Events
KNIGHTLY DAYS IN VRANA
During the “KNIGHTLY DAYS IN VRANA”, a historical spectacle, there are re-enactments of scenes from times long past. Before you there will be a medieval camp, knight tournaments, old crafts, plays, knights-horsemen from all over Croatia and abroad, falcon trainers, commoners, jugglers and the poor… picturesque folk costumes, uniforms, war devices and add to this a rich a culinary offer based on medieval recipes. You will be awed by everything you see, but when you are offered fruits of the land from the Vrana fields you will not know where the true throne of pleasure resides: in your eyes or on your taste.
Right next to Han Jusufpaše Maškovića, the last Turkish fortress on the edge of western civilisation, a historical spectacle will take you back to the time of great battles, and if you close your eyes for a moment, it will seem as if you are part of the heroic army, a protruding bulwark before the Turkish onslaught, the grand Vrana priors Ivan Paližna and Petar Berislavić.
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Sea battle
During the days of the Vrana Knights you have the opportunity to attend a real medieval battle at sea. In a quiet evening, the Turkish fleet of boats and sailboats slowly enters the port of Pakoštane with the intent to take it. But soon locals react and defend the place. Flaming arrows flying everywhere, you can hear shouts and noise from ships, cannons wait readily, catapults trying to repel the Turks further … history reconstructed in a stormy night ending with celebration, of course of the locals, and fireworks while the Turkish fleet in the distance flees to the south.
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Materine užance
A cheerful Dalmatian song, the smiles of our old and young locals dressed in ancient costumes, the smell of fritters, anchovies and mussels, and the flavors of the traditional dishes of this region owill enchant all your senses as you walk through the narrow stone streets of the old part of Pakoštane – Bužak.
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Bike marathon
Those who love active holidays and cycling have the opportunity to participate in the Cycling Marathon around Vrana lake, which is traditionally held on May 1st, organized by BBK Pakoštane and TB Pakoštane.
The Vrana lake Cycle Trail is circular in length of 48 km, with a smaller part of the trail (3 km) leading along the main thoroughfare and additional caution is required.
Since the trail passes through the Vrana lake Nature Park and the ornithological reserve within the park, it offers a unique experience of watching the flora and fauna of the park as well as the historical sites along this route.
Make sure you enjoy the blend of natural beauty and sports.
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Scents of Dalmatia
Lavender, immortelle, sardines, salted anchovies, sugared almonds – these are the scents that fill the alleys of Pakoštane and give a real Dalmatian touch to summer evenings.
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Feast of Corpus Christi
Peas, or Dalmatian biži, prepared in various traditional variants (with past, with artichokes, with veal, with lamb, with prosciutto) on the feast of Corpus Christi is a real announcement of all the gastronomic events of the summer in Pakoštane.
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