Croatia is one of the best ecologically preserved parts of Europe. This is a land where the warm Mediterranean Sea mixes with the freshness of the mountains and golden plains of Pannonia. Wonderful clear water with various types of beaches and hot sun – it’s the perfect holiday picture! And wonderful cities with unique monuments that you will only see in Croatia!
Opatija
Opatija, a charming seaside town rich in history and culture, has many fantastic locations, impressive monuments (e.g. the Church of Saint James), well-kept parks and wonderful villas waiting to be discovered.
Take a walk along the charming Lungomare seaside promenade, visit the open-air theater – the site of many musical performances and discover the symbol of Opatija – the statue of the Girl with the Seagull. There is a city beach in the city itself. It is a concrete part of the coast occupied by tourists’ deckchairs.
Krk
Krk is a port town on the southeastern coast of the island of Krk. Rich history Krk boasts a long tradition. The old city center, surrounded by defensive walls, lies on a small peninsula between two bays.
The most important monuments are the Marian cathedral, the basilica from the 5th and 6th centuries, rebuilt in the 12th and 17th centuries, the bishopric building with a collection of paintings, the Romanesque basilica of St. Quirina (Sveti Kvirin či Kirin) from the 10th – 11th century, the Romanesque basilica of Our Lady of Zdravlja from the 12th century and 2 Romanesque houses from the 11th century.
The resort offers tourists beautiful beaches shaded by pine forests. The municipal swimming pool Dražica with fine gravel, like other nearby beaches, is awarded the blue flag.
Pula
Pula lies at the southern tip of Istria (peninsula) at the head of the Bay of Pula and has a large, almost landlocked harbour. Unspoiled beaches with spectacular turquoise waters surround the beautiful city of Pula in the Adriatic Coast. Pula’s beaches range from coarse sand to pebbles and rocky cliffs, so bring shoes.
Swim in the calm sea during a sunny day or explore fragments from the city’s Roman past, including the well-preserved Temple of Augustus and the amphitheater, featuring an underground museum with exhibitions about olive oil and wine production.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is located in the south of Croatia, in the southern part of the eastern Adriatic Sea. The city walls with five fortresses and amazing views of the sea and the Elaphite Islands are the most visited tourist attraction, but also an ideal background for photos.
Tourists are attracted by beautiful beaches and lush Mediterranean vegetation. You can get to the islands using regularly scheduled cruises. Copacabana Beach is one of Dubrovnik’s best places for a family vacation. It is located on the Lapad Peninsula. During the summer season, you can practice numerous beach and water sports here. There are small pebbles on the beach.
High at 412 m above sea level. Srđ Hill is a fantastic viewpoint – in addition to the beautiful panorama of Dubrovnik, the islands and the Adriatic Sea, on good visibility you can even see the edge of the Italian boot from here! It is worth taking the cable car to the top, the station of which is located near the old town.
Zadar
Zadar is a fabulous Croatian city, located on the Adriatic Sea in beautiful Northern Dalmatia. Zadar is characterized by wonderful holiday weather and wonderful views! The city is surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks, waterfalls and lakes, as well as caves, rocks and canyons. Near Zadar you can find the Paklenica National Park, the Telašćica Nature Reserve and the Landscape Park.
Among the most interesting monuments, it is worth visiting the Archaeological Museum, ruins of buildings built during Roman rule, and the church of St. Donat The spectacular beaches of Zadar attract tourists from all over the world. They are both sandy and gravel. One of them is particularly interesting – Ninska Laguna, which has soft sand and stretches up to 8 kilometers long. Here you can admire both the warm sea and the view of the mountains. The access to the water here is shallow.
Šibenik
Šibenik, a beautiful city in Dalmatia, known for its picturesque landscapes and monuments such as the Cathedral of St. James or defensive fortresses, it also offers a rich culinary heritage and numerous tourist attractions. In the Aquarium Terrarium Šibenik you can admire many species of tropical fish and sea plants.
Picturesque walking areas and beautiful beaches make the resort an ideal holiday destination. Regardless of whether you prefer active recreation or relaxation on the beach. The popular city beach Banj is awarded the international Blue Flag for its exemplary coastline and crystal clear water, encouraging sea bathing. The gentle entrance and fine gravel make it an ideal choice for families with small children.
Bol
City of Bol located on the south side of the island of Brac. This little town was founded long ago and became an extraordinary tourist oasis because of the wide gravel and sandy beaches which expands over 10 km and the sources of drinking water. It is not possible to avoid the Zlatni rat, certainly the most beautiful beach on the Adriatic sea.
Above Bol is rising the coronet of Bols hills, the illlyrian fortress Kostilo (660 m) and the Vidova gora (778 m), the highest top of the Adriatic islands. Bol is only 15 km away from the international tourist and sports airport “Brac”.
Split
Split is a tourist city constantly in awe city’s preserved history merges incredibly well with trendy restaurants and boutiques. A simple walk by Riva‘s seafront promenade overlooking the Adriatic sea is enough to get a glimpse of the city’s energy and to witness the Dalmatian way of living.
Split is well known for its waterfront Old Town, impressive beaches and the fortress-like complex at its centre, Diocletian’s Palace. Worth visiting other historical highlights like the Golden, Iron, Silver and Bronze Gates.
You can also stop at the Archaeological Museum, Ethnographic Museum and Mestrovic Gallery for insights into the city’s illustrious past. Bacvice is the most famous beach in Split. For many locals and visitors, it’s a symbol of the town.
Rijeka
Rijeka is known as the largest port in Croatia, which gives the atmosphere of the whole place. But if you look closer, you’ll see that there are plenty of fun things to do in Rijeka that make it a city worth your time. Thanks to its unique round shape, the Rijeka Cathedral is slightly different from the large churches we are used to.
The central part of Rijeka is mainly centered around the Korzo pedestrian street. Day and night, the area is bustling with people strolling, drinking coffee, visiting restaurants, or watching street performances. Korzo is the true heart of Rijeka, popular with both locals and tourists, and there is no better place to feel the city’s atmosphere than here.
This is where you will find some of the most important monuments of Rijeka: the Municipal Clock Tower (one of the city’s symbols), the Town Hall and the Radio Building, as well as some of the most beautiful palaces from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. There are more beaches west of Rijeka, including Igralište, Ploče, Bivio, Skalete, Kostanj Bay and Preluk.
Vodice
Vodice is a tourist town that attracts sun and sea lovers. Situated in a great location close to larger cities and national parks, Vodice is full of restaurants, beach bars and clubs, but also offers space and attractions for family holidays.
The charming promenade is the heart of Vodice and is a favorite meeting place for tourists. It stretches along the coast for about 4 kilometers, from Srima to Tribunj, passing through beautiful beaches. Vodice offers a range of beautiful beaches for every type of traveler.
Worth visiting Church of Svetog Križa, historic baroque church with an impressive facade and artistic interior, visible from afar thanks to its tower. The charming old town of Vodice is a summer tourist center, located next to a beautiful, small fishing port.
