Croatia travel guide
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If your Mediterranean fantasies feature balmy days by sapphire waters in the shade of ancient walled towns, Croatia is the place to turn them into reality. Take the cable car up Mt Srđ for a view over majestic Dubrovnik, traverse the exquisite watery world of Plitvice Lakes National Park, sample the best of regional food in Istria; all with your trusted travel companion.
Lonely Planet writer Peteer Dragicevich explains why he loves Croatia. "I'll admit, with my grandparents hailing from Croatia, I'm more than a little biased, but this is quite simply my favourite country to visit. It offers a unique combination of all the things I love: breathtaking natural beauty, great swimming, summertime sun, oodles of history, interesting architecture, incredible wine, delicious seafood...I could go on. True, Croats don't always present the sunniest face to complete strangers, but break through that initial reserve and you'll discover the friendliest, most hospitable people you could hope to meet. Even without a family connection, I'd still adore the place."
Croatia's Top 10
1. Majestic Dubrovnik
2. Plitvice Paradise
3. Istria Wining & Dining
4. Flashy, Trashy Hvar
5. Coffee Fix in Zagreb
6. Unmissable Vis
7. Spectacular Korčula
8. Cracking Krka
9. Split's Roman Soul
10. Buzzy Zadar
Inside Lonely Planet’s Croatia Travel Guide:
- Colour maps and images throughout
- Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
- Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
- Honest review for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
- Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - Croatia Today, History, The Croatian Mindset, Architecture, the Natural Environment, The Arts
- Free, convenient pull-out city map (included in print version)
Coverage includes: Zagreb, Inland Croatia, Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dal-matia, Split, Central Dalmatia, Dubrovnik, Southern Dalmatia and more
Curator: Peter Dragicevich
Writers: Anthony Ham, Jessica Lee
Get to the heart of Croatia and begin your journey now!