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Why Croatia has become such popular travel destination

Croatia is located in southern central Europe. Shaped somewhat like a horseshoe, the country offers an extremely long coastline along with nearly 1,200 islands that are situated offshore. The country is easily accessible, as Italy is located to the west and Slovenia is located to the north.

One of the reasons that so many travelers are flocking to Croatia is the coastline of the Adriatic Sea, which is nothing short of stunning. In addition, the coastline is also known as one of the cleanest in the world. The weather, which is warm and pleasant, provides the perfect backdrop for a wonderful vacation.

Popular Croatia beaches video slides - Bačvice (Split), Banje and Lokrum (Dubrovnik), Lubenice (Cres island), Makarska, Milna and Zlatni rat (Brač island), Pupnat (Korčula island), Soline and Sv Filip i Jakov (near Biograd), Brela, Baška (Krk island), Zrće (Novalja), and many more...

National Parks

While the coastline is one of the popular attractions, the untouched natural sights in Croatia are also incredibly popular among visitors. There are eight stunning national parks located throughout the country, each of which offers unparalleled and unspoiled natural beauty that include pristine islands, deep gorges, forests, soaring mountains and flower filled meadows.

Thousand Years of History

If you’re looking for history, you will find plenty of that in Croatia as well. There is more than three thousand years of history just waiting to be discovered in this charming country. Throughout many of the villages scattered throughout the countryside, you will find winding stone streets that date back to the medieval ages, inspiring churches and monasteries, stone homes and rustic farms.

Adventure Travel

While the countryside of Croatia is certainly calm and tranquil, that does not mean that Croatia is short of excitement. There are also many options for adventure travel in Croatia, including opportunities for diving wrecks, sea kayaking, rock climbing, snorkeling, parasailing, taking a hot balloon ride and much more.

Travel to Croatia

Arriving in Croatia is relatively easy through a variety of different methods. Many people do choose to fly into the country into one of the international airports, but if you would like to enjoy more leisurely travel, there are options for that as well. You can easily take a train from one of the other European countries that will afford you the opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty for which Croatia is so well known.

The rich diversity of sights and attractions as well as the deep culture of this country has made Croatia a much sought after travel destination. It has even been named as a number one travel destination by Lonely Planet and is certainly a vacation option that should not be missed within one’s lifetime.

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Croatia Articles

• Adventure Travel - To visit and truly experience Croatia's natural beauty of rivers, lakes and mountains, choose one of private or group adventure travel trips. They vary from easy level, to moderate and even hard level.  
• Croatia Holidays - Its long coastline dotted with over thousand islands, blue Adriatic Sea, Mediterranean climate and centuries old culture has long made Croatia one of the most popular holiday destinations.  
• Croatia Hotels - When making your travel plans, you need to consider where you will be staying in Croatia. If you're visiting the cities of Dubrovnik or Split, or the capital Zagreb, you will find many hotel options to suit all budgets.  
• Dalmatia Travel - As the largest coastal region in Croatia, Dalmatia offers numerous island holiday and travel possibilities. This picturesque coastline is dotted with charming towns and inlets, just waiting to be enjoyed.  
• Discover Croatia - From the ancient port of Dubrovnik and the beautiful Adriatic coastline, to the multitude of UNESCO protected national parks and lakes, there is something for everyone to explore and enjoy in Croatia.  
• Extended Getaway - The longer you plan to stay, the less you will pay for your hotel accommodation. In the city of Split you will find extended getaway deals with hotels Atrium, Globo, Dujam and Le Merdidien Lav hotel.  
• Flights to Croatia - Travelling to Croatia by air requires some planning. A wide variety of airlines fly to Croatia from Europe, in particular during the summer season. Book your flight early and you will get discounted airfares.