With 1778 km of mainland coast, emerald-blue waters of the Adriatic sea, hundreds of secluded pebble and sand beaches and hundreds of virgin islands, Croatia is an ideal destination for lovers of sea and sunshine who want to avoid crowdy tourist destinations. The Republic of Croatia has - due to its history - a rather peculiar geographic shape, being stretched along the eastern Adriatic and with its hinterland laying in the Panonian flat, between the Sava, Drava and Danube. That’s why in this country, where the Mediterranean, the eastern slopes of the Alps and the Pannonian plains come - within just a little more than hundred kilometres - together in a unique harmony of natural beauty, you can come across excitingly different landscapes.

The Croatian Adriatic, with one of the most indented coastlines in Europe and its 1185 islands, islets and rocks, of which only 66 are inhabited, is undoubtedly the most popular country’s tourist destination. Continental Croatia, however, also abounds in beauty: it is a land of forests, rivers rich in fish, swift mountain streams and deep gorges of Gorski Kotar, and the magnificent Plitvice Lakes in the Lika region. It is a land of golden wheat fields, oak woods and wide rivers of Slavonia and Baranja, a land of quaint little villages, romantic castles and manors, and picturesque rolling hills and vineyards of the Hrvatsko Zagorje. If you are a gourmet and a connoisseur of fine food, or simply like tasty and healthy dishes, you will certainly more than enjoy Croatia.

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. In the coastal area, some quality white wines are also produced, such as Pinot, Malvazija, MaraStina and White Muskat. The Brijuni Archipelago in the north part of the Adriatic is one of seven Croatian National Parks, abounding in rare plant and animal species, and including a zoo park with animals from other climate zones. Some extraordinary examples of Roman and Byzantine heritage can be found on the islands. Further down south you reach Dalmatia, the very apogee of the Mediterranean, bursting with colours, fragrances and shapes, unforgettable in the intensity of the experience of nature. It is a region of long beaches, pine woods and the ancient towns of Zadar, Sibenik, Split, Trogir, Omis and Dubrovnik, that testify the rich cultural and historical heritage of Croatia. Here are the Kornati Islands - the largest and densest archipelago in the Adriatic Sea that consists of 147 islands. As George Bernard Shaw wrote: ‘On the last day of the Creation, God desired to crown his work and thus created the Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath’. Beautiful nature, a network of countless islands and islets, the magnificent sea - all this makes the Kornati Archipelago an attractive destination of numerous excursionists and boaters.

The Kornati are a true promised land for yachting, diving and angling enthusiasts. Numerous coves provide safe shelter to boaters and fishermen. However, the submarine zone is also protected in the National Park and visitors are advised to ask what, how much and in what way may be caught. The islands are a unique pleasure and experience to all those who are keen on bathing in the crystal-clear sea, who appreciate peace and quietness but also feel enthusiastic about eco-tourism without any modern facilities. To the south you will discover the islands of Hvar, Brac, Solta, Korcula, Vis, Mljet and the Elafiti Archipelago, although equally enchanting, all unique in their character. Dalmatia is also known for its good wines and friendly people. Split is the second largest city in Croatia and the regional capital of Dalmatia, built through centuries around the historical Diocletian’s Palace, erected in the third century and included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Dubrovnik, a medieval aristocratic republic from the 12th-19th century and the best preserved walled city in the Mediterranean, is one of Croatia’s main tourist attractions and one of only three European cities ranked by UNESCO as the World Heritage Site of zero category, which the English poet Lord Byron named the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’.

The enchanting landscape, including the nearby islands, beaches, numberless historical sites, colours, shapes, scents, warmth of the climate and people... will all provide for an unforgettable experience. There are many beautiful islands in Croatia, like Korcula, the supposed birthplace of Marco Polo, then Hvar, Brac - which has one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, Zlatni rat - also a windsurfing paradise. We invite you to discover and enjoy the beauties of Croatia, its mild climate, the crystal clean and 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. .