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Croatia Holidays

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An exquisite Adriatic escape

These days, Croatia is no one’s best-kept secret – but there are still plenty of idyllic islands and unspoilt beaches to discover. Europe’s fastest-growing holiday destination has 1104 miles of coastline and 1246 islands to choose from. From the Istrian peninsula, where quaint cobblestone towns rise out of the hilltops, to the brazenly beautiful Dalmatian coast, Croatia offers incredible scenery and unique experiences at every turn. Croatia holidays promise superb seafood, handsomely historical towns and the famously clear Adriatic Sea.

The coastal city of Zadar offers fabled sunsets and imaginative outdoor art, while nearby Split, its old town within the walls of an ancient Roman palace, bustles with cafés and restaurants. From Split, it’s easy to hop on a ferry for the day to the party island of Hvar, or the charming island of Vis. The Adriatic pearl of Dubrovnik, a filming location for Game of Thrones, is bursting with medieval-meets-Mediterranean splendour, encircled by defensive stone walls. Like its red-and-white patterned flag, Croatia is a checkerboard of cultural influences. Various empires have laid claim to this small crescent-shaped country and its myriad islands, and all have had a hand in influencing its architecture and cuisine. It’s what makes holidays to Croatia so unique.

Beyond its beaches, you’ll find excellent museums and nightlife in the urban capital of Zagreb. Rare wildlife inhabits the national parks of Krka and Plitvice Lakes with its series of green cascading waterfalls. Inland Croatia offers bucolic scenery and hearty Central European cuisine. And that’s just scratching the surface of what this beautiful country has to offer.

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Capital
Zagreb
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Language
Croatian
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Currency
Euro
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Time zone
GMT +1
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Flight time
2hrs 20mins

* Average time from London Gatwick to Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik

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Split

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      This depends a lot on what you want to do. May and June are typically warm and sunny, as are September and October. This is good for swimming and sunbathing as well as for outdoor sightseeing. It'll be less crowded than in July and August, when things really hot up – both in temperature and summer action. There are lots of music festivals in the summer and a wider choice of beach activities. Spring and autumn are a good time to explore the mountain scenery and lakes, while the cooler winter months are ideal for enjoying arts and culture.
      Istrian beaches are characterised by their scenic rocky backdrops and clear Adriatic water. On the Makarska Riviera you'll find multiple beaches, including the famously beautiful Brela Beach, and there are popular city strands at Split and Dubrovnik. Many Croatian beaches are remote and unspoilt, small rocky inlets where you can swim in privacy. Some of the most attractive and least busy locations, like Stracinska or Murvica, are on tiny islands that you can visit by boat. You'll find watersports at Borak, also an island beach, and windsurfing at the famous Zlatni Rat, on the island of Brac.
      So many things, and you'd be surprised at some of them. Those 101 spotted dogs, for one thing, and Game of Thrones locations for another. Lord Byron coined the name "Pearl of the Adriatic" for Dubrovnik, for its outstanding beauty and cultural heritage. It has the least inhabited village in the world, hundreds of islands and more sunshine than Sydney. Croatia was the birthplace of the necktie, the torpedo and Nicola Tesla. It's been visited by emperors, gladiators and deposed kings, and admired by Hitchcock.
      Most people choose to hire a car in Croatia, but there is a good bus network that covers many local routes as well as regional buses. For travelling in the mountains, a car has no equal and, of course, you can always take your bike with you. There are trains operating in some parts of Croatia, which are relatively cheap and easy to use. However, you need to check your route first, because some places, like Dubrovnik, have no station. There are lots of local boats and ferries, some of which take cars, to take you to the islands.
      Croatian food is a multicultural mix of Italian, seaside and Balkan influences. Some traditional dishes to try include black risotto, cooked with squid ink and lots of shellfish. Fuzi is a typical hand-rolled pasta made in Istria. You can enjoy this quill-shaped hollow pasta with different types of stew, such as beef, chicken, or with truffles or mushrooms for non meat-eaters. On the Dalmatian coast you'll want to try the pasticada, a slow-braised beef and bean dish, commonly served with gnocchi. To satisfy your sweet tooth there are Austrian-style pastries and strudel and fritule, zingy deep-fried fritters with fruit and schnapps.
      The islands are all beautiful in their own ways, and the Adriatic sea is clean and lovely for swimming. Some islands are virtually unvisited except by birds, while others like Hvar offer a cosmopolitan vibe with great beaches. Rab island has been popular for many years for its naturist beaches, while historical Brac is a top spot for its harbour and traditional architecture. It's also home to the much-photographed Zlatni Rac beach, which moves around with the winds. Mljet National Park makes a great day trip from Dubrovnik, with rich forests and lakes where you can hike and swim.