Croatia is the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the northern Mediterranean Sea. With a history back more than a thousand years, his first appearance on the political map of Europe in 1992 after the disintegration of Yugoslavia after a bloody civil war.
Weather - The climate is typically Mediterranean and provides for pleasant holidays throughout the year. The best season for sailing in Croatia is early summer with good winds in May and June mainly from the S / SE. Morningsare generally calm with the wind always later in the afternoon to around 15 to 20 knots. The months of July and August calmer conditions, which is for those who do not mind driving a car in order. The average summer temperatures between 26 to 30 ° C and the sea temperature in summer is about 25 º C.
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The Brioni Islands - formally, the summer residence of President Tito, these islands were closed to the public. Today they are open, but the facilitieshave come down a little, so little money for their maintenance was issued after the death of the president. The archipelago consists of 2 major and 12 smaller ones. They were given National Park status obtained in 1983. The largest island is Veli Brijun, is only 2 km from the coast. It is very green and covered with vegetation.
Islands Cres & Losinj - covering nearly 400 square km, Cres is the second largest island in the Adriatic. It is with Losinj and another 28 groupssmaller islands. The port of Mali Losinj is considered the finest in the entire Adriatic. Cikat Bay, which is also for its beautiful beach and surfing well known, is the tourist center. While the town of Veli Losinj is much quieter. Cres Town is also very popular and is reminiscent of an Italian village on the fact that for several centuries it was ruled by Venice. The island of Susak is well worth a visit. The population speak their own dialect, which is not so easy to understandother Croats. And the women like in a colorful costume, a short, colorful dress, red leggings and a white blouse.
Krk is the largest island in the Adriatic, for 405.78 kilometers ², and is also one of the most populous island .. It is very busy with tourists by a bridge to the mainland. It is not the most beautiful or the greenest of the islands. The main cities are Baska, Krk town itself, Malinska, Omisalj, Punat and Vrbnik. Krk Town is famous for the CathedralSt. Mary.
Rab is one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic and probably one of the most charming. It has beautiful sandy beaches and is covered with pine forests. Rab Town, the capital is full of medieval buildings, built under Venetian rule in the 13th Century. The old city wall are still visible in some places.
Pag is the second longest island in the Adriatic. It has little in the way of vegetation due to the strong wind of Bora. Despite thesePag has a lot of charm. It is well known for its lace-making and the Pag Town is beautifully preserved known.
Primosten, on the coast, is one of the most popular resorts on the Adriatic coast and boasts the best of Croatia from yesterday, walking through the narrow, cobbled streets of Old Town Hill on the set of a small peninsula and today, the Hacienda nightclub, all just 10 minutes away by taxi.
The Kornati islands - 140 islands belong to this group of islands, covering an area of 300 square meterskm. The majority of the area is a National Park, so named because it numerous coves and crystal clear water. It has been observed by the astronauts as the deep blue water on the Earth from space. It is really beautiful. George Bernard Shaw said, the island group "On the last day of creation God to crown His work, and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath." Most of the area belongs to the people of Murter island who come to look toafter the olive groves, vineyards and orchards. You live in the country during the agricultural season, but there is no permanent population. Hramina is a private marina on Murter Island with good facilities, including a selection of restaurants.
Dugi Otok is home to the large, beautiful bay on Telescica. The small fishing village Sali city here is known for summer events celebrating local folklore with a fun donkey race and a procession of illuminated boats. Brbinj higher on the island of Dugi Otoka quiet, sheltered, stop, surrounded by olive groves and pine forests.
The city of Split is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for the palace of Emperor Diocletian.
Visit Skradin on the mainland and venture up the river to the famous waterfalls at Krka.
Brac is the largest island in Central Dalmatia and the third largest in the Adriatic. It is also one of the sunniest with 2,700 hours per year. Brac is renowned for its agricultural products, figs, olive oil, nectarines knownWine and other fruit. But the most important export market, the famous Brac stone from which are built many buildings in the world, including the home of the President of the United States of America, The White House in Washington, DC, Bol, said the most beautiful beach in the Adriatic Sea. Other resorts include the Golden Horn (Zlatni Rat), Milna, Sumartin, Supetar and Sutivan.
Hvar is the fourth largest island in the Adriatic and is even sunnier than Brac. ThereHowever, enough rain to keep the island green and to maintain the beautiful fields of lavender, marjoram, rosemary, sage and thyme together with the vineyards. In the spring Hvar smells like a herbalist shop. The lavender oil is the island's major export opportunities. The main towns are Hvar Town, Jelsa, Stari Grad, Sucuraj and Vrboska. Hvar has the oldest public theater in the year 1612.
Vis - After 24 miles coming from the mainland, is the westernmost of the largerCroatian islands. Vis is the oldest town in Dalmatia founded in 397 BC. The island was major base for British troops during the Second World War. After 1945, it was the public the Yugoslav military closed and reopened in 1990. Some of the best wines of Croatia has produced, as Plavac and Vugava. The two main towns are Vis Town and Komiza. Vis is especially peaceful and relaxing.
Bisevo is home to the famous Blue Caves and this is the perfect snorkelingLocation
Korcula is known for its dense forest. Marco Polo, the famous adventurer, was born on the island of Korcula, and his house still there. Korcula known as "Little Dubrovnik", Vela Luka and Lumbarda are the most important places.
On the mainland, Ston, is one of the most beautiful fortified towns you are ever likely to see. It is well known for its many cultural monuments and impressive wall famous. The local restaurants serve delicious dishes of oyster and other seafood. Spend the afternoon onIt's sandy beach lined with olive trees.
Mljet is 23 miles west of Dubrovnik and is the southernmost of the larger islands. The western half of the island is a national park and more than two thirds of the island is covered with forest. According to legend, Odysseus fell in love with the island and stayed there for seven years. You will find many good anchorages and sandy beaches on the south coast to the best of which is Saplunara
The Elafit Islands - Kolocep,Lopud and Sipan - In ancient times these islands were home to a large population and deer get their name from the Greek word elafos, which means deer. In fact, there are six islands in the group, and it is said to be the most skilful mariners came from here. Once the islands are very beautiful and are a must visit. Lopud is little more than two hills which are connected by a beautiful valley. Follow the path up to the bay called Sunj, a round white sand beach, perfect for a. Swim
Dubrovnik is a perfectly preserved 13th Century fortified town. Ancient walls surround the old city embraces a fascinating mix of Renaissance, Gothic and Baroque architecture. High walls and soaring towers rise dramatically from splendid squares with colored bars, markets and restaurants. The whole city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Eating and drinking - Croatian cuisine is typically Mediterranean with fish, seafood, fresh vegetables and olive oilat the center. Varieties of fish dog's tooth, gilthead, grouper, mackerel, sardines and sea bass. You will find cuttlefish, octopus and squid, lobster, mussels, oysters and shrimp. These are presented grilled or in stews and risottos. The local ham is very good. Lamb is also highly regarded, especially baked on an open fire. There are some interesting local dishes, some on the various islands to be found, or sought to be avoided. Vitalec Take as an example - lamb offalswrapped in lamb gut and spike-roasted, not everbodys idea of culinary heaven. Regions with a plentiful supply of fresh water, the Neretva valley, Trilj and the Cetina basin, known for their frog, eel and river crab dishes. Pag and Dubrovnik produce high-quality cheese. Pag is known as a pager, Sir, a hard, distinctively flavored cheeses. The unique flavor comes from the method of rubbing the cheese with olive oil and ash before putting it to mature, in addition, the sheep eat a dietthat includes many wild herbs such as sage. Dalmatian desserts are good too. The most usual ingredients include almonds, eggs, honey, local fruit, dried figs and raisins. Try Orehnjaca, a sweet bread with nuts or poppy seeds. Palacinke are usually served in pancakes with jam or chocolate. Dalmatian wines have been regarded since ancient times. The most famous wines are Babic from Primosten, Dingac and Postup Plancic of the Peljesac peninsula and the island of Hvar. There arealso good local brandies and liqueurs
