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).
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Argosy Hotel Dubrovnik
Situated on the peninsula of Lapad in Dubrovnik, Argosy Hotel is surrounded
by large areas of parkland and is a short drive from the main centre of
Dubrovnik. The hotel is only 5 kilometres from the city centre. All rooms
are comfortably furnished and are equipped with a host of modern amenities
such as telephone, television and en suite bathroom. The in house restaurant
serves a wide variety of sumptuous buffet breakfast. Recreation facilities
include swimming pool and a tennis court. This is an ideal hotel for those
on a budget who are looking for tranquility during their stay.
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.
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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. Hotels Dubrovnik
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. Hotels Porec
Split - 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.
Hotels Split
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. Hotels Zagreb
With 1778km (1111 miles) of mainland coast,
emerald-blue waters, secluded pebble beaches and countless unspoilt islands,
Croatia is an ideal destination for lovers of sea and sunshine who want to
avoid the crowds. For ease of reference, the country has been divided into
the following regions: Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dalmatia, Central Dalmatia,
Southern Dalmatia and Inland Croatia. In addition, the cities of Zagreb,
Dubrovnik and Split are each given a brief description.
more....
Argosy Hotel Dubrovnik
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.
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.
Split - 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.
Zagreb, the beautiful Croatian city