1 - The Garden Festival, Croatia

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Set in the historic town of Petrcane, on a peninsula half way along Croatia's Adriatic coastline, this intimate summer festival couldn't have a better backdrop. From a few hundred revellers in 2006, the festival welcomed 3000 in 2009, but this year numbers will be limited to 2500 so that those attending can make the most of the space available. For a full week (6th-13th July) music lovers can enjoy the best of dance music from bands and DJs not necessarily well-known, but of the highest quality nonetheless. Art Department and Odyssey will be making appearances, along with a host of other live acts and DJ sets to entertain you in any of three areas of the site: the Main Stage and Terrace, with its 100 year old palm trees and split level gallery; the Tiki Bar and Dance Terrace right at the edge of the peninsula, allowing you to dance day and night with a drink in your hand; and finally the Barbarella Discotheque, a renovated 70s club for all the after party action. There is also the Argonaughty boat which sails out twice daily for a party with a difference. You won't find a better setting for your summer festival this year so for more information on the artists, schedule, accommodation and of course ticketing, visit the event's excellent official website here.

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