25 Things You Would Not Expect to Find on a Croatian Island

Did you know that a Croatian island holds the prestigious title of being the first place to abolish slavery way back in 1214? Delve into the captivating history of Croatia's islands as we unveil remarkable facts!
Join us on a mesmerizing journey through time as we explore the oldest public theatre in Europe, dating all the way back to 1612 and nestled on one of Croatia's picturesque islands.
Curious about the Croatian island that played host to both the shipwrecks of St. Paul and the legendary Odysseus? Discover the secrets of this mythical destination!
Be astonished by the extraordinary feat of a rock-built monastery, complete with its very own grand piano. Picture this: 12 dedicated monks tirelessly carrying the piano overland, all while savoring a staggering 56 liters of wine in a mere 8 hours. This captivating island tale will leave you in awe.
Did you know that Croatia boasts a cricket tradition spanning over 200 years, rivaling even the United Kingdom? Witness the passion and dedication of the players as we uncover the island where this timeless sport has found its European home.
With over 1000 islands to explore, Croatia's Adriatic paradise holds endless wonders just waiting to be discovered. Join us on an unforgettable journey, unveiling 25 fabulous attractions that will leave you spellbound.
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[@NenadBach]

Paul, you are becoming a contemporary historian. Almost faster than AI. More than respectful. Anybody from Croatian government local or national are you paying attention? If it was up to me you would have a prominent position long time ago. Systematic and soulful work and results ❤

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha thanks

[@howlinwolf272]

Nekad se posramim kad slušam tebe ali, drago mi je da toliko uživaš u ovom komadiću zemlje.

[@balkanhajduk]

Nice one Paul. 👍 😊

[@PaulBradbury]

Haha, well I do like it - is that so bad?

[@howlinwolf272]

@@PaulBradbury On the contrary, it is very positive.

[@latz4776]

you are doing better job promoting Croatia then we are. Thank you!

[@PaulBradbury]

haha thanks

[@cetterus]

Oh yes, Rab with its legends, ancient fortifications, ibex herd, Nakic organ, St Damjan hilltop, cave of Kalifront, abandoned miners furnaces deep in forest, St Marins birthplace, crossbow festival, original folk music, swamp, desert, gravel packs, ancient Greek observatory... incredible things to discover beside beaches. You don't even have to dig very deep.

[@zeljkosafar7682]

I would like to add "rapska torta" wich ist fantastic... 🙂

[@AleksandarGospic]

Another great video Paul!

[@PaulBradbury]

Thank you - lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@kristijanveza8086]

Stunning and honest Paul.. Well done.. Thank You

[@PaulBradbury]

Thanks - lots more coming if you want to subscibe

[@sinisa5567]

I really like this video. Maybe idea for the next one; top ~10 unknown/less known islands of Croatia, it would be great

[@PaulBradbury]

Will try, but some secrets should remain that way

[@ksuntesic]

Thank you Paul. Great job¨.

[@PaulBradbury]

Very welcome

[@josipkatinic3349]

Great content sir Paul 👏 👌 pleasure to listen to

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@josipkatinic3349]

@@PaulBradbury i sure will thanks for reminder and on great contant i have been reading total croatia news on and off for 5 years and you haveplayd a great role on me moving to Croatia from Australia thanks again

[@kani9284]

Thank you for your very informative and funny videos Paul. I never heard of the submarine base before.

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@kani9284]

@@PaulBradbury I did ages ago ;)

[@derekfish5214]

Very excited to hear about the brewery in Hvar, I will be visiting that in September!

[@PaulBradbury]

Great and enjoy - say hi to Anna for me

[@tomislavdvorski1960]

Do it! 25 more, I enjoy this one. Best regards

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe

[@dadinjo5]

good shid Ser, thank u

[@PaulBradbury]

You are welcome

[@timhammonds2382]

❤Beautifully Shared

[@povijestpovijest9569]

20 000 years ago those islands weren't islands, they were connected with the mainland.

[@psilocybe4623]

hodali možda od Ancone do Hvara, pa pješke malo planinarenja do Kornata, onaj Tolkien napiso LOTR po nama i našoj zemlji...lol

[@goranhorvat149]

Arboretum Lisičine.Zaboravio si to( kod Voćina)

[@PaulBradbury]

Aha, thanks

[@damirhlobik6488]

the island is not surrounded by water but by the sea, and I was wrong until the Dalmatians taught me 😀

[@RobertsClassicShave]

🙏Paul

[@kristijan2904]

My choice is Dugi Otok,three of Titos Submarime bunker, strašna peć cave and many many things😂😂😂

[@PaulBradbury]

Good choice

[@antoniovitturi5482]

❤🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷🇭🇷

[@relaxcalmmeditationmusic9558]

Island of Silba?

[@maricallo6143]

You made a video once on how Croats make a mess of English language. You seem to have come across another example there. 😊 It's not "naked island", it's "barren island".

[@barbp4982]

A, što je sa o. Rabom ??

[@zeljkosafar7682]

Rab je posebna prica. Njega cuvamo za sebe.. obozavam Rab 🙂

[@barbp4982]

@@zeljkosafar7682 🙂

[@PaulBradbury]

We will be featuring Rab at some point

[@spaceexplorer3690]

Well because you know it all,do you know then,that,City of London nobility has plan to make Croatia down to 1.000.000 people and make it their own private land

[@i1bike]

There will have to be a second part and a third part, because you skipped so many things. You kind-ish got lost in promotion of things that everyone already knows if they follow your channel. Maybe you could instead, like, point out weird-ish quirks that nowhere else exist. For example, look at this gem, Island of Prvić, a very small still inhabitated island, with two village harbours that evolved almost isolated one from the other. Why, because village of Prvić Luka were originally settled by indoeuropean tribes and across the hill, the village of Prvić Šepurine were allegedly settled by saracens. And after both villages got christianized, even being so small they did not came to "friendly relations", so even today they celebrate two different saints, having two different festival celebration, locally called "fešta" haha. And there are many of cool things like that. Im not from that island if anyone thinks im biased

[@PaulBradbury]

Lots more coming if you want to subscribe. This was based on an article I did a few years ago

[@i1bike]

@@PaulBradbury Cant subscribe to M16 agent. Dont wanna any SAS lads come down my balcony, savvy ?

[@psilocybe4623]

ur good man, realy knowing everything about us...puhijada u can find in Podravina allso, Slavonija... theres small island next to the bridge to Vir from Zadar, called Skoljić as i remeber, non inhabited, sandy island with millions of shells, me parents use to take me when i was a kid.... maybe the most interested island after island on an island on Mljet is island of Križnica in river Drava, google it... maybe the most beautifull road to drive and see inner Croatia to see Croatia is from Otočac to Krasno, Švica, climbing trough Velebit Štirovača, one of the most beautiffull pine forrest in our country, then trough last Croatian jungleKlepina Duliba, to me most beautifull forrest i ever walked, seen, reaching cross section and starting toovecross Velebit, driveing now to adriatic see on western side of mount and stone.... complete climate transformation....great places to drink natural water....i canot belive that i was born Croat....love your way of thinking

[@PaulBradbury]

thanks for the tips