{"id":1919,"date":"2016-01-13T14:55:51","date_gmt":"2016-01-13T14:55:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/?p=1919"},"modified":"2020-02-11T17:23:17","modified_gmt":"2020-02-11T17:23:17","slug":"top-10-reasons-to-visit-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/top-10-reasons-to-visit-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Reasons to Visit Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The season of summer travel planning has arrived! Are you considering a visit to Croatia? Here are ten reasons why Croatia should be your summer holiday choice.<\/p><div id=\"croat-385527908\" class=\"croat-content croat-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4787844071747328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4787844071747328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7926307719\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Beaches &amp; Islands<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1924\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/National%20Parks\/Telascica.html\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1924\" class=\"wp-image-1924 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Telascica.jpg\" alt=\"Telascica Nature Park\" width=\"557\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Telascica.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Telascica-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1924\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Telascica Nature Park, Dugi Otok<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A solid 1778km (1102mi) of Adriatic coast winds around innumerable bays, inlets and coves. Add in about 1200 islands and you&#8217;re talking a whopping 6000km (3720mi) of seafront. The sea water is the <a href=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/croatia-beaches-water-quality\/2015\/05\/20\/\">cleanest in Europe,<\/a> perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking and a million other watersports. Even though sandy beaches are few and far between, the smooth pebbles that characterize most Croatian beaches can be surprisingly comfortable to stretch out on. Plus, each island has its own ambiance from rural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Kvarner\/Cres.htm\">Cres island<\/a> in the north to bustling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/southern_dalmatia\/Hvar\/Hvar.htm\">Hvar<\/a> in the south. Check out Croatia&#8217;s\u00c2\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/idyllic_islands.htm\">10 best islands<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/BestBeaches.htm\">10 best beaches<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Mediterranean Lifestyle<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1787\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1787\" class=\"wp-image-1787 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DSCF2242market.jpg\" alt=\"Market\" width=\"557\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DSCF2242market.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/DSCF2242market-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1787\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Typical Market<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Croatians are justifiably proud of their country and devoted to protecting its natural and architectural heritage. You have walled cities instead of a wall of condos, more local markets than supermarkets, fresh locally caught fish instead of fast food. Sample fruity Croatian olive oil, enjoy the incredible variety of Croatian wine and taste the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/cuisine\/PagCheese.htm\">cheese from Pag island<\/a>. See more on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/food.htm\">Croatian cuisine<\/a>.<\/p><div id=\"croat-2063810921\" class=\"croat-content_2 croat-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4787844071747328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4787844071747328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7926307719\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Good Value for Money<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1927\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blackboard.jpg\" alt=\"blackboard\" width=\"557\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blackboard.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/blackboard-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>While costs have risen considerably over the last five years, especially in tourist powerhouses such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/southern_dalmatia\/Dubrovnik\/dubrovnik_index.htm\">Dubrovnik<\/a>, the rest of Croatia still compares favorably with other European countries on the Mediterranean. Private accommodation is particularly good value as the supply has exploded in recent years. Hotels are somewhat pricier but the service is excellent and breakfast is routinely included. See more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Money\/BudgetTips.html\">Croatia on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Outdoor Adventures<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1934\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/southern_dalmatia\/Mljet.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1934\" class=\"wp-image-1934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/mljetnatlpark-e1452616376779.jpg\" alt=\"Mljet National Park\" width=\"550\" height=\"413\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mljet National Park<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Clean air, clean water and plenty of meadows, forested mountains, lakes and rivers to explore are the legacy of a relatively under-industrialized country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Heritage_Sites\/Plitvice.htm\">Plitvice Lakes<\/a> is the most famous national park but there are seven other <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/National%20Parks\/NationalParks.htm\">national parks<\/a> plus ten <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/National%20Parks\/NatureParks.htm\">nature parks<\/a> to indulge outdoor passions such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Activities\/Hiking.htm\">hiking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Activities\/Cycling.htm\">biking<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Activities\/RockClimbing.htm\">rock climbing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Activities\/Diving.htm\">scuba diving<\/a>, windsurfing and so much more. See the <a href=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/best-outdoor-destinations-in-croatia\/2015\/05\/24\/\">best outdoors destinations in Croatia.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Unique Culture<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1930\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Kvarner\/Rijeka.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1930\" class=\"wp-image-1930 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Rijeka.jpg\" alt=\"Rijeka\" width=\"557\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Rijeka.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Rijeka-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1930\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rijeka<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The coast was long part of Italy while the interior was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire. Croatia&#8217;s convoluted <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/History.htm\">history<\/a> has produced a taste for both pizza and flaky pastries, stately architecture and <em>la dolce vita<\/em>. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Zagreb_region\/zagreb.htm\">Zagreb<\/a>, the capital city, for secessionist architecture and an old town that recalls Prague. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Kvarner\/Rijeka.htm\">Rijeka<\/a> was a vital port under the empire and is now burnishing its historical connection to Austria. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Istria\/Istria.htm\">Istria<\/a> retains a strong connection to neighbouring Italy to which it was attached for many years.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Historical Sites<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1938\" style=\"width: 567px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/southern_dalmatia\/Dubrovnik\/dubrovnik_index.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1938\" class=\"wp-image-1938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ploce.jpg\" alt=\"Ploce, Dubrovnik\" width=\"557\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ploce.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Ploce-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ploce Gate, Dubrovnik<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The walled city of Dubrovnik is Croatia&#8217;s most famous historic site but there are others. History buffs must check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Heritage_Sites\/Diocletian'sPalace.htm\">Diocletian&#8217;s Palace<\/a> in Split, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Heritage_Sites\/Trogir.htm\">Trogir&#8217;s Renaissance architecture<\/a>, the Roman <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Istria\/Amphitheater.html\">Amphitheatre of Pula<\/a>, the Greek heritage of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/central%20dalmatia\/Vis%20Island.htm\">Vis island<\/a>, the Venetian heritage of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/southern_dalmatia\/hvar_town.htm\">Hvar<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Istria\/rovinj.htm\">Rovinj<\/a> and the Austrian heritage of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Zagreb_region\/zagreb.htm\">Zagreb<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Safety<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1929\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Zadar\/Pag.htm\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1929\" class=\"wp-image-1929 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pag-lady.jpg\" alt=\"pag-lady\" width=\"550\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pag-lady.jpg 550w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/pag-lady-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1929\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lacemaker in Pag<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Street crime is rare, assaults on foreigners nearly non-existent and the country untangled itself from Balkan warring in 1995. Croatia enjoys good relations with its neighbors and has been spared the ravages of international terrorism. Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Safety.htm\">safe travel in Croatia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Sizzling Nightlife<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_1630\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1630\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1630\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ultra-europe-wrap-up-e1427374014301.jpg\" alt=\"Ultra Europe\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ultra-europe-wrap-up-e1427374014301.jpg 550w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ultra-europe-wrap-up-e1427374014301-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-1630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ultra Europe<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Croatia&#8217;s nightlife scene is becoming legendary especially during the summer when a series of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Events\/Music-Festivals.html\">international music festivals<\/a> present top headliners at venues around the country. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/southern_dalmatia\/hvar_town.htm\">Hvar town<\/a> has become an essential stop for clubbers and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Zadar\/Novalja.htm\">Novalja<\/a> is world-famous for its summer party scene. Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Nightlife.htm\">Croatia&#8217;s nightlife<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Good Transport<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1932\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Postira.jpg\" alt=\"Postira\" width=\"557\" height=\"316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Postira.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Postira-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A well-maintained network of motorways and roads makes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Transport\/Car.htm\">driving Croatia<\/a> a breeze; modern <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Transport\/bus.htm\">buses<\/a> link all cities and towns; frequent car <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/Transport\/FerriesinCroatia.htm\">ferries and catamarans<\/a> link the coast and islands. Read more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.croatiatraveller.com\/transport.htm\">Croatia transport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Easygoing People<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1931\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/hvarveselka.jpg\" alt=\"Veselka of Hvar Adventure Tours\" width=\"557\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/hvarveselka.jpg 557w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/hvarveselka-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 557px) 100vw, 557px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Nema problema&#8221; or &#8220;no problem&#8221; is the prevailing spirit which is part of the reason naturism took off here. Behave yourself and no one will pester you with nit-picking rules. As the heat bears down in summer, coastal people are apt to slip into <em>fijaka,\u00c2\u00a0<\/em>a state of torpor bordering on immobility. The Croatian poet Jak\u00c5\u00a1a Fiamengo described it as\u00c2\u00a0 \u00e2\u20ac\u0153. . .like a faint unconsciousness. . .a state beyond the self or \u00e2\u20ac\u201c if you will \u00e2\u20ac\u201c deeply inside the self, a special kind of general immobility, drowsiness and numbness, a weariness and indifference towards all important and ancillary needs, a lethargic stupor and general passivity on the journey to overall nothingness. The sense of time becomes lost, and its very inertness and languor give the impression of a lightweight instant.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Just relax and enjoy it!<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1941\" src=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/why-visit.jpg\" alt=\"why-visit\" width=\"400\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/why-visit.jpg 400w, https:\/\/croatiatraveller.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/why-visit-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/h2>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><div id=\"croat-190241842\" class=\"croat-below-post croat-entity-placement\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4787844071747328\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4787844071747328\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"7926307719\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The season of summer travel planning has arrived! 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