It is the Mediterranean as it was, or as your grandparents knew him, but without a doubt as you will love to know him. Blue, bright, natural and full of life.
croatia is the greatness of the contrast, the infinite blue of the coast, the chill of its green and mountainous interior, the light of its fertile land, where endless rows of vineyards and orchards follow one another, the immaculate white of its old quarters full of history, the music of the terraces where the sun never sets and the taste for aesthetics of its inhabitants.
There are many reasons why you should discover Croatia, but here are the essential ones.
1. THE THOUSAND SHADES OF BLUE
The color palette of the Croatian Coast is endless and absolutely spectacular, only comparable to the luminous force of the sky that surrounds it. You will run out of adjectives to qualify the Adriatic blue and it will not take long to check its anti-stress properties. addictive
two. THE WEATHER
The sun will be one of the great protagonists of your trip. The average number of solar hours that this privileged enclave receives is 2,600 per year. Allied to a mild and pleasant climate , where you always want to walk, and a rich and exuberant nature that will invite you every two steps to take out the camera and immortalize it.
We know that it is difficult to get away from the coves of Hvar...
3. FOOD
close but with a central European point which invites you to keep trying. You will enjoy all the benefits of the Mediterranean diet plus an extra exoticism. Be sure to visit its flower and fruit markets, its fish and seafood restaurants where you will find oysters at a very good price, and don't forget to try its sweets.
Four. THE PRICE
You will be pleasantly surprised paying the bill for a dinner with a view, a coffee on one of the best terraces on the coast or a designer dress. Usually, the price of the good life is much more affordable than in Spain, and you will be able to take full advantage of its many temptations.
Eating at Sv. Klement is this
5. THE HISTORY
The country's eventful, varied and exciting history dates back to the Stone Age, but if you don't want to go that far, just enjoy the many ancient helmets What are you going to find on your way? White stone microcosm where time seems to have stopped, gaining in beauty over the years.
6. CULTURE
Like any crossroads, Croatia offers many opportunities to marvel at the fusion of its traditions and the speed with which changes have been integrated. Music, crafts and folklore of its peoples coexist in perfect harmony with the avant-garde cosmopolitanism of its most touristic cities. Experience the best of both worlds.
The narrow stone streets of Trogir
7. THE VINEYARDS
The interior of the country is emerald green and is full of vineyards , a recently recovered tradition that is looking forward to its new premiere. make one route through its wineries and unhurriedly discover its fruity and warm wines, perfect for a long after-meal conversation.
Vineyards on the island of Korcula
8. PLITVICE NATURE PARK
Let yourself be captivated by the beauty of one of the most beautiful settings in the world. The journey through the plitvice lakes , its lush forests and the spectacle of its waterfalls is unforgettable.
Plitvice: explosive nature
9. THE ISLANDS
They are 1185 and only 66 are inhabited , but you will not be able to stop admiring the good taste of its inhabitants. To explore the Dalmatian coast, the best thing to do is get on a boat, but if you also want to stop and eat, don't forget to visit ** Hvar , the island that smells of lavender ** and that is postulated as the new temple of Mediterranean glamour; brac , white, sophisticated and mountainous; either Korcula where Marco Polo was born.
Korcula, "the Mediterranean as it was"
10. BEACHES
White sand, clear sky and a turquoise blue sea that seems commissioned by some impressionist painter. Without a doubt, the beaches are an excellent excuse to give your problems the slip and lie down as if there were no tomorrow. The most spectacular image is given by the white horn of the beach of Zlati rat, on the island of Brac , but in general all the islands are perfect to name your place in paradise.
eleven. THE SHIPS
It is clear that the best way to discovering the 1,700 kilometers of the Dalmatian Coast is on board a boat. An idea that Croatians have always shared, so it will not be very difficult for you to rent a boat and become a sailor, or sign up for any of the many cruises and mini-cruises that constantly transit between its main ports.
Panoramic view of the Kamarlengo fortress
12. THE PALACE OF DIOCLECIANO
The heart of Split , the main port on the coast, beats to the rhythm of one of its most illustrious inhabitants, Emperor Diocletian, who decided to build a Palace at the beginning of the 4th century after Christ to end his days. Today, the 38,000 square meters of floor plan of the Palace , in perfect condition, make the old town of Split a unique place in the world. Essential spend a sunset in the Peristyle , letting the magic of the place soak you to the bone.
Diocletian's Palace
13. THE STRADUN
Dubrovnik's main street It is one of those perfect scenarios where everything seems to be possible. The distance connecting the two main gates of the city is full of historic buildings, tempting terraces and amazed travelers who do not know where to lay their eyes.
Dubrovnik
14. THE WALLS OF STON
The second largest wall in the world after china, is in the small and flirtatious city of stone , incidentally also famous for its delicious oysters. You can visit it, walk part of its 7 kilometers long and be amazed by the views. It will surprise you.
fifteen. THE MIROGOJ CEMETERY IN ZAGREB
The very Central European capital of Croatia has a wonderful cemetery from the end of the 19th century. Arcades, domes and marble statues they complete the romantic magic of an enclosure that rises above the crowded streets of the city and that will not leave you indifferent.
16. THE SUNSETS
From romantic to very romantic. In general, Croatian sunsets are a visual spectacle that will always accompany you. Get a seat on the seafront and let the force of nature do the rest.
*This article was originally published on March 20, 1014 and updated on July 9, 2018.
The second longest wall in the world