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With a sea coast spanning more than 1,000 kilometres and home to picturesque villages, Croatia is an ideal holiday destination, no matter the time of year.
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Even in the busiest months, the large number of islands in Croatia means that no place feels completely invaded. Brac and Losinj are the right features for families, with elegant beaches and pleasantly preserved interior. Cavtat, on the mainland south of Dubrovnik, makes it a romantic week.
Bewitching: Zlatni Rat in Brac is a long golden sandbank that stretches out to sea
Losinj: One of Croatia’s most beautiful islands, Losinj is the ultimate productivity for active families, with diving, water sports and cycling, as well as more white punch options, adding paratrooper and (visitlosinj. hr). Surfing and diving are available. Schools on Cikat Beach, while the lush and shady Cikat Forest Park is a soft place to bike or walk.
Young families will love Veli Zal, a shallow pebbly beach with sun loungers; For lunch, eat delicious pizzas overlooking the water at the Veli Zal restaurant. Connected to Losinj via a short road bridge, Cres Island, near the track, it is also worth exploring, with trails through the Tramuntana forest and a quiet beach in Sveti Ivan.
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Brac: It may not be as green and lush as Losinj, but Brac has the most beautiful beaches in the country, especially Zlatni Rat, a long golden sandbank that stretches out to sea and changes shape according to tide and wind.
In Supetar, the port and the main city, you will have a captivating organization of restaurants across the water: place a table on the Palute terrace and watch the fishing boats come and go.
Most holiday hotels are located in Bol’s beach hotel, but it’s worth having a car to explore the island’s interior, which is deliciously preserved.
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Cavtat: Hidden among pine forests, the small town of Cavtat dates back to Roman times, but now has a promenade dotted with restaurants and bars.
The beach is across the street from Albatros Hotel, a ten-minute walk from the center, but there are normal water taxis to the nearby coves, as well as normal 40-minute crossings to Dubrovnik.
The city comes alive late in the afternoon. Sit back and watch the sunset at The Little Star Beach Bar, an undisputed hut nestled among the pine trees, before heading to nearby Leut for dinner, touring Babic’s circle of relatives for 50 years (restaurant-leut. com).
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Autumn
When the scorching summer heat has faded, autumn is a relaxing break to observe Croatia beyond the beaches, from the gastronomic trails that run through the northern region of Istria, to the magnificent national parks of Plitvice and Krka and the captivating Konavle wine region.
Charming: Rovinj in Istria, pictured above, looks a lot like Italy with its cobblestone streets and houses
Istria: Part of Italy until 1945, the hills covered with vineyards in the interior of Istria that extend between the picturesque top of a hill that strongly recalls Tuscany.
Motovun and Groznjan are worth a visit. At this time of year, the fields are occupied through the harvests of olive trees and grapes. Follow one of the well-signposted wine routes (istra. hr) or book online a truffle hunting tour (trufflehuntingcroatia. com).
It combines time indoors with a few days on the coast. Rovinj is a miniature Dubrovnik, its ancient city surrounded by walls advancing towards the sea, while Pula is the most productive known for its impressive Roman amphitheatre. sublime maximum restaurant, boasting the only Michelin star in the region (monte. hr).
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Konavle: Walkers and wine lovers pass to Konavle, where vineyards and quiet villages roll south of Dubrovnik, on the border with Montenegro.
There are pieces of beach in Cavtat and Molunat, but it is actually necessary to explore this domain on foot, avoiding wine tastings and lunch in the well-known place to eat Konavoski Dvori (esculapeating places. com).
Head to Brajkovic Vineyard (opg-brajkovic. hr) to model Malvasia, an aged Croatian white wine, and its own olive oil.
A week in Duka, a one bedroom villa with personal pool, prices from 550 euros, flights (vintagetravel. co. uk).
Golden Glow: Krka National Park is a lattice with trails and hikes and stands out for its seven waterfalls
Plitvice and Krka National Parks: Croatia would possibly be known for its beautiful coastline, however, Plitvice National Park, two hours inland from Split, is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Europe.
An extensive network of 16 lakes on terraces and emerald waterfalls through herbal minerals cascade down.
Krka, closer to the coast, is characterized by its seven waterfalls. Both parks are lattice with trails and trails that are more productive in the fall.
A two-week self-guided tour, nights in Plitvice and Krka, starts at 995 pounds, according to consistent rates, transfers and car rental (responsabletravel. com).
Invierno
The colder months are the most productive time for Croatia’s cities, from Zagreb’s snowy streets to Split’s stunning Roman attractions.
Seasonal greetings: the mushroom fountain in Zagreb, croatia’s capital, illuminated by Christmas
Zagreb: The cobblestone streets of Croatia’s sublime capital are at their peak in winter, when the trees of Zrinjevac Park are illuminated with more than two million lighting fixtures and its Christmas market (repeatedly voted the most productive in Europe) takes Ban Jelacic Square. The upper city is the historic center of the city. Stroll down Stross Drive to Caffe de Matos, a collection of bars and boutiques that create the atmosphere of a winter festival.
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Split: Surrounded by the snowy Dynaaric Alps, Split has a very different feel in winter from the hectic summer months.
The streets of the old city were built in 305 . C. for Emperor Diocletian as a retreat complex, and seeing them in a cool winter light, without crowds, is a joy. Konoba Hvaranin corporate family circle is the most productive in the city.
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Spring Break
Before the arrival of the summer crowds, it’s a dream time to stay on the bright yachts to Hvar, take the ferry to the mountainous mountain of Korcula or explore Dubrovnik.
Head to the highlands: Dubrovnik’s famous cable car on Srd Mountain offers stunning panoramic views
Dubrovnik: In the spring, the weather is still cool enough to cross the ancient city walls at any time of the day. Take the ski-free cable car to Mount Srd (dubrovnikcableautomobile. com), which offers stunning views. Avoid the expensive place to eat in the most sensible and, instead, when you return to the lowest cable car station, enjoy the most productive pizza in the city in Tabasco, next door.
Visit the Patriotic War Museum (mdrd. hr) to take a look at what happened in the city through the country’s civil war in the early 1990s, or swap the bustling streets for an icy island atmosphere: Kolocep Lopud’s car-free Elafiti Islands are ideal for a day trip.
A week in a guest room at Dubrovnik Palace prices from 946 euros in line with conson consistency, adding flights and transfers (tui. co. uk).
Hvar: Everyone from hiking scholars to European royalty descends to Hvar in summer to enjoy its Ibizan atmosphere, but in spring things are quieter, it is imaginable to have a table for a cocktail on Riva’s sublime terrace, for example. , and winding roads leading to the island’s hidden beaches are less congested.
Climb aboard a water taxi to the nearby island of Sveti Klement, where the Meneghello dining position at Hotel Palmizana (palmizana. com) is an idyllic place for lunch.
One week at Amfora Hvar Resort prices from 799pp B
A beautiful thing: Korcula, above, the birthplace of explorer Marco Polo
Korcula: Known as the famous birthplace of explorer Marco Polo, Korcula is impressive, surrounded by forests and vineyards with a windy coast ideal for boaters and windsurfers.
The sublime streets of the city of Korcula are dotted with art galleries and department stores, the best for strolling in the morning before lunch in Adio Mare (konobaadiomare. hr), one of the most popular konobas on the island: small Croatian restaurants with undeniable menus that are familiar. Possessed.
A week at the Marko Polo Hotel prices from 549 euros according to the user in half board, adding flights and transfers (prestigeholidays. co. uk).
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