Croatia situated on the Adriatic coast is a very diverse country and has bebome a very favoured spot . You can not wish for anything better . Besides the warm weather, there are very many water sources such as crystal clear sea with several beaches offering naturality for tourists, enormous waterfalls, rivers and lakes.
Croatia has a fascinating history, scenic towns and has a very interesting cultural heritage .
Croatia is largely intact with more than a thousand Croatian islands and is consequently home to a wide varierty of wildlife. National parks protect the untouched trails for those wanting to take adventurous strolls .
Croatia can be reached by driving very easily and fast due to newly built highways . Those who pick to take planes there are seven airports in major cities.
Even in the off season it is worth visiting as temperatures in Croatia are also very summery and the prices are cheap at his time. Those who wish to relax in the off-season should reserve private accommodation in Croatia is becoming increasingly popular. At a private accommodation you can prepare your own dishes and can invite friends over as well or new acquaintances. These homes are individually decorated and have a personal touch that reflect the history and characteristics of typical Croatian .
Zagreb is the largest city of Croatia and is the industrial, manufacturing, and financial center of Croatia. It attracts thousands of visitors with its numerous sights such as Andautonia Archaeological Park with the ruins of the ancient Roman town known as Andautonia is situated just outside Zagreb near the village of Scitarjevo. Croatian History Museum is another notable place to visit and it introduces visitors to Croatia’s history. Sited in the historical town centre, it is the beautiful Baroque palace. Zagreb is the cultural center of Croatia, the National Theater in Zagreb is a important place with dance performances of ballet, dramatic, opera and music.
Brijuni islands consist of a group of two larger and twelve smaller islands on the west coast of Istria. The national park stretches on an area of 36 km2. The park has a beautiful landscape along with a safari park and it is famous for its Mediterranean flora. It also has a valuable cultural heritage dating back to the Roman and Byzantine area.
One of top cities of Croatia is Split and its most renowned attractions is Diocletian’s Palace. The palace became the part of the World Heritage Site. Emperor Diocletian was Dalmatia’s most outstanding contributor to the Roman empire. After retiring near Split he decided to built this monumental fortified palace which he began to built in 295 and it took 10 years to finish the construction .
Not far from Split lies the ancient city of Trogir. It is also a world heritage site with its a maze of cobblestone streets. Its rich culture was created under Greek, Roman, Venetian influence . The old town lies on an island between the mainland and the island of Ciovo which bridges connect to each other. The crooked streets hide many restaurants and coffee shops , shops and shuttered residences and outside the city walls is a waterfront promenade lined with yachts and dominated by a medieval fortress which was once connected to the city walls. The wider area of Trogir are characterized by lavish green areas, numerous islands and islets, rocky and pebble beaches.
Krka National Park is one of the Croatian national parks which got its name from the river Krka. The city is located in Dalmatia just a few kilometers northeast of Šibenik. There are several places of interest inside the park: Skradinski Buk is one of the most visited parts of the park with various footpaths, sightseeing tours and boat trips. The second most popular attraction of the Krka National Park is Roški Slap. Its peaks and falls can be viewed all year around . Franciscans founded the Roman Catholic Visovac Monastery in 1445 which lies on the island of Visovac inside the park. The island itself can be visited by a boat tour from Skradinski Buk. The Krka monastery is the center of the Orthodox Dalmatian Eparchy and it is a spiritual center of the Orthodox Dalmatian Eparchy. The monastery was first written about in the year 1402 and was rebuilt until the late 1800s. There are also several archeological remains dating back to the Roman times such places as ÄŒuÄevo, NeÄven, BogoÄin, KljuÄica and Burnum.
The Plitvice Lakes National Park is probably Croatia’s most popular tourist sight . It is embraced by three mountains which are part of the Dinaric Alps. Natural dams separate the lakes and all the 16 of them are renowned for their distinctive colours. The forests in the playground are the habitat of bears, wolves and quite a few uncommon bird species