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Best places to visit in Croatia
Going to Croatia has become a very fashionable thing to do. It is easy to see why. With its hundreds of islands and a sunny coastline, this small country in the Balkans is an ideal holiday destination. To find out more, the great Evaneos travellers provide good advice. Follow their detailed guidelines, region by region, on the sites of the country.
Famous for its wild nightlife, Croatia also has pretty historical towns, a genuine hinterland and unique nature reserves such as Plitvice Lakes or Krka .
To get the most out of Croatia, you need to get past the big tourist developments and discover the unknown or remote little gems such as the Blue Cave of Vis on Bi islandševo.
If you arrive from Italy by car, you will probably arrive in Istria and the region of Pula, a very popular destination in summer. Along the coast, the towns of Zadar and Split bear witness to centuries of history. As for the islands, you will be spoilt for choice. For nightlife that lasts until morning, join the jet set at Hvar.
The region of Dalmatia, located on the border between Montenegro and Bosnia, is spread around Dubrovnik. Opening onto the Balkans this beautiful fortified town bathes in sunlight from the Adriatic.
The regions around Zagreb, the capital and Slavonia in the east are the least populated but are the most typically representative of Croatian daily life, particularly rural daily life.
Whatever you want to see on your travels, you can consult the Evaneos site to discover the pearls of Croatia and create your ideal itinerary by bus or car.
A tiny village on Korcula Island, Zrnovo is nestled in the mountains 4km from the coast.
Home to one of the few sandy beaches on Korcula Island, Lumbarda is a small wine-producing village, a few miles from Korcula Town.
Like Vis, Lastovo is one of the most isolated islands in Croatia and home to a particularly rich range of wildlife.
Situated on Lastovo, one of the most isolated islands in the country, Pasadur is little port nestled in a creek, overlooking turquoise seas.
Šolta: a calm, peaceful island where time seems to have come to a standstill.
Though not far from the coast, the region this park is located in is rocky and mountainous. The park is a great place to visit for people who enjoy walking and rock climbing.
A rural, mountainous region in the middle of Croatia, Lika has the incredible Plitvice Lakes National Park at its heart.
A national park situated on the conflux of the Drava and the Danube Kopacki Rit is one of Europe's largest wetlands and is a paradise for nature lovers.
A fortified town in the region of Istria, Buje has a magnificent historic centre and a beautiful view of the surrounding areas.
Buzet is a little town in Istria that's famous for its truffles.
A seaside resort in Istria, Lovran is an historical tourist destination that offers wonderful views of the coast.
Višnjan is located inland from the coast in the northern region of Istria and is home to a large astronomical observatory.
The westernmost city in Croatia, Umag is a dynamic, popular and pleasant little port with a charming historic centre.
Lying to the north of Zagreb, Zagorje is a region famous for its wines and natural hot springs, and it is the perfect place to come for those looking to get a real breath of fresh air and experience the Croatian countryside without venturing too far from the capital.
A small Baroque city, Samobor is a very nice place to come for a day trip when in Croatia. Spend time exploring the city itself and be sure to try the local speciality: the famous Samobor cake.
Kotor is a wonderful historical town surrounded by an incredible fortress and situated on a bay with the same name.
Varaždin is a strongly Baroque-influenced small city lying north of Zagreb in the Zgorje region of Croatia.
An archipelago facing Dubrovnik, the Elaphite Islands are great for daytime excursions leaving from Croatia's principle tourist town.
The largest lake on the Balkan Peninsula, Lake Scutari (or Lake Skadar, Lake Shkodër or Lake Shkodra) and it surrounding area make up a magnificent nature reserve and national park, especially on the Montenegrin side.
