Croatia

The beauty of Croatia stretches from the slopes of the Alps in the northeast to the shores of the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. In a country that is only slightly smaller than the state of West Virginia, there are eight national parks—four in the mountain region and four in the coastal region. Runoff from the mountains create the remarkable Plitvice Lakes, a series of 16 lakes in a heavily forested area that is home to a variety of animals and birds, including wolves, eagles, lynx and the European brown bear.

Croatia’s narrow but lengthy coastline and its vast network of Adriatic islands enjoy a Mediterranean climate. The waters off the coast present incredible opportunities for boating, sailing and diving. Hundreds of sailboat and yacht charters are available at the numerous marinas, the largest of which is the marina on the island of Punat.

The island of Hvar claims the title of the sunniest island in Croatia. The earliest prehistoric inhabitants dwelled here because of its pleasant climate, in addition to fertile soil and easily defendable location. In 1612, the town of Hvar became the site of Europe’s first public theater.

Nicknamed the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” the city of Dubrovnik is a prominent draw for tourists, with steep cobbled streets, marble-paved squares, carved fountains, and a number of historic palaces. As one of the literary centers of

Croatia, the city was home to prominent poets and playwrights, as well as painters, mathematicians and scholars.

Croatia’s capital city of Zagreb exhibits a Central European feel, with a 19th-century city center and a wealth of museums and galleries. Sightseeing tours offer views into its medieval urban complex, comprised of palaces, churches, winding streets and historic town squares.

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