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CROATIA: TOP 10 and TOP 20
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For your convenience, we have selected some of the most known and most beautiful beaches in Croatia.
Beaches in Croatia are in most part (75%) rocky, and the rest are mostly pebbled. Get to know Croatia and the best Croatian beaches in several categories including best family, sandy, romantic, hidden and naturist beaches. |
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Get to know Croatian national parks and nature parks
Croatia has eight national parks: four in mountain areas (Risnjak, Paklenica, North Velebit i Plitvice lakes), and four in the coastal area (Kornati, Mljet, Brijuni i Krka). There are many nature parks of national and world importance, for example Velebit and Kopački rit. |
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Get to know Croatian history and discover the rich cultural heritage of Croatia
Historical city of Dubrovnik, Diocletian's Palace in Split and Plitvice lakes are recognized UNESCO world heritage sites.
More then anywhere in southeast Europe, developed cities in Croatia have antique, roman or middle ages roots. Discover Pula and Split with it's many antique monuments, romanesque buildings in Trogir and Zadar, Gothic Sibenik, Pag, Hvar, Korcula and Dubrovnik or Varazdin with many baroque streets and buildings. |
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Fun, Concerts, Party, Music, Night life
Croatian cities and summer resorts are becoming well known in Europe for their night life and good entertainment. At night streets and cities, cafes and nightclubs are full of young people enjoying themselves. |
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Croatian national and traditional gastronomy, traditional food and drinks
The Croatian cuisine is specific for every region. Croatia offers own most popular domestic dishes and specialties: of the cold plates these are for example the famous dalmatian or Istrian prosciutto, cheese from Pag or Lika, sheep cheese, kulen from Slavonia, cesnjovke from Samobor or Zagori and fresh cheese with cream.
For those who wish to experience the cuisine of Croatia, we have prepared a list of some of the best Croatian restaurants. |
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Active vacation, sport and recreation in Croatia
For those who prefer a more active holiday, there are numerous possiblities for sports and recreational activities in Croatia. You can choose between cycling, horseback riding, rafting, canoeing and kayaking, diving, water skiing, surfing, tennis, beach volleyball, and many more. |
TOP 5 ISTRIA |
| Medulin |
Rabac |
Poreč |
Umag |
Vrsar |
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| Sandy beach Bijeca in Medulin is recommended for families with small children.
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Rabac, known as the "pearl of Kvarner" because of beautiful crystal clear sea and white pebble beaches.
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Clean beaches and bays and numerous islands, as well as many sport facilities are a symbol of Porec. |
Umag gives you a beautiful dynamic family or sport active vacation. |
Best beaches are: Vrsar, Valkanela, Koversada. |
TOP 5 KVARNER |
| Baška |
Rab |
Lošinj |
Mošćenica |
Crikvenica |
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| Baska offers you unique pebbled beaches. |
Rajska plaza (Paradise beach) is one of Croatia best family beaches. |
Vespera: located in a sunny bay, in harmony with the forest. |
Two beautiful beaches in Moscenicka Draga are the main reason tourists return for many years. |
Coast of Crikvenica offers 8 km of sandy and pebble beaches. |
TOP 5 NORTH DALMATIA |
| Zaton |
Biograd |
Novalja |
Murter |
Bibinje |
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| Zaton: The Blue Flag is arriving once again to Zaton beach. |
Soline is located in the shade of a think pine wood, near a sandy and pebbled beach. |
Zrće is the most beautiful and most attractive beach in Novalja. It is known world wide for its summer entertainment. |
Slanica has an idyllic sandy beach. |
Bibinje bays have beautiful and large beaches, and are among the most attractive parts of Bibinje tourist offer. |
TOP 5 SOUTH DALMATIA |
| Bol |
Makarska |
Split |
Hvar |
Dubrovnik |
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| Zlatni Rat, a shape shifting beach, is one of the largest and most beautiful natural attractions of the Adriatic sea. |
Makarska: a city known for sandy and pebbled beaches. |
Bacvice beach is a cult playground for the game "Picigin", and the "World championship in Picigin" is held there yearly. |
Pakleni: playful islands in a clear, azure sea, several beaches, and many hidden bays. |
Always warm and clear sea, with a view on the open sea, city walls and the island Lokrum attract people from around the world to the beach Banje. |
| Plitvice |
Kornati |
Krka |
Brijuni |
Limski kanal |
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| Most prominent and visited among eight national parks in Croatia - Plitvice lakes, is the only Croatian natural wonder included in World heritage list (UNESCO) in 1979. |
For its incredible landscape beauties, most of Kornati islands were declared a national park in 1980. |
With its seven waterfalls Krka is a natural carst phenomenon. |
Brijuni: Discover their unique beauty! |
Limski Channel is one of the most beautiful Istrian landscapes with cliffs rising 150 m from the sea. |
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| Neretva |
Mljet |
Paklenica |
Elafiti |
Trsteno |
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| Neretva: the largest canyon river of Croatia. |
For many the most beautiful and most wooded island of the Adriatic, is also one of the most attractive and interesting historical and cultural pearls of the Mediteranean. |
National park Paklenica is the most important Croatian center for climbers. |
Elafiti: They attract many tourists with beautiful landscapes and sandy beaches. |
Arboretum Trsteno connects cultural and natural heritage. |
| Split |
Dubrovnik |
Poreč |
Zadar |
Rab |
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| Split: city with a heart in Diocletians Palace and a soul that welcomes you with open arms |
Dubrovnik: Medieval town on the Croatian Adriatic coast and a cultural treasure full of historical monuments |
Euphrasian Basilica is the most valuable cultural monument in Porec. |
Numerous churches and monuments of culture are preserved from all historical periods. |
Old town is dominated by four church bell towers which became the symbol of the town and island. |
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| Opatija |
Šibenik |
Hvar |
Rovinj |
Pula |
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| Opatija, an elegant tourist destination, is the center of the Riviera with the longest tradition of tourism in Croatia. |
In the center of Šibenik lies St. Jacobs (St. James) cathedral, the most valuable object in Šibeniks architectural heritage, which was added to UNESCO list of world heritage sights in 2001.
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Hvar is a city from a fairy tale - its architecture, beautiful nature and mild climate
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Rovinj: one of the most pitoresque Istrian coastal town.
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Arena: sixth-largest Roman amphitheatre in the world. |
| Poreč |
Pula |
Rovinj |
Medulin |
Opatija |
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| We recommend Tequila bar beach, Villa Club and Byblos. |
Famous singers and band hold, every year, concerts in Arena in Pula. |
Begin the night in Zanzibar, and continue in Monvi Center |
Numerous cafes and clubs on the beaches offer fun until dawn.
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Hemingway often hosts many of the most popular Croatian and international DJs.
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| Novalja |
Zadar |
Vodice |
Split |
Dubrovnik |
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| Zrce beach: is one of the biggest summer party zones in Europe. |
For everyone searhing good fun we recommend: The Garden and Gotham |
Hacienda: one of the best clubs in Croatia. |
Kocka, Master's, Tribu and Metropolis: some of the clubs full of entertainment. |
Summer terraces of almost every hotel and restaurant offer a broad entertainment. |
| Pula |
Livade |
Novigrad |
Poreč |
Labin |
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| Valsabbion", "Vela Nera", "Milan" ... will give you a unique gastronomical experience |
Restaurant "Zigante" offers a rich assortment of culinary specialties (truffles) and the best wines. |
"Nautica"follows the contemporary culinary trends and provides excellent preparation of foods. |
Top recipes of the Chef will surely make you return to the restaurant Barilla. |
Restaurant Pineta will mesmerize you with Istrian indigenous foods and wine. |
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Nin |
Šibenik |
Hvar |
Metković |
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| Le Mandrac in Volosko, offers the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere complemented by a frequently changing menu. |
Restoran Branimir offers fish and meat specialities |
"Zlatna ribica": Exclusive restaurant, offers a rich selection of different dishes, fish and meat dishes, shells and crabs, with a wide selection of domestic and foreign wine. |
"Yaška": Exclusive restaurant in the heart of Hvar |
"Villa Neretva": Gourmets and lovers of healthy food will certainly enjoy the traditional Neretva dishes and meals from an extensive offer of meat and fish specialties, as well as with high quality Dalmatian wines. |
| Cetina |
Paklenica |
Poreč |
Premantura |
Zadar |
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| Rafting on Cetina: Expect mild and easy rapids, deep, peaceful lakes, lush vegetation on the coast, ... |
Paklenica is the most important Croatian climbing centre, and is considered one of the top European cclimbing centers. |
You do not need to try any of the 165 tennis courts, you can try various water sports, equipment is available in any tourist village... |
For fans of windsurfing we recommend: Premantura |
Experience connection to nature in Nin and relax while enjoying horseback riding. |
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| Bol |
Krk |
Umag |
Mljet |
Kornati |
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| The natural beauty of the undersea makes Bol one of the favorite places for diving. |
Punat is among the top places for windurfing in Croatia. |
Umag is well known world wide for its ATP Croatia Open tennis tournament. |
Bicycling can be an exciting way to get to know the mountain slopes, meadows, ... on Mljet |
Sailing in the Adriatic: a unique experience |
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