Long hailed across tabloids
worldwide as the ultimate location for history escapades, island hopping,
honeymoons, romantic explorations, and endless holidaying fun, few places on
earth boast the same vacation appeal as
Croatia. The Adriatic country continually wows visitors with its UNESCO-listed
treasures, nostalgic Roman architecture, renowned seafood, unrivaled
friendliness, and wondrous national parks, among many other things. If you are
heading to Dalmatia this fall, you couldn’t have made a better choice. That
said, here are five ways to realize an unforgettable vacation in a nation
herald as the cradle of the Dalmatian (the polka dot, if you will) dog breed:
1) Island hopping
One big problem with Croatia’s
watery menu is that it presents a selection dilemma. With north of 1,200
islands to choose from, the country’s marine playground gives a new meaning to
the phrase “spoilt for choice.” Factor in the expansive coastline that spans
the better part of 3,500 miles, featuring
delightful detours encompassing famous snorkeling spots, Dalmatian Ham, and
exceptional Malvasia wine, and Croatia truly is the place to be for a proper sailing
vacation. Speaking of which, you should also consider getting a yacht charter Croatia
to best explore the adventures aboard a magnificent water taxi. There’s simply
no better way to experience the
beautiful, never-ending turquoise!
2) Relaxing on a sun-soaked beach
90% of an enjoyable holiday
entails spending time on a lovely beach, kicking
back with a cold refreshment as you watch the waves crashing against your feet
under the stare of an immersive blue and white sky. You’ll be glad to hear that
there are no shortages of places to do that in Croatia, there being upwards of
400 beaches in the country. Some of the famous ones include Lopud Island’s
Šunj, Bacvice in Split, and the legendary cone-shaped Zlatni rat near Bol town.
3) Spending time at a national park
Eight national parks call
Croatia’s borders home, thanks to a diverse landscape, coupled with a warm
climate, which has facilitated the sybaritic coexistence
of various species of flora and fauna. You’re sure to appreciate the thunderous
falls and the jaw-dropping lakes of Plitvice National Park, with Krka also
offering more of the same in addition to fascinating birdlife and viridescent
layouts rife with dramatic cliffs perfect for hikes, picnics, or simple nature
walks.
4) Touring the iconic walls of Dubrovnik
This well-preserved city is
full of terracotta rooftops, and Venetian buildings tiptoeing into a cyan sea, offering the most panoramic views known to man, and has helped
in the depiction of many ancient backdrops in the HBO-franchise Game of Thrones. That
scenery is well on display from the Old Town’s pristine walls, which by the way can take you an entire two-hours to complete the loop, and the cable cars that give you a breathtaking view of how the
bright colors clash wonderfully against the contrasting shades of the sea. For
more stunning vantage points, be sure to make a stop at the Lovrijenac
Fortress.
5) Sampling delicious Dalmatian cuisine
Croatia has become synonymous
with fantastic seafood, and your holiday won’t be complete without sitting down
to a nice meal. You could try the black risotto, strewn from a combination of
cuttlefish and rice, or the octopus salad, which is just as its sounds but
surprisingly tasty. Other notable dishes also include shrimps na buzaru and
peka, and you enjoy any of these practically anywhere within the country.
There’s much, much more to do!
We might have only listed five,
but there are dozens of other awesome vacation activities to do in Croatia. You
can also choose to go shopping in fresh market stalls, attend
a play at the HNK Theater in Zagreb, go truffle hunting in Istria, or
get your groove on at one of the many parties at Carpe Diem in Hvar, to name a few. There’s much to see and do, and probably not enough time to
sample everything in its entirety.
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