Are you ready for the island too? So it's worth taking a look at your neighbor! After it recently became known that a Croatian island was for sale, the mussel island off Lignano is now being auctioned. So if you have the resources, you will soon be able to bury your feet in the sand itself. For the rest of us, it's time to keep dreaming and enjoy life traveling and traveling down south. As always, you will find practical tips and inspiration in this newsletter. See you soon at sea!
Island off Lignano is being auctioned
Isola della Marinetta, better known to holidaymakers as mussel island, will be auctioned at the beginning of February. The minimum bid is around 3.2 million euros.
Hollywood star performs at music festival
Oscar winner Russell Crowe appears in the Italian coastal city of Sanremo. The gladiator was not invited because of his performances, but will be on stage as a blues musician.
A “miracle” in Slovenia
Parents and the Ljubljana university clinic celebrate a rare event: four healthy boys were born to quadruplets over the weekend. The last time there were quadruplets in Slovenia was in 2015.
Four healthy boys were born © Facebook Ukc Ljubljana
Seven million euros for thermal baths
Arta Terme, near Tolmezzo, a few kilometers from the border with Austria, was already known as a spa in Roman times. Now the bathroom shines with new splendor. But operators are worried about guests from Carinthia due to the closure of the Plöckenpass.
Venice asks day tourists to pay
In future, visitors will have to access a QR code via a website, which they will have to show during checks. This certifies payment of the contribution or exemption. The access fee is due 29 days a year.
The beauty of Rimini reveals itself in winter
To counter its reputation as an Italian shooter, Rimini is increasingly investing in its cultural and gastronomic potential. The plan works, so it's worth a visit in the cold season.
Once a source of inspiration, today a lost place
A tower and some remains of walls resemble the once magnificent Kalc Castle in Slovenia. It is said to have inspired an author to write a legendary story. The Lost Place is often forgotten, but it is free to access.