Croatia - Your next holiday destination!
Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, with more than 1,000 islands, and inland with mountains and lakes, it shines as a hidden gem on the tourist trail. Stretching out along the coast, lapped by the warm, clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia offers a beach resort or a charming Mediterranean town to suit all tastes. Croatia holidays are great as a combination of sunbathing and swimming in the crystal turquoise sea with visits to historical and cultural sites. You have a chance to explore the cobbled streets of coastal medieval towns such as Dubrovnik, Trogir or Korcula, enjoy the atmosphere of vibrant old squares, visit the churches, museums and shops, and afterwards simply relax on the many picturesque beaches, or you can sail to the islands hideaways that are sprinkled along the shore.
Promoted as 'The Mediterranean as it used to be', Croatia continues to fascinate even the most curious of travellers with its unravelled and unspoiled beauties, and if you decide to spend your holidays in Croatia, you will be captivated by its impressive and different sights to see and places to explore. For those more active, Croatia provides a wealth of opportunities to take pleasure in sports such as windsurfing, snorkelling and motorised sailing. Tennis enthusiasts will enjoy the many clay courts situated around resorts and hotels. There are many routes for cyclists and ramblers to seek out, and it is also an exciting way to discover the stunning scenery. However, the less active will find their peace savouring the laid back cafe culture and a friendly, relaxing atmosphere and hospitality on offer, since Croatia prides itself on having a wide variety of gastronomic specialities, well worth enjoying washed down with some locally produced wine. Pick your spot, try some water sports, breathe in the scent of pine trees and you will have an unforgettable holiday in Croatia.
Welcome to Croatia!
If you are looking for private accommodation in Croatia, the most popular types of accommodation are apartments and villas. From simple to the most luxurious, the choice is yours. Along the coastline and on the islands, there are numerous beachfront apartments, in small well-managed blocks or privately owned, often with direct access to the sea, which is a rare combination in the Mediterranean. An increasing number of vacation rental villas in Croatia have swimming pools and sophisticated, well-equipped interiors, and can be rented for flexible durations. In the last couple of years, the owners of country-side cottages and apartments in the inland of Croatia and in Zagorje, area of unspoiled nature near the capital of Croatia, Zagreb, offer holiday rentals where traditional Croatian agriculture technologies and gastronomic experience are combined with modern design and amenities. Istria, also called 'The Tuscany of Croatia' is a perfect choice for combination of green interior and beautiful coast resorts. Various traditions have intertwined in Istrian cooking and its foundation is organic, wholesome and natural. Of the many varieties of the regional wines, the most important are the Istrian white Malvasia and the Istrian red, Teran. The grape harvest season is a special experience, so it is recommended to visit in early spring and late autumn. 
With over a 160 year tradition in tourism, Croatia boasts of a great variety of hotel accommodation, from small, family run hotels to modern wellness and conference centres. Starting from year 2000, Croatian hoteliers invested billions of Euros in renovation of the hotels, improving thus the picture of the hotel industry in Croatia. In 2001 there were only seven 5* hotels, which was not enough to beat the Mediterranean competition. Most of the Croatian hotels needed expensive renovations in order to survive on the market, but as the numbers of tourists were growing, the hotels started investing and improving the standards. According to the last official report on categorisation of hotels, Croatia has 16 5* hotels, 123 4* hotels and 311 hotels with 3-star category. 
Croatia extends from the foothills of the Julian Alps in the north-west and the Pannonian Plain in the east, over the Dinara mountain range in its central region, to the Adriatic coast in the south.
The Croatian Adriatic Coast, with its 1185 islands, islets and reefs is considered to be one of the most impressive coastlines in Europe. Finding a satisfactory way to explore this ravishing two thousand kilometers coastline in one holiday is impossible! Croatia is blessed with truly most glorious coastline which has miraculously escaped the over-development of some other Mediterranean holiday destinations.
