A BEAUTY OF NATURECROATIA
A REFUGE WITH AN EXCEPTIONAL CHARM UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY

Discovery

A thing is sure, Croatia will not leave you indifferent. Its Zaghreb capital has an incredible charm with its large cathedral and its many lanes. Not far from there, the Lakes Plitvice classified with the world heritage of UNESCO are a set of 16 lakes connected to each other by waterfalls. At the time of your stay in Croatia, discover the superb town of Dubrovnik surrounded by ramparts with its made houses of pink tiles. Or leave on the island Hvar to the Venetian and baroque influences.

Identity

If there is a few years Croatia suffered from a tourist bad image following the war of Balkans, it became today a destination very appreciated in Europe. The country indeed knew to be rebuilt and propose its natural heritage, but so cultural, to attract the visitors of the whole world. The lenient temperatures, the sandy beaches and old architecture are only some examples of the treasures in which this old Yugoslav territory abounds. But you reassure, in spite of the attraction which it causes, Croatia did not yield yet to mass tourism, and you will be able to leave on a tour of this magic country in all peace. Charms of Split to the heritage of Zagreb, you will have all the leisure to appreciate this single history. 

Located at a crossroads between the Central Europe and the Mediterranean, the country knew to mingle the two cultures with wonder all while nourishing exceptional influences with these former invaders like Illyriens, the Venetian ones, the Othomans, the French or the Austrians. All left traces of their passage in Croatia, which emphasize the cosmopolitan side this country to be discovered. The marvellous coast which is bordered of almost 1,185 islands is thus the occasion to leave on a tour of true architectural jewels, of which the city considered as the pearl of the Adriatic: Dubrovnik. Thus forget your prejudices on Croatia and miseries which touched it in the Nineties, for better appreciating these intact natural parks or the heat of people which wants to be accommodating and charmer.

 

Culture & Traditions

ISLANDS

More than 4000 kilometers of coast, Croatia takes into account 698 islands, 389 small islands and 78 reefs what makes the Croatian archipelago most important of the Adriatic Sea and the more important second of the Mediterranean. Island of Hvar with Krk, via Korcula or the island of Brac, Croatia with what to dazzle its visitors in search of discovered and of nature.

CROATIAN CULTURE

If the folk music and the crafts are very popular in Croatia, it is the literature which is one of the florets of the Croatian culture. Inspired by the Italian Renaissance, the latter exploded on the coast of Dalmatie, with authors like Marko Marulic, truly venerated in his country. The music, the theatre and the dance, are also very popular through many experimental scenes. Croatia is also known for its famous school of the cartoon.

 

LAKES OF PLITVICE

 

No visitor resists the charm enchanter of the national park of the Lakes Plitvice located in the middle of the forests of Croatia. One admires here many decorated turquoise lakes of cascades, like the lake Kozjak. Small runways wood enable you to pass from the one to the other and to insert you among pine forests and spruces.

BEACHES

Characterized by a crystalline sea and a wide selection of beaches, Croatia offers at the same time not very deep water and beaches for most rollers and of gravel, but sandy beaches are also found. Its vegetation mainly consists of conifers, but in certain parts of Istrie and Kvarner one can bathe in the shade of oaks.

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Essential

0°- 5° WINTER / 20°- 30° SUMMER
EURO / KUNA
THE CROATIAN
ZAGREB
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN INFLUENCES, OTTOMAN AND MEDITERRANEAN

Form your trip

The stages

DUBROVNIK

The pearl of the Adriatic expects only you to reveal all its mysteries. Registered with the World heritage of UNESCO, this strengthened ancient city heavily suffered from the bombardments of the Serbo-croatian war, but knew to be raised to offer a heritage even more extraordinary. Thick ramparts, medieval churches or monasteries, are with go of this splendid tourist site. If you have time, join the hill of Srd by the cable car before returning on the ramparts, that offers a unspoilable view on the area.

SPLIT

To visit Split, it is the occasion to plunge in full heart of Antiquity, by discovering one of the most important Roman vestiges still visible in the world, the famous palace of the Dioclétien emperor. Completely invaded by the Croats, this single site accommodates bars, restaurants and other shops which give the impression to be in another time. You will like to lose yourselves in the middle of these lanes and of these courses, in order to impregnate you so particular atmosphere of the city.

ISLAND OF HVAR

If you like to have fun and to amuse you, take over the leadership of the island of Hvar, it is the paradise of the amateurs of mix and connected discotheques. In summer, the city is taken by storm by the clubbers which spend their days and their nights to drinking eccentric cocktails on the seaside, and to dance on the beach. Place very appreciated by the jet set, the island is even called Croatian Saint-Tropez, a whole program!

SIBENIK

Located north of Dalmatie, the town of Sibenik combines with natural wonder architectural heritage and splendours. You will be charmed by the cathedral of St Jakov, greater construction Rebirth of Croatia, like by the beauty of the landscapes of the national park of Krka. Do not fail to visit the Franciscan monastery on the small island of Visovac, it deserves that one is delayed there.

ZADAR

Calm and peaceful, the town of Zadar has a particularly impressive heritage. The two installations of the architect Nikola Basic, the marine Organ and the Greeting with the sun, thus do not cease attracting the curiosity of the visitors.

PULA

In the North-West of Croatia, into full Istrie, the very beautiful town of Pula is. It is famous for its important Roman architectural heritage, with in particular its marked out downtown area of mosaics or of strengthened doors. The symbol of the city is an exceptional amphitheatre which one must visit!

ZAGREB

Capital of Croatia, Zagreb is located north of country, between the Mount Medvednica and the Sava river. Original, the city is characterized by its three universes, the high City which correspond to the historic center, the Low City built with the 19th century and its many green spaces, and finally, the New town, built after the Second World War in 1945. For the visits, one will privilege the two first which have a more interesting heritage. Pass by the museum of the city which recalls the history of Croatia, and admire the Holy church Catherine or the tower of the gun which draws the every day at midday. This monument, one has a very pretty sight on Zagreb. Very animated city, the Croatian capital has a very important culture of the coffee, then do not hesitate to install you with a terrace to impregnate you atmosphere of this city full with life.

LACS DE PLITVICE

No visitor resists the charm enchanter of the national park of the Lakes Plitvice located in the middle of the forests of Croatia. One admires here many decorated turquoise lakes of cascades, like the lake Kozjak. Small runways wood enable you to pass from the one to the other and to insert you among pine forests and spruces.