In Croatia, such a rich excursion program that at whatever resort you did not stop, there are many attractions nearby. The architecture of cities, coast, national parks, islands, lakes, mountains and caves - the impressions of each unique corner make up a unique kaleidoscope of the beauty of Croatia.
Independent excursions in Croatia
Those who arrived in their car, study Croatia more convenient - on any convenient day you can sit down and go both in the next town for a couple of hours, and go on a journey for a day or two. If you arrived on the plane or bus, it is not at all difficult to rent a car in the box office. In the nearest information center you can find out how to get to the desired place, get a free tourist map and many useful tips. Croatia roads with good coverage and simple navigation, the main thing is to know the direction of movement (through which cities you need to travel). If you are the owner of the navigator, the road will not provide difficulties. In every city and near the tourist facilities there are parking lots, most of the charge, 7-10 kun per hour (1-1.5 euros). It is worth remembering that by traveling in Croatia, you need to minimize English, German or Italian.Upon arrival in the city or to attractions, you can go how to walk yourself, and order an individual excursion with a guide. Such proposals can be obtained directly at the checkout or on the next information rack. There you can also take a free map or buy a more detailed prospectus containing basic information about the place of visiting.
The main charm of individual movement is that you yourself master and plan a trip at your discretion or change its move at any time.
Group excursions in Croatia
For those who do not want to plan anything, but to relax and go to the finished planned tour. You can buy an excursion at the hotel's reception, in the information center (in the very center or the coordinates of the nearest agency), in any of the local tourist or tour desks. By buying a tour, carefully examine her composition, whether entrance tickets and meals are included, find out how much money will be needed for mandatory and personal expenses. And it is very important to clarify the composition of the group and what language will lead the guide to the guide.
Natural parks of Croatia
Some of the most interesting natural parks I would call Plitvititsa with the complex lakes and waterfalls, Krka Park on the island of the same name, Brionic Park uniting the whole group of the islands (near the pool), Cornati. (89 islands near the task and chibenik), mountain lovers will appreciate Paklenitsa (in 20km from the task) and Rysnyak . These parks will give you truly unforgettable impressions, the day of walking in the fresh air and dizzying views. Plitvian lakes Croats are called the eighth miracle of the world, and many tourists who visited them agree that this is one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
To the list you can add Arboretum Tropeno - The only Croatian arboretum located in 18km from Dubrovnik.
Plitvitsky lakes:
Cave Caves
On the territory of the country dozens of caves affecting a variety of sizes and species. Not all of them are suitable for ordinary tourists, some are closed at all or require special preparation and equipment for descent. From the tourist caves most popular: Based (near the poverty), Vranjacha (24km from Split), Barack (Near Plitvice Lakes). Among the sea caves, the most famous can be called Blue Grotto Near Islands Vis.
Cave dough:
And, of course, it is impossible to forget about the popular excursion in Post by the pit which is located in Slovenia, but is held from all corners of Croatia. Excursion will even suit families with children, because by caves you will move in fairly comfortable traps. Do not forget to grab the jackets, because in the cave all year round the temperature is about +10.
Excursions outside Croatia
In Slovenia In addition to posttoye pit, they often offer a tour of the capital of Ljubljana and on Lake Bled. Resting in Istria, you can get to the Slovenian coast, which begins literally in 10 km from Umaga and watch Koper, Isola, Portoroch. Also everywhere you can meet excursions to Venice, the highlight Italy And the nearest Italian port of Trieste, located on the border of Italy and Slovenia. You can independently get to the ferry or boat and to other coastal cities of Italy. There are a variety of tours in Montenegro covering who Cetina, Budva. You can get even in Bosnia and Dukesign And admire the Mostar bridge connecting not only two shores, but also two people.
Panorama Isola, Slovenia:
Croatia city
Everyone, even the smallest town of Croatia, is worthy of visiting it. Speaking of small cities, be sure to remember about the city Hum , with 17 residents living in it, including mayor. Capital of Croatia Zagreb. pleases both architectural monuments and parks. The only negative when visiting Zagreb is far from the coast. The seaside resorts of Croatia are one of the most beautiful in law.
In Istria stand out Rovinj , the old town of which is located on the peninsula and is crowned with a church located on the hill. Also worth a visit Porec , surrounded by medieval fortress walls, Opatia with a stunning 12-kilometer embankment, Umag And one of the largest cities of Istria Pula. With its ancient Roman amphitheater almost on the coast itself. Fans of art will be interesting except Rovinji visit Growzhan , Center for Croatia's Art.
Panorama Rovinj:
Middle Dalmatia attracts such cities as Split, Zadar, Sibenik, Trogir . Each of these cities is rich in architectural monuments, has a beautiful promenade and winding streets of old cities. Every worthy of walking at least for half a day.
Split:
List of tourist cities South Dalmatia Definitely heads Dubrovnik , Frequently called Pearl Adriatic. Also worth visiting the village Moan , Joined the fortress wall, the second in length in the world, after the Chinese wall.
Dubrovnik:
Fortress of Croatia
In Croatia, not so many castles and fortresses, as in some other European countries, but also have something to see. One of the most interesting and most convenient shoots can be called Fortress Trasat. What rises above Riekaya. This fortress is remarkably preserved, and from the observation deck on the main tower there is a stunning view of the city and the coast. Also popular Fortress Nehai Built for the defense of the town of blue and neighboring villages. She also reached our days in good condition, opened to tourists and takes knightly tournaments and a variety of festivals. From the walls of the fortress, Nelhei can be seen like the coast and neighboring islands (Krk, Slave, Cres) and mountain ranges and the National Park Velbit. Just 10km from Split on the rocks is the largest in Croatia Fortress Clis . From the height of the fortress, the full panorama of Split and his riviera opens. Tower Fortress and above famous pirate city Omis , giving the opportunity to see the city and part of the River Cetina, at the mouth of which the city was built. And of course once again remember fortress wall around the moan.
Fortresses TRSAT, NOSHAY and CLIMS:
You can remember many more places worthy of visiting in Croatia. But why remember, if much more interesting to go and see at least some of them!