"Croatia is beautiful" Croatia by matcrazy1

Croatia Travel Guide: 16,216 reviews and 34,038 photos

Why Croatia?

My top 5 reasons to visit Croatia:
1. Beautiful and warm Adriatic Sea with hundreds of islands, picturesque old towns and great underwater world,
2. Mediterraean climate and flora of the Adriatic Sea coast (palm and olive trees),
3. Beautiful mountains and nature wanders like unforgettable waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park,
4. Friendly natives,
5. Reasonable prices.

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Plitvice lakes

PLITVICE LAKE NATIONAL PARK

The River Korana creates a chain of about twenty limpid, emerald-green lakes and pools, arranged stepwise and punctuated by dolomite barriers formed by travertine sedimentation. The water flows down from one lake to the next over waterfalls, creating a majestic architectural phenomenon of nature in motion.

The lakes are surrounded by luxuriant forests of beech, fir and spruce in which there are bears, wolves and rare birds, such as grouse and long-eared owl.
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The Adriatic Sea

MAKARSKA

The Adriatic Sea spans from the Balkan to the Apennine peninsula. The part belonging to the Republic of Croatia is the east coast, including all islands, islets and cliffs along the coast, and the archipelago of Palagruza (the number of islands, islets and cliffs is more than 1700).
This is a unique area in Europe for cruising with motor boats, speedboats, or sailboats, but also for enjoying the underwater world. And there are tenths of very picturesque old towns along the coast
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Pros and Cons

Pros:Warm sea, palm trees, friendly natives, reasonable prices
Cons:Over-crowded coast and jammed roads in summer
In a nutshell:Discover beauty of Croatia

Last visit to Croatia: May 2002
Intro Updated Nov 29, 2002
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Climates and cold dogs What to Pack (5)

. Check the climate in your destination in Croatia: www.worldclimate.com Check the weather (5-day forecast for... more travel advice

The most important tip! What to Pack (5)

. Don't forget to pack a good humour whenever you go to Croatia :-))) It doesn't weight much, so no need to worry... more travel advice

Good maps What to Pack (5)

. Don't forget good maps of Croatia. If you forget them no worry: there are tenths various maps sold in many points... more travel advice

DON'T TURN YOUR HEAD !!! :-))) - Croatia

Do not forget to take your family :-) What to Pack (5)

. Croatia is a very romantic place with many attractions for kids as well. Never try not to get to Croatia your lovely... more travel advice

Things to Do (5)
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Favorites (10)
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Comments (196)

BruceDunning Dec 20, 2009 at 11:11 AM Report Abuse

We plan a trip in the spring along the Adriatic coastline from Trieste to Dubrovnik. Thanks for the tips and pictures.
MalenaN Mar 12, 2007 at 9:42 AM Report Abuse

I would really like to go to Croatia one day, the coast line looks so beautiful! So many travelogues you have! When I started to use VT it was not possible any more.
Diana75 Feb 13, 2007 at 11:48 AM Report Abuse

Thanks for the great tips, Matt. I'm preparing for the summer holiday... two weeks around Croatia, Slovenia, Bosnia and southern Italy. Now I'm sure will be wonderful.
kyoub Feb 7, 2007 at 4:13 PM Report Abuse

I have heard so many great things about Croatia. Your page makes me believe that they are all true.
tpal Nov 22, 2006 at 9:01 AM Report Abuse

Hi Matt, Croatia may be our next destination. We're thinking of the fall...maybe the end of September. Hopefully it will be less crowded by then. Thanks for the preview...Tom
Yaqui Oct 16, 2006 at 9:28 AM Report Abuse

LOL, your packing tips and food tips are hysterical. Thanks for bringing me a giggle! Great page!
whitecliff62 Oct 14, 2006 at 4:50 AM Report Abuse

Hi Matt, thanks for visiting my pages, im off to Croatia next July, looks like im in for a great time going by your fab page
Bwana_Brown Jan 24, 2006 at 12:43 PM Report Abuse

This looks like a beaut destination and, yes, I love Palm trees! Like you, I prefer to travel in the shoulder seasons to avoid crazy crowds. Your 'Toilet Technology' tip gave me a good laugh!
zaffaran Jan 12, 2006 at 7:27 AM Report Abuse

Great page, great country-I wish I were there NOW!!!
DPando Dec 14, 2005 at 3:33 AM Report Abuse

i love croatias well really beautiful..but whats is the reason therefore coratians are the most hated people around balcans!!! its true and im not guessing just talking with bosnians serbs slovenians,.,,!!