A few years ago, Paris, Italy, Germany and Switzerland were the most preferred destinations among the travellers to Europe, however today Croatia is one of the most popular European destinations to visit for travellers. The land of 1,000 islands, Croatia is a popular summer destination with its beautiful coastline, tranquil mountains and national parks. Ecologically one of Europe\’s best-preserved countries, exploring it takes you on a thousand-year journey through history, which has been turbulent, exciting and glorious.

There is a lot to see in Croatia. Zagreb, Istria, Pula, Dalmatia, Split and Dubrovnik are some of the popular destinations where Dubrovnik is one of Croatia\’s main tourist attractions and one of only three European cities ranked as a World Heritage Site of zero category by UNESCO.

Dubrovnik, a medieval aristocratic republic from the 12th-19th centuries and the best preserved walled city in the Mediterranean, which the English poet Lord Byron named the \”pearl of the Adriatic\”. The enchanting landscape, including the nearby islands, the beeches, the numberless historical sites, the colours, the shapes, the scents, the warmth of the climate and people… will all provide for an unforgettable experience..

Starting with the city walls, originally constructed to fend off attacks and to protect the city. Today the walls are effectively a huge museum that surrounds the city, a fort at each of corner (Minceta Tower, Bokar Bastion, St John\’s Fortress and Revelin Fortress) of the old town providing stunning views of the city and over the Adriatic Sea.

Dubrovnik has its fair share of beaches for you to soak up some sun. The best beaches to visit are Banje beach, Sv Jakov beach, Copacabana beach or the Lapad Beaches, with water sports available if you want to get out into the sea for a while.

There are many scuba diving locations around the Adriatic Sea that are amongst the most popular in the world.

Other beautiful islands in Croatia include Korcula, which has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean , Zlatni rat – which is also a windsurfing paradise. The island of Mljet which is situated between the island of Korcula and Dubrovnik. The most visited island is Krk, but in the Kvarner there are also Cres, Losinj, Rab, Pag… to mention only most famous.

And, if you If you are a food lover, specially sea food, you will certainly more than enjoy Croatia. Seafood is always popular on the menu, with Sea Bass being a specialty. Traditional Croatian meals include Fritaja and omelette, made from sausages, asparagus and truffles,.

Another attraction certainly worth exploring are Croatia\’s wine cellars. Red wines are best along the coast – Teran, Cabernet and Merlot in Istria and Opolo, Plavac, Dingac and Postup in Dalmatia.

Croatia is perfect for those who wish to combine culture with a relaxing holiday in the sun in a magical environment. Enjoy the beauties of Croatia, its mild climate, the crystal clean, warm sea water, beautiful beaches, virgin nature, combined with rich history and cultural heritage, delicious cuisine and good wines, an above all, warm and friendly people.

Explore Croatia starting with Dubrovnik !

Rominaa Linder is the author of this article on Croatia and Hotels in Dubrovnik. She is a writer, journalist, educator and translator who has travelled extensively and has lived in several European, North American and African countries.

Rominaa Linder is the author of this article on Croatia and http://www.alh.hr/ Hotels in Dubrovnik. She is a writer, journalist, educator and translator who has travelled extensively and has lived in several European, North American and African countries.

Author Bio: Rominaa Linder is the author of this article on Croatia and Hotels in Dubrovnik. She is a writer, journalist, educator and translator who has travelled extensively and has lived in several European, North American and African countries.

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