Croatia Travel - Hotels, Sightseeing Tours, Attractions, Information
Croatia is a Central European and Mediterranean country,
bordering Slovenia in the west, Hungary in the north, Serbia in the east and
Bosnia and Herzegovina in the south. Croatia also has a long maritime border
with Italy in the Adriatic Sea. These borders total 2,028 km altogether.
Croatia has a strange shape (similar to a croissant) - similar to no other
country in the world - which comes as a result of five centuries of
expansion by the Ottoman (Turkish) empire towards Central Europe (although
Croatia was never conquered by the Turks).
Jet2 to launch new flights to Dubrovnik, Faro
Jet2 has announced that it will launch new flights to Dubrovnik in Croatia and Faro in Portugal from Edinburgh Airport next summer.
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The airline will become the only carrier to fly directly to Dubrovnik from Edinburgh Airport when the ...
Villa Nora Hvar
Boasting a central spot in the historic hub, this traditional property offers a range of facilities and an inviting ambience.
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EasyJet launches new flights from Liverpool Airport
EasyJet has launched new flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport this week after boosting its number of aircraft based at the hub to nine.
The airline began operating flights to Dubrovnik in Croatia, Bordeaux in France and Naples in Italy, ...
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Villa Nora Hvar
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Croatia covers a land area of 56,691 square kilometres and has a
population of about 4.4 million people (2001 census). Over 90% of the
population is Croat (the majority of whom are Roman Catholics), but there
are also Serbian, Bosnian, Hungarian and Italian minorities. The main
population centres are Zagreb, the capital (with a population of just under
800,000),
Osijek in the northwest, and the ports of
Rijeka, and
Split in the
south. The official language is Croatian, which is written in the Latin
script.
Croatia has an amazing 5,835km of coastline, 4,057km of which belongs to
islands, cliffs and reefs. There are 1,185 islands in the Adriatic, but only
about 50 are populated. The largest island is
Krk (near Rijeka) which has a
land area of 462 square km.
The climate is Mediterranean along the Adriatic coast, meaning warm dry
summers and mild winters, with 2,600 hours of sunlight on average yearly -
it is one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe! In the interior of the
country, the climate is continental with hot summers and cold, snowy
winters.
 Dubrovnik, "The pearl of the Adriatic" - This slogan, long used by
travel agencies to describe Dubrovnik, sounds like hyperbole - until you see
what is one of Europe's most beautiful towns. With its Romanesque, Gothic,
Renaissance and Baroque architecture, Dubrovnik was an obvious addition to
UNESCO's World Heritage list. Though scarred by recent history, it is once
again a lively place. During the war that ravaged the former Yugoslavia, the
town was bombarded for six months during 1991-92. Thousands of shells hit
homes, historic palaces and the town walls. Fortunately, with financial and
technical aid from UNESCO, France, Austria, Germany and Italy, the monuments
have been restored. Tremendous care was taken. When repairing the roofs, for
example, not just any tiles were used. Since the faded-red colour of the
rooftops has long been part of Dubrovnik's inimitable charm, replacements
had to be found that matched as closely as possible. They were, in Agen,
south-west France, and 200,000 were imported. Now, the view over the
rooftops is as photogenic as ever. To see it, take a walk along the town
walls, preferably in the morning or in the evening, when the light is best.
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 Hvar - Conde Nast Traveller magazine has elected the island of Hvar one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. However, there are no words that can adequately describe it, one can only experience it.
Hvar is rich in history as it boasts, among other amazing features, the oldest communal theatre in Europe, the largest square on the Croatian coast and a medieval fortress dating back to the 7th century. Right off the town’s port you will find the archipelago Palkeni, consisting of 21 islands with isolated beaches and secluded coves, making for the ideal way to spend your summer days. If nightlife is what you are looking for, Hvar is known as the party capital of the Adriatic.
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 Porec is a town of true hospitality and a rich tourist tradition. It is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and abounds with clean sea and beaches. A stroll down the centuries old streets leads to the square, Marafor, in which there was once a forum in ancient times. The central Porec street, Decumanus, has been preserved from the time when Porec was an ancient port. Along with the museums and galleries located in beautiful town palaces, you must visit the Euphrasian Basilica. A glittering mosaic which covers the inside and facade of the church is one of the most beautiful preserved works of Byzantine art.
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 Split - Croatia's second city is at her sparkling best in autumn, when the crowds retreat but the days remain warm and bright. This seafront metropolis was chosen by the Roman emperor Diocletian for his palace of pleasures, and has been attracting visitors ever since. Split's layers of history and culture are more accessible than ever thanks to better air links. And prices are lower than elsewhere on the Adriatic coast.
The proximity to the Middle Dalmatian Islands as well as to the inland mountains makes Split the biggest transit hub on the Croatian side of the Adriatic. Local ferry lines are also available for all the central Dalmatian islands. There are fast and regular ferry lines going from Ancona and Pescara, Italy, to Split.
Diocletian's palace area offers many tourist attractions one of which is the cathedral of St. Duje - the guardian of Split and Split's Riva, Prokurative and Peristil - distinctive parts of the city.
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 Zadar - An exceptionally indented coast, islands and untouched nature attract many boaters and sailors to this area. The archipelago which consists of 24 bigger and 300 little islands and rocks, 3 nature parks (Telašc'ica, Northern Velebit and Vransko Lake) as well as 5 national parks (Paklenica, Plitvice, Kornati, Krka and Velebit) rank Zadar and its surroundings among the top tourist destinations in Croatia.
Thanks to its geographical position, Zadar offers a mild Mediterranean climate (warm and dry summers, and mild and rainy winters), which is reflected in a beautiful Mediterranean vegetation.
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 Zagreb, the beautiful Croatian city
In the past, passengers on the Orient Express heading for Istanbul stopped off in Zagreb for a stroll in Maksimir Park and dinner at the Hotel Esplanade. Nowadays, Croatia's largest city is worth a visit as much for its historic heritage as for its Slavonic and Mediterranean atmosphere.
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