Starigrad is located in the southern part of the mountain Velebit.
They say this is a place where the mountains touch the sea, and we can concur with that sayings. Blue Sun Alan Hotel All Inclusive is an elegant three-star hotel, infused with warmth and hospitality, and every guest have diverse and rich selection of services that will make stay more comfortable and enjoyable.
Modern and tastefully furnished hotel Alan is situated between the clear blue Adriatic sea and the mountain Velebit, just a few minutes from the city of Starigrad and 1000 meters away from the National Park Paklenica. It is located only twenty meters from the sea, with unique pebble beach and beautiful promenade, surrounded by olive and pine trees. Imagine an evening stroll along the beautiful beach, clear blue sea and a perfect sunset. Amazingly, right?
Situated between the mountains and the sea, Hotel Alan provides an excellent accommodation for all lovers of nature. Hotel Alan is the right choice for people who like to go on trips, enjoy in the discoveries or for adventurers and athletes who can find lots of places for adrenalin pleasures. The hotel guests can enjoy in combination of pure and total relaxation and the active life in the countryside, with comfortable and quality accommodation and a quick arrival to any desired location.
Rooms and suites
Interior of the hotel is decorated in a modern style, and its outer contour fit harmoniously into the environment. The hotel has 109 rooms, 29 family triple, double and single rooms and 24 suites.
Each room is bright and airy with a balcony and a unique view to the hotels garden. We drank the morning coffee or we tasted some excellent wines in the evening and enjoyed in singing of the birds, the smell of pine trees and the relaxing sound of the sea. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned and equipped with modern furniture offering great comfort and functionality with television with satellite channels, telephone, safe and minibar. Bathrooms are not large but they are well equipped.
Hotel restaurants
The main characteristic of hotel’s restaurant, with summer terrace, is rich gastronomic menu which includes fresh Adriatic fish. The service is superior. Discreet, professional and friendly staff are at your service, at all time and ready to fulfil every desire you have.
It is very important to point out that the waiters are qualified professional on the field of wine culture, describing Croatian indigenous varieties of vine, and at each time they will recommend wines that are best for certain foods. So we are really convinced of the quality and services and enjoy the fantastic wines from the winery Stina, balm for every palate when it comes to authentic varieties of Posip, Pumice and small Vugava.
Near the hotel, you can find a beautiful tavern “Batela” where you can try the best Dalmatian specialities.
Hotel facilities
Extremely attractive outdoor pool is part of the hotel complex, and we were pleasantly surprised by the sports and recreational facilities with two tennis courts, then a soccer field, mini golf, bowling, a few tables for outdoor ping pong, playground and two volleyball courts.
Certainly, this hotel is desirable because of beautiful beaches that adorn, olive and pine trees and crystal clear waters. “Blue Flag” is proof of beauty and that symbol requires clear water, clean environment and care for the surrounding area.
The hotel also have a great lobby bar where you can relax and refresh yourself with a drink.
Wellness
After trips or long walks by the beach, you can please yourself and fill up with the energy in the beautiful and rich wellness oasis with native design. Sumptuous, yet discreet atmosphere extends on the 1200 square feet.
The space was designed to please the wishes of it guests in an intimate atmosphere and marked by reflection on the quality of life habits. Wellness has a many types of saunas, among which we point out the Velebit sauna, and you can enjoy the Finnish, Turkish, or bio sauna. You can also relax in wooden barrels.
In the Jacuzzi whirlpool we sited in complete rest, which took us away from everyday life in an unforgettable oasis of peace. Find the true spirit and calming the body nowadays is not so easy, but with a unique Velebit relaxing aromatherapy massage performed by trained therapists, we experienced a complete harmony of mind and totally relax. Velebit aromatherapy massage is ideal for all, their pomade are consist from Velebit’s native plants, that wonderfully feed the skin. Massage techniques to establish a professional physiotherapist will psychophysical harmony is so important to every person. Velebit aromatherapy massage is a speciality of the house and the Velebit dream is a great addition to it and consists of a relaxing massage with herbal compresses.
Surrounding the hotel
Do you want a totally new experience, we emphasize Photo Jeep Safari where you will experience the true wild Velebit, enjoy in the wild horses that freely roam through the beautiful mountains, and experience strength of wind storm on that mountain.
Visit to the National Park Paklenica will remain forever in our memory. Many climbers and mountaineers have already blended with the environment full of perfect places to climb. A walk through the park Paklenica, and tasting the delicious local specialties in the authentic houses were just mesmerized.
In the hotel agency you can also organize trip to visit the Plitvice lakes, Kornati islands or wonderfully beautiful river Zrmanja.
In case you want to visit some of described places, near reception you will find a notice board and staff who will politely explain you all trips and tours you can go. In case you want to explore the surroundings of the hotel you can also see the daily bus schedule.
Highlights
> Hotel Alan wellness center was honoured with title of the best authentic wellness in Croatia in the category of “guardian of tradition Croatian wellness.”
Why? Thanks to the Velebit sauna that uses native plants and Velebit massage.
Velebit massage is based on the vegetable oils of plants that grow in the surrounding mountains, peeling based on the Adriatic sea salt and finally a massage with essential oils thick made from indigenous medicinal plants from Velebit. Oils used in this magical process include thyme, St John’s wort, calendula, sage, peppermint and lavender.
> Swimming pool with hydromassage and waterfall
> The promenade, which leads to the Vecka tower, that is definitely worth of seeing.
> If you find yourself on the Velebit do not miss “Ways of Karl May”, the famous western writer of novels, stories and even more famous by western movies “Winnetou”. At the present time the fans come from all over the world, especially Germans. Just visit the most important places of movie scenes and organize the pictures in suits cowboys and Indians.
> In addition to the Alan Hotel is located Karl May Museum from 1964 – Winnetou Museum, and was once the place where the actors stayed and slept during the recording of the movie.
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Text: Wish hr
Photos: Diana Mikloš
