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Brijuni National Park

Location

Istria

Croatia

44° 54' 32.8248" N, 13° 45' 26.4096" E

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General info:

Brijuni is a unique archipelago of 14 islands off the coast of Croatia.

In the past the islands were home to a large number of quarries and became famous mostly as the private retreat of Tito. In 1983 however the area was being accorded national park status and opened all people. Travelling on the islands is still strictly controlled and only two of the islands, Veli Brijun – the biggest island – and Mali Brijun, home to an Austrian fortress, are open to visitors.

One of the oldest olive trees in Europe lies in the Brijuni National Park, with an age of 1600 years. The Tito Museum is also located here and you can learn more about Croatia’s recent history. If you want to relax after visiting cultural venues, you can sunbathe on one of the beaches located on the main island.

Getting there:

You can take the regular ferry from Fazana to the islands.

Costs:

You have to pay the Island tours and the fee ranges from 125 kn to 210 kn for adults. Children benefit from half prices.

Interesting places nearby

Arosa

At the very heart of Graubünden, Arosa sits at the end of the Schanfigg Valley some 1800 m above sea level. It occupies a sun-washed site with reliable snow cover and no transit traffic whatsoever.

Artesina - Mondolè ski

The ski resort is located in the hearth of the Marittime Alps, in Piemonte, province of Cuneo, easily accessible from all main highways. The Mondolè Ski Complex consists of both the resorts of Artesina and Prato Nevoso.

Arvieux

BASE: 5511ft
SUMMIT: 6922ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1410ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 4

Auris en oisans

Situated on the edge of a forest, AURIS-EN-OISANS is a medium sized resort where all the residential buildings are close to the leisure and service facilities. The resort is also linked to a large network of skis areas.

Auron

St Etienne de Tinée (1140 m) is directly linked to the ski sites of AURON by the Pinatelle cableway. Come and discover the authenticity and the charm of a genuine mountain village with a rich cultural heritage.

Aussois

A winter and summer savoyard village type resort, Aussois is situated in the Maurienne valley, 7 km away from Modane and near the Vanoise National Parc.