Holidays in Croatia

Taking a trip to Croatia, it's good to prepare a itinerary beforehand.

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Makarska, Croatia

Croatia Holidays

If you are interested in taking a trip to Croatia, it would be helpful to have some sort of itinerary prepared beforehand. While the ultimate decision of what you are going to do in the country is yours, here are some suggestions you can use to get started on the path to having a plan.

Place to Visit

No visit to Croatia is complete without a visit to the city of Zagreb. Not only is Zagreb the capital city of the country, but it also happens to contain approximately 25% of the population within the country as well as around the same number of tourist attractions that it has to offer. All of the political and historical attractions of note (or most of them at any rate) are located within this city and anyone that travels to learn about a country would do well to visit Zagreb during their trip.

In addition to Zagreb, another place to visit is the nearby small down of Vrbovec. While it does not have the big attraction power of Zagreb, the way in which the people live there is very indicative of times past and it is one of the most peaceful places around.
If you are strictly into conventional tourism, then two places that you should also visit are Omis and Ruskamen. Omis is a coastal area that was built by one of the dynasties of the country and it also happens to be one of the most beautiful places in existence. Lots of pictures of beautiful man made objects are available in that city. Ruskamen is home to the best beaches on the Adriatic Sea, most of which are actually considered superior to anything you could find across the Adriatic in Italy.

Things to Do

The major activity that you have to try at least once when you visit Croatia is sailing. Sailing allows you to explore the Adriatic Sea from a rare perspective and you can actually take a look at both the Italian and Croatian sides of the Sea, taking pictures that will last a lifetime. The experience is also fantastic, as many tourists considered their sailing trips on the Adriatic the highlight of the trip.
After sailing, another worthwhile activity is outdoor tourism. Outdoor tourism involves the use of multiple outdoor activities like sailing, cycling, kayaking and hiking in order to explore the country to its fullest. Croatia has a lot to see in that sense and that is why outdoor tourism is so strong within the country.