Holiday in Croatia: 2007-05-06

Monday, May 7, 2007

Istria and Kvarner <--- click here for more info

Istria and Kvarner

Limski Channel - Between Vrsar and Rovinj, there is a geomorphologic phenomenon - a 10 km long and 600 m wide canyon, with cliffs protruding up to 150 m above the sea. Oysters and mussels are bred in the Limski Channel and you can taste them in one of many excellent restaurants.

Motovunska Forest - Istria's inland is famous for its forests abundant in mushrooms and wild game, while Motovunska Forest, where the largest truffle, recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records, was found, lies in the Mirna River valley, close to the Medieval hill-top towns.

Ucka - Ucka, covered by coniferous forests, medicinal and aromatic herbs, is Istria's highest mountain. From Ucka, you have a splendid view of Istria and the Kvarner islands, and thanks to its vegetation and the direction of the wind, the region at the foot of Ucka has been included on the list of tourist destinations favorable for all of those with respiratory difficulties.

Rajska Beach and Dundo Forest - 40% of the island of Rab is covered by woods, while the Dundo Park-Forest, only 4 km from the town of Rab, stands out as one of the most beautiful holm oak forests in the Mediterranean region.

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Zadar <--- for more info click below

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For centuries the capital city of Dalmatia and today the centre of the region. A city with a rich heritage of world importance, visible at every step. The Roman Forum from the 1st century, St. Donatus’ Church from the 9th century is the most famous medieval basilica and trademark of the city. The reconstructed Romanesque St. Grisigono's Church from the 12th century and the St. Mary's bell tower from the year 1105; the St. Anastasia's Cathedral from the 13th century; the People's Square with the City's Lodge and Guardhouse from the 16th century, as well as the mighty fortification walls with first class Sea(farer's) and Land gates from the 16th century followed by the Three and Five Wells Squares and many palaces, villas and other historic monuments. Based on a three thousand year old tradition, the Zadar region has evolved to take up 14% of the total territory of the Republic of Croatia, and around 12% of the territorial sea, with as many islands as there are days in the year plus an islands' surface area of approximately 580 km square. Just offshore of the 1200 km long coast, most indented coastline in the Mediterranean, there is an array of four strings of islands beginning with the largest: Pag, Dugi Otok, Ugljan, Pasman, leading to the smaller ones: Silba, Molat, Olib, Premuda, Iz, Vrgada, Sestrunj. Its attractiveness is due greatly to its fantastic natural position in the very middle of the Adriatic coast, and to the four National Parks surrounding it: Plitvica Lakes, Paklenica mountain, the unique Rivera Krka waterfalls and a string of wondrous islands called Kornati. No less attractive are the nature Parks of Telascica, the canyon of the Zrmanja River and the largest natural lake in Croatia –Lake Vrana in the vicinity of Biograd. It is possible to reach the central Zadar Riviera region equally easily from all directions and by all means of transport. The City of Zadar is not only known for its historical and cultural monuments but also for its amply supplied vegetable and fish markets on the peninsula (a part of the old city). The market is daily supplied with fresh fruit and vegetables from the rich hinterland of “Ravni Kotari”, the fruitful waters of Lake Vrana and the islands of Ugljan and Pasman. Judged by the variety of goods on offer, it is one of the largest markets in Croatia. The market is not only frequented for supplies, but also for the bustle, the abundance of colours and the haggle with the local women merchants.

Opatija town <--- for more info click below

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Opatija is located in the Bay of Kvarner (45o 20') beneath Mount Učka (1.401 m high) at the point where the Mediterranean reaches most deeply into the European continent. Mount Učka and the nearby islands provide good shelter from strong winds for this tourist resort that can easily be reached at any time throughout the year. Roads: about 480 km distance from Munich, Vienna or Milan. Railway stations: Opatija-Matulji (5 km), Rijeka (12 km) Airports: Rijeka (44 km), Pula (75 km), Zagreb (200 km), Ljubljana (135 km), Venice (208 km).

Climate – a moderate Mediterranean climate with mild winters and pleasant summers. Continuous circulation of air and sea aerosol. The average air temperature in summer is 21.9 oC, and in winter 7 oC. The sea temperature in summer goes up to 26 oC. The area averages 2,000 hours of sunshine a year.

Split <--- for more info click below

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The city of Split is situated in the warmest region of the northern Mediterranean coast, in the very centre of the Adriatic eastern coast and in the immediate vicinity of the rivers Jadro and Žrnovnica that have been watering it for 1700 years. Its mild climate, with 2700 sunny hours per year, makes it an oasis where, sheltered from the wind, one can enjoy the sun even in wintertime. The industrial, university, and business centre of the region nourishes its "green soul" on the hill Marjan situated in the westernmost part of the peninsula. Its forested park infringed by the city and the sea offers pleasant walks away from the city noise under the pines by the sea.

Dubrovnik <--- for more info click below

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It is a medieval city on the Croatian side of the Adriatic coastline and a treasure - trove of cultural - historical monuments that were created throughout its thousand-year existence. In the past, it was a City-Republic, and alongside Venice one of the most famous cultural-economic centers on the Mediterranean. In more recent times, it has become the center of modern cultural and tourist events: a city of summer festivals – an international parade of top musical and theatrical achievements, a city of museums and galleries. These values have turned Dubrovnik into a place that offers a rich selection of various experiences and excitement, but also a complete holiday in a quiet and calming, mild Mediterranean ambience and wonderful seaside landscapes. WELCOME to Dubrovnik – a city with a thousand year old tradition that offers something for everyone.

Šibenik <--- for more info click below

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Šibenik is located just about in the center of the Croatian Adriatic coast, in the picturesque, indented ay that the Krka River, one of the most beautiful karst in Croatia, flows into. Today Šibenik is an administrative-political, economic and socio-cultural center of the Šibenik-Knin County, which spreads along the coast between the shores of Zadar and Split, approximately 100 km long, and its inland reaches as far as the Dinara Mountain, 45 km away. The Šibenik bay, which is 10 km long and 300-1200 meters wide, opens torwards the open sea and islands through a narrow curving channel. The coastal area of Šibenik stretches only a few kilometers from the sea, to the hilly range of Trtar, and in the southeast to the Svilaja Mountin. This area, in which the most citizens in the county live, experienced a strong urbanization after World War II. Just about all production capacities are located here, and just about all econimic strength an activity of the county are concentrated here. The city of Šibenik has an exceptionally significant traffic position that enables direct communication. The backbone is the Adriatic coastal road whit extensions to Drniš (33 km away) and Knin (55 km away) and further to the Croatian inland. Another significant means of transportation is the train that leads to Zagreb and Split. Air traffic goes through the Split Airport in Kaštela (45 km away) na Zemunik Airport (50 km away). An even better connection between Šibenik and the rest of Croatian and Europe is the mewly built Dalmatina Highway.