About Croatia

Croatia is a European parliamentary state with open frontiers and custom formalities that are respectful towards its guests making this beautiful land, which stretches from the Eastern edge of the Alps to the coast of the Adriatic sea, available to visitors.

There are a thousand islands, bays, coves, picturesque beaches, national parks and nature reserves. The towns along the coast are jewels of Mediterranean architecture and history. Roman Emperors settled and built villas and palaces with churches, monastery’s and fortified towns and despite various wars through the ages Croatia has retained its cultural richness and the beauty of their homeland.

DUBROVNIK Riviera

Dubrovnik is a priceless gem of world cultural heritage. A stroll from one city gate to another is like a stroll from Romanesque and Gothic to Renaissance and Baroque. The ancient city walls are arguably the best preserved fortification system in Europe. The Adriatic cost is the most beautiful in the Mediterranean with hundreds of small towns, villages and islands which give the impression that time has stood still. Along the coast visitors will discover Cypress and Olive trees, vineyards and fields of flowers with an abundance of scents and sounds.

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ISTRIA Riviera

The picturesque Istrian peninsula has been a crossroads for over two thousand years and hides a mixture of medieval and Renaissance architecture with renowned ruins of the Roman Empire. Pula contains the third largest of the Roman amphitheatres as well various arches, gates, temples, monuments, pavements and walls dating back to the 1st century AD. Visit the tiny towns and islands along the coast with numerous marinas packed with boats and yachts, resort hotels providing comfortable accommodation and leisure and sporting activities for the whole family.

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FOOD & DRINK

Delicious food and excellent wines to match the highest European gastronomic standards are provided in restaurants. As an alternative meals can be enjoyed in taverns, wine cellars and vineyard cottages as well as beach side cafes and bars. Croatian cuisine has evolved from a melting pot of Italian, Hungarian, Austrian and Oriental cuisines. Centuries of wine growing have produced a variety of Red and White wines which have graced tables throughout the world and won prestigious prizes.

CURRENCY

The local currency is the Kuna which is valued at around 10 Kuna to £1 Sterling. Foreign currency can be freely taken in and out of the country. Kuna is easily obtained from banks, exchange offices and in hotels.

CLIMATE

A pleasant Mediterranean climate prevails along the Adriatic coast with an overwhelming number of sunny days and dry hot summers with temperatures up to 30 C.

HERITAGE

The Adriatic sea provides a link between Europe and the East and was a cradle of ancient civilisations being inhabited from early stone age with the favourable geographical characteristics of the coast providing significant mercantile and nautical routes.
In the 6th century BC the ancient Greeks traded by means of the sea followed by the Romans who arrived to build palaces and residences. There was a long period of constant struggle following the arrival of the Slavs and Napoleon ruled in the 18th century. The Austrian Monarchy fought with Italy for supremacy for a 100 years followed by a long period of Austro-Hungarian rule. The area experienced important battles during both world wars with many shipwrecks dating from this period.