UMAG - THE WESTERNMOST TOWN IN CROATIA (PART 2)

 My last post about the westernmost Croatian town Umag was short and sweet. Likewise, my second post about Umag will be on the short side. In my last post, I didn't write the real reason why I was in Umag. You see, I wasn't really visiting it as a tourist. I actually relocated to Umag town back in May for work reasons. At the moment I'm working full time in the tourism sector so with the high seasons and everything I'm quite busy. The working days in the summer (during the high season) are usually quite long. They start early in the morning and end up late at night (with breaks) so I haven't had much time for blogging and posting. I promise to make it up to you in the future. 

At the start of this month, I relocated again (for work). My company has sent me to a new location in Croatia. Before I reveal where I am at the moment, I'll like to share with you another post about Umag city. Moreover, I will leave link to more posts about Croatia that you might find useful in case you're planning to visit. I did enjoy my stay in Umag a lot, even if I was working hard all the time. The touristic season in Umag doesn't really start in the Summer, they actually have all year round tourism. Naturally, you will find that most people visit during the high season that is during the summer months. It was a pleasure for me to work there during May and June. I feel like I have learned quite a lot about Umag in my time spent there. It really is a gorgeous little town. 




READ MY PREVIOUS POST ABOUT UMAG TOWN HERE!


I have already written about the beautiful church and architecture in Umag. I tried to captured some of its charming details with my photography. All of these photographs were taken on my free day. Surprisingly, the beach  I liked the most was the one at the centre of the city, right next to the beautiful historical church. I much preferred that beach to the hotel resort beaches. 





I had a very nice time living in Umag and I hope to return there some day. 

NOTES FROM UMAG (WHAT I WILL MISS THE MOST):

- AMAZING COWORKERS AND SUPER FRIENDLY PEOPLE
I've met some really lovely people in Umag that I hope to see again. 
- THE BEST FOOD I'VE EVER EATEN IN MY LIFE (HOTEL AURORA!)
Hotel Aurora has the most amazing chefs. I cannot praise them enough. 
- AMAZING ESPRESSO AT THE CENTRE OF THE TOWN
The city centre is full of cafes with amazing espressos. 
- WONDERFUL SERMONS AT THE HISTORICAL CHURCH
The sermons were really lovely!
- YOGA CLASSES IN THE MORNING IN THE AMAZING CORAL HOTEL
I loved working in hotels Aurora and Coral (part of the Blue Lagoon hotel chain)









MORE TRAVEL POST FROM CROATIA

https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-10-fav-croatian-destinations-of-year.html
https://modaodaradosti.blogspot.com/2021/06/visit-biograd-na-moru-with-me-part-2.html



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Thank you for reading. Have a lovely day!







Comments

  1. Anonymous11 July 2022 at 08:24

    You visit some of the most beautiful places. Thank you for sharing them. I hope all is well. Regine
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  2. Silvia Negretti11 July 2022 at 08:37

    Mi dispiace che in questo periodo le giornate di lavoro siano così pesanti per te, però penso che debba anche esser interessante lavorare nel campo turistico in posti belli come quelli che offre la Croazia!
    (e tutto sommato a noi fa anche comodo avere a disposizione così tante informazioni utili, ora che finalmente si può tornare a viaggiare^^)
    Spero che ti troverai bene a vivere a Umag, in fondo, turismo a parte, è una città incantevole! :)
    bellissime foto!
    Baci!
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  3. Sheila11 July 2022 at 14:31

    Being moved around for your work sounds very stressful, Ivana! I am glad you're enjoying yourself, but have missed you. However, take care of yourself first!

    Lovely pictures -what a gorgeous part of the world! that blue sky! I love the ruins under the water in that one shot.

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  4. Ananka11 July 2022 at 14:33

    Wonderful photos Ivana, looks amazing :-D

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  5. Mica11 July 2022 at 14:46

    I love your casual, sporty outfit, the bright pants are so fun! It's good you are enjoying work even if it is keeping you busy with long days, it's exciting you get to travel so much :)

    Hope you are having a good start to your week :)

    Away From The Blue

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  6. Magalí Téllez11 July 2022 at 15:07

    Looks great!

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  7. J.P. Alexander11 July 2022 at 18:08

    Los paisajes son tan bellos. Te queda muy bien ese look. Te mando un beso.

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  8. Sakuranko11 July 2022 at 19:26

    Oh very wonderful photographs

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  9. Leone11 July 2022 at 22:43

    I really miss your posts! I'll have to go to Umag once, since you've already praised it so much, and at least try some of the dishes of those wonderful chefs :) Thanks for the post

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  10. ellie12 July 2022 at 04:23

    Looks like an exciting summer for you. All the best to your work. I hope you get in some art too.

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  11. Polyester Princess12 July 2022 at 05:37

    What a stunning town, and look at those brilliant blue skies!
    I'd been wondering at the unusual gaps in posting, but I'm relieved to hear that it's due to your new job rather than ill health. A job in tourism sounds exciting yet stressful. I hope you are keeping well, my friend xxx

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  12. Pablo Parra (Fungi)12 July 2022 at 07:43

    Hello Ivana, I was happy to see your updates over here again!

    I totally imagine how tiring could be to realocate in a new place, so good luck with all the processes that are linked to moving to a new place! I don't know a lot about Umag but it seems a lovely place to live and work, specially since you have all these views, the sea and some nature around.

    I really hope you manage to get the best out of this experience, I am sure :) Also thank you for sharing with us bits of your new life. I can imagine tourism season must be quite busy in Croatia and many similar places, it is like that in Spain so good luck with work.

    I also like the colors in your outfit! I hope your health is doing well!

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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  13. Kinga K.13 July 2022 at 03:37

    Pretty photos!

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  14. Lucía14 July 2022 at 01:59

    What a lovely place Ivana, seems to be a wonderful town and I'm sad you have to leave it!
    Hope you post soon about the new place you're living now :)
    Have a lovely weekend!

    www.luciagallegoblog.com

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  15. Lovely14 July 2022 at 21:02

    Umag looks beautiful! Your pictures are lovely.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  16. ALLIE NYC15 July 2022 at 08:16

    Wow that is a lot of moving around for work. But to such beautiful places!! Would so love to visit there one day. Your photos are brilliant!

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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  17. Express Yourself by Paola Lauretano16 July 2022 at 14:36

    Sempre più innamorata della tua Croazia, anche questa città è bellissima!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  18. Ben A.17 July 2022 at 02:48

    Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing :)
    All the best to your work.

    Abdel | Infinitely Posh.

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  19. Anca18 July 2022 at 08:45

    What a beautiful place. Love all your photos. Moving can be both exciting and a bit of a pain, hopefully the excitement is greater. xx

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  20. Jodie's Touch of Style18 July 2022 at 14:32

    Oh, it's so good to hear from you Ivana. I was just thinking about you and worried that maybe you weren't feeling well, and that's why you hadn't been blogging. So I am quite relieved to hear it's only because you were working so much.
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  21. FashionRadi 19 July 2022 at 14:41

    This is so beautiful. My sister is currently doing a European trip and she is in Croatia right now.

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  22. Pablo Parra (Fungi)20 July 2022 at 02:46

    Hello again Ivana, just stoping to wish you a lovely week and that work is going well!

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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  23. The Exclusive Beauty Diary20 July 2022 at 03:01

    Umag je predivan grad. Jedne godine bila sam tamo za vrijeme ATP Umag i osim u moru i sunčanju uživala i u teniskim mečevima. Drago mi je vidjeti kako si lijepo iskoristila vrijeme tamo i uživala.

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  24. shanaz@RS20 July 2022 at 06:51

    You look lovely at the beach! I'm happy to hear you are enjoying the moving around with your job opportunities. The scenery looks so refreshing and the flowers are just stunning! Hoping you will get some breaks to share with us more content :) Till then, please enjoy yourself and take care <3

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  25. Królowa Karo23 July 2022 at 13:54

    How beautiful it is!

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