Croatia is often described as one of Europe’s best kept secrets. The Croatian coastline is a key draw card of this destination, it spans over 5000 kilometres and offers an array of ancient seaports, crystal clear waters and over 900 inhabited and uninhabited islands. Inland Croatia offers diverse scenery - from glorious cities and quaint villages revealing fascinating history and architecture, to national parks featuring lush vegetation and spectacular waterfalls.
Zagreb, the capital of Croatia is known for rich cultural and artistic pleasures. The city is bursting with museums reflecting the history, art and culture of Croatia along with an abundance of theatres offering a diverse range of musical and theatrical performances.
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Split, nestled on the eastern shores of the Adriatic, is Croatia’s second largest city. With its Mediterranean climate, strong cinema and music tradition, Split is a lively city particularly during the summer months during its prestigious music and theatre festivals.
Dubrovnik is becoming a popular destination for tourists. Situated in the south on the Adriatic coast, it is the perfect base to discover the islands of Croatia. No visit to Dubrovnik is also complete without a visit to the UNESCO listed old city known as Stari Grad.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is an UNESCO world heritage listed site. The park displays rare flora, fauna and lush vegetation however the main attraction is the spectacular series of waterfalls formed by the 16 lakes which run through the National Park.
The Road Less Travelled
Croatia is famous for its many well preserved islands. The island of Mljet is a paradise for those who enjoy untouched nature and tranquility whilst the island of Korčula is known for its medieval town, one of the best in the Mediterranean. There are many other wonderful sights and places to explore throughout Croatia. To learn more about Croatia use the city and region search navigation.