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Highlights of your holiday in Croatia

What will make your holiday in Croatia memorable? 

Croatia offers so many sights and activities you’ll remember those highlights.

So what could be those highlights of your holiday? 

As an excellent starting point, Zagreb will amaze you and show you how neat and homey one country’s capital can be.

Zagreb, Croatia, photo by J. Duvall, photo credit by TB of Zagreb
Zagreb, Croatia, photo by J. Duvall, photo credit by TB of Zagreb

What to do in Zagreb?

Check our recommendations on this link, start planning, and go on tours and excursions from Zagreb? One-day or multiple days, it’s all on you to decide and leave the organization to our partner, Croatian Attractions.

The main train station in Zagreb, Croatia, photo by J. Duval, photo credit by TB of Zagreb
The main train station in Zagreb, Croatia, photo by J. Duval, photo credit by TB of Zagreb

We suggest the guided city walking tour for history lovers that will show you the Timeless Beauty of Zagreb’s Upper Town. You’ll enjoy countless bars and restaurant terraces, parks, and busy shopping streets in the Downtown.

Street Life. Zagreb, photo M. Vrdoljak, photo credit by TB of Zagreb
Street Life. Zagreb, photo M. Vrdoljak, photo credit by TB of Zagreb

Zagreb is a town of museums. You must see some of them, like; The Museum of the Broken relationships, The Museum of a hangover, Or Museum of Illusions, and The Museum of Cannabis. 

Croatian State Archives, photo by M. Mihaljević, photo credit by TB of Zagreb
Croatian State Archives, photo by M. Mihaljević, photo credit by TB of Zagreb

Besides – there are always many exciting places you can visit from Zagreb like Kumrovec. In this ethnic village, Josip Broz Tito, ex-YU president, was born.

Krapina Neanderthal Museum, photo by Damir Fabijanic
Krapina Neanderthal Museum, photo by Damir Fabijanic

Or you can go deeper into the past and visit Krapina Neandertal Museum.

We must not forget about the foodie and wine tasting tours around Croatian Zagorje.

Varazdin, Tower, Croatia, photo credit by TZGV
Varazdin, Tower, Croatia, photo credit by TZGV

Thirsty for Vitamin Sea? 

Croatia is the top place for that! 

Explore Istria, Dalmatia, and Dubrovnik while getting that summer tan on!

If you go to Istria – it’s Northern Adriatic, you’ll pass Rijeka and Kvarner bay. You’ll enjoy amazing Istrian cuisine, wines, and the truffle hunting experience. In Pula, you’ll be amazed by the remains Vespasian amphitheater, the best and most preserved after Colosseum in Rome. 

Arena, Amphitheater in Pula, Istria, Croatia, photo by Ivan Sardi, photo credit by Croatia TB
Arena, Amphitheater in Pula, Istria, Croatia, photo by Ivan Sardi, photo credit by Croatia TB

But, if you go south – it’s needless to say, Plitvice Lakes – is a must-see natural attraction in Croatia.

Sastavci, Photo credit by NP Plitvice lakes
Sastavci, Photo credit by NP Plitvice lakes

Moving further to the Dalmatia – you must see Zadar, Šibenik, Trogir, and Split.

Some of these places will remain in your memory forever, like the summer residence in the old city of Split – Diocletian’s palace.

Diocletian Palace in Split, Croatia photo credit by Croatian-Attractions
Diocletian Palace in Split, Croatia photo credit by Croatian-Attractions

From Split, you can go wherever you want – literally, but let’s go for the sunniest Adriatic island – Hvar, or to Korčula – the birthplace of the famous Marco Polo. 

Main city gate, Korčula, Croatia, photo by www.croatia2go
Main city gate, Korčula, Croatia, photo by www.croatia2go

And again, for nature lovers, there is the maritime national park Mljet island or paradise for the sailers and yachtsmen – Vis island.

In the southeast part of Croatia is Pelješac with ist vineries and The Mali Ston with the most tasteful fresh oysters in the world, and Dubrovnik.

Ston, by Archives of Tourist Board of Ston
Ston, by Archives of Tourist Board of Ston

Dubrovnik – Adriatic Pearl 

The old walled city of Dubrovnik with a rich history. 

You’ll do yourself a favor if you book a guided city tour. So many details and amazing facts will surprise you beyond expectations. 

Dubrovnik, Croatia, Photo by Geio Tischler on Unsplash
Dubrovnik, Croatia, Photo by Geio Tischler on Unsplash

Here in Dubrovnik, you’ll find great luxury hotels, famous restaurants, and The Elafiti Islands. Elafiti are so beautiful, so natural – so unique, and you must book a boat/yacht day excursion to see it. 

LOPUD ISLAND; CROATIA, photo by Enrico Caselli, photo credit by Lafodia Sea Resort
LOPUD ISLAND; CROATIA, photo by Enrico Caselli, photo credit by Lafodia Sea Resort

I know you have many questions; maybe where it can be done Staylicious flying dress photoshoot, which wine we suggest, or what hotel to choose…Just contact the Croatian Attractions travel team, and they will help you make memories in Croatia.

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Andreja Pruša Horvatić

"There are countless beautiful stories proving that what I’ve been doing for the past eight years, with varying levels of enthusiasm is truly meaningful."

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