Brijuni National Park

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Location

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

Ski Resort Aldrov lies in Vitkovice, in Krkonošské mountains. Thanks to the artificial snow resort offers excellent snow conditions throughout the winter. You will find here slopes of all difficulty levels and also night skiing.

Witów-Ski Station can be found in Witów, colorful town located 14km from Zakopane. Slopes there will accomodate both beginners and advanced skiers alike. All ski runs are artifically snowed and lit.

BASE: 1640ft
SUMMIT: 2099ft
VERTICAL DROP: 459ft

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

BASE: 4028ft
SUMMIT: 8366ft
VERTICAL DROP: 4009ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 2
Surface: 5

Ski resort Czantoria is located in Ustron, a city in the valley of the Wis?a river, which, in 1882. gained the rank of the SPA resort. In Ustro? is more than 6,000 beds in facilities with different standard.

The ski resort Wagrain is located in the Salzburger Sportwelt and is part of the Ski Amadé. If you decide to spend your winter vacation in Wagrain, Ski Amadé's first carving fun park is available for you.