November, or Studeni in Croatian, is the last month of fall, but certain parts of the country probably already feel like winter and there might even be snow on top of the tallest mountains. You might still take a walk on the beach, but only the wild would jump in the sea. Bundle up and you can still enjoy the outdoors with hiking, cycling and such or attend one of the many events in Croatia in November.
All Saints Day (Dan Svih Svetih) in Croatia: Nov. 1st
This national holiday is celebrated by Croatian's commemorating all Christian Saints and by visiting the cemetaries of their loved ones and placing candles on their grave sites. This date also happens to be my little sister's birthday, happy birthday Alexa!
Saint Martin's Day (Sveti Martin or Martinje) in Croatia: Nov. 11th
This national holiday is also known as the Blessing of the Wine. St. Martin is known as the protector of vineyards and its farmers. This is the traditional day the vineyards and wine are blessed by a priest and the new wine is ready to drink. Many villages, towns and cities have ceremonies and other festivities on this day to celebrate.
Croatian town's with the largest celebrations include:
Momjan
Dugo Selo
Sveti Martin na Muri
Požega
Velika Gorica
Kutjevo
Sveti Ivan Zelina
Festival Čokolade in Opatija: Nov. 10th-12th
A sweet festival of chocolate takes over the town of Opatija by offering the best local and international chocolate brands and presenting some unique and even hard to find chocolate delicacies. Chocolate will be featured on the menus of many restaurants and cafes throughout the town and even seen on the specialty treatment menus of some spas.
Other festivities include musical performances, workshops, exhibitions, lectures and chocolate sculptures.
Want to learn more about Opatija? READ our Travel Guide.
CROFISH - International Fisheries Fair in Poreč, Istria: Nov. 24th-26th
This event is a gathering for everyone involved in fishing. Several economic topics to be discussed in lectures and meetings during the fair are: strengthening the position of fishery products in the local diet, regulation of the markets, construction of fishing infrastructure, business cooperation and access to fisheries, production, exports and competition of fishermen.
IstraVirgin in Vodnjan, Istria: Nov. 24th-26th
Vodnjan is well-known for it's extra virgin olive oil being one of the best in quality and taste in the world. This festival is also known as the Days of Young Olive Oil. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience a full schedule of cultural and culinary happenings with over 100 producers sharing their olive oil.
Find out even more about traveling to Croatia in the fall HERE!
Rally Show Santa Domenica in Sveta Nedelja: Nov. 25th-26th
This is one of the greatest rally shows in Eastern Europe located in a town just west of Zagreb. Over 100 crews with their top drivers from around the world guarantee an impressive show due to the ideal location combining gravel, mud and sometimes even snow.
Drink a glass of newly blessed wine and a chocolate delicacy for dessert one day and then go eat some fresh caught fish with a drizzle of young olive oil over it another day. You really cannot discover whether you like fish or not, until you taste fish from Croatia. Sounds like a perfect month when you are traveling to Croatia in November.
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