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24 SPORTsportshopping25BikingAfter settling all the other transportation issues like bus,train and car arrangements, there is one more optionyou should consider: seeing the city of Osijek by rentinga bike, then heading out for a longer adventure on bicycletrails that allow you to explore the area surrounding thecity ‘til your heart’s content. There are two internationalbike routes in the area that offer you the chance to see aload of cultural sights and meet interesting people alongthe way.The recently opened Pannonian Peace Route is an 80-kilometer ride from Osijek to Sombor that was sponsoredby the Association for Nature and Environment ProtectionGreen Osijek (Zeleni Osijek). The path runs right along theDanube and takes you through the Kopački Rit and GornjePodunavlje nature reserves. Zlatna greda, Opatijska26f, tel.(+385-31) 56 51 80, (+385-) 091 421 1424, www.zlatna-greda.org, Open 08:00 - 16:00 and onrequest.Another popular option is the Danube Route, which runsthrough the eastern-most parts of Croatia and along theborders with Serbia and Hungary. The 138-km trail leadsyou through a diverse landscape right up to the border withBosnia and Herzegovina. The Danube Route Guide waspublished by the Bicikl group in Zagreb, www.bicikl.hr.For bike rental options, please see our Getting Aroundsection.Bike repairBicikli Škos E-2, Županijska 40, tel. (+385-31) 20 0900, servis@bikemotoskos.com, www.bikemotoskos.com. Also at Gundulićeva 74, E-3, tel. (+385 - 31) 37 39 89.Open 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. QOpen08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. AExtreme sport D-2, Josipa Jurja Strossmayera 235a,tel. (+385-31) 30 23 64. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00- 13:00. Closed Sun. AEco adventureBaranja adventure Ive Lole Ribara 27, Karanac, tel.(+385-) 091 210 12 12, richard@baranya-adventure.com, www.baranya-adventure.com. QOpen by priorarrangement.Zlatna greda H-4, Opatijska 26F, tel. (+385-31) 56 5180, info@zlatna-greda.org, www.zlatna-greda.org. Asidefrom taking an active interest in environmental protection, thisagency also organizes interesting and engaging activities likephotosafaris, boat rides along the Danube, nature educationseminars and walks along the path in Zlatna Greda eco-center.The eco-center established by the association Zeleni Osijekseeks to educate visitors and locals about ways to protectthe delicate natural environments of Kopački Rit and Baranja.QOpen 08:00 - 16:00 and on request.FishingFor hundreds of years, the Drava River served as the mainartery for the town of Osijek, supplying the necessarytools for maintaining a city: water, food and trade. Today,the river remains an integral part of the city in thoseareas, but is also a source of recreation and relaxationfor the citizens of the region. One of the popular pastimespracticed on the banks of the Drava is fishing. A varietyof fish populates the waters of the river, including bothpike and carp. The portion of the Drava near Bilje was thesite of a World Fishing Competition event in the summerof 2006.Kopački Rit, the natural gem of the surrounding area, alsooffers fishing opportunities. A large part of the park hasbeen turned into a nature reserve, but there are areasthat are under less strict supervision and the fish arefair game (provided you have the proper licenses andpermits!). There are over 40 species of fish swimming thewaters of Kopački Rit, including pike, tench, bream, carp,catfish, pike-perch and perch. Information about fishingand hunting is available at the Kopački Rit tourist office oronline at www.kopacki-rit.com.Sport Fishing Union of Osijek-Baranja CountyH/I-2, Donjodravska obala 8, tel. (+385-31) 50 44 55,zsrd-osijek@os.t-com.hr, www.ribolov-osijek.hr. Infoabout licenses and permits. QOpen 08:00 - 13:00.Fishing suppliesAdriana ribolovni centar E-2, Županijska 45, tel.(+385-31) 20 03 45, www.adriana-sport.hr. QOpen08:00 - 12:00, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. ClosedSun. AUdica E-2, Stjepana Radića 18, tel. (+385-31) 21 27 74.QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. AHuntingCitizens of Osijek, as well as visitors to the city, have theluxury of enjoying its prime geographical location. Thecity reaps the benefits of close proximity to two majorrivers, the Drava and the Danube. Also, one of Osijek’smost important neighbors is the Kopački Rit Nature Park,a wonderland of plant and animal life that just begs tobe explored by nature lovers. In fact, all of Osijek-BaranjaCounty possesses awealth of untouched nature that makes for perfectdaytrips. Sportsmen also love the area as it offers a hostof fishing and hunting opportunities, from hunting birdsand angling to deer hunting. There are 83 official huntingsites maintained by several hunting associations, all ofwhich combine to form the Hunting Union of Osijek-BaranjaCounty. In addition to these locations, there are also 14state-sponsored hunting areas. The county enjoys a richhunting tradition and a wide array of game exists in thearea for the able hunter. Big game like wild boar, deer andCopacabanaroe deer abound, along with smaller game like pheasant,quail, partridge and a wide variety of other birds.Throughout the hunting areas, there are cozy huntinglodges to which you can repair to plan your strategy orsample some local cooking before setting out again in thequest to bag some game. Need some further motivation?In 2001, a lucky hunter scored a trophy roe-buck in theStaro Petrovo Selo area. In order to start stalking yourprey, you need to complete a safety course and thenobtain a hunting license.Hunting Union of Osijek-Baranja County B/C-1/2,J.Jurja Strossmayera 65a, tel. (+385-31)36 95 92, www.lovacki-savez-osijek.hr. Information about formalities.QOpen 07:00 - 15:00. Closed Sat, Sun.SwimmingCity pools (Gradski bazeni) F-3, Martina Divalta6a, tel. (+385-31)57 00 66, www.sportski-objekti.hr. If you want to getyour swim on, thereare pools availableat Gradski bazeni.The largest one isnot olympic size, butstill large enough toget some laps in. It’sabout 1.8m deep.The recreational pool is about 1.3m deep and there’s a kiddiepool for the youngsters. If you feel like relaxing, take a dip inthe jacuzzi, a break in the sauna, or a trip to the solarium tocatch some artificial rays. The entry fee is 20kn for adultsand 15kn for children. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00.Copacabana F-1, Tvrđavica bb, www.sportski-objekti.hr. Come to Osijek with visions of bronze-limbed Braziliansplaying beach football and you’ll probably be disappointed.However if you’re the proud owner of a skimpy bathingcostume and the weather is warm enough to wear it, thenthis is the place to come. Located on the northern banks ofthe Drava, Osijek’s modest answer to Rio’s famous beachis an open-air swimming pool (June-Sept) with water slide,surrounded by grassy lawns. Even if it’s too cold for strippingoff and splashing around, you still get great views across theriver towards the Tvrđa district. The entrance fee is 5kn foradults and 2kn for children. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00.Fitness centersFitness Studio Central D-2, Franje Antuna Blažića 2,tel. (+385-31) 37 54 01, fitness.central@os.t-com.hr,www.fitness-central.net. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sat 09:00- 20:00. Closed Sun. July 4 - September 5 Open 09:00 - 12:00,17:00 - 22:00, Sat 09:00 - 12:00, 17:00 - 20:00.Ritam Pulsa D-2, Josipa Jurja Strossmayera 203, tel.(+385-31) 30 33 11, www.sportski-objekti.hr. QOpen09:00 - 22:00, Sat 15:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.SquashSquash Club Sano D-2, Svete Ane 87, tel. (+385-31)37 27 66, fitness.studio.sano@os.t-com.hr, www.sanosquash.hr. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sat 10:00 - 20:00,Sun 10:00 - 12:00. 30min/25 - 40kn.Shopping MallsAvenue Mall D-3, Sv. Leopolda Mandića 50a, tel.(+385-31) 63 86 40, office@avenuemallosijek.hr, www.avenuemallosijek.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00.Esseker Centre A-1, Ribarska 4, tel. (+385-31) 6360 00, www.essekercentar.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 21:00.Closed Sun.Portanova B-3, Svilajska 31a, tel. (+385-31) 32 12 15,portanova@portanova.hr, www.portanova.hr. QOpen09:00 - 21:00.AntiquesAntikviteti Kulić outskirts, Vinogradska 128, tel.(+385-31) 58 68 08/(+385-) 091 930 87 99, milka@antikviteti-kulic.com, www.antikviteti-kulic.com. QOpen by prior arrangement.Balaban & Son A-1/2, Županijska 6, tel. (+385-31)20 07 12/(+385-) 098 25 25 35, balaban.antikvarijat@gmail.com. Also at B-2, Prolaz Vanje Radauša bb, Open09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. QOpen07:00 - 15:00, Sat 07:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun.Ezop A-1/2, Županijska 43, tel. (+385-31) 20 24 44,ezop@ezop-antikvarijat.hr, www.ezop-antikvarijat.hr.QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun. ADelicatessenOrlov put Biljska šuma 1, Kopačevo - Bilje, tel. (+385-31) 75 04 98/(+385-) 091 225 58 86, na.orlovom.putu@os.t-com.hr, www.eko-gospodarstvo.com. Theecologically inclined can find sanctuary at this 7 acre farmwhich prides itself on its natural products that are grownwithout chemicals. Only 6km away from Osijek, all visitors canhandpick their fruit and vegetables. Juices, syrups, delicaciesand wines as well as educational programmes are also onoffer. Q Open by prior arrangement.FlowersAlstromeria E-2, Republike Hrvatske 13, tel. (+385-31)20 88 50, www.alstromeria.hr. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat08:00 - 15:00. Closed Sun. NSouvenirsBlažeković candlemaker H/I/J-3, Reisnerova 131,tel. (+385-31) 37 25 46/(+385-) 091 628 75 36,ranogajec.josip@gmail.com. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat08:00 - 14:00. Closed Sun. NThe Čočić Cellars – Gift salon A/B-3, IvanaGundulića 9, tel. (+385-31) 21 00 00, cocicgiesler@net.hr, www.cocic.hr. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00- 13:00. Closed Sun.Lega-lega E - 2, Županijska 25, tel. (+385-31) 4941 04, info@lega-lega.com, www.lega-lega.com. Theword ‘Lega-lega’, which is short for a colleague, is slang andespecially dear to Osijek locals. At this store you can findnotebooks, diaries, T shirts and other products with originaldesigns amidst a sea of offered goods. Choose the one thattruly reveals your character the best. QOpen 08:00 - 18:00,Sat 08:00 - 12:00. Closed Sun. ARukotvorine A-1/2, Županijska 15, tel. (+385-31) 2122 17. Q Open 08:30 - 12:30, 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:30 -14:00. Closed Sun.Škrinjica A-2, Trg A. Starčevića bb, tel. (+385-31) 2049 66. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 08:00 - 13:00. ClosedSun. ATennisTenis centar Osijek C-2, Perivoj kralja Tomislava 1, tel.(+385-31) 21 10 35, www.sportski-objekti.hr. QOpen07:00 - 22:00. 50kn/per hour. www.inyourpocket.comOsijek In Your Pocketosijek.inyourpocket.comosijek.inyourpocket.com2011 / 2012