Days Of Olives On Losinj - 10.24.2007. - 11.7.2007

Olive-trees are culture that is cultivated on the Mediterranean from times immemorial. Due to its manifold benefits, the olive is a faithful companion of human beings; even a Roman writer Colimmell from the 1st century wrote”Olea prima omnium abrorum est” – the Olive tree is the queen of all trees! During the days of olives you may participate in the harvest, taste olive oil and meals prepared with olives, and do not miss to visit a mill for olives – torać in Ćunski, where olives have been manually processed since 1897.

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MARUNADA – CHESTNUT FESTIVAL - Lovran, October 13 - 28

Maruni are chestnuts that this small town on the Northern Coast of Croatia is famous for. Every year, there is a 2 week long festival that features chestnuts in all kinds of different dishes: from appetizers, main courses to delicious desserts all made with maruni. One of the specialties is honey made from this chestnut. The town, located on the border between Istria and Kvarner regions, is a great place to visit for its cultural and architectural sights, as well as its surrounding inland area, perfect for hiking and biking.


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4TH RIJEKA SUMMER EVENINGS - 6/5/2007 - 7/18/2007

A summer musical theatrical festival; a rich musical and theatrical programme ranging from classic drama and premiere performances of new theatrical texts to street theatre performances, from concerts of classical music to performances by famous contemporary Croatian stars; !!! Throughout the duration of the festival, the squares and terraces of Rijeka are transformed into open air stages, while part of the programme will also be held in deserted factory halls.

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Lovran Days of Cherries - June 9 - June 17th

The caterers of Lovran (4 to 6 cafés and restaurants) offer cakes and dishes based on the well-known cherries of Lovran (of the Lambert type – known locally as the Brtošinka) during the Lovran Days of Cherries. At the end of the Days of Cherries a closing festival is held on the main square (Trg slobode) featuring the sale of cherries, cherry cakes, souvenirs and other indigenous products. The culmination of the festivity is the sampling of a grand strudel (10m long), followed by performances by local and visiting folklore ensembles.

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