Croatia small group tours

Croatia Travel Guide: Beautiful Holidays and Adventures

There is a relatively small area of Croatia that can be called the most beautiful place in the Balkans. Although the country is small, it has a lot of natural and man-made beauty. It is surrounded by turquoise waters of the Adriatic Sea. On the small group tours you'll find unique mountain views, narrow streets in old cities, and green parks where romance reigns.

A warm climate, picturesque landscapes, sandy sea coasts, and rugged mountains make the country a popular tourist destination. There are unique castles in almost every city for antiquity lovers. The summer days are perfect for lying on the beach and listening to the surf, and the winter days are perfect for skiing.

Wine tours, held at historical factories, draw tourists to the country. There's an annual carnival in Dubrovnik in February, which attracts event tourists. With its dried meat and cheese, the state is famous all over the world for its gastronomic tradition.

What to Do in Croatia

There are lots of things to do in Croatia, whether you're active, passive, or sightseeing. Diving, surfing, and fishing are all popular in the Adriatic Sea. Tourists in the European state have to:

• Take a trip to Plitvice Lakes. In addition to natural fresh water bodies, the national park has waterfalls, caves, mountains, and ancient beech and coniferous forests. Animals like bears, wolves, forest cats, roe deer and more live here.
• Take a look at this unique marine organ. Wind passes through pipes embedded in the steps of the embankment that vary in length, diameter, and slope.
• Get a taste of the delicious truffles. In the forest near Motovun, which stretches for several tens of kilometers, there are black and white mushrooms. In honor of the harvest, there's a festival where you can try the delicious treats.

Croatia has a lot of beautiful rivers that are perfect for rafting. The right tributary of the Cupa River Dobra is popular with tourists with average training who want to get their adrenaline pumping.

Best Places to Visit in Croatia

People don't just come to Croatia to relax on the beaches. The country has a lot of museums, architectural monuments, ancient castles, and fortresses. The main historical sites are in Zagreb. Exhibits of the museum complex Mimara have a unique exhibition of paintings by famous artists.

Dubrovnik is one of those cities you just have to see. Located on a rocky cliff, washed by the Adriatic Sea, the ancient part of the city is the most popular. Tourists love strolling down Stradun, the limestone-paved central street with lots of shops. The princely palace, built at the end of the XV century, deserves special attention. Bas-reliefs in Gothic style adorn the building.

The best zoo in Croatia is in Maksimir park. There's a lot of space for different animals to live, as close to their natural habitat as possible. Here you can see the rare snow leopard, pygmy hippopotamus, and baby panda.

Tips

Croatia has been in the European Union for a while, but the local kunas are still the currency. In some stores, you can pay in euros, but the price tag says it's inflated. Follow these tips to make sure your journey doesn't get spoiled:

• You can drink tap water in any city in the country.
• Italian, German, and English are widely spoken in many cities.
• Rijeka is the best place to find cheap jewelry.
• During Velvet season, starting in September, it's best to visit the country for beach vacations.
• With the healing oil at Naftalan, you can improve your health.
• Croatia has developed religious tourism, so during Christian holidays there are lots of people.
• Truffle hunting and tasting are popular tourist attractions.

Restaurant tips in the country are ambiguous. Don't forget to check that the payment isn't on the main bill before thanking the waiter. Tips aren't shrugged off by cab drivers, bartenders, and tour guides.

FAQ About Journey in Croatia