Kvarner | Taste of Adriatic

Retro Fishing Festival in Medveja

Summer on the Adriatic brings hundreds of folk festivals. Almost every place has its own event, live music, food stands and the inevitable smells of the grill. But precisely because many of them are increasingly similar to each other, those that have remained true to their own identity stand out in particular. One of them is held in Medveja, a small Kvarner town at the foot of Mount Učka, where organizers have been nurturing a simple but very clear rule for years – no ćevapi

Vedran Obućina

Aug 153 min read

RetroRibarska fešta u Medveji

Ljeto na Jadranu donosi stotine pučkih fešti. Gotovo svako mjesto ima svoju manifestaciju, glazbu uživo, štandove s hranom i neizostavne mirise s roštilja. No upravo zato što se mnoge od njih međusobno sve više nalikuju, posebno se ističu one koje su ostale vjerne vlastitom identitetu. Jedna od njih održava se u Medveji, malom kvarnerskom mjestu podno Učke, gdje organizatori već godinama njeguju jednostavno, ali vrlo jasno pravilo – na RetroRibarskoj fešti nema ćevapa. Na prv

Vedran Obućina

Aug 53 min read

History Walk in Bakar

Located in the deep-cut Bakar Bay, Bakar is one of the oldest towns on the Croatian coast. Its narrow streets, medieval walls, the Castle and centuries-old stone houses bear witness to a rich maritime, commercial and cultural past. That is why it is no coincidence that the first day of summer in Bakar is not only celebrated as the arrival of warmer days, but also as the return of the city to the way it once was. On the official start of summer, on Sunday 21 June, this histori

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jul 205 min read

Furuna: a Rijeka address where dough sets the rhythm of the day

In a city that has been shaped for centuries between the sea, the port and industry, smells have always been a part of everyday life. Salt, diesel, fresh fish, coffee from the Korzo. In recent months, another one has joined this Rijeka mosaic – the smell of bread and long-fermented dough that spreads along Pavla Rittera Vitezovića Street every morning. There is Furuna, a bistro and bakery that has become one of the most interesting new places on the city's gastronomic map in

Matija Jagodin

Jul 203 min read

From sparkling wine to scampi in Novi Vinodolski

Located just over 170 kilometers from Zagreb, Novi Vinodolski is one of the destinations that successfully combines the best of the Croatian Adriatic. On one side, it is surrounded by crystal clear sea and an indented coastline, and on the other, the slopes of the Vinodol Valley and the mighty Velebit rise above the city. It is precisely this unique meeting of sea and mountains that has created a region with a rich history, top-quality wines, authentic gastronomy and impressi

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jul 45 min read

Šetnja kroz povijest u Bakru

Smješten u duboko usječenom Bakarskom zaljevu, Bakar je jedan od najstarijih gradova hrvatskog primorja. Njegove uske ulice, srednjovjekovne zidine, Kaštel i stoljetne kamene kuće svjedoci su bogate pomorske, trgovačke i kulturne prošlosti. Upravo zato nije slučajno da se prvi dan ljeta u Bakru ne slavi samo dolazak toplijih dana, nego i povratak gradu kakav je nekad bio. Na službeni početak ljeta, u nedjelju 21. lipnja, ovaj povijesni kvarnerski grad, udaljen tek oko sat i

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 254 min read

Furuna: riječka adresa na kojoj tijesto određuje ritam dana

U gradu koji se stoljećima oblikovao između mora, luke i industrije, mirisi su oduvijek bili dio svakodnevice. Sol, dizel, svježa riba, kava s Korza. Posljednjih mjeseci tom se riječkom mozaiku pridružio još jedan – miris kruha i dugotrajno fermentiranog tijesta koji se svakog jutra širi Ulicom Pavla Rittera Vitezovića. Tamo se nalazi Furuna, bistro i bakery koji je u relativno kratkom vremenu postao jedno od najzanimljivijih novih mjesta na gradskoj gastronomskoj karti. Ime

Matija Jagodin

Jun 142 min read

Od pjenušca do škampa - ljepote Novog Vinodolskog

Smješten tek nešto više od 170 kilometara od Zagreba, Novi Vinodolski jedna je od destinacija koja uspješno spaja ono najbolje od hrvatskog Jadrana. S jedne strane okružen je kristalno čistim morem i razvedenom obalom, a s druge se iznad grada uzdižu obronci Vinodolske doline i moćnog Velebita. Upravo taj jedinstveni susret mora i gorja stvorio je kraj bogate povijesti, vrhunskih vina, autentične gastronomije i impresivnih vidikovaca koji posjetiteljima pružaju sasvim drugači

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 94 min read

Taste of Vitality on Lošinj

At the Apoxyomenos Museum in Mali Lošinj, on May 27, 2026, the presentation of the Taste of Vitality project and the awarding of certificates to Lošinj caterers whose certified dishes connect gastronomy and modern nutritional guidelines were held. This year, the Taste of Vitality label is worn by more than 90 delicacies from the offer of 18 Lošinj catering establishments: Artatore restaurant, Baracuda inn, Bora Bar trattoria & tartuferia, Borik Beach Restaurant, Breakfast Clu

Tomislav Radić

Jun 62 min read

Kvarner Experience of Suzić Brothers

When Kvarner won the title of European Gastronomy Region this year, it became clear that the focus of the region will be on stories that preserve the authenticity of the combination of sea and mountains through gastronomy, atmosphere and experience. This is precisely why projects that offer not only a product, but the emotion of a place, a local story and an experience that lingers long after the last sip are attracting special attention today. One such story has been growing

Alma Premerl Zoko

Jun 54 min read

Scampi Festival in Klenovica

Klenovica, a small coastal town known for its fishing and shrimp tradition. While the restaurants of the Crikvenica-Vinodol Riviera celebrate the flavours of Kvarner shrimp from May 15th to 31st through special menus and exclusive dinners, Klenovica offered visitors something special on Saturday, May 23rd as part of the Shrimp Festival – an authentic experience of life by the sea through Shrimping with Guests and the Shrimp Festival. The shrimp fishing program began at 8:00 a

Tomislav Radić

Jun 42 min read

Kvarner Experience braće Suzić

Kada je Kvarner ove godine ponio titulu Europske regije gastronomije, postalo je jasno kako će fokus regije biti na pričama koje kroz gastronomiju, atmosferu i doživljaj čuvaju autentičnost spoja mora i gora. Upravo zato posebnu pažnju danas privlače projekti koji ne nude samo proizvod, nego emociju mjesta, lokalnu priču i iskustvo koje ostaje dugo nakon posljednjeg gutljaja. Jedna takva priča već godinama raste u Bregima, iznad Kvarnerskog zaljeva, gdje pogled puca na more,

Alma Premerl Zoko

May 313 min read

Forget stress on the island of vitality

Situated in the northern Adriatic, in the Kvarner Gulf, Lošinj is one of Croatia’s most distinctive islands — not only because of its natural beauty, but also because of the feeling it gives you the moment you set foot on it. The scenery here is breathtaking, nature is always within reach, and the rhythm of life is slower, calmer, almost meditative. It is precisely for this reason that Lošinj, an island with more than 140 years of tourism tradition, rightfully carries the tit

Alma Premerl Zoko

May 125 min read

Zaboravite stres na otoku vitalnosti

Smješten u sjevernom dijelu Jadrana, u Kvarnerskom zaljevu, Lošinj je jedan od najposebnijih hrvatskih otoka- ne samo zbog svoje prirode, već i zbog osjećaja koji pruža čim na njega zakoračite. Ovdje je krajolik prekrasan, priroda na dohvat ruke, a ritam sporiji, mirniji, gotovo meditativan. Upravo zbog toga Lošinj, otok na kojem turizam traje više od 140 godina, s pravom nosi epitet- otok vitalnosti. Za to je zaslužna njegova mikroklima, bogata morskim aerosolima i eteričnim

Alma Premerl Zoko

May 64 min read

Konoba Al Ponte – Elegance on the Plate

There are restaurants born out of a business plan—and then there are those born from a stubborn love of cooking. The story of Konoba Al Ponte belongs to the latter. When Maja Mikleus Bradičić and Marin Bradičić opened the doors of their konoba in 2018, they had little experience in management, paperwork, or hospitality logistics. What they did have was something else: a clear idea of what they did not want to be. They did not want to be just another fish restaurant like all t

Edvard Badurina

Apr 285 min read

Konoba Al Ponte - elegancija na tanjuru

Postoje restorani koji nastanu iz poslovnog plana – i postoje oni koji se rode iz tvrdoglave ljubavi prema kuhanju. Ova priča o konobi Al Ponte pripada onoj drugoj vrsti. Kad su 2018. Maja Mikleus Bradičić i Marin Bradičić otvorili vrata svoje konobe, nisu imali veliko iskustvo u vođenju, papirologiji ni ugostiteljskoj logistici. Imali su nešto drugo: jasnu ideju što ne žele biti. Nisu htjeli riblji restoran kao svi oko njih, nisu htjeli ćevape, nisu htjeli lignje koje se pon

Edvard Badurina

Apr 145 min read

The Festival of Bribir Presnac

Just one step from the sea and two from the snow lies the Municipality of Vinodol – a charming destination made up of four settlements that tell the story of the Frankopan family, the life and work of Juraj Julije Klović, and a place where the winds of sea and mountain meet. It is also where you will encounter the aroma of Bribir presnac, a traditional savoury “cake” that has been kneaded and baked for centuries in the kitchens of diligent local women. “There was hardly an oc

Alma Premerl Zoko

Apr 134 min read

Flavours and Aromas of Kvarner Captivate Exportdrvo

Baškotini, muštaćoni, maneštre, jota, Grobnik cheese served in both modern and traditional styles, various types of risotto, and fish filled the space of Exportdrvo with enticing aromas on Friday the 13th, where the gastronomic event “Mosaic of Kvarner Flavours – Kvarner at the Table” was ceremoniously opened. This delightful culinary event, which brought together numerous participants and visitors eager to explore the diversity of Kvarner’s culinary heritage and authentic re

Alma Premerl Zoko

Apr 134 min read

Festival Bribirskog presnaca

Jedan korak od mora i dva od snijega nalazi se Vinodolska općina, divna destinacija s četiri mjesta koja pričaju priču o povijesti obitelji Frankopan, životu i radu Jurja Julija Klovića, položaju na kojem se miješaju vjetrovi mora i planine, mjestu gdje će vam zamirisati Bribirski prisnac tradicionalni slani kolač koji se vjekovima mijesi i peče u kuhinjama vrijednih domaćica. "Gotovo da nije bilo prigode u kojoj se, u našem kraju, nije pekao Bribirski prisnac. S njime se sla

Alma Premerl Zoko

Mar 274 min read

Mirisi i okusi Kvarnera osvojili Exportdrvo

Baškotini, muštaćoni, maneštre, jota, grobnički sir poslužen na moderan i tradicionalan način, različite vrste rižota, riba zamirisali su u petak 13. prostorom Exportdrva gdje je svečano otvorena gastro manifestacija „Mozaik okusa Kvarnera - Kvarner za stolom“. Ovim divnim gastro eventom, koji je okupio brojne sudionike i posjetitelje koji su imali priliku upoznati raznolikost kvarnerske kulinarske tradicije i autentičnih regionalnih proizvoda, nastavljen je niz događanja ko

Alma Premerl Zoko

Mar 173 min read