Guide to Croatia
In Croatia, where the Mediterranean, the mountains and the Pannonian plains come together in a unique harmony of natural beauty, within just a little more than a hundred kilometers, you can come across excitlingly different landscapes.
Istria
Istria is a narrow peninsula of Croatia situated in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea, affording a geographical area typical for cordiality and hospitality of their people. The inhabitants of this region, socially and religiously mixed, are proud of common Istrian tradition regarding their cultural values.
Kvarner
Kvarner is an area that, due to its heterogeneity of climate and vegetation; its combination of shores, islands and highlands, architecture and culture; and its proximity to several European tourist-generating regions, has been developing tourism for around 160 years.
Northern Dalmatia
The area of North Dalmatia stretches from the Kvarner Riviera down to around Split. Sometimes overlooked as a holiday destination in favour of the more famous resorts and islands further along the coast, the North Dalmatian region has much to offer visitors.
Central Dalmatia
Clear blue waters, beautiful beaches and bays, breathtaking landscapes, fascinating culture, gastronomic delights, and warm hospitality - all these are wonderful reasons to explore the cities and islands of Central Dalmatia in Croatia.
Southern Dalmatia
Southern Dalmatia includes the area of Makarska Riviera to the border with Montenegro, including the islands of Korcula, Mljet and Lastovo and the Peljesac peninsula.
Central Croatia
Although it is not perceived as a typical tourist region, central Croatia is a very interesting area that offers great opportunities for recreation, arts tourism, sight-seeing in interesting towns, castles and natural points of interest.
Lika and Gorski Kotar
Gorski kotar is the mountainous region in Croatia between Karlovac and Rijeka; a favorite region of all who like to spend an active holiday and enjoy the beautiful, preserved nature. The neigbouring region of Lika lies roughly between the Velebit mountain (southwest) and the Plješevica mountain (northeast), stretching all the way from Mala Kapela to Gračac.