Don’t take our word for it; this is what the world thinks about Croatia in terms of a great holiday
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CRO-What?“Cro-a-ti-a” is a small Mediterranean country located on the coast of the Adriatic sea. This specific location graced Croatia with warm and pleasant climate, gorgeous sea and kind people. If anything is to be said about Croatia it’s versatile. There are so many things to experience on such a small area… But never mind what we say; check what other said about us: |
Hot, historic and affordable
Gwyneth Paltrow, Sean Connery and Tom Cruise are among the celebrities spotted vacationing on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast in the past few years
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According to A-list publications the likes of GQ, National Geographic and the New York Times, they are right on the mark. Not long ago, each heralded Croatia “the new Riviera.” The latest edition of the Lonely Planet guide to the country goes further, calling it the world’s hottest vacation destination. So, what’s the appeal? To begin, consider its landscape. Southern Croatia has a stunning coastline |
that spans 1,778 kilometres along the Adriatic and thousands of sun-drenched islands. Ancient towns offer a diversity of attractions including rich examples of Greek, Roman, Venetian and Slavic architecture. Croatia’s superb cuisine and increasingly renowned wines compare favourably to those of other Mediterranean locations. Finally, and perhaps most importantly for the young traveller, it’s relatively affordable. |
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"Croatia is one of Europe’s most unspoilt and timeless places to take a holiday."
The best European beach holidays for travel snobs, Globalgrasshopper.com
Croatia has come a long way from its unsettled past and is now considered a safe and welcoming country. It’s also a much-loved and much-hyped holiday destination. Rapid development has been kept to a minimum here and Croatia with it’s bustling fishing ports, stone-built villages, quiet coves and historical towns is one of Europe’s most unspoilt and timeless places to take a holiday. Part of its appeal is its renowned dramatic and lengthy rugged coastline often known as the New Riviera. Dubrovnik, Lord Byron’s ‘pearl of the Adriatic’ deserves a special mention, it’s a unique city that has pristinely preserved its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, palaces and monuments.
Article link"Lie on golden sandy beaches and swim in romantic coves that are but a stone's throw from ancient Roman monuments and streets as old as the emperor Diocletian himself."
Guardian.co.uk
The land of 1,000 islands, Croatia is a popular summer destination with its beautiful coastline, tranquil mountains and national parks. Ecologically one of Europe's best-preserved countries, exploring it takes you on a thousand-year journey through history, which has been turbulent, exciting and glorious. Lie on golden sandy beaches and swim in romantic coves that are but a stone's throw from ancient Roman monuments and streets as old as the emperor Diocletian himself.
Article link"If the Grand Canyon were covered in Technicolor green moss, spotted with 16 lakes across its base, and laced with thousands of falls along its walls, it would look a little something like Plitvice Lakes National Park in southwestern Croatia"
10 Most Beautiful Waterfalls (ranked 1.), Yahoo travel
Article link"With its perfect waterfalls, beautifully lush jungle and stunning clear blue lagoons, it looks like a fantasy paradise island too good to be true."
Daily Mail
With its perfect waterfalls, beautifully lush jungle and stunning clear blue lagoons, it looks like a fantasy paradise island too good to be true. The idyllic Plitvice Lakes National Park in the Lika region of Croatia could stake a claim as one of the most spectacular holiday parks on the planet. The picturesque park has 16 stunning blue-green Plitvice Lakes, which are separated by natural dams of travertine limestone on the Plitvice plateau.
Article link"Plitvice Lakes is a network of countless waterfalls some of which are impressive enough to stand out on their own"
World-of-waterfalls.com
When it comes to the overall waterfalling experience, it's hard to beat this world famous attraction. While the rest of the waterfalls on our Top 10 List are primarily singular waterfall attractions, this one is really a network of countless waterfalls some of which are impressive enough to stand out on their own.
Article link"Is Croatia Totally The Next Celeb Hotspot?"
Jaunted.com
Beyonce and Jay-Z have done it, so have Mickey Rourke and U2. It seems like everyone's vacationing in Croatia these days and why shouldn't they? Celebs are finally figuring out what in-the-know tourists have experienced for years; Croatia offers everything other European countries on the Mediterranean do, like gorgeous beaches, sailing, great food and first-class restaurants, but at a cheaper price.
Article link"The most beautiful sunset in the world can be seen and experienced in Zadar"
Alfred Hitchcock
„The settings of the sun in Zadar has left incredible strong impacts that have not faded to this day. As a huge and perfectly placed symbol that dips into the sea, the Zadar sunset is a magnificent scene that has outlived time. Distinguished globe-trotters travel writers bear witness, thousands of postcards of the setting of the sun from the Zadar waterfront give proof: the most beautiful sunset in the world can be seen and experienced in Zadar.“
Article link"Dubai is out, Croatia is in for celeb travel"
CNN Entertainment
Croatia rivals other European seaside areas with beaches, sailing, and superb cuisine that's attracted superstars like Steven Spielberg, Andre Agassi, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, and Sharon Stone.
Article link"Dubrovnik is the pearl of the Adriatic"
George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw was enchanted by this beautiful city, about which he said "Those who seek paradise on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and see Dubrovnik", as well as, famously, describing it as "the pearl of the Adriatic".
Article link"Bluest sea on the planet"
National Geografic, Destination of the Year: Exploring the New Croatia
There are islands, 1246 of them by one count, scattered like marbles atop what astronauts claim is the bluest sea on the planet, the Adriatic!
Article link"On the last day of the Creation God desired to crown His work and thus created Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath"
George Bernard Shaw
Article link"Extraordinary holiday destination"
10 Best Holiday Destinations for Summer 2011 (ranked 1st), Traveler.com
Proclaimed as the "new spot" for years since its reappearance on the world tourism scene, it is clear that Croatia is an extraordinary holiday destination that overwhelms with its glorious 1778 km-long coast and a staggering number of 1185 islands.
Article link"On the last day of the Creation God desired to crown His work and thus created Kornati Islands out of tears, stars and breath"
George Bernard Shaw
Article link"Darling Dubrovnik- The Adriatic gem which is once again THE place to be seen"
Daily Mail
There is a distinct buzz about Dubrovnik. Just ask American actress Ashley Judd, who was spotted here only last month filming for her new TV series, Missing, or Jay-Z and Beyonce, who avoided the traditional showbiz haunts of St Tropez and Portofino last year to spend their summer soaking up the sun on a yacht moored off the city's coast. The charming Croatian port has certainly found its place on the map of A-list European holiday destinations.
Article link"Croatia - The new Greece"
Times Online, Croatian all-stars
Croatia has attracted all manner of tags and accolades recently, from "the new Greece" to "the post-war paradise". Believe the hype. The country’s islands are about to hit the big time — again.
Article link"Coastline of Croatia is one of the most beautiful in the world"
Top 10 holiday destinations, The Sunday Times travel
The pristine coastline of Croatia is one of the most beautiful in the world – and one of the most unspoilt in Europe. Either stay in one of the beautiful resorts that dot the coastline. The historic city of Dubrovnik has been beautifully restored in recent years. Originally built by the Venetians, the Pearl of the Adriatic has some great food and is a wonderful base from which to take the ferry to surrounding islands.
Article link"This coast is the leftovers from heaven"
Sunday Times
Then you have the luminescent quality of the light, and the green, green valleys, shot through with silver olives and splashed by rust-red soil. And the nights, boiling with stars. A Croatian folk tale says that this coast is the leftovers from heaven — and who would argue?
Article link"The Croatian coast is becoming more and more an ideal place to spend a summer holiday."
Top 10 European holiday places, Worldbestplaces.com
The Croatian coast is well less know then the Spanish, French or Italian Riviera, but has nothing to envy its neighbours and is becoming more and more an ideal place to spend a summer holiday. Indeed the Makarska Riviera is the picture perfect place to enjoy a relaxing holiday, succumbing to the warm and crystal clear waters of the amazing Mediterranean sea, or going on excursions to admire the stunning scenery of hidden coves and hillside greenery. Croatia is also the perfect place to enjoy a more cultural experience, with numerous UNESCO listed treasures including the most famous places of Dubrovnik, Zagreb and Split.
Article link"Easily one of my favourite views in Europe can be found by walking around the walls of Dubrovnik"
Some of Best European Views, Europealacarte.co.uk
Easily one of my favourite views in Europe can be found by walking around the walls of Dubrovnik in southern Croatia. This picturesque city has become a very popular tourist destination in recent years and no doubt much of the credit can go to photographs of the jumbled red roofs of the Old Town with the sea in the background. It’s an easy matter to take a walk along the walls and snap several dozen photographs!
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