Travel to Croatia

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Want a sunny alternative to the usual European Summer holiday destinations of Spain, Greece, Italy or France, then Croatia is a might be an alternative.

Croatia is an eastern European country which lies east of Italy across the Adriatic Sea, has everything you'd expect from a holiday: clear skies, blue seas, summer sun, a thriving cafe and bar culture, exciting food and beautiful architecture.

The towns of Dubrovnik and Split on the Dalmatian coast were big tourist spots back in the 1980's and they are now enjoying revival as visitors rediscover just how much they have to offer. There are also new destinations to explore, Venetian inspired towns the western region of Istria has reinvented itself as the Croatian Rivera.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a historic city on the Adriatic Sea coast in the extreme south of Croatia, positioned at the terminal end of the Isthmus of Dubrovnik. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts, a seaport and the center of the Dubrovnik-Neretva county. Dubrovnik has an international airport of its own. The airport is located approximately 20km (12.5 miles) from Dubrovnik city center, near Čilipi.

Dubrovnik's beautiful Old Town, which you can only enter on foot by one of three ancient gates is a highlight with a beautiful square and a maze of streets full of traditional cafes and shops.

Split

Split is the largest and most important city in Dalmatia, the administrative centre of Croatia's Split-Dalmatia County and is the second largest city in Croatia. It is situated on a small peninsula on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea.

With its stunning ocean front and Roman-style architecture, Split is definitely a good choice for travellers interested in culture. The Archaeological Museum, the Maritime Museum and Diocletian's Palace are all worth taking time to visit.

Istria

Istria is the largest peninsula in the Adriatic Sea. The peninsula is located at the head of the Adriatic between the Gulf of Trieste and the Bay of Kvarner.

With its lush forests, promenade and port, the popular Istrian town of Porec is perfect for a lazy break. If you are interested in culture, visit the old town or the Byzantine Basilica of Euphrasius.

Zagreb

Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of Croatia. It is a charming medieval city with architecture and cobbled streets reminiscent of Vienna, Budapest, Prague and other Central European capitals. Zagreb is the cultural, scientific, economic and governmental centre of the Republic of Croatia. It is situated between the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain and both northern and southern bank of the Sava river at an elevation of approximately 122 m above sea level.

It is worth spending a few days viewing the fantastic musuems. Gornji Grad (Upper Town) and Donji Grad (Lower Town) are the cultural, religious and commercial hub of Zagreb. This is where most of the restaurants, bars and tourist sights are located.

Zagreb Airport (Pleso Airport) is the main international airport of Croatia. It is located 14 km southeast of Zagreb. It is the primary hub for Croatian flag carrier Croatia Airlines and is also an airforce base. You can also travel to Zagreb by train from Europe and Greece.

Day Trips

For a day trip, travel inland Croatia to visit a vineyard. The area is proud of its wines - malvazija is a good local wine. Local slivovica (plum brandy) and orahovac (walnut liqueur) are also worth a try. If you want to explore outside Croatia, Venice is just over two hours from Porec by hydrofoil.