Croatia |
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Croatia is a country which has been welcoming more and more tourists for the past ten years. With its natural protected environment, its natural parks in the mountains, its heavenly islands of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia will keep on surprise you for a while. Even though more and more tourists are visiting Croatia, you will certainly find some sites and locations that have remained tourists-free. Note that you can also rent a private island for some very exclusive holidays. More visited but as charming as the other ones, the coastal islands such as Split, Zada, Dubrovnik or Makarska are must-seen locations. Of course a visit of the capital of the country, Zagreb is a must. The city offers an important cultural program and offers to its visitors an exceptional architecture style and lots of shopping opportunities in its downtown streets. Zagreb competes with the other European cities and is more and more accessible via car in just few hours drive from the Adriatic coast.With a rental car, you will be able to discover Croatia treasures in a peaceful way. The road network is in perfect condition and particularly between the capital and the coast where it has been modernized. You will be welcomed in most of the country with sincere warmth by the Croatians and you will rapidly learn about their culture and traditions. The Croatian cuisine is a discovery that your papilla will certainly appreciate. The coastal cities will have you taste their fish specialties. From these cities, you will be able to make a sea excursion around the islands which are nicely scattered along the coast. You will also have the possibility to board on a ferry to discover charming islands of the Adriatic such as Hvar, Brač, Rab and Vis. On the coast, the quality of the water is excellent and the beaches are clean. In addition to water-sport activities such as sailing, surf, windsurf and diving, you will be able to play volley-ball, tennis or golf. Inland, in the mountain regions, you will have the possibility to go hiking. Furthermore, the bicycle lanes are well laid out and will allow you to enjoy the landscape and fresh air on your bike ride. The large natural spaces are absolutely amazing and will offer a lot of space for you to rest. Back on the beach, you can protect yourself in the shade under and indulge yourself with a coffee in one of the cafes of the city of your stay. In Dubrovnik, located at the south end of the country and also called the old city – it is listed in the UNESCO world heritage - will surprise you with its several centuries old ramparts. Croatia, with all of its treasures and sites still protected from mass tourism, deserves the time and passion for a true discovery and admiration. Croatia is an ideal destination for active holidays. With a rental car, you will be able to organize your itinerary in full freedom and stop wherever you fee like it: from camping to bungalow to a vacation rental or luxury hotel, everything is possible. Let yourself be seduced by this little country with its welcoming atmosphere. Have a nice trip in Croatia!
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