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Croatia - a wealth of landscape diversity and several historic regions

From peninsula of Istria to very south of Dalmatia the mountains, green fields, vineyards, oil groves and blue sea, wonderful gastronomy, preserved heritage will amaze you, while stunning beauty of the Dalmatian Coast and Dubrovnik will be sights you will never forget. Zagreb, a capital of Croatia will charm you with its historical buildings, squares, streets and parks. This modern metropolis welcomes visitors with traditional Croatian hospitality. Plitvice Lakes National Park captivates visitors with its wild beauty, while the inland of Lika is rich in rivers, springs, mountains, woods and untouched forests, lakes, pools, gorges and caves. Visiting Central Croatia for sure will be an extraordinary and memorable experience. Slavonia, the region of vast fields and golden plains will charm you with its idyllic landscapes, the culture and tradition.

Climate

Croatia is both, a Central European and Mediterranean country. On the Adriatic coast you can enjoy mild and pleasant temperatures even over the winter season, plus a high number of annual days of sunshine (2700 hours of sunshine per year on Adriatic coast). The coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate and temperatures drop slightly as you move inland, where the climate is continental and moderate.


Safety

Croatia is a safe country to visit - one of the safest countries in Europe, especially regarding terrorism, where street crime is low and violent crime is rare. For your trip to Croatia, in most cases, the only form of ID required is a valid passport (national ID card only for EU citizen). Croatian customs regulations are in harmony with EU standards. Croatia is not part of the Schengen Zone. Tap water is drinkable across all of Croatia.

Explore Croatia on the unique way – let’s make a trip of your dreams together! Check out the highlights of Croatian regions and than we will plan together each detail in your itinerary according to your interests.

Istria and Kvarner

  • Enjoy the natural diversities and beauties by viewing the mountains, green fields, vineyards, oil groves and blue sea where mild climate of the coast and the islands as well as the fresh air of the hinterland will have a beneficial effect on your health

  • Be amazed with historic wealth and monuments from all periods – ancient Roman, Venetian and Austro-Hungarian culture can be found in very picturesque towns

  • Ideal place for tradition and quality gastronomic offer lovers - don’t miss to taste Kvarner’s scampi - the best in the world, white and black truffles in Istria, fish, homemade pasta… in first class restaurants or in an authentic taverns.

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Dalmatia

  • Dalmatia – a region of intense blue of sea, the lush deep greens of pine and olive groves and the pure white of Dalmatian stone

  • An area with a long and rich tradition, history and culture with 6 (out 8 in total) UNESCO World Heritage Sites

  • Explore the diversity of Dalmatian cuisine and discover its wonderful specialties. Taste excellent wine on island of Hvar or Pelješac peninsula

  • Fill your soul in the heart of Adriatic – a destination of everlasting inspiration!

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Plitvice Lakes and Lika region

  • Plitvice Lakes National Park is UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest national parks in Southeast Europe where every season has its own unique charm with their alternating colors

  • Visit this world famous national park arranged in cascades of 16 lakes with highest waterfall - the Large Waterfall (78m)

  • The inland of Lika region is rich in rivers, springs, mountains, woods and untouched forests, lakes, pools, gorges and caves

  • Enjoy in local cuisine - experience the gastronomy of the region and excellent domestic food

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Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia

  • The streets and monuments of Zagreb proudly testify to its thousands of years of history

  • In Zagreb, everything is accessible on foot – you can wandering around the old Upper Town or through the bustling streets of the more modern Lower Town.

  • Visit Ban Josip Jelačić Square , one of the city’s symbols, the heart of the city and a meeting point for all Zagreb citizens

  • Don’t forget to buy an original souvenir - small, decorated honey-cake “Licitar”, and taste rich and widely appreciated gastronomy

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Central Croatia

  • The oasis of tranquility, with gentle hills , age-old forests, vineyards and the Sava, Drava and Mura rivers

  • Here you can find medieval towns with a rich history and striking architecture while in the countryside, there are manors such as Trakošćan Castle and thermal spas on water springs with healing properties, perfect for restoring your energy

  • Visit an unique Krapina Neanderthal Museum, located near one of Europe’s most important paleontological sites

  • Numerous vineyards on the wine roads of this region offer delicious local specialties along with enjoyment in excellent wine

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Croatia in numbers

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28th EU country
4.3 mil Inhabitants
56.594 km2 Land area
31.479 km2 Coastal waters for sailing, swimming and diving
6.300 km Total length of the Croatian coast
1,244 Islands, islets and reefs of which 67 are permanently inhabited
2700 Hours of sunshine per year on Adriatic coast; the sunniest island in Croatia is Hvar, with over 2,800 hours of sun per year
8 National Parks
11 Nature Parks
3th Country in Europe by the amount of water resources per capita
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    UNESCO World Heritage Sites:
  • Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian, 1979
  • Old City of Dubrovnik, 1979
  • Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Poreč , 1997
  • Historic City of Trogir , 1997
  • The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik, 2000
  • Stari Grad Plain, 2008
  • Stećci Medieval Tombstones Graveyards, 2016
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park, 1979
16,500 Wine producers in Croatia; Zinfandel grapes originate from Croatia
1th Necktie (tie) was worn by Croatian soldiers; this universal symbol of sophistication and culture originates from the Croats
1th Torpedo factory in the world started in Croatia (Rijeka)
1th World’s pipe organ played by the sea’s rhythmic waves is in Zadar
300 Free Wi-Fi hotspots across Croatia to keeping up with family, friends and what’s going on back home
1 HRK Currency in Croatia: Kuna (HRK). One kuna equal to 100 lipas. Kuna is the Croatian word for marten. Its highly prized skin was used to pay taxes in the Roman provinces of eastern Croatia. The marten appeared on medieval coins before giving its name to the new currency in 1994.