zoran milanovic News

Croatia, Full of Life is the official new tourism slogan, and no sooner had the politicians departed than preparations for the Carnival began.

The 5km stretch of road is the latest upgrade on what was until recently known as the worst national road in Croatia.

Having driven the new stretch of road with Jelsa Mayor Niksa Peronja, Prime Minister Milanovic emerged from his car to meet local people.

Prime Minister Milanovic enjoys the opening of Croatia's latest new road with a glass of Tomic Prosek, the dessert wine which caused a stir prior to EU entry over its alleged consumer confusion with the Italian sparkling Prosecco.

Practicality over scenery. The new road replaces a winding coastal descent into Jelsa.

The Jelsa welcoming committee inluded KUD Jelsa in traditonal dress, serving local delicaces.

Local wines with great international repuations were served at the official opening, including Caric Bogdanusa, Tomic Beleca and dessert wine Hektorovich Prosek.

Timeless Jelsa in February - the view from the ECA seaport.

European Coastal Airlines welcomed the Prime Minister with a buffet from Me and Mrs Jones restaurant, including wines from Andro Tomic, whose wines were also served at the Presidential inauguration in Zagreb on Sunday.

PM Milanovic stopped to buy a 10 kuna ($US1.70) lottery ticket for a dried ham 'prsut' for the carnival later in the day.

An excellent new road, as well as offering some new views of the island's stunning beauty. An inviting Adriatic above the former Belgrade Health Resort.

A relaxed destination full of tradition, the Prime Minister was able to experience the fishing traditions of Dalmatia on his walk around the harbour.

The new Jelsa waterfront is just part of a huge infrastructure upgrade for that was former Yugoslavia's top destination in 1983.

Minister of Transport Sinisa Hajdas Doncic talking to reporters.

Minister of Tourism Darko Lorencin interviewed by Radio Split.

Prime Minister Milanovic (left) was treated to a walking tour of the Jelsa waterfront upgrade by Jelsa Mayor Niksa Peronja.

Digital Journal drove the new road, which is a welcome improvement on the winding coastal alternative.