With creative dishes and top-quality wines, the Tourist Board of Lika-Senj County showcased its greatest assets at the Grand Plaza Hotel.
The dishes were prepared by Chef Dino Galvagno.
In cooperation with the Croatian National Tourist Board, the Tourist Board of Lika-Senj County held a special presentation for around fifty journalists and representatives of travel agencies.
“At the county level, Slovenians rank second in terms of tourist visits, right after guests from Germany. We deeply appreciate your trust and look forward to every one of your visits,” emphasized Ivan Radošević, Director of the Lika-Senj County Tourist Board, at the start of the presentation in the packed hall of the Grand Plaza Hotel in Ljubljana.
Bruno Bonifačić, Director of the Croatian Tourist Board office in Slovenia, highlighted that Lika-Senj County offers a wealth of natural beauty and tourist content – from outdoor activities, adventure and active holidays, to rich and authentic cuisine, and significant cultural and historical heritage.
Along with Deputy Director of the Tourist Board Ankica Grabašnjak, the event was also attended by Mile Milković, Director of the Lika Development Center, and renowned Croatian chef Dino Galvagno, who traded the city life for a village near Donji Lapac.
A Feast for All Senses: From Trout and Local Snacks to Lamb and Dairy Desserts
Chef Galvagno’s tasting menu impressed with an explosion of flavors. The meal started with nettle stew and tarana – fried pasta filled with smoked trout and basa cheese, paired with Boškinac Grand Cuvée, vintage 2021. The traditional Lika snack – a bean cream, kohlrabi, salted venison, and wild herbs – was served with Boškinac Ocu, also from 2021.
For the main course, a superb lamb with potatoes and freshly picked samphire from the seaside, also brought to Ljubljana was perfectly paired with the complex Boškinac Black Cuvée, vintage 2018. The dessert featured sour milk ice cream, uštipak with plum brandy, and berries, followed by a warm round of applause for the creative chef who brought the flavors and beauty of Lika-Senj County to life.
See You in Lika-Senj County!
The event also showcased the county’s top attractions: Croatia’s oldest and largest national park, Plitvice Lakes, as well as the Northern Velebit and Paklenica National Parks, Velebit Nature Park, the Nikola Tesla Memorial Center in Smiljan, the emerald-green Lika rivers, the Grabovača Cave Park, and the scenic coastline – the town of Senj, the stunning Zavratnica Bay, the popular resort town of Novalja, pristine beaches, and centuries-old olive groves in Lun.
On both sides of Mount Velebit – the mountain that has shaped the history and life of Lika-Senj County – there are cycling trails of varying difficulty, from steep climbs to gentle routes. This destination excites hikers, cavers, adventurers, and trekking lovers alike. From the Premužić Trail on Velebit to the Life on Mars Trail near Novalja – every active vacationer will find their paradise here.
Events such as MarsOvca in Novalja, Autumn in Lika, and the Festival of Walking are just a few of the many attractions inviting visitors to explore this unique destination.
