How to plan a trip to croatia
Croatia Travel Guide: The Perfect Trip πππ·
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croatia the crescent-shaped gem of the
balkans is one of the most famous
european countries for vacationers this
picturesque uniquely shaped country is
the epitome of an all-in-one vacation
spot what can't you do in croatia should
be the country's motto from sunset
kayaking around ancient city walls in
dubrovnik to hikes in the scenic hills
in the plitvice lakes national park
croatia is a top vacation spot for good
reason blessed with sunny coastlines and
mild winters it is a rare destination
open to all 24 7 365 days a year if
you're hoping to see this destination
for yourselves here at designing your
travels we provide cheat sheets for all
your favorite travel destinations so
without any further ado here are our
must-sees and dues when visiting croatia
the city that perhaps best showcases all
that croatia has to offer would be
dubrovnik the pearl of the adriatic
dubrovnik is a one-town tourist industry
on its own with endless things to do all
year round its history stretches back to
the 9th century and is to this day one
of the most visually stunning locations
on the planet it is especially popular
for its spectacular seafront location on
the dalmatian coast which is where we'll
start off our list of musters banji
beach widely regarded as one of the top
beaches in croatia in addition to a wide
variety of water sports activities that
are available there such as sea kayaking
windsurfing and snorkeling it's also a
pleasant and scenic place for a stroll
many of the old city's historic
landmarks are stationed alongside the
dalmatian coast and as such this makes
for a stunning combination of scenic
delight with a little educational
sightseeing head on over to the old town
where all of croatia's rich history is
on full display the city walls
surrounding this ancient city were built
and rebuilt over the centuries thanks to
the destructive forces of nature and
constant onslaught of enemy armies there
are tours of the wall that are available
for the pleasure of the viewing public
this service has spiked in recent years
due to its increasing popularity thanks
to a cameo in the monster hit tv show
game of thrones there is also a special
game of thrones tour that is available
in the city where fans of the show are
able to see for themselves many of the
key locations used in the filming of the
show thankfully the walls surrounding
the city are no longer needed to ward
off enemy armies as they now surround
gleaming stone buildings and the 300
meter long pedestrian street called
stratton this street is hands down one
of europe's finest picturesque and
bustling take in all the sights and
sounds of this bustling pedestrian
thoroughfare as you soak in today's
croatia as well as the ancient one
measuring 300 meters in length and
famous for its white limestone paving
the street dates back to 1468 although
many of the surrounding buildings were
built in the 17th century today it is
home to many restaurants cafes and
residential buildings nearby is the war
photo limited museum which is a
fascinating photography museum
displaying images from the countless
wars mankind has found itself caught up
in other historical landmarks include
minseta tower fort love rionettes and
rectus palace and cultural historical
museum next why not take it all in from
a different perspective the dubrovnik
cable car tour is a unique way to see
the city from a bird's eye view and to
fully appreciate its splendor and comes
highly recommended on tripadvisor find
the link in the description below for a
full guide and reviews in terms of food
and entertainment the city has no
shortage of either of the two try some
local craft beer at the dubrovnik
brewery or sip on some of the finest
croatian wine at sasha's the city's
first wine bar it should come as no
surprise that this coastal city serves
up some excellent fish and seafood
dishes there you can try the intriguing
black risotto a unique pasta dish that
gets its unusual colour from squid ink
and is usually accompanied with
shellfish vicala a dish consisting of
dried cod that can be served with potato
mash or be used in a fish stew with
potatoes and garlic and a number of
other traditional croatian seafood
dishes all in all dubrovnik is one of
europe's premier travel destinations and
one visit will cement its place in your
heart for a lifetime our second spot in
croatia is none other than the second
largest city in the country split must
like our first location this is also
another coast town with rich history as
well as modern charm
let's start with the ancient
diocletian's palace was and still is the
city's centerpiece and main attraction
located in the city's old town
diocletian's palace is one of the most
imposing and visually stunning ancient
roman structures still standing anywhere
on the planet home of the ancient roman
general after which it was named home to
hundreds of common modern day croatians
a walking tour is also available for the
visiting public this tour will tell you
everything that you need to know about
the history of split the ancient palace
is now also home to an underground
market which is a great place to go to
buy souvenirs and explore the
magnificent structure and its
surroundings even further stay in the
old city for some more historical
sightseeing the old city is home to many
beautiful renaissance architecture
remnants from splits venetian era there
still remains piazza square where
split's old town hall now overlooks a
modern and sophisticated plaza decorated
with shiny marble tiles and littered
with a plethora of cafes complete with
cozy outdoor seating ideal for taking in
the essence of the city and its people
fruit square is also essential taking
its name from the market that was held
here for centuries to see how the
inhabitants of the city go about their
day try marmont street it is a bustling
thoroughfare which extends down to the
water and is flanked at the upper end by
shops cafes and restaurants for some
more historical sightseeing here are
some other remarkable destinations for
you to choose from salona an ancient
roman archaeological park cliss fortress
dating back to medieval times campanile
splits iconic bell tower temple of
jupiter and the cathedral of saint
dominus the city also has stunning
natural attractions that rival its
architectural runs an hour up from split
is the kirker national park it follows
the course of the kirka river which is
its namesake and features stunning
natural sceneries and various water
attractions the sublime stradinsky buck
is what many people come to see it's a
large natural pool of water fed by
travertine waterfalls on one end and
then emptied by cascades on the other
there are a total of 17 different
waterfalls in this spot alone with the
tallest reaching almost 50 meters in
height the pool is covered in rich
greenery making for a rather sublime
sight to behold the city of split was
mentioned in one of our earlier videos
on this channel top 5 european spring
break destinations as it has quickly
become one of europe's top upcoming
party destinations you can find the link
to that video in the description below
the city of split is truly a place that
offers it all partygoers can time their
trips according to the ultra europe
festival date which usually falls in the
summer time around july if summertime
isn't an option not to worry there are
also many nightclubs and bars that are
open year round of course which will
more than meet your needs if you're
looking for a lively night out on the
town split is a must-see destination for
anyone looking to visit croatia that
concludes our review on the uniquely
stunning country that is croatia we hope
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