Two traveling destinations in Croatia are included in “Forbes” rating of “The Most Romantic Places In Europe”
Two traveling destinations in Croatia are included in “Forbes” rating of “The Most Romantic Places In Europe”
Cities & resorts
Regions, cities & resorts in Croatia
Croatia is a Mediterranean country located in the central part of Europe. Croatia stretches from Pannonian plain to the Adriatic sea. The length of Croatian coastline is 5835 kilometres. Croatia is also called the country of a thousand lakes; 1246 Croatian islands are part of its territory.
Geographically, Croatia is divided into several regions:
Istria peninsula
Kvarner
North Dalmacia
Middle Dalmacia
South Dalmacia
Central part of Croatia
Savudrija lighthouse – the westernmost point of Croatia
Savudrija – a little settlement and the westernmost point in Croatia. From the top of the lighthouse opens a very enjoyable view onto the opened sea, not blocked with the islands.
Motovun – truffles city – 30 km from Porec city
The first thing that strikes you when you enter Motovun is its quietness. Motovun – located in 30 km from Porec city – truffles city is a very old city, famous for its truffles, and it seems to be living its own life, which has not changed over the past hundred years.
And, while the time itself is slowing down its pace, you involuntarily slow your walking down, keeping your breathing quieter.
Karlovac city – 53 km from Zagreb
One of the most ancient and one of the most beautiful city of Croatia – Karlovac – was founded in the 16th century, and today it is the administrative centre of the Karlovac region of Croatia.
The population of the town of Karlovac is 49 082 people. Karlovac is conveniently located at the intersection of major highways of Zagreb city and Rijeka city, just 56 km from Zagreb capital.
Dubrovnik city
Dubrovnik is the most luxurious and sophisticated city of Croatia. Dubrovnik is also called “the pearl of the Adriatic”.
Dubrovnik is included by UNESCO in the list of the most beautiful monument cities of Renaissance Europe, next to Venice and Amsterdam. The population of Dubrovnik is 43,700 people.
Groznjan town
Samobor town – 25 km from Zagreb
Samobor – not big cute traditional city of central part of Croatia.
Samobor is located only in 24 km from the center of the Croatian capital – Zagreb city, and in 8 km apart from the border of Slovenia.
Gorski Kotar mountainous region in Croatia
Gorski Kotar is a mountainous region in the north of Croatia linking the continental and the coastal parts of Croatia.
Practically all of the area of the Gorski Kotar is covered in not very high mountains covered in trees. The highest peaks of Gorski Kotar are Bjelolasica (1534 m) and Veliki Risnjak (1528 m).
As long as its location is concerned Gorski Kotar is located between Slovenia. Lika region of Croatia, the Adriatic coast and the Pannonian plain of the continental part of Croatia.
Cities & resorts in Croatia
Umag city
Umag is the westernmost resort town of Istria and Croatia. Umag is called “the Croatian gate into Europe” for its close proximity to Italy and Slovenia.
Rest in Umag can be pleasantly combined with excursions to the European towns of Venice, Triest and Ljubljana. The distance between Umag (Croatia) to Venice (Italy) is 210 km, to Triest (Italy) it is 49 km, to Ljubljana (the capital of Slovenia) it is 133 km.
Pula city
Pula city is one of the largest cities of Croatia, the international touristic and historical centre of Istria, a transport hub and a naval port of Croatia.
The main landmark and the trademark of Pula is the Amphitheatre of Pula (Amfiteatar u Puli, Pulska Arena).
Rovinj city – small “Croatian Venice”
Rovinj is one of the most mysterious, romantic and intriguing cities of Croatia. It is not for nothing that Rovinj is the best sightseeing, which is recommended in the TOP 10 places for visiting in Croatia.
The Old City is the historical center of Rovinj, which is situated on a peninsula in the center of which there is Cathedral Church of St. Euphimia.
Rovinj water area is very spectacular and has 22 islets. A new part of the city was built on the continent seaside to the south and north of the peninsula. Rovinj is a modern resort with developed tourist infrastructure such as modern hotels, sports facilities, night clubs and restaurants.
Porec city
Porec is a famous resort on the western Istria coast.
The population of the city is 8000 people, but it is well-known with both its various attractions and famous Euphrasian Basilica, built in the 5th century, put into the Word Heritage List of UNESCO, and the biggest hotels on Adriatic Sea coast.
Opatija сity
Opatija city is the most popular resort of Croatia, located on the coast of Kvarner bay of the Adriatic sea of Croatia.
Mild climate, laurel woods, unforgettable beauty of its nature — all of this has made Opatija one of the best resorts of Croatia and Europe.
Rijeka сity
Rijeka is the third large Croatian city after Zagreb city and Split city; it lies in the Kvarner Gulf, where the Rechina River joins the Adriatic Sea.
Rijeka is a famous port and tourist centre of Croatia.
Crikvenica city
Crikvenica city is one of the oldest and the most famous resorts of the coast of Croatia.
The resort is located in the western part of Kvarner bay.
Crikvenica is famous for its sandy beach, mild climate, a lot of vegetation, the Crikvenica carnival, which takes place every January/February, and the touristic infrastructure, which has been developed for over 100 years.
Novi Vinodolski city
Novi Vinodolski is a popular resort of the coast of Kvarner bay of Croatia. Novi Vinodolski is the second biggest resort of Kvarner bay after Opatija city, and is the main touristic centre of Kvarner.
Novi Vinodolski resort of Kvarner bay is famous for the small-pebbled beaches that surround it, and very beautiful slopes girded by green woods, and a rich historical and cultural heritage of Kvarner region.
Krk island
Krk island is the largest island of Adriatic sea.
The area of the isle of Krk is 408 sq.m. Krk is located in Kvarner bay, and is connected to the mainland by a motor bridge called Krk bridge, the length of which is 1430 meters.
Rab island
The isle of Rab is a large island of Kvarner bay of Croatia. The isle of Rab is separated from the isle of Krk and the isle of Cres.
The isle of Rab is a developed tourist resort, which annually attracts thousands of tourists with its virgin nature, rich history and, of course, the famous beautiful beaches of Rab.
Cres island
The isle of Cres and the isle of Krk are the largest islands of the Adriatic sea.
The isle of Cres is located in Kvarner bay, and is connected with the isle of Losinj by a drawbridge (the width of the channel between the isles is 11 km).
Losinj island
Losinj is an island of vital energy!
Losinj island is one of the most picturesque parts of Croatia.
The beautiful and cozy island of Losinj is surrounded by a necklace of small isles and the inimitable waters of the Adriatic sea. Those who like ecotourism close to nature choose Losinj as a place o rest. Its numerous rocky bays attract people travelling by yacht and are just a pleasure to look at.
Zadar city
Zadar is the fifth largest city of Croatia, the administrative centre of North Dalmatia. In the south, North Dalmatia ends with the city of Primosten, and in the north, with the isle of Pag.
Zadar was founded in the 1st century BC. Initially, it was called Jader. This was the name given to it by Romans, who founded the city.
Biograd na Moru
City Biograd na Moru is a resort city of North Dalmatia of Croatia, the riviera of the Zadar city located on the coast of the Pasman strait of the Adriatic sea.
The riviera of Biograd na Moru attracts its guests with very clean beaches and picturesque scenery of the coast and the isle of Pasman, and the neighbouring isles of Planac and Sv. Katarina.
Vodice resort
Vodice is a small resort town with the population of 6000 people.
The mix of the modern and the old, the active resort life and the possibility of staying alone with the nature astounds when you visit Vodice.
Primosten resort
Primosten is a resort city located between city Trogir (UNESCO) and city Sibenik.
The old part of Primosten is located on an island connected with the mainland by banked earth. Primosten is known among the visitors of Croatia for its attractive architecture and its picturesque and crystal clear sea. Those who come to Sibenik return here to rest again and again.
Sibenik city
Sibenik is the regional centre of Sibenik-Knin country.
The Cathedral of St James of Sibenik is on the UNESCO world heritage list. The Cathedral of St James is the main symbol of Sibenik.
Split city
Split city could be called the most festive city of Croatia.
It is in the central part of Croatia’s coastline between the Zadar city and Dubrovnik city, splitting Dalmatia into two parts and is its heart.
Split was founded in the year 305; it recently turned 1710 years old!
Podstrana resort
Podstrana is a tourist resort with small pebbles beaches stretching for 10 km.
Podstrana is the resort zone with long history, beautiful beaches under the pine trees and a variety of entertainment for holidaymakers.
Stobrec resort
Stobreč is a nice resort town only in 9 km to the south from the famous Split city, and only in 1 km from the popular resort Podstrana.
Stobreč is comfortable for relaxation, there is an embankment for walks and for walks with baby carriage, or for cycling and jogging.
Omis city resort
City resort Omis is a cozy resort town of Middle Dalmatia, with the population of 15000 people, is located right on the Adriatic sea.
GPS coordinates of the city Omis 43°26′N 16°41′E
The city of Omis is located in the mouth of the river Cetina.
Makarska city & riviera
The Makarska Riviera includes Makarska itself and several resort settlement Brela, Baska Voda, Promajna, Krvavica, Tucepi, Podgora, Zivogosce, Drvenik, Podaca, Gradac.
The resort city of Makarska is the economic and cultural centre of Makarska Riviera.
This fascinating city, which is at the same time the touristic, entertainment and sporting centre of Middle Dalmatia of Croatia, is in the very centre of Dalmatia.
Baska Voda resort
Baska Voda was in the past a small fishing village, but now it is one of the most frequently visited resorts of Croatia with very neat streets, cosy hotels, hospitable people, a number of restaurants and bars, wonderful beaches and a very clean sea.
Brela resort
The small Dalmatian town of Brela is located in 15 km from the city Makarska. The population of Brela is just 1500 people.
The resort town of Brela is famous for is small-pebbled beach Punta Rata, which is several kilometers long.
Tucepi
Brac island
The isle of Brac is the biggest island of the archipelago, and the third largest (349,57 sq. km) Croatian island in the Adriatic.
There are lots of pine trees, vineyards, and olive gardens on the island. The traditions of making a unique rose wine and exotic dishes with fish have been kept here since ancient times.
Vis island
The island of Vis is a small touristic island of the Split region of Middle Dalmatia Croatia located not far from the isle of Hvar.
Vis is heaven for those who like calm rest alone with the nature, Mediterranean cuisine and home wine, and for those who are fond of sea fishing, diving and for yachtsmen.
Ciovo island
The green island of Ciovo was planned and built as a resort.
The island of Ciovo attracts the guests with its virgin nature, a very clean sea, absence of any production and multi-story buildings, a well-developed tourist and entertainment infrastructure, and fine pebbled beaches.
Trogir city
The monumental city of Trogir is unique for having all of its historical centre being in the UNESCO list. The population of Trogir is 10,907 people.
The tourist green zone of Trogir – island Ciovo – popular Croatian resort.
Hvar island
The isle of Hvar is to the south of the isle of Brac lies the largest Croatian island.
The isle of Hvar is famous for being the most sunny isle of the Adriatic (349 sunny days a year). On the isle of Hvar, the sun shines 2718 hours (as opposed to the average 2600 in the Adriatic).
Varazdin city
Varazdin city is a town in the northwest of Croatia, 77 km to the north of the capital of Croatia – Zagreb city, it stands on the Drava river, and is the administrative centre of the Varazdin region. The first written mention of the town dates back to the 12th century.
The population of the town of Varazdin is 47,055 people.