Croatia Holidays
Developing nicely as a modern European country with a lot to offer tourists and locals alike, Croatia is home to some exquisite architecture and equally astonishing vistas.
Starting off in Dubrovnik, you will have the chance to view the spectacular Dalmatian coast, which is increasingly becoming a sunbathing hotspot for Brits and Europeans. Offset to a picturesque view of the city walls, ancient rooftops and a network of quaint 14 th Century European architecture embossed in the city’s shops and streets, a stint in Dubrovnik is time well spent. Typical buildings that reflect said style include the ravishing Rectors' Palace and the Franciscan Monastery with its charming 14th century pharmacy. However, this enchanting city has more than just intriguing sights to grab the attention; take a stroll across pine and olive tree fringed shingle beaches, basking in the Mediterranean sun as you go. As an added bonus, there are plenty of small shops and cafes lining the coast, so there is no excuse not to relax and perhaps pick up a souvenir or two on your travels.
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Croatia Holidays
Should you want to encounter some truly stunning sights of the natural kind, the Botanical gardens of Trsteno should be your port of call. Here, you will find a huge variety of delicate and exotic flowers, trees and other plants, both native and international. After being dazzled by hundreds of natural wonders, it’s onto Ston, an ancient town that is surrounded by a 5 kilometre long stone - wall, enclosing the area in a fortress – like grip. If gastronomy takes your fancy, then the old salt - pan, where salt is still being produced today may be of interest to you, whilst the areas famous oyster and mussel farms make for some intriguing viewing, illustrating how these delectable treats are caught and prepared, before retreating to a local seafood restaurant to enjoy these delicacies with a tipple of wine aged in the nearby Dalmatian cellars.
Croatia Holidays
Further along the coast, there is the opportunity to experience the war – ravaged town of Zadar, which is home to many fascinating structures that bear the scars of the bombing campaigns of World War Two, although nowadays these buildings bustle with trade. Each street and building has a story to tell, a story that will be gladly illustrated to you by a guide.
Back along the coast, the largest city in Croatia, Split, inherits a Mediterranean climate due to its position along the Adriatic Coast, making for a wonderful beach and sunbathing scene. Like Ston before it, Split is home to a lively seafood industry; the boats docking and departing from Split harbour collect and catch the very best seafood catches from the warm surrounding waters – be sure to sample some in a restaurant or other eatery after a hard days sunning yourself!
Croatia Holidays
If you would like to visit Croatia’s capital city, Zagreb, besides shopping and dining in it’s many chic and modern boutiques and eateries respectively, take the time to visit its ancient side in the form of the medieval quarter, Gradec. Here you find many buildings of historical importance, including the Gothic-style Church of St. Marcus.
Away from the capital, nature lovers will enjoy the vast compound that is Plitvice National Park. With some 16 lakes, wooded hills, waterfalls and cascades, this magnificent park is one of Europe’s largest and best loved National Parks, bringing attention to it many indigenous animal, flora and fauna species.
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