 Croatia
is in Southeastern Europe and stretches along the
Adriatic coast bordering Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Hungary and Slovenia, with the River Danube
running along its northern border. The official language
is Croatian, although ethnic minorities speak Serbian,
Slovenian, Hungarian and Italian. Most people dealing
with tourism generally speak English.
Croatia boast a magnificent coastline with over one
thousand islands dotting the clear blue waters of the
Adriatic rendering it a favorite resort for all beach
lovers. Another fascinating aspect of Croatia are its
historical sites, such as the walled city of Dubrovnik,
Split and Trogir, all three UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Other historical sites are towns of Hvar and Korčula on
the Dalmatian Islands as well as the golden Byzantine
mosaics of Poreč’s St Euphrasius Basilica in Istria.
Zagreb, the capital permeates a truly European
atmosphere, offering architectural sites, historic
castles, quality wines and a culture for the culinary
art.
For outdoor activities the mountain ranges of the
Northern Velebit National Park are a haven for hiking
and rock climbing, while the Cetina Valley makes a
challenging site for white-water rafting. The Adriatic
offers ideal conditions for sailing, scuba-diving and
sea-kayaking in sites such as Zlatni Rat on Brač or the
pebble beach of Baška on Krk.
Croatia’s climate varies a lot offering continental
conditions in the north and Mediterranean ones on the
Adriatic coast.
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