Overview for Croatia
Dubrovnik’s towering fortified walls have protected the city against assault for seven centuries. Its walls conceal beautiful marble pedestrian streets, churches, fountains and museums. The streets buzz with energy and the city hosts a number of festival and art events throughout the year.
Split, the second largest city in Croatia, lies in the heart of the Dalmatian coast. The old town has a palm-lined harbour promenade and boasts the UNESCO World Heritage site of Diocletian’s Palace. Steeped with history, modern Split is a fusion of antique heritage and modern architecture, set in a gorgeous Mediterranean environment.
Zagreb may not charm you at first glance, but it won’t take long to captivate. One of Europe’s oldest cities, yet youngest capitals, for centuries it has been a focal point of culture and science. It features cutting-edge restaurants, fashionable boutiques and beautiful surroundings.
Korcula has one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the Mediterranean area. Besides its dense woods, the island’s interior is fertile with vineyards, olive groves and small villages.
Croatia boasts eight national parks dotted throughout the country, including the island of Mljet in the southern Dalmatian archipelago, with its submerged lakes. There are numerous monuments and ruins scattered over the island, dating back to Roman times. The Plitvice Lakes National Park contains 16 lakes, which are connected by an amazing 92 waterfalls. This natural phenomenon has made its way onto world national heritage lists for good reason.
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When to go
Most people visit Croatia from April to September. Whilst in April you can enjoy warm, clear skies, the coast is too cool for swimming. July and August are the peak times for European tourists and it can become uncomfortably crowded. September is perhaps the best month to travel, as it is not as hot as summer, although the sea remains warm, and you can avoid the hoards of tourists.