Croatia Tourism

Croatia - Geographical Structure 

Croatia enjoys a varied geographical structure. It has flat plains for agriculture along the border of Hungary and low mountains dotted by highlands along the coastline of the Adriatic sea and the islands. Croatia is also blessed with a number of islands which are another remarkable geographical feature of the country. Two of the largest islands in Croatia are Krk and Cres.

Croatia is not only blessed with geographical wonders but also rich culture and traditions. There are a host of museums, churches, and galleries that exhibit the rich cultural heritage and tradition of Croatia. Apart from the highlands, hills, and plains, you will also find the heart of Croatia in its museums, ancient houses and more. Croatia boasts four different cultures because of its unique geographical location. Since it has been influenced by the culture of both east and west, it offers a unique blend of both worlds. One can easily spot the marvelous architecture of Croatia while walking down its alleys, streets, and slopes. For some travelers, the fortress and castles are sure from a fairy-land. Croatia is also home to seven odd UNESCO world heritage sites.

History of Croatia

Romans ruled Croatia for around five centuries until the late 3rd century AD. After this, the Roman empire began to crack and Emperor Diocletian came into power in AD 236. Slowly, Croats and Slavic tribes started rising and become strong and took over the place. The country has seen many invasions from Romans and other powerful European countries. At present, Croatia stands as a stabilized country. The country has overcome many obstacles in employment, living conditions, and its economy.  

Shopping in Croatia

Astounding shopping places have also contributed to Croatia tourism. The best places to explore in Croatia for shopping are Arena Centar, Mall of Split, Portanova, Shopping Center Srd, and SubCity Dubrovnik. The famous things to purchase from Croatia are Lozovac, Local Brandy, Slivovitz, and Maraschino. Other things to purchase from Croatia are jewelry, cheese, and other handicrafts.

2 Day Trip in Croatia 

On a 2 day trip to Croatia, you can see many famous places such as Dubrovnik, Plitvice, Istria, Hvar Island, and Split. You can also try famous dishes of Croatian cuisine and also go shopping in the colorful and vibrant markets. You can also indulge in outdoor activities such as rock climbing, caving, paragliding, and white water rafting.

Major Festivals in Croatia

Famous festivals like Sea Star festival has given rise to tourism in Croatia. The place is known to host a plethora of festivals which are famous worldwide. The most famous of these are INmusic Festival, Love International, Ultra Europe Festival, Seasplash Festival, SunceBeat, Defected Croatia, Sonus Festival, Outlook Festival, Dimensions Festival, and Dekmantel Selectors. All the festivals are events are celebrated in high spirits by the people of Croatia and people from all over the world take part in it. 

Facts About Croatia

The world’s smallest town is in Croatia.

The most famous Game of Thrones was filmed in Croatia.

Croatia is home to the most famous beaches in the world which is Bol.

Croatian wine is famous worldwide and the country is one of the largest manufacturers of wines in the world.

Around 10% of the land in Croatia is used for National Parks and nature parks.

Best Areas to Stay in Croatia

The best areas to stay in Croatia are:

Dubrovnik

Plitvice Lakes

Istria

Zagreb

Hvar Town

The Makarska Riviera

The Island of Brac

Korcula Town

Food In Croatia

One of the major highlights of Croatia is its traditional cuisine. During your holidays in Croatia, make it a point to include tasting these varieties of food at different places. Such varied is the cuisine of Croatia that you will come across different types of dishes when you move from one region to the other. While the cities of Dalmatia and Istria are famous for serving Italian and Mediterranean cuisines, the continental cuisine is marked by the flavors of Hungary, Austria, and Turkey. Make sure to try the seafood, pasta dishes, meats, freshwater fish and vegetable dishes during the Croatia trip.

When in Croatia, travel in the local ways. To cover longer distances in Croatia, you can easily take one of the domestic flights that fly from here. However, keep in mind the extra expense that you may bear. As Croatia features mountains, the terrain may prove to be a hindrance while covering long distances. Hence, it may be time-consuming. In recent times, the toll motorway system has made it easier to get around Croatia in a quicker way than before.