) 48 811 505,
+385 (0) 48 672 253 (Wellness)
E-mail: recepcija.picok@pevec.hr
wellness.picok@pevec.hr
centre of Podravina, offering an escape from
daily stress and the rush of life. The superbly
appointed interior reflects the professionalism of approach to the design, insistence on
something different, new and inspirational.
The rustic, historic and exotic form a perfect
balance. The centre includes a fitness studio, a large pool and a Jacuzzi. All the hotels guests are free to use the wellness zone
(with Finnish, Turkish and infra-red saunas),
as well as avail themselves of the traditional
system of therapies conceived primarily with
the aim the physical well-being in mind. Our
specialty is the Pannonia massage based on
the essential oils obtained from grasses of
the Podravina climes. The wellness centre offers over twenty types of massages and some
thirty treatments.
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valley). The hotel has 180 beds, several
suites, rooms for guest with special needs,
a hall for meetings and various celebrations, a restaurant, an aperitif bar, summer
terrace, and something quite special – the
Đurđevac room appointed in the traditional
Đurđevac style. The Đurđevac area boasts
specific cultural features and untouched nature. Also a part of the hotel is Stara Drava
– Lepa Greda, the excursion site located
on the river itself, where we are ready and
willing to prepare for all the hotel guests
a variety of sports competitions, team
building programmes and similar events
accompanied with a comprehensive gastronomic offer.
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Spa Centre
Termal Hotel
he Wellness Centre is located in the TerT
mal Hotel within the complex of Daruvarske toplice, in Julijev park (Julijus’s park), a
lovingly maintained monument of horticultural architecture dating from the year 1777
and covering an area of 10 ha. Integrated
into such beautiful natural surroundings, the
facility not only enables its guests to avail
themselves of all the medicinal advantages,
but also to spend a pleasant weekend in any
one of 288 accommodation units of this
lovely old hotel (single bedrooms, double
bedrooms and apartments) fortifying one’s
body and soul through rest, relaxation and
pure enjoyment.
The World of Wellness in the Termal Hotel provides a bonus option to one’s way of life and
preservation of health by way of natural factors
with medicinal properties. We have integrated
our knowledge, experience and tradition in the
field of medical rehabilitation and rehabilitation of athletes into our wellness programmes
– an advantage that makes us stand apart.
Covering the area of 1 800 m2, set amidst the
lovely park, the wellness centre
comprises – in addition to the
advantages of its thermal waters and medicinal mud - 2 outdoor and 2 indoor swimming
pools, a diagnostics centre,
the zone for facial and body
care treatments, the world of
massage, a wider palette of
specially programmed services. Being a health resort of
authentic and contemporary concept with high
standards of service, where the latest wellness
and spa techniques are applied, and the state of
the art medical equipment is used, the special
hospital Daruvarske Toplice is a place where
one can obtained a comprehensive medical
diagnostics and undergo rehabilitation with
the assistance of our highly trained and professional staff - specialists, kinesiologists and
physical therapists.
INFORMATION
DARUVAR SPA WELLNESS & SPA CENTRE
TERMAL HOTEL
Julijev park 1, 43500 Daruvar, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 43 623 000, +385 (0) 43 623 681
Fax: +385 (0) 43 331 455
E-mail: rekreacija@daruvarske-toplice.hr
Internet: www.daruvarske-toplice.hr
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Particularly interesting for the visitors is
the Upper Town, one of the few medieval urban nuclei of Europe that remains
not only well preserved but alive too, a
place full of cultural and historic sights
squeezed into charming, narrow, gaslit streets which they share with many
a legend. A thousand-year history of
Zagreb - of its tranquil Upper Town, or
the hustle and bustle of the Secessionist
and Classicistic Downtown, against the
dynamism of the new parts of the town,
all together intertwine creating a single
story that throbs in the life rhythm of a
modern metropolis.
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A city of
thousand hearts
a stroll through the romantic,
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old Upper Town, light a candle in
the Stone Gate, buy a posy of flowers,
have a cup of coffee in one of Zagreb’s
many coffee shops and coffee houses.
In the break between two business
commitments, on the way to any of the
theatres or museums, waiting for a friend
or maybe making a new friend in the
city streets or parks – you will find out
why is the Croatian metropolis called
the city with a heart …indeed, a city of
thousand hearts!
Zagreb is the capital of the Republic of
Croatia, its almost a million strong political and diplomatic, cultural, economic,
mercantile, transport & communication
and sports centre. It is a town of contrasts – young and old at the same time,
dedicated to business in the morning,
relaxed and fun loving in the evening,
a typical European metropolis in many
ways but at the same time it is city its
guests remember for the charm of its
centre and hospitality of its citizens.
Some of the most readily identifiable
sights of the city are the neo-Gothic cathedral, the central square of Ban Josip
Jelačic, the Mimara Museum, the sports
and recreational centres of Jarun and
Bundek, the parks that form what is
known as the Lenuzzi horseshoe through
The Zagreb Mount, or rather Sljeme - its
highest peak (altitude 1032m) – rises so
close to the city that it is within walking
distance, starting from the central city
square, and is a popular excursion destination throughout the year. Recently, it
has become one of the most esteemed
venues for the international skiing competitions.
the very heart of the city, one of which
is an unexpected bonus for the nature
buffs – a lovely and rich Botanical Gardens.
All who come remember Zagreb for its
countless outdoor coffee shops, and for
the belly of Zagreb – the Dolac open air
green market where one can find all the
produce and autochthonous products
from the surrounding areas, as well as
from all other parts of the country, including the fish market offering a mouth
watering selection of seafood from the
Adriatic.
From spring to late autumn the streets
of Zagreb turn into myriad of stages for
all kinds of events, both traditional and
modern. Theatres and music halls play
host to artists from this and many other
countries, offering the citizens of Zagreb
and their guests a vibrant and interesting
cultural life. And, being a frequent venue
of business community and congress
guests, Zagreb boasts a well developed
tourist infrastructure.
To put it into a nutshell – Zagreb is a city
both charming and business-like, both
modern and romantically nostalgic, a
city that is a never ending story. A city
of a thousand hearts.
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1 Coner Wellness & Spa Centre
Zagreb Sheraton Hotel
★★★★★
he Coner Wellness & Spa Centre, which
forms a part of the luxury five-star
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Sheraton Hotel in No.2 Trpimirova St., is
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a modern centre dedicated to health and
beauty. The hotel has 306 rooms and apartments, 17 conference and banquet halls, a
fine catering selection of gastronomy.
Being able to have a comprehensive supply
of service in one place is very important, particularly for business people for whom the lack
of time is a regular occurrence. And the Coner
Wellness Centre offers such a comprehensive
service. Its well-feeling oasis comprises Finish sauna and steam bath, showers with cold
mist, tropical rain and hydro-massage jets,
ice fountains, outdoor sunbathing area with
a whirlpool. The relaxing facial and body care
treatments, spa manicure and pedicure, a hair
dresser’s salon, IPL technology are but a part f
the facilities and services provided by the wellness centre. The fully automated state of the
art Air Machines, computerized and linked
into a net – which ensure the monitoring of
each client, the Kiklos circular training system
and the hall for group aerobic exercises – all
under professional supervision, are a part of
the fitness programme. The coffee bar, hall,
sunbathing areas and swimming pool are the
venues for a variety of parties. And finally, this
centre is open 365 days in a year.
INFORMATION
CONER WELLNESS & SPA CENTRE
ZAGREB SHERATON HOTEL
Kneza Trpimira 2
10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 5390 555
E-mail: wellness3@coner.hr
Internet: www.coner.hr
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2 Wellness Centre
Tomislavov dom Hotel
★★★
he Wellness Centre is housed in the
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three-star Tomislavov dom Hotel
which is located in the Medvednica Nature Park, at 1000 m altitude, not far from
the peak of the Zagreb Mount – or rather
Sljeme, only some 20 minutes ride from the
centre of Zagreb. The hotel has 42 rooms,
3 congress halls of the overall capacity of
220 persons, and a good selection of gastronomy.
The Wellness Centre has an indoor swimming
pool with the option of counter stream swimming, several types of saunas and Jacuzzis,
a fitness studio. It offers a variety o massage
techniques, facial and body treatments, antistress relaxation programme, as well as other
individual and group programmes. One of
the options is an exercise programme with a
personal trainer.
INFORMATION
WELLNESS CENTRE
TOMISLAVOV DOM HOTEL
Sljemenska cesta 24
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 4560 400
E-mail: tomislavovdom@sljeme.hr
Internet: www.hotel-tomislavovdom.com
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3 E REJUVENATION centre
Hypo Centre
he E REJUVENATION wellness & antiT
stress centre is encompassed within
the Hypo Centre, a multi-purpose business
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complex which also includes a modern
conference facility for about 1700 participants, seminar halls for about 550 persons,
a variety of catering establishments, shops,
underground garage, etc.
The E REJUVENATION Wellness & Anti-stress
Centre, covering 240 m2, offers corporative
programmes and individual services based
on the principles of modern wellness philosophy and complementary medicine with an
all-round approach to health. The main product of the Eden Phenomena is the Rejuvenation programme, the latest innovation in the
world of wellness, a complete health and life
“service” which restores the body’s vital energy
capacities within a short period of time. Its
exceptionally positive influence on the health
condition of people exposed to stress has been
recognized by doctors and the Croatian Association for combating Stress and Trauma
who regard the Rejuvenation programme as
one of the best health-care and prevention
INFORMATION
programmes in Croatia.
In addition to the Rejuvenation programme the
Eden Phenomena offers the classic medical programmes, special therapeutic Chinese massages,
individual consultations and workshops designed
to educate and through it enhance the quality of
life. The programmes are offered for adults and
children.
E REJUVENATION CENTRE
HYPO CENTRE
Marohnićeva 3, zgrada b3/7th floor
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 4686 111
Fax: +385 (0) 1 4686 101
Mob: +385 (0) 91 4415 111
E-mail: info@erejuvenation.com
Internet: www.erejuvenation.com
4 Aspa Wellness Centre
Antunović Hotel
Zagreb ★★★★
he Aspa Wellness Centre is a part of
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the four-star Antunović Hotel Zagreb
which was open in 2006. The hotel has
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158 accommodation units, including 10
apartments and the Presidential suite. It
also contains the largest congress centre
in the country, with a total of 20 halls and
salons of the overall area of 2 500 m2. The
fine selection of gastronomy is offered in
several restaurants, bistros and bars, while
the special attraction is the Vertigo bar with
a rotating cupola, a variety of programmes
and a wonderful view of Zagreb.
The Aspa Wellness Centre is located on the
8th floor of the Antunović Hotel. It includes
3 types of panoramic saunas, showers evoking different experiences and a relaxation
zone with heated benches. In this centre the
guest can choose among numerous massage
and facial and body treatments, or can opt
for water zone with a swimming pool and
whirlpool in which the rapids with the effect
of contra-current swimming are alternated
with the whirlpool effects. The sunning area is
on the outdoor terrace, while the indoor section contains the “sunny meadow” relax zone
and the ceiling mounted bio-solarium with
a water bed. The fitness studio is equipped
with professional machines. To complete the
offer the guests are offered wellness food and
natural juices prepared in the specially appointed Vital Bar.
INFORMATION
ASPA WELLNESS CENTRE
ANTUNOVIĆ HOTEL ZAGREB
Zagrebačka avenija 100 A
Tel.: +385 (0) 1 2041 814
E-mail: wellness@antunovic.hr
Internet: www.hotelantunovic.com
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ĐAKOVO
SLAVONIA
Halt the time...
the harvest time this song
C ome
reverberates through the air, precious folks costumes are taken out of
old wooden chests and age-old customs
brought to life – all in order to preserve
the Slavonia as it used to be for the future of Slavonia. Take a walk through the
Old Town of Osijek, visit the traditional
villages of Baranja and the Kopački rit
Nature Park, go mountaineering, enjoy the many rich thermal spring. And
wherever you find yourself, you are going to be met with a warm welcome and
friendship so typical of Slavonia and its
people.
This is the land of thermal spas, castles,
manor houses and summer residences,
the land of wheat and wines. And the
land which traditionally lives of the land,
many of the celebrations are closely dependent on the rhythm of works in the
fields – which is why Slavonia, despite
its modern way of life, has retained its
primeval ties with nature. Its wealth of
thermal springs presents those in search
of recreation with a wide choice of famous spas such as Lipik and Bizovac – to
mention but a few. Slavonia is also the
land of vineyards, the best known among
them being those around Kutjevo, while
the old cellars of Kutjevo is the place
where one can savour excellent wines,
including some of the local varieties and
archive wines.
Among the palette of events and manifestations based on traditional local
customs and folklore a special mention
must be made of the Vinkovačke jeseni
(the Autumns in Vinkovci) and Đakovački
vezovi (the Colours of Đakovo), while the
festival of traditional games – the Olympiad of ancients sports which takes place
every August in the village of Brođanci
near the Bizovac Spa – offers a chance
for a journey into the past. The largest
town in the region is Osijek which has
inwrought the singular beauty of the
restored old complex of Tvrđa, and its
location on the bank of the Drava river,
into the atmosphere of the city that captivates with its hospitality and quality of
tourist service. Throughout the region
there are many towns and places worth
visiting, and which delight both with
their culture and their beauty.
The nature of Slavonia is wonderfully
interesting and diverse. In addition to
the already mentioned thermal springs
the region abounds in ancient forests,
and the most impressive and the oldest
among them are the forests of common
oak around Spačva and Okučani, while
the mountain of Papuk is practically covered with forests of beech and fir-trees.
However, the most fascinating location
is undoubtedly Kopački rit – a nature
park and a zoological reserve, an area
of marshlands provide the habitat for
over 290 species of birds – which in turn
makes the area a frequent destination
of ornithologist from all over the world,
but also of all other nature lovers who
come to see this exquisite corner of the
earth.
Whichever way you turn you will find
yourself amidst the region which tells
the story of both past and present, which
combines the rich gifts bestowed upon it
by the generous nature with the hospitality that makes Slavonia so enjoyable,
and loved in a very special way.
OSIJEK
When you come to Slavonia, and should
you wish so, we shall halt the time for
you too.
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VIROVITICA
Slavonia
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BELI MANASTIR
OSIJEK
ĐAKOVO
POŽEGA
SLAVONSKI BROD
VINKOVCI
VUKOVAR
ILOK
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1 Wellness Centre
Osijek Hotel
OSIJEK
★★★★
he Wellness Centre is part of the
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four-star Osijek Hotel which has been
thoroughly renovated and redesigned in
2004. Located by promenade along the
rive Drava, only few minutes walk from the
centre of Osijek and the pedestrian zone,
the hotel has 140 rooms and 7 apartments,
fine selection of catering establishments,
a congress hall with the capacity of up to
600 persons which can be, should the need
arise, be partitioned into several smaller
rooms.
OSIJEK
INFORMATION
The Wellness Centre is on the 14th floor of the
hotel and enjoys a wonderful view of the city,
the river Drava and a good part of the region
of Baranja. Among the facilities it offers are
the Turkish bath, a Jacuzzi, showers and a
fitness studio. On the ground floor of the hotel
is the other part of the wellness centre with
the facial and body care salons.
WELLNESS CENTRE
OSIJEK HOTEL
Šamačka 4
31000 Osijek
Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 31 230 333
E-mail: info@hotelosijek.hr
Internet: www.hotelosijek.hr
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2 Patria Hotel Wellness Centre
Patria Hotel ★★★★
he Wellness Centre is housed in the
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Patria Hotel in Beli Manastir in Baranja,
the most north-eastern region of Croatia.
The hotel has 30 rooms, 3 classic apartments and 2 presidential suites, a congress
centre with 4 halls – the largest being able
to accommodate 800 people. In the immediate vicinity of the hotel is the ethnovillage of the Patria Hotel with a fine selection of gastronomy.
The Wellness Centre occupies 500 m 2. Its
special feature are capsules for purification – either lying down or sitting, relaxation treatments and a wide ranging use
of essential oils, different types of saunas.
The needs and wishes of each guest are
attended to individually. The wellness packages on offer are varied and include specific
programmes which combine the wellness
services with the special atmosphere and
food aimed at bringing closer the specific
character of Baranja.
INFORMATION
PATRIA HOTEL WELLNESS CENTRE
PATRIA HOTEL
Osječka 1c
31300 Beli Manastir, Croatia
Tel.: +385 (0) 31 710 710
E-mail: info@hotelpatria.hr
Internet: www.hotelpatria.hr
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THE BALM AND FRAGRANCE OF CROATIA
Croatia is a veritable treasure
trove of indigenous medicinal
plants growing right throughout
the land – on the islands, along
the Littoral and in the continental areas. As an integral element
of numerous cosmetic preparations, or a scent which evokes the
Mediterranean atmosphere in
wellness centres and hotels, those
aromatic plants are the scent of
Croatia that is going to enchant
you, and that is going to be one
more reason for you to return.
Out of a large number of autochtonous medicinal plants we
would like to draw special attention to few of them. So, let us go
exploring together!
Lavender
Lavender grows in the Littoral and on the
Adriatic islands. Its flower has a wide range
of applications – as seasoning in food
preparation in the Mediterranean cuisine;
its essential oil is widely used in aromatherapies, as well as in the cosmetic and
pharmaceutical industries.
Laurel
Laurel grows along the coastline and on
the islands. It is used as a seasoning. Its
essential oil is obtained by way of steam
distillation, and its medicinal properties make it popular as an ingredient in
aroma-therapy.
Sage
Sage is found on the islands and all along
the Littoral. Its therapeutic properties
were recognized as far back as the Middle
Ages, and Dalmatian sage is particularly
appreciated for the beneficial effects it
has on one’s health. The popularity of this
plant is amply confirmed by the fact that
in the year of 1688 a book about it, numbering as many
as 414 pages,
was published in
Europe.
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Sweet balm
Mint
Sweet balm grows all along the Adriatic
coastline, and it is used in food preparation and as an ingredient in liqueurs. Its
dried leaves are used to make teas both
aromatic and medicinal. Mixed with the
essential oil of lemon it is used in aromatherapies and in cosmetics industry.
Yarrow
Yarrow is found all along the Adriatic
coast. It is used as seasoning, and its
medicinal properties make it popular as
a herbal beverage. It can be picked from
February to June, best before it reaches a
full flower.
In Croatia there are twelve indigenous
types of mint, and due to their aroma of
menthol they all have the same or similar
application. The exception is the Dalmatian mint which has a lemony scent. It is
used as a seasoning, addition to dishes or
is prepared as tea. It is of course used in
cosmetics industry and in aroma-therapy.
Wild olive
Wild olive is found in southern Croatia, in
dry and rocky places close to the sea. Its
fruit is used to obtain olive oil, but they
are not as juicy as those of a cultivated
type. The oil is used as addition to different dishes of the Mediterranean cuisine
and salads.
Myrtle
Fennel
Fennel grows along the Littoral, on the
islands but also in the hinterland. It is a
very popular seasoning in the Mediterranean. Its essential oil is obtained by way
of a steam distillation of its fruit, and it is
used in the food and in the pharmaceutical industries.
Myrtle is found on the islands and along
the central and southern Adriatic coast.
Its fruit is used as seasoning, while distillation of young leaves and twigs yields
essential oil used in aroma-therapy.
Fir tree
Rosemary
Rosemary is found on the islands and all
along the Adriatic coastline. It has a very
characteristic aromatic scent and is highly
popular as seasoning in dishes of the
Mediterranean cuisine. Its essential oil is
used in the cosmetic and the pharmaceutical industries, as
well as in aromatherapy.
Fir trees grow in the hilly and mountainous parts of Croatia. The needles of young
shoots are used in the preparation of an
aromatic beverage, and its essential oil
is used in the pharmaceutical and the
cosmetics industries.
Stone pine
Stone pine can be found in Istria, on the
islands of Lošinj, Cres, Rab and Mljet,
and in the area of Dubrovnik. The pine
kernels, which are of a very specific rosiny
flavour and highly valued, can be eaten
fresh or used as addition to roasts, pasta
salads or deserts.
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IT IS GOOD TO KNOW
Quite unique in the
benefits of its natural
environment, its climatic properties, the wealth of its tradition and
its expertise all combine
into making Croatia
practically predestined
to become your ideal
wellness destination.
We leave nothing, but
nothing to chance…
GENERAL INFORMATION
We are delighted that you have
decided to visit our country. We
wish you a warm welcome.
The Croats call their country
“Our beautiful Homeland”,
which is the opening line of the
Croatian national anthem.
The Republic of Croatia is a
European democratic parliamentary state and a part of
European and cultural history.
It is classified as one of the medium sized European countries
such as Denmark, Ireland, the
Slovak Republic or Switzerland.
Croatia is a land of open
frontiers and clear cut customs
regulations. It is also a place
of harmony and one that is
respectful towards its guests.
We strive to make our country
beautiful to all those who visit
it, and we do our best to ensure
that visitors take only beautiful
memories home with them.
Predestined for success
Croatia has a long tradition in health tourism.
Owing to its favourable natural and climatic
characteristics, the geographic vicinity and
its professional staff, numerous destinations
on the mainland coast and the islands, as well
as the thermal spas in the continental part of
the country, are known for their successful
methods of health care, recreation, grooming,
but also for their superb anti-stress methods.
Even if the proven experts and thoughtfully
conceived wellness packages were not at your
disposal, you would do a great deal for you
spiritual and physical wellbeing by merely
inhaling the scents of the aromatic plants,
by walking, swimming, by simply enjoying
the sight of the sea or soaking up the lush
greenery around you. Should you be coming
for medicinal treatments in order to improve
or maintain your health, do no forget to bring
your medical documentation.
They are here for you
Tradition of health tourism in Croatia is over
150 years long. It is therefore no wonder
that the country has a well developed,
quality educational system which includes
secondary schools (four-year programme)
and two-year advanced schools of physical therapy, with a network of specialized
wellness schools being now developed.
Wellness centres frequently employ graduated kinesiologists, many have medical staff
and offer health checks and they base their
Travel documents
A valid passport or some other identification document recognised by international
agreement; for certain countries a personal
identity card is sufficient (i.e. a document
which testifies to the identity and citizenship
of the bearer).
Information: Diplomatic missions and consular
offices of the Republic of Croatia abroad or
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European
Integration of the Republic of Croatia.
Tel: +385 1 4569 964; E-mail: konzularni.
poslovi@mvpei.hr; internet: www.mvpei.hr
programmes on the results of those checks.
The programmes of all schools and universities have been aligned wit the regulations of
the European Union. According to the valid
legislation of the Republic of Croatia all
therapist must have the required certificate
of the successfully completed professional
education.
Unique and irreplaceable
While staying in Croatia you can take advantage of enjoying the benefits of thalassotherapy for which the conditions here are ideal. By
definition, thalassotherapy is the use of natural
medicinal physical and chemical properties
of the sea and the littoral with the aim of
treatment, rehabilitation, prevention and revitalization. The word thalassotherapy originates
from the Greek word thalassos – the sea. The
properties of the sea which have impact on
our health are the temperature and humidity
of air, velocity of wind, temperature of the sun
and its radiation, purity of air and absence of
allergenic agents, presence of essential oils,
sodium-chloride, fluoride and iodine. The use
of fresh sea water encourages the exchange
of minerals and toxins between the body and
the water.
The Adriatic Sea is exceptionally rich in minerals and living organisms, and its properties
and effects cannot be substituted, artificially
produced or stored for more than 24 hours.
Croatia has a long-standing tradition in thalassotherapy, and health resorts administering
thalassotherapy are located in Crikvenica,
purchased in Croatia, for amounts in excess
of 500 HRK, upon the presentation of a PDV-P,
or rather a “Tax-cheque” form that can only be
verified by a customs official.
For additional information please contact the
Customs Administration (www.carina.hr)
Information regarding the conditions relating
the importation of products of animal origin
in personal luggage can be obtained from
the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural
Development – Administration for Veterinary
Medicine (Tel.: + 385 1 610 9749, 610 6703 and
610 6669).
Currency
Customs regulations
Customs regulations in the Republic of Croatia
are almost completely harmonised with the
regulations and standards of EU member
states, but the value of items of a non-commercial character for personal use that are allowed to be brought into the country without
paying tax duty or PDV (VAT) is limited to 300
HRK (kuna).
Bringing in foreign and local currency and
cheques is free for both foreign and Croatian
citizens with foreign residence, but the transfer
of an amount that exceeds 10,000 Euro must
be declared to a customs official. Valuable
professional equipment and technical devices
must also be declared to a customs official at
border crossings.
PDV (VAT) is refunded to foreign nationals
when leaving the country for individual goods
The kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Foreign currency
can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices,
post offices travel agencies and hotels.
Post and telecommunications
Post offices are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on
weekdays, in smaller centres from 7 a.m. until
2 p.m, and some offices work a split shift. In
most towns and tourist centres, on-duty post
offices are open on Saturdays and Sundays.
Phone cards are used in all public telephones
and may be purchased from post offices and
from newspaper and tobacco kiosks. International calls may be made directly from any
public telephone.
Internet: www.posta.hr
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Opatija, Rovinj and Veli Lošinj.
Wellness at the table
How long should one stay?
The World Health Organization recommends
the Mediterranean cuisine as the healthiest one. On the basis of numerous studies
that have been carried out it was concluded
that people who opted for this type of diet
are exposed to a lower risk of suffering from
cardio-vascular and malignant diseases.
It has also been statistically proved that people
living in the Mediterranean live longer lives
than the rest of Europeans. Scientific studies
tell us that the credit it goes to olive oil, fruit
and vegetable, fish oils and wine. Here too
Croatia has an advantage – fresh, traditionally
grown produce simply prepared by boiling in
salted water or steamed, the sun and a lot of
physical activity are the winning combination:
pleasant, tasty and healthy – what more can
one want!
In addition to the local Mediterranean and the
international cuisines, special diets adjusted to
specific medical conditions of individual guest
can be served providing an advanced notification has been given.
If the tempo of your life and the obligations
you have do not allow for a prolonged stay,
a week or even a weekend of abandoning
yourself to the benefits of an active holiday
will greatly benefit your physical and spiritual
wellbeing. Allow us to remind you – in order
to be as advantageous as possible, a brief stay
requires a more precise time schedule. We
therefore recommend advance booking of the
desired treatments. Most wellness centres offer
a weekly, monthly or longer period membership advantages which allows the members to
have more treatments at favourable prices. In
order to be able to use the wellness services
immediately upon your arrival, and to select
either the wellness package or the individual
treatments that are the best for you, request
that the instruction and the list of available
programmes and treatments be sent to prior
to your arrival.
And one more thing – the Mediterranean
climate is an additional bonus to you wellness
enjoyment, so when here – go for walks, breath
the sea air, go swimming. Walking through
woods and breathing fresh air is just as beneficial for one’s health, so a stay in the continental
part of the country will have strong impact on
your overall wellbeing.
Enjoy it.
During the tourist season, most shops are
open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, and
most are open during the weekends as well.
Public services and business offices work from
8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays.
Public holidays
Power supply:
220 V, frequency 50 Hz
Most wellness centres are open the year round.
The exception are some of the seasonal hotels
in the Littoral and on the islands. The most
common opening hours are from 8 a.m. to
21 p.m. for detailed information it is best to
contact individual hotels, wellness centres or
the tourist agency through which you have
organized your journey.
And finally, do enjoy every moment of your
wellness visit to Croatia.
Welcome!
The quality and cleanliness of water in pools
and other water facilities is continuously maintained at the required levels of quality and
sanitary purity. According to the Croatian legislation all the pools in hotels, hotel wellness
centres, public bath and swimming pools, and
similar, are regarded as public use facility and
Tap water
There are hospitals and clinics located in all the
larger towns and cities, while smaller centres
have surgeries and pharmacies.
Foreign visitors who are covered by health
insurance in their own country do not have
to pay for the emergency health care during
their private stay in the Republic of Croatia
if a convention on Social Security has been
signed between the country they come from
and Croatia. This is on the condition that they
possess a certificate stipulated by such a convention confirming their right to health care.
Health care (including transport) is used for
emergency cases in the manner and according to regulations valid for Croatian citizens
covered by Social Security, with identical
participation in health care costs (participation
and administrative surcharges). Persons from
countries with which no such convention has
been signed shall personally bear the costs of
health services rendered.
Working hours of wellness centres
Quality of water
Shops and public services working hours
Health services
as such are subject to the regulations which
ensure the regular and correct implementation
of sanitary and technical conditions defined
for water facilities and surrounding premises,
the aim of which is to ensure the health protection of all the clients.
Majority of hotel pools have sea water.
is drinkable in all parts of Croatia.
1 January - New Year’s Day
6 January – Epiphany
Easter Sunday & Easter Monday
1 May - Labour Day
Corpus Christi
22 June - Anti-Fascist Resistance Day
25 June - Statehood Day
5 August - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
15 August - Assumption Day
8 October - Independence Day
1 November - All Saints’ Day
25-26 December - Christmas Holidays
Fuel stations:
Open from 7 a.m. until 7 or 8 p.m. every day; in
the summer season, until 10 p.m.
On-duty fuel stations in the larger cities and on
main international routes are open 24 hours
a day.
Fuel stations in major cities and on motorways
are open 24/7. Fuel stations sell Eurosuper
95, Super 95, Super 98, Super plus 98, Euro
Diesel and Diesel, and gas (LPG) is also available in major cities, and at fuel stations along
motorways.
For information on fuel prices and a list of
centres selling LPG gas go to:
www.ina.hr; www.omv.hr; www.tifon.hr; www.
hak.hr
Important telephone numbers:
• International country code for Croatia: +385
• Police: 92
• Fire Brigade: 93
• Ambulance: 94
• Roadside vehicle assistance: 987
(When calling from abroad or by mobile
phone, call +385 1 987)
• National Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea:
9155.
• National number for all emergency situations: 112
• General information: 981
• Information on local and intercity numbers:
988
• Information on international numbers: 902
• Weather forecast and road conditions: 060
520 520
• Croatian Automobile Club (HAK): +385 1 46
40 800, Internet: www.hak.hr;
E-mail: info@hak.hr
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List of representative offices of the
Croatian National Tourist Board
HRVATSKA TURISTIČKA
ZAJEDNICA
Iblerov trg 10/IV, p.p. 251
10000 ZAGREB, HRVATSKA
Tel: +385 1 4699 333
Fax: +385 1 4557 827
E-mail: info@htz.hr
www.hrvatska.hr
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Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus
1010 Wien, Am Hof 13,
ÖSTERREICH
Tel.: +43 1 585 38 84
Fax: +43 1 585 38 84 20
E-mail: office@kroatien.at
Croatian National Tourist Office
New York 10118, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4003,
U.S.A.
Tel.: +1 212 279 8672
Fax: +1 212 279 8683
E-mail: cntony@earthlink.net
JAPAN
Ark Hills Executive Tower N613, Akasaka
1-14-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Tel.: +81 03 6234 0711
Fax: +81 03 6234 0712
E-mail: info@visitcroatia.jp
Hochstrasse 43, 60313 Frankfurt/M,
DEUTSCHLAND
Tel.: +49 69 23 85 350
Fax: +49 69 23 85 35 20
E-mail: info@visitkroatien.de
Narodowy Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej
Republiki Chorwacji
00-675 Warszawa, IPC Business Center, ul.
Koszykowa 54,
POLSKA
Tel.: +48 22 828 51 93
Fax: +48 22 828 51 90
E-mail: info@chorwacja.home.pl
Impressum
Kroatiska turistbyrån
11135 Stockholm, Kungsgatan 24,
SVERIGE
Tel.: +46 8 53 482 080
Fax: +46 8 20 24 60
E-mail: croinfo@telia.com
Editorial Board:
Ondina Šegvić
Slavija Jačan Obratov
Zdeslav Radovčić
Kroatisch Nationaal Bureau Voor Toerisme
1081 GG Amsterdam, Nijenburg 2F,
NETHERLANDS
Tel.: +31 20 661 64 22
Fax: +31 20 661 64 27
E-mail: kroatie-info@planet.nl
Associates:
Ljerka Milas
Katja Knežević
80469 München, Rumfordstrasse 7,
DEUTSCHLAND
Tel.: +49 89 22 33 44
Fax: +49 89 22 33 77
E-mail: kroatien-tourismus@t-online.de
Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo
20122 Milano, Piazzetta Pattari 1/3,
ITALIA
Tel.: +39 02 86 45 44 97
Fax: +39 02 86 45 45 74
E-mail: info@enteturismocroato.it
Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo
00186 Roma, Via dell’ Oca 48,
ITALIA
Tel.: +39 06 32 11 0396
Fax: +39 06 32 11 1462
E-mail: officeroma@enteturismocroato.it
Chorvatské Turistické Sdružení
110 00 Praha 1, Krakovská 25,
ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA
Tel.: +420 2 2221 1812
Fax: +420 2 2221 0793
E-mail: infohtz@iol.cz, info@htz.cz
Chorvátske Turistické Združenie
821 09 Bratislava, Trenčianska 5,
SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA
Tel.: +421 2 55 562 054,
+421 2 55 415 415
Fax: +421 2 55 422 619
E-mail: infohtz@chello.sk
Horvát Idegenforgalmi Közösség
1054 Budapest, Akademia u. 1,
MAGYARORSZÁG
Tel.: +36 1 267 55 88
Fax: +36 1 267 55 99
E-mail: info@htz.hu
Office National Croate de Tourisme
75116 Paris, 48, avenue Victor Hugo,
FRANCE
Tel.: +33 1 45 00 99 55,
+33 1 45 00 99 57
Fax: +33 1 45 00 99 56
E-mail: infos.croatie@wanadoo.fr
Croatian National Tourist Office
London W6 9ER, 2 Lanchesters, 162-164
Fulham Palace Road,
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel.: +44 208 563 79 79
Fax: +44 208 563 26 16
E-mail: info@croatia-london.co.uk
Office National Croate du Tourisme
1000 Bruxelles, Vieille Halle aux Blés 38,
BELGIQUE
Tel.: +32 2 55 018 88
Fax: +32 2 51 381 60
E-mail: info-croatia@scarlet.be
Хорватское туристическое сообщество
123610 Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 12,
office 1502,
RUSSIA
Tel.: +7 495 258 15 07
Fax: +7 495 258 15 07
E-mail: HTZ@wtt.ru
Hrvaška turistična skupnost
1000 Ljubljana, Gosposvetska 2,
SLOVENIJA
Tel.: +386 1 23 07 400
Fax: +386 1 23 07 404
E-mail: hrinfo@siol.net
8004 Zürich, Badenerstr. 332,
SWITZERLAND
Tel.: +41 43 336 2030
Fax: +41 43 336 2039,
E-mail: info@kroatien-tourismus.ch
Oficina de Turismo de Croacia
28001 Madrid, Calle Claudio Coello 22,
esc.B,1°C,
ESPAÑA
Tel.: +3491 781 5514
Fax: +3491 431 8443
E-mail: info@visitacroacia.es
Kroatiens Turistkontor,
Bjørnholms Allé 20; 8260 Viby J;
DENMARK
Tel.: +45 70 266 860
Fax: +45 70 239 500
E-mail: info@altomkroatien.dk
Publisher:
Croatian National Tourist Board
Publishing Director:
Niko Bulić, mr.sc.
Editor:
Slavija Jačan Obratov
Concept and design:
Velimir Miljković
Organizacija, Pula
Text:
Silvana Jakuš
Translation, proofreading:
Volga Vukelja Dawe
Photographs:
Mario Romulić & Dražen Stojčić
Renco Kosinožić
Đani Celija
Ivo Pervan
Eduard Strenja
Damil Kalogjera
Vid Barac
Braslav Karlić
Petar Trinajstić
Juraj Kopač
Andrija Carli
Josip Madračević
Damir Fabijanić
Milan Babić
Romeo Ibrišević
Saša Pjanić
Sergio Gobbo
Velimir Miljković
Croatian National Tourist Board Archives
Tourist Board of the County of Istria Archives
Hotels’ archives of wellness centres
Information on wellness centres collected and
processed by the Croatian Chamber of Commerce –
Sector for tourism.
www.hgk.hr
Realization:
Organizacija, Pula
Printed by: Tiskara MEIĆ - Rotooffset,
Zagreb
Year of publication: 2009.
The publisher cannot guarantee the complete accuracy
of the information contained herein, nor be held
responsible for any errors that may be contained in
future amendments to said information.
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