Croatia Highlights
Zagreb
The original 13th-century town walls had four gates, of which only Kamentina Vrata remains. Zagreb's baroque Crkva Sv Katarine (St Catherine's Church) is considered one of the most beautiful pieces of baroque architecture in the country. Built by Jesuit monks in the early 17th century, the interior is crusted with sugary pink and white stucco-work that resembles icing on a cake.
Plitvice Lakes
This 8-km chain of lakes linked by waterfalls is one of inland Croatia's biggest tourist attractions.
Adriatic Coast
With its archipelagos and bays, the Adriatic Coast is ideal for sailing. Its 41 marinas are well equipped with diving centres, shops and restaurants. Sailing boats can be rented from the bigger marinas, where you will also find sailing schools.
Sv Nikola
A lovely wooded park with splendid views of the islands that make up the Rovinj archipelago, and excellent swimming.
Konversada
The continent's largest nudist camp, Konversada is at Vsar, on the Istrian coast. Nudist beaches are often marked FKK (Freie Kunst und Kultur).
Dubrovnik
The highlight of Dubrovnik is its old walled town, which remains intact despite the shelling it received during the 1990s war. These city walls were built between the 13th and 16th centuries and are arguably the finest city walls in the world. They run for over a mile and offer superb views.
Split
The main attraction here is Diocletian's Palace, one of the most imposing Roman ruins in the world. Inside are temples, the imperial residence and Diolectian's mausoleum.
Rovinj
A picturesque town on the Istrian coast. The old town, confined to a small peninsula presided over by a hilltop cathedral, remains unspoiled.
Porec
A vibrant seaside town, Porec makes a good base from which to explore Istria. On the tip of the peninsula lies Trg Marafor, the Forum in Roman times, and the site of three ancient temples, including fragments of the Temple of Neptune, built in the 2nd century AD.