Rijeka Carnival captures Croatia holiday spirit

A trip to the International Carnival of Rijeka in January could be the ideal belated Christmas present for anyone with a passion for Croatia tours.

Every January,Rijeka is transformed into a kaleidoscope of bright colours and vivid culture that has seen the city become a top destination for those seeking a Croatia holiday in winter.

The festival could also make the perfect stop off for anyone already planning a Croatia tour, with Rijeka a popular destination among operators.

Featuring a variety of carnival groups, the festival is a must for anyone with a passion for the kind of circus performance acts that hark back to the glory days of this classic entertainment art form.

The event also promises to be a spectacular one for party fans too with live music concerts and bloc rocking parties all par for the course this year.

According to whatsonwhen.com, the event will also offer a "mixture of the bourgeois carnival and the ancient Slavs' folklore".

This is likely to focus on the Zvoncari, the famous group of bell ringers that once protected Rijeka from Turkish invasion many centuries ago.

Last but not least, the streets of Rijeka will come alive with the International Carnival Parade, featuring hundreds of floats in a spectacle that could leave you craving another Croatia holiday soon.