You won’t want to miss out on a dip in the pristine waters of the Adriatic, particularly if you’re lucky enough to visit Zlatni rat, one of Croatia’s most stunning beaches. Croatia also produces some great wines, with the best reds generally coming from the Pelješac peninsula, and the best whites from eastern Slavonia and in Istria. A popular dish found in most seafood restaurants is crni rizot, a risotto made with squid which makes the rice black, and also with mussels, clams and other shellfish. A special appetizer is paški sir, a salty cheese from the island of Pag. Along the Dalmatian coast, the flavours are dominated by seafood, olive oils, garlic, and herbs. Take the boat to the small island of St Mary and discover the Benedictine monastery built in the 12th century.Ĭroatia’s cuisine is a blend of Italian, Austrian, Hungarian, and Turkish food. Featured in Jules Verne’s Coast of Explorers and Emperors tour, and its Dalmatian Island Explorer tour, it’s home to two stunning salted lakes and is also known for its wine and delicious olives. The laidback island of Mljet is one of the greenest and most beautiful of Croatia’s islands. From Split, you can sail to Korcula, where you can go walking in its forest and take a stroll around Korcula Town, known as ‘Little Dubrovnik’ because of its pretty medieval squares, churches, and palaces. Its most famous landmark is the Diocletian’s Palace (another film location for Game of Thrones). The historical centre of Split, on Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, is another UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll understand its strong literary fan base when you walk around its 13th-century city walls and see the views of the shimmering sea, then explore the narrow streets and churches of its compact but enchanting Old Town. Rightly described by Byron as the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ and by George Bernard Shaw as ‘paradise on earth’, it was reconstructed following the Croatian War of Independence in 1991–95, when it managed to resist a nine-month siege. BOUNDLESS GAME RISOTTO SERIESPerhaps Croatia’s most well-known tourist destination is the walled city of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and now experiencing a new-found fame as a location for the hit series Game of Thrones. Help Leon, a jaded glutton, on his glorious adventure to find the cuisine that can satisfy his boundless appetite Leons only holiday wish is to eat tons. What to see and do in CroatiaĬroatia's main attraction is undoubtedly its spectacular coastline, stretching over 120 miles – it's a rugged paradise with more than 1,100 islands, islets, and reefs surrounded by the calm, translucent waters of the Adriatic. By continuing to browse or by clicking 'Accept All', you agree to storing of first and third-party cookies on your browser to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing. Croatia is blessed with beautiful rolling hills, rugged mountain ranges, dense forests, vineyards, unspoiled national parks, historic walled cities, castles, fabulous cuisine and a rich heritage.
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