How To Use This E-Book
Getting Around the e-Book
This Pocket Guide e-book is designed to give you inspiration and planning advice for your visit to Croatia, and is also the perfect on-the-ground companion for your trip.
The guide begins with our selection of Top 10 Attractions, plus a Perfect Itinerary feature to help you plan unmissable experiences. The Introduction and History chapters paint a vivid cultural portrait of Croatia, and the Where to Go chapter gives a complete guide to all the sights worth visiting. You will find ideas for activities in the What to Do section, while the Eating Out chapter describes the local cuisine and gives listings of the best restaurants. The Travel Tips offer practical information to help you plan your trip. Finally, there are carefully selected hotel listings.
In the Table of Contents and throughout this e-book you will see hyperlinked references. Just tap a hyperlink once to skip to the section you would like to read. Practical information and listings are also hyperlinked, so as long as you have an external connection to the internet, you can tap a link to go directly to the website for more information.
Maps
All key attractions and sights in Croatia are numbered and cross-referenced to high-quality maps. Wherever you see the reference [map], tap once to go straight to the related map. You can also double-tap any map for a zoom view.
Images
Youll find lots of beautiful high-resolution images that capture the essence of Croatia. Simply double-tap an image to see it in full-screen.
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Table of Contents
Croatias Top 10 Attractions
Top Attraction #1
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Basilica of Euphrasius in Pore
The mosaics here are superb examples of Byzantine art. For more information, .
Top Attraction #2
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Dubrovnik
This stunning city has been dubbed the Pearl of the Adriatic. For more information, .
Top Attraction #3
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Rab Town
A quintessential coastal town is found on the island of Rab. For more information, .
Top Attraction #4
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Tvra
The old quarter of Osijek has fine Baroque architecture. For more information, .
Top Attraction #5
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Roman Amphitheatre in Pula
Once known as Polensium, the city is home to Croatias top archaeological site. For more information, .
Top Attraction #6
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Diocletians Palace
A remarkably intact Roman complex in Split. For more information, .
Top Attraction #7
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Plitvice Lakes National Park
Comprises a chain of 16 lakes linked by waterfalls. For more information, .
Top Attraction #8
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Mljet National Park
With two stunning lakes, Mljet in Southern Dalmatia reflects the beauty of Croatias coastline. For more information, .
Top Attraction #9
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Paklenica National Park
Popular for climbing and hiking. For more information, .
Top Attraction #10
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St Donats
This cylindrical church is one of several fine places of worship in Zadar. For more information, .
A Perfect Tour of Croatia
Day 1
Pula
Fly into Pula and wander around the magnificent Roman amphitheatre. Treat yourself to some pampering and an overnight stay at the Valsabbion (for more information, ), where you can admire the panoramic views from its top-floor spa.
Day 2
Opatija
En route to Opatija, take a detour to explore the medieval hilltop town of Motovun and sample the local truffles. In Opatija, admire the grand villas along the seafront and enjoy coffee and cream cake at a Viennese-era caf.
Day 3
Zadar
Stay overnight in Sukoan. Head to Zadar in time to see the sunset and the sound and light show. Enjoy the entertainment at the Garden or Arsenal nearby.
Day 4
ibenik and Krka Falls
Spend the night in style on one of Croatias smallest islands, Krapanj. On your way, take lunch in delightful ibenik and visit the ibenik City Museum. Then head for the magnificent Krka waterfalls.
Day 5
Trogir
Take the coast road to Trogir, stopping at picture-perfect Primoten. Watch the superyachts go by as you enjoy a pizza on Trogirs Riva, and explore the Unesco-protected old town. Then head past Split airport to join your skippered yacht in Marina Katela, dining in a rustic konoba nearby.