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Sports travel bucket list: hiking and island hopping on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
18Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Holidays & Trips

Sports travel bucket list: hiking and island hopping on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast

Step off the tourist trail and onto Croatia’s spectacular Dalmatian coast and its islands with a seven-day hiking adventure. Offered by travel company Island Hopping, this journey combines rugged trails with boutique stays, weaving through hidden coves, historic towns, and breathtaking seascapes. Guided by local experts, travellers can uncover the authentic heart of Croatia – its culture, heritage, and natural beauty – one step at a time. The "Croatia Island Explorer" trip begins in the ancient city of Split, looping through the picturesque islands of Brac and Hvar, before returning to Split's scenic waterfront. Guests will follow historic trails and hike to breathtaking peaks, exploring iconic landmarks and stunning natural wonders along the way. Daily hikes average 5.8km with highligh...
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Sports travel bucket list: Sail Croatia’s Dubrovnik to Split luxury hike cruise 
12Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Bucket List, Holidays & Trips

Sports travel bucket list: Sail Croatia’s Dubrovnik to Split luxury hike cruise 

We’ve previously featured Sail Croatia’s cruise offerings when the company launched two luxury hike cruises and a national park cruise for summer 2025. Now, the operator has announced a third luxury hike cruise itinerary for 2026, with the addition of a new Dubrovnik to Split sailing along Croatia’s beautiful Dalmatian Coast.  Blending outdoor adventure with luxury cruising, this itinerary takes guests on a variety of hiking trails across diverse terrains, showcasing spectacular coastal vistas and panoramic sea views, all while enjoying the comfort of staying on a luxury small ship. The Dubrovnik to Split itinerary cruises north from Dubrovnik, offering a scenic journey that starts with an overnight stay in Sipan, followed by a day exploring Mljet, one of Croatia's greenest islands. Oth...
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FIA World Rally Championship: Croatia returns in 2026 and 2027
13Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Events

FIA World Rally Championship: Croatia returns in 2026 and 2027

Croatia will return to the FIA World Rally Championship in 2026 and 2027, following the signing of a three-year agreement that will also see the country host an FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) round in 2025.  The agreement reaffirms the commitment that started when Croatia first joined the WRC in 2021 and underscores the country's ongoing role as a key destination for world-class motorsport events.  The contract was announced by Simon Larkin, senior director of events for WRC Promoter GmbH, and Daniel Šaškin, president of the Croatia Rally Organising Committee, in the presence of Croatia’s Ministry of Sports and Tourism State Secretary, Josip Pavić, and Croatian Automobile and Karting Federation president, Robert Markt.  Since debuting in the WRC in 2021, Croa...
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Sail Croatia adds new 2025 ‘hike cruise’ luxury and national park options
14Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Editor's Pick, Holidays & Trips

Sail Croatia adds new 2025 ‘hike cruise’ luxury and national park options

Sail Croatia has boosted its ‘hike cruise’ programme for 2025 with the introduction of a new 'national park' themed cruise plus a choice of luxury hike cruise options. Guests can hike their way through Croatia's National Parks on a themed itinerary that is perfect for nature lovers looking for a relatively laid-back holiday. Guests will enjoy easy hikes averaging around 1.5 hours per day on relatively flat terrain with highlights including visits to the turquoise-tinted Plitvice Lakes, exploring the many waterfalls, inlets and river systems of Krka National Park, plus taking in the dramatic views along the karst cliffs of Telascica Nature Park. Cruising on one of Sail Croatia's Premier ships ensures they will have all the creature comforts they need to relax in style with en-suite ca...
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Croatian tourist boards become destination partners of EHF Champions League
14Apr By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Sports Business

Croatian tourist boards become destination partners of EHF Champions League

The Croatian National Tourist Board and Istria Tourist Board have signed an agreement to become the official destination partners of the Machineseeker EHF Champions League – Europe’s premium club handball competition. The deal, brokered by the European Handball Federation’s marketing arm, EHF Marketing GmbH, starts with immediate effect and also includes the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 seasons.  The tourist boards will benefit from a range of visible rights in the Machineseeker EHF Champions League, ensuring significant exposure at all matches as well as digital presence on eurohandball.com and EHFTV, the European Handball Federation’s OTT platform. David Szlezak, EHF marketing managing director, said: “We are thrilled to welcome the Croatian National and Istrian Tourist Board to our fla...
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Sail Croatia launches new yoga cruises for 2024
6Nov By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips

Sail Croatia launches new yoga cruises for 2024

Small ship cruising specialist Sail Croatia has launched four new yoga-themed cruises for 2024, combining the best of the Dalmatian coastline with mindful activities designed to invigorate and inspire the body and soul.  Highlights of this relaxing cruise will include the opportunity to participate in sunset yoga overlooking Mljet National park and yoga in a vineyard on the Unesco Stari Grad Plain, followed by a traditional dinner and wine tasting. With a certified yoga instructor onboard and plenty of optional activities available, the cruise is designed to leave participants feeling reconnected and relaxed. Starting and ending in the waterfront city of Split, the cruise operates on Almissa, which can accommodate up to 38 guests in air conditioned ensuite cabins and offers a swim...
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Losinj in Croatia named European Island of Sport 2020
15Mar By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
Holidays & Trips, Hotels & Resorts

Losinj in Croatia named European Island of Sport 2020

Losinj in Croatia has been named European Island of Sport 2020 - and to celebrate Hotel Bellevue in Čikat Bay has launched an Active 365 Weekend package. Known as Croatia’s “island of vitality”, Losinj will this year welcome some of the world’s leading triathletes, cyclists, runners and cricketers for a series of sporting events on the island. Events include the XTERRA Croatia off-road race weekend, the 10th Losinj half marathon and the Mediterranean Cricket League.  Losinj sporting events in 2020 XTERRA Croatia On 18-19 April, more than 800 participants will line up in Losinj to take part in XTERRA Croatia, an off-road racing extravaganza comprising the first ever XTERRA off-road triathlon held in Croatia, and a 40km off-road mountain bike race.  The XTERRA Croatia triathlon w...
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