Croatia

If you are going to Croatia with sightseeing in mind, you will definitely not be bored. The country has a large number of monuments and interesting places . Of course, the most popular city is Dubrovnik , whose old town attracts not only tourists but also filmmakers. Zadar with the most beautiful sunsets and Šibenik with four fortresses are also worthy of attention. In Istria, be sure to visit Pula with its huge amphitheater, or Porec with the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica. When visiting Croatia, you also cannot miss the islands. The town of Hvar on the island of the same name is famous for its extraordinary elegance, while the town of Korcula is probably the birthplace of Marco Polo.

Which beaches in Croatia are the most beautiful? Which one to choose? Undoubtedly, the biggest lure that attracts tourists to Croatia are the local beaches. The coast of this country is very diverse. However, the vast majority of beaches there are pebble or rocky. The most beautiful and popular of them is Zlatni Rt located on the island of Brac . In search of not too crowded beaches, go to the island of Rab . The intimate atmosphere there is conducive to blissful laziness. However, if you prefer resort atmosphere, then visit Makarska and its surroundings . Beaches are plentiful there.

The nightlife in Croatia is mainly concentrated in the seaside resorts that come back to life from the winter and spring downtime from June to early September. The most partying point on the Croatian map is the island of Pag , where the best clubs not only in this country, but also in Europe, operate on the Zrće beach . Zagreb also offers fun . The local pubs and clubs are really atmospheric. And unlike those from the coast, they operate all year round.

Croatia is not only great monuments, but also amazing nature. The country offers one of the most beautiful landscapes, as the mountains meet the sea there. For example, the Biokovo nad Makarska massif is admired by everyone who visits this part of the Croatian coast. However, among the natural attractions of this country, the Plitvice Lakes are in the lead, between which the waterfalls murmur. When planning a cruise along the Croatian coast, be sure to visit the Kornati National Park. Numerous, largely uninhabited islands, impressive cliffs and wild beaches await you there. You will also be delighted with the beauty of nature in the Krka National Park , where you will be able to cool down under one of the local waterfalls.

Croatia is developing more and more every year in terms of active tourism. First of all, it focuses on various types of cycling - from road to enduro or dh. The island of Korcula and Istria are very popular among cyclists, where you can find a large number of routes. If you like hiking , in Croatia you will be able to hike on Velebit, Biokov or Sljeme near Zagreb, for example. A specific center of active tourism is Omis . Rafting trips are organized from there, you can climb or polish your windsurfing skills in the area.

Off the trail in Croatia is a set of places where you won't experience the crowds of tourists. They are less commercial, more authentic than crowded resorts. In Croatia you will also find a lot of non-obvious attractions or places that are not on the main tourist routes. They include, among others Osijek , located in the north-eastern part of the country. It has a pretty nice fortress and a very student atmosphere. A big curiosity for people who like abandoned places is the Petrov Gora monument or the Goli island , where a labor camp operated during the Yugoslavia. Noteworthy is also the small Kutjevo , which is the Croatian capital of wine.