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Margečan i okolica Ivanca kao stvoreni su za biciklizam!
Prekrasna priroda, mirni putevi i slikoviti krajolici savršeno su mjesto za opuštenu vožnju na dva kotača.

Za sve goste koji odsjedaju u Kućama za odmor Vinbreg, pripremili smo prvu biciklističku rutu kroz ivanečki kraj – ali dobrodošli su i svi ostali ljubitelji biciklizma!

Lonely Planet, one of the most renowned publishers of travel guides in the world, has included Zagorje on the list of 16 best places to visit in Croatia. They were particularly impressed by the castles, with Lonely Planet stating:

For all hiking and nature enthusiasts, we have prepared a real treat! We offer you a special weekend deal - Hiking weekend at Vinbreg vacation houses in Margečan, at a particularly favorable price and with a welcome package.

On Saturday, August 10, the Citizens' Association Margareta from Margečan is organizing a program "Evening under the stars". On that occasion, all interested parties will start in a procession for an evening ascent towards the remains of the mysterious fortress Gradišče, on the hill Cukovec near Margečan. The departure is at 7 pm from the meadow near the Hunting Lodge "Forest Rabbit", and the ascent, which lasts about 20 minutes, is not physically demanding. 

Špancirfest is a popular festival held every year in Varaždin, one of the most beautiful baroque cities in Croatia. The festival lasts for ten days at the end of August and beginning of September, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from all over Croatia and abroad.

In Salinovac, on Sunday, August 4th, the 38th Village Games of old sports will be held. It is a fun event where teams compete in various disciplines such as standing long jump, stilt walking, plow assembly, stick pulling, pole climbing, carrying a basket on the head, sack race, stone shoulder throw, hanging bowling for women, rope pulling for men, and rural musicians.

In Lepoglava, the International Lace Festival will be held again this year. This is the 28th festival in a row. The International Lace Festival in Lepoglava is a significant cultural event that celebrates the long tradition of lace making in this part of Croatia. The festival was first held in 1997 with the aim of preserving and promoting Lepoglava lace, which has a long and rich tradition in this region.