Zdravo! Welcome to a Balkan country with a lot going on, from the elegant 19th-century-flavored capital Zagreb to Split's ancient Roman palace to the medieval towns of the balmy Dalmatian coast, crowned by UNESCO World Heritage Site Dubrovnik.


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Rijeka´s Islamic Centre Mosque is one of "10 of the World´s Most Magnificent Mosques"

DansIt was completed in 2013 (with support from the sultanate of Qatar) as a striking, four/storey mix of modern architecture and traditional Islamic design elements - the first mosque built on the Adriatic since the time of the Ottomans, centuries ago. Designed by the noted Serbo-Croatian sculptor Dušan Džamonja, it's made up of five reinforced concrete domes with a curving steel minaret standing next to them.  read post  

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A local’s guide to the Croatian Adriatic: food, culture, and coastal traditions

Francis Crisostomo The Adriatic Sea coastline is a beautiful sailing destination, but also a living tapestry of history, culture, food, and traditions shaped by centuries of seafarers, fishermen, and island communities. When you sail Croatia, you experience the coast the way locals do: slowly, intentionally, and with respect for nature and heritage. This guide can bring you closer to the authentic Adriatic, from Dalmatian flavors and fishing traditions to ancient stone towns, local wines, and…

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Hvar Island, a gem of the Dalmatian Coast

I´m excited to introduce you to one of the foremost gems of Croatia´s Dalmatian Coast on the beautiful Adriatic Sea: the island of Hvar. It´s true paradise that captivates visitors with its stunning landscapes, fascinating history, vibrant nightlife, and gourmet cuisine.In 2023 it placed in the top 10 of Condé Nast Traveler´s Readers´ Choice Awards, and last year it placed first on Forbes´ list of "European Island Destinations To Visit This Year," with writer Alex Ledsom writing that it´s "best…

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The Zadar Archipelago is one of '5 of the World's Best Spots for Stand-up Paddleboarding'

HeretoTravel.com   Few places in Europe are as wonderful for this activities as this more than a dozen sparsely populated or completely unpopulated little islands near the historic, picturesque Dalmatian-Coast city of Zadar, (four hours south of Dubrovnik), such as Dugi Otok, Ist, and Molat. Paddle the calm waters of the Adriatic Sea, including pristine coves, remote fishing villages, and mysterious sea caves. You can rent paddleboards and book tours with outfitters like ZadarSUP, and some like…

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  • Several months ago,The Guardian published a great survey of Europe's top beaches, and included three from Croatia. See which they are at https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2022/apr/30/40-best-beaches-in-e...
    40 of the best beaches in Europe
    From flamingo-pink shores to wild coastlines and everything in between, our travel writers pick the continent’s finest sands, and places to stay near…
  • Now on our blog: the sizzling summer scene along Croatia's Adriatic coast.

  • Just posted on the Tripatini blog: a pretty decent overview of Croatia and what it has to offer the visitor.
  • My brother has hijacked my Tripatini account to post a question on Ask A Travel Expert about cruising in the eastern Mediterranean.
    Please answer if you can; he's leaving on the cruise in just a week. http://www.tripatini.com/forum/topics/eastern-med-cruise-tours
  • Bloomberg News reports: "Croatian tourism, accounting for about a sixth of the Balkan nation’s economy, will grow around 5 percent this year as Greece’s crisis drives visitors north."
  • Does anyone happen to know who the PR contact is for Croatia Tourist Office?
    Also, for a first timer - what are the must see/do's for Dubrovnik and the Dalmation Coast? Also any funky/quirky/beautiful hotel recommendations?
    I appreciate any advise. Thanks!
  • With all due respect to Mr Steves, I think he's quite a long way behind the times. While his article is well written and very imformative he has missed the point that Eastern Europe has for a long time now been a hot-bed of tourism with most Europeans. Cities like Prague, Warsaw and Budapest have long been a mainstay of the Euro tourist. It is only in the recent past that adventurous North Americans have found the beauty of Eastern Europe.
    So whether the next IT places are in EE or not will be decided by the media but for this traveller, EE has always been my playground and the playground of many many others.
  • Rick Steves says the next IT places are in eastern Europe. Is this an exaggeration or reality? http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/sc-trav-0323-steves-20100323,0...
  • Hi John Kipper, it is very easily to cross the borders in countries of ex Yugoslavia, sometimes you will stack in the line because of the traffic (especially during weekends in July and August) but everything is very save.
    I used to ride motorcycle and have crossed almost all borders in ex Yugoslavia.
    Hope this will help.
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