Croatia becomes majestic and wonderful in winter. However, in order to enjoy long walks, you will need to stock up on warm clothing. This is especially important if you plan to visit a mountainous or coastal area, because it is here that the lowest temperature is noted. For example, in Zagreb it will be + 3C during the day and -2C at night. It will be slightly warmer in Pula: + 1 … + 8C. Zadar and Split, Dubrovnik are ready to please with pleasant temperatures: + 6… + 11C. However, the sea cools down to + 12C, so swimming becomes impossible.
Holidays and festivals in Croatia in January
1. December 31 - January 1, Croatia celebrates New Year. People are having fun in the largest city squares and putting on colorful fireworks. The most important event takes place in the capital, Zagreb, but the spirit of fun and celebration can be felt everywhere. New Year in Croatia is not rich in its own traditions, which are a repetition of Christmas customs: water, jelly, apples are given to each other.
2. On January 6, Croatia celebrates the day of Epiphany, which is also known as the Feast of the Three Kings. January 6 is a public holiday in Croatia.
3. The Rieksa Carnival, lasting a month, is one of the most special events in Croatia. In terms of the number of participants, the show was able to take third place in the world after the carnivals, thanks to which Venice and Rio de Janeiro became famous.
Among the most interesting shows of the carnival should be noted the parade of bell ringers. People dress up in animal skins and ring bells, trying to drive away evil spirits.
An obligatory attribute is the election of the Queen and Baron of the Carnival in Rieksa.
The main parade lasts only one day. By visiting the official website of the carnival, you can find out this significant date. On other days, interesting and fascinating shows are held, among which it is necessary to note the snowboarding competition, the Paris - Bocar race, which is a parody of Paris - Dakar, and a children's masquerade. It is customary to end the carnival with the burning of an effigy, which is a symbol of winter, troubles, and diseases that plagued people last year.
If you could not visit the Rieksa carnival, you can visit the carnivals that are held in Split, Dubrovnik, Novi Vinodolski, Crikvenica.
Benefits of a tourist trip to Croatia in January
Are you planning a vacation in Croatia in January? In this case, you can enjoy mild winters and beautiful nature, excursions to ancient cities and active pastime in the best ski resorts, among which it is necessary to note Belolasitsa, Chelimbash, and Mount Slem. Treat yourself to an amazing fairy tale!
