Croatia

The Romantic Heart of Europe

Guide to Croatia

Basic Information

Croatia occupies a very small space between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. But this does not prevent the small country from containing a lot of beauties, both natural and man-made. It has everything you need for a great vacation. Warm climate, picturesque landscapes, romance of the sea coast, harshness of mountain ranges. Fans of antiquity will find a lot of interesting things in castles and towns of Croatia. In summer you can laze in the sea waves, and in winter - conquer the mountain slopes on skis. Croatia can be called the heart of Europe with a clear conscience.

Photos of Croatia

Atrium of the Euphrasian Basilica, Croatia

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Capital

Zagreb

Language

Croatian

Currency

EUR

Time zone

GMT +2

Population

4 253 000

Territory

56,594 km²

Dishes worth trying:

Burek — traditional Croatian layer cake with meat and cheese.

Brodet — an assortment of different types of fish with rice, especially popular in coastal regions.

Turkey with corn dough — unusual and inexpressibly cooked poultry is popular in the central regions of the country.

Roasted young lamb — a dish traditionally served in Central Croatia

Wander the streets of Dubrovnik.
To drink wine from the fountain in Ludbreg.
To visit the islands of Croatia.
Go to the carnival in Rijeka
To try truffles in Motovun.
To drink wine from the fountain in Ludbreg.
To visit a nudist beach in Istria.
Hear the sea organ in Zadar.
Buy wooden toys in a village in Croatia.

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Sights

Although Croatia is not large in size, it has a huge number of places of interest to see. There are both tourist and religious attractions, as well as natural sites. So it would take a lot of time to list even the main attractions of Croatia. But we have prepared for you a description of the main ones.

Plitvice Lakes

One of the most visited natural attractions in Croatia.

Pula Amphitheater

An ancient Roman amphitheater was erected in Croatia in the 1st century AD.

Cathedral of the Ascension of the Virgin Mary in Dubrovnik

In its present form, this majestic cathedral has existed since the 18th century.

Tours to Croatia

Croatia's geographical location has determined the main goals of tourists. A large part of the country stretches along the Adriatic coast, so tourists buy tours here mainly in the summer for a beach vacation.

It is difficult to single out the best beaches in Croatia. They are completely different from each other. Some are covered with pebbles, others with sand, and others are even concreted for the convenience of tourists. Therefore, it is difficult to recommend a specific resort where it is better to take a vacation package. But wherever you decide to stay, you will always find impeccable service and developed infrastructure.

Any tour of Croatia includes a variety of leisure activities. Usually, it includes excursion programs to local attractions, a visit to one of the national reserves or parks, and necessarily two or three local museums.

The cost of the tours is at the level of average European standards. For example, the price of a two-week visit to the country's capital, Zagreb, starts at 580 EUR. And this is one of the most expensive offers. Cheaper options are offered for trips to the sea coast in Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar, although the savings will be insignificant - about 10-50 EUR.

There is always an opportunity to find inexpensive hot deals. To make sure of this, it is enough to look through the available hot tours on the tripmydream resource.

Where to go to Croatia?

Croatia offers its guests a wide range of opportunities for recreation. There is mountain skiing, sea vacation, healing springs, and even a unique source of therapeutic oil. Croatia attracts with its history, depicted in ancient castles and in the appearance of cities. Croatian churches invariably attract Christians from all over Europe. So before you go to Croatia, it is worth to decide on the purpose of your trip. The tripmydream service will help you decide where to go in Croatia.

When to go to Croatia

Croatia is a country with dry hot summers and mild warm winters. Even in the winter months, the temperature does not drop below +12°C. You can safely go to Croatia at any time of the year. In summer it is the best time for swimming and sailing, and in winter - for conquering the mountain slopes. Well, you can recover your health at thermal resorts and sightseeing in Croatia at any time of the year. So you just need to decide on the purpose of your trip, and you will easily understand when to go to Croatia.

Croatia in spring

Spring in Croatia comes quickly, and just as quickly everything around is covered with flowers. With the blossoming of nature, the active sightseeing season begins. And at the end of May, some tourists already dare to swim in the sea.

Croatia in summer

Summer in Croatia is quite hot, but the dry climate and sea breezes make it easy to survive the heat. Summer here is the time for beach vacations and yacht rides. And Croatian fishing will not leave even the most sophisticated fishermen indifferent.

Croatia in the fall

Autumn in Croatia is warm and colorful. On the coast, even at the end of November, the temperature reaches +15°C. And September in Croatia is the time of velvet season, when beach vacations take on a special charm.

Croatia in winter

In the plains and coastal areas of Croatia, winter temperatures range from +10 to +14°C. The water in the sea is slightly warmer than the air and it often rains. In the mountains, however, the weather reaches -10°C and skiers flock here.