The best parties Croatia

In 2016-2017-2018, the city of Zagreb was singled out as Europe's favorite Christmas market, as well as for its illuminations. Since then, other capitals have entered the fray, but what we love here is the quaintness of the craft stalls on Jelačića Square, the hot wine and chocolate, the little red heart(licitar), the gingerbread... Merry entertainment on Europe Square or King Tomislav Square (open-air ice rink), on Zrinjevac alleys or the funicular passage. In the evening, the city comes alive with concerts, dancing and carols.

Just after the Dalmatian Song Festival, the historic centre is once again in jubilation. It is the return of its great annual event, which the city prepares well in advance to best organize the medieval festive atmosphere. Musicians, singers, dancers, jugglers, craftsmen, all in period costumes, participate in parades, demonstrations, escrow shows, street arts, not to mention gastronomy, wines and local products.

The administrative capital of Dugi Otok Island, in the Zadar Archipelago, has a long tradition of fishing but also a reputation as a lively place to live. For almost 50 years, a great folk festival has been organised on the port, where old games are revived. Donkey races, traditional music, including themužika ofthe Sali donkey, played in cow horns, tambourines, songs and dances, fish meals for all and guaranteed friendliness.