Croatia is a European country between the Balkans and the Mediterranean and as such is a striking country full of fairy tale buildings, ancient traditions and an interesting mix of cultures that is represented largely in the architecture and delicious cuisine.
The landscape is naturally stunning with many national parks and unforgettable sandy beaches where sailing and water sports are popular pastimes. Water plays an enormous part of the draw for visitors as Croatia offers white water rafting and sport fishing as well as the little known activity of speleology, or the study of caves. There are many caves in Croatia such as the Modra Špilja (Blue cave) on Biševo and the Zmajeva Špilja (Dragons cave) on the island of Brac.
Croatia is also known for its hundreds of islands and archipelagos dotted within the warm waters of the Croatian Adriatic but if an island destination is not what you are after, the unique landscape of the country means that in season you could be skiing in the mountains.
History resonates in Croatia and there are no less than seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites to visit from the Diocletian Palace and Medieval Split to Dubrovnik Old Town.
Thrill seekers will love the chance to experience Croatia on many different levels; from deep underwater diving off the many islands, from high in the sky whilst skydiving or paragliding and from high in the mountain ranges on mountain climbing or biking expeditions.
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