Croatia

Croatia - a must add destination to your bucket list

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Croatia is an Eastern European country with a long coastline on the Adriatic Sea. Encompassing more than a thousand islands, it’s also crossed by the Dinaric Alps. Its inland capital, Zagreb, is distinguished by its medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and diverse museums. The major coastal city Dubrovnik has massive 16th-century walls encircling an Old Town with Gothic and Renaissance buildings.

By having more then 1.200 islands and wonderful weather conditions, Croatia has developed its tourism in all directions. It is full of diversities in food, culture, music and landscapes in all its regions.

What will be the best location for your trip?

DUBROVNIK

Also known as “Ragusa”, Dubrovnik is one of the most prominent destinations in this part of Europe and a “must see” city of the Adriatic sea coast. Famous ancient Walls that surround the old City take you back centuries ago and walking on Stradun makes you feel like you are in an outdoor museum. Although severely devastated by the 1667 earthquake, Dubrovnik has managed to preserve its gothic, renaissance and baroque churches, monasteries and fountains. Bernard Shaw, a famous Irish writer, once said: “Those who are looking for paradise on Earth should visit Dubrovnik”. There is a good reason this city is often called a “Pearl of the Adriatic Sea”.

Split

This eternally young city has lived its urban rhythm for 1700 years with Diocletian’s palace at its heart, which is also the historical centre of the city and a UNESCO world heritage site. The Cathedral of sv. Dujam [St. Domnios], the patron saint of Split, is located in the mausoleum of Emperor Diocletian, and its sumptuous interior is a gathering place for many of the faithful and tourists. Many valuable monuments of culture are located outside the walls of Diocletian’s Palace (Renaissance Prokurative Square, palaces, churches, museums…).

Boka Bay

The Bay of Kotor, also known as Boka Kotorska, is one of the Mediterranean’s most distinctive and striking landscapes. The Bay of Kotor, located on the south side of the Adriatic Sea, actually consists of 4 small bays, which are all surrounded by mountains of 1000-1700 m rising directly from the water. The area is also known to have one of the most romantic landscapes to see in all of Montenegro. The Bay of Kotor area also has some of the most amazing natural landscape in Europe, with its natural fiord; the only one in the Mediterranean, also famous for its beautiful beaches, resorts and historical sites.

Hvar

The centre of the sunniest Croatian island of the same name – Hvar is a unique blend of luxurious Mediterranean natural surroundings, layer upon layer of a rich cultural and historical heritage. Located in picturesque natural surroundings on the south side of the island, surrounded by mighty medieval walls, magical fields and the scent of lavender, Hvar is a never-ending treasure of monumental heritage, culture and atmospheres. Its name originates from the word PHAROS – the Greek name for the island of Hvar and the town which was formerly in the place of the present Stari Grad (the Old Town) from which it took over the title as island centre in the 13th century. From its castle Spanjol, high above the town, majestic views open up over the green the Hell Islands. The main city square in front of the cathedral by the Arsenal and the oldest European theatre from the 17th century are a favourite gathering place for visitors.