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Republic of Croatia

Counties in Croatia [ zupanijas ] : Bjelovar-Bilogora, City of Zagreb, Dubrovnik-Neretva, Istra, Karlovac, Koprivnica-Krizevci, Krapina-Zagorje, Lika-Senj, Medimurje, Osijek-Baranja, Pozega-Slavonija, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Sibenik, Sisak-Moslavina, Slavonski Brod-Posavina, Split-Dalmatia, Varazdin, Virovitica-Podravina, Vukovar-Srijem, Zadar-Knin, Zagreb

Located in Southeastern Europe, bordering the Adriatic Sea, between Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Slovenia.

Capital City Croatia : Zagreb


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Camping & Caravanning

  -  Campsites Croatia
Looking for a nice camp site or a great camping holiday? You're in good hands with Suncamp holidays! Whether you want to reserve a camping pitch or a fully equipped static caravan, tent, chalet or bungalow, you can do it quickly and easily on this website.
Croatian camp sites : Istria, Primorje- Gorski-Kotar, Zadar, Split-Dalmatia, Dubrovnik-Neretva.

 Campings in Istria

Car Hire Croatia

 Sixt  -  
Pick-Up Station / Return Station: Dubrovnik Airport, Dubrovnik Downtown, Opatija, Osijek, Pula Airport, Rijeka Airport, Split Airport, Zadar, Zagreb Airport and Zagreb DT.

 Holiday Autos  -   -  Hotels in Pakostane and Zadar

 Adriatica Net
 Association of Croatian Travel Agencies

More Hotels? See the Page Hotels

Hostels / Budget Accommodations



Travel Guides Croatia / Related books

 Dorling Kindersley  -  

 The Rough Guide to Croatia  -  by Jonathan Bousfield
With nearly 2000km of rocky, indented shore and more than 1000 islands, Croatia boasts one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline that Europe has to offer. The Rough Guide's 24 page full-colour section introduces the author's highlights, from the medieval city of Dubrovnik to the rural hinterland of Zagreb, to the unspoilt island of Vis and the beaches of the Dalmatian coast. Throughout, there are discerning reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink - to suit any pocket. Whilst not well known as a destination for adventure tourism, there are plenty of opportunities for hiking in the hills of the interior or scuba-diving in the Adriatic and the guide includes detailed practical advice. Finally, the Contexts section provides an authoritative background on Croatia's history, folk music and literature.
Paperback 536 pages (May 26, 2005); Publisher: Rough Guides

Transport / How do I travel to Croatia

 Zagreb Airport Ltd
 Split Airport - Split-Kaštela international airport
Used mostly by tourist charter flights during summer.

  Opodo  -  
Flight tickets Zagreb.

 
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 Airline Tickets Croatia / Bargain Flights
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 Croatian Railways
Trains are cheaper and more comfortable than the bus, but also a lot slower.

The country's excellent bus network is far-reaching and reasonably priced.

 Jadrolina  -  coach line
 Autobusni kolodvor  -  coach line
 Autotrans  -  coach line

Cruising among the islands of the Adriatic certainly beats sitting on a bus, no matter how cheap or fast it is. Jadrolinja ferries ply the waters between Dubrovnik and Rijeka. If you buy a ticket for the whole trip, you can stop off as many times as you want for up to a week each time. Other ferries run between Pula, Mali Losinj and Zadar, and to most of the larger islands.

 Losinjska Plovidba  -  Car Ferry Service 'MARINA'
Venetië - Pula - Unije - Mali Losinj - Silba - Zadar v.v.

 Maps International  - 
Road maps Croatia at Amazon 
Several maps about Croatia, Adriatic Coast, Dalmatian Coast, Istria and more
 Online Maps [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Library - Map Collection Europe  ]


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 Travel Insurance  -  travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Tourist Bureau Croatia

 Dalmatia Info
Central Dalmatia, North Dalmatia and South Dalmatia
 Istrien  -  Istra.com
The westernmost County of the Republic of Croatia, the largest peninsula of the Adriatic
 Kvarner

 Zagreb  -  Capital City Croatia  -  Tourist Info
Zagreb is an old Central European city. For centuries it has been a focal point of culture and science, and now of commerce and industry as well. It lies on the intersection of important routes between the Adriatic coast and Central Europe.

 Brac  -  Island
 Cres
 Hvar  -  island
 Losinj  -  Island
Losinj is a place with something for everybody the whole year round, from the lively summer season to the quieter months for those seeking refuge from the stress of modern society.
 Rab
The island of Rab is part of arhipelago which is locate in the Kvarner Bay of Adriatic Sea in the northern part of Croatia. Beside the little town with the same name as the Island there are seven other idyllic places which are situated in different corners of the island: Barbat, Banjol, Palit, Kampor, Mundanije, Supetarska Draga and Lopar
 Solta
In an azure shell of the sea and the sky by a miracle of tectonic natural forces, from the silent blue Adriatic Sea the island of Solta in its magnificent beauty was born.
Restless and spiteful outlines of the island, its beauty and healing healthy climate promise a complete peace and pleasant moments in harmony with nature. The emperor Diocletian and the queen Teuta knew that while Marko Marulic and Petar Hektorovic found poetic inspiration on the island of Solta. The same island with the same stubbornly beautiful nature and its fascinating beauty we're able to feel even today.
 Vis
Relax on secluded beaches of numerous peaceful bays, in transparent blue sea and under the hot sun of Vis . Spend your time in historic ambience of mediaeval cities of Vis and Komi¥a that echo the voices of a cappella singers and treat your soul with visits to Archaeological Museum and Museum of Fisheries.

 Bjelovar-Bilogora  -  County Bjelovar-Bilogora  -  Central Croatia
Central town is Bjelovar. Other towns in the county : Daruvar, Garešnica, Čazma and Grubišno Polje.
 Brod-Posavina  -  Brod-Posavina county  -  southern Slavonian county in Croatia
Center town: City of Slavonski Brod The county spreads along the left bank of the Sava river, hence the name Posavina.
 Dubrovnik
The most recognizable feature which difines the history of Dubrovnik and gives it its characteristic are its intact city walls which run uninterrupted for 1940 meters encircling the city. This complex structure, one of the most beautiful and strongest fort systems in the Europe is the main attraction to the city's visitors.
Five fortresses, St. Lawrence and Revelin togather with another three incorporated in the city walls, Minceta Tower, Fort Bokar and St. John's Fortress give to its visitors unforgettable view of the city. Weddings are held in the small St. Lawrence's chaple or on Minèeta Tower. Performances and concerts are organized on Fort Revelin and St. John's fortress during the Summer Festival.
 Istra  -  Istria Tourist Board
 Karlovac  -  County of Karlovac
Karlovac County is situated in the central part of Croatia. Owing to its transit, traffic and geostrategic position it is one of the most important counties in Croatia. The most important traffic lines linking Europe with the Adriatic coast intersect here. Karlovac County shares borders with two neighbouring countries: The republic of Slovenia and The Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
It is a county of great variety. The Alpine, Pannonian and karst landscape meet here. The beauty of its rivers [ the Kupa, Korana, Mreznica and Dobra ], wooded hills of Velika and Mala Kapela, greenness of Kordun Karst, transit position and rich historical heritage are the everlasting assets and the faundati-ons of itss economy and the quality of life. See also Tourist Board County of Karlovac. 
Cities : Karlovac, Duga Resa, Ogulin, Ozalj, and Slunj.
Municipalities: Barilović, Bosiljevo, Cetingrad, Draganić, Generalski Stol, Josipdol, Krnjak, Lasinja, Netretić, Plaški, Rakovica, Ribnik, Saborsko, Tounj, Vojnić, and Žakanje.
 Koprivnica-Krizevci  -  Koprivnica-Križevci county  -  Northern Croatia
 Krapina-Zagorje  -  County Krapina-Zagorje  -  northern Croatia
named after the city of Sisak and the region Moslavina just across the river Sava. It encompasses most of the historic region called Hrvatsko Zagorje (Croatian Zagorje). Central town is Krapina. Other towns of the county are Zabok, Pregrada, Zlatar, Oroslavje, Donja Stubica, Klanjec. Area was always a favorite site for building castles and other country houses [ Croatian and Hungarian rulers ]. See for Tourism Tourist Board Krapina-Zagorje.
 Lika-Senj  -  County of Licko-Senjska
Includes the Lika region and some northern coastline of the Adriatic near the town of Senj, including the northern part of the Pag island. Centrr town : Gospić.
Cities and municpalities : Brinje, Donji Lapac, Gospić, Karlobag, Lovinac, Novalja, Otočac, Perušić, Plitvička Jezera, Senj, Stara Novalja, Udbina, and Vrhovine.
 Međimurje -  Međimurje County  -  triangle-shaped county in the northernmost part of Croatia
In the western part of the county, there are slopes of Alpine foothills, toward the east it touches the flat Pannonian plains. It borders with Slovenia and Hungary, with Austria just over the corner.
 Pozega-Slavonija  -  County of Pozega-Slavonija  -  central Slavonia with capital Požega
 Primorje-Gorski Kotar  -  Primorje-Gorski Kotar County  -  western Croatia
Includes the Bay of Kvarner, the surrounding Northern Croatian seacoast, and the mountainous region of Gorski kotar. Center town is Rijeka.
Communities : Bakar, Baška, Brod Moravice, Cres, Crikvenica, Čabar, Čavle, Delnice, Dobrinj, Fužine, Jelenje, Kastav, Klana, Kostrena, Kraljevica, Krk, Lokve, Lovran, Mali Lošinj, Malinska-Dubašnica, Matulji, Mošćenička Draga, Mrkopalj, Novi Vinodolski, Omišalj, Opatija, Punat, Rab, Ravna Gora, Rijeka, Skrad, Vinodolska, Viškovo, Vrbnik, and Vrbovsko.
 Sisak-Moslavina  -  County Sisak-Moslavina
The territory of Sisak-Moslavina County belongs to the Central Croatia, which is characterised by the highest industrial development, the highest employment and production, and whose basis is the industrialised triangle Zagreb-Karlovac-Sisak.. Central Town = Sisak. Municipalities : Donji Kukuruzari, Dvor, Glina, Gvozd, Hrvatska Dubica, Hrvatska Kostajnica, Jasenovac, Kutina, Lekenik, Lipovljani, Majur, Martinska Ves, Novska, Petrinja, Popovača, Sunja, Topusko, and Velika Ludina.
 Split-Dalmatia  -  central-southern Dalmatian county in Croatia
Center Towns = Split. Municipalities : Baška Voda, Bol, Cista Provo, Dicmo, Brela, Živogošće, Muć, Donji Proložac, Dugi Rat, Dugopolje, Gradac, Hrvace, Hvar, Imotski, Jelsa, Kaštela, Klis, Komarna |Komiža, Lećevica, Lokvičići, Lovreć, Makarska, Marina, Milna, Nerežišća, Okrug, Omiš, Otok Dalmatinski, Podbablje, Podgora, Podaca| Brist, Gradac, Drvenik, Podstrana, Postira, Prgomet, Primorski Dolac, Pučišća, Runović, Seget, Selca, Sinj, Solin, Stari Grad, Sućuraj, Supetar, Sutivan, Šestanovac, Šolta, Trilj, Trogir, Tučepi, Vinišće, Vis, Vrgorac, Vrlika, Zadvarje, Zagvozd, Zaostrog, Zmijavci. See also Dalmatia.info. 
 Varazdin  -  County Varaždin  -  county in northern Croatia
Located near the border with Slovenia and Hungary. Central town : city of Varaždin. Municipalities : Bednja, Beretinec, Breznica, Breznički Hum, Cestica, Donja Voća, Donji Martijanec, Gornji Kneginec, Ivanec, Jalžabet, Klenovnik, Lepoglava, Ljubešćica, Ludbreg, Mali Bukovec, Maruševec, Novi Marof, Petrijanec, Sračinec, Sveti Đurđ, Sveti Ilija, Trnovec Bartolovečki, Varaždinske Toplice, Veliki Bukovec, Vidovec, Vinica, and Visoko.
 Virovitica-Podravina
 Vukovar-Srijem  -  Vukovar-Syrmia county  -  easternmost Croatian county
It includes the eastern parts of Slavonia and western parts of Srijem regions; but also the lower Sava river basin [ Posavina ]. County seat : Vukovar, on Danube river.
Other towns : Ilok, Otok, Vinkovci, Županja
Municipalities : Andrijaševci, Babina Greda, Bogdanovci, Borovo, Bošnjaci, Cerna, Drenovci, Gradište, Gunja, Ivankovo, Jarmina, Lovas, Markušica, Negoslavci, Nijemci, Nuštar, Privlaka, Stari Jankovci, Stari Mikanovci, Tompojevci, Tordinci, Tovarnik, Trpinja, Vođinci, and Vrbanja. See Tourist Board. 
 Zadar-Knin  -  northern Dalmatia and southeastern Lika. Center = City of Zadar
Towns : Zadar, Benkovac, Biograd na Moru, Nin, Obrovac, Pag.
Municipalities : Bibinje, Galovac, Gračac, Jasenice, Kali, Kukljica, Novigrad, Ostrovičke, Pakoštane, Pašman, Polača, Poličnik, Posedarje, Povljane, Preko, Privlaka, Ražanac, Sali, Stankovci, Starigrad, Sukošan, Sveti Filip i Jakov, Škabrnje, Tkon, Vir, Zemunik Donji

 Bjelovar  -  Capital City Bjelovar-Bilogora Province
 Dubrovnik
The most recognizable feature which difines the history of Dubrovnik and gives it its characteristic are its intact city walls which run uninterrupted for 1940 meters encircling the city. This complex structure, one of the most beautiful and strongest fort systems in the Europe is the main attraction to the city's visitors.
Five fortresses, St. Lawrence and Revelin togather with another three incorporated in the city walls, Minceta Tower, Fort Bokar and St. John's Fortress give to its visitors unforgettable view of the city. Weddings are held in the small St. Lawrence's chaple or on Minèeta Tower. Performances and concerts are organized on Fort Revelin and St. John's fortress during the Summer Festival.
 Fazana  -  8 km north of Puna
In Fažana and its surroundings Roman patricians built their villas and villae rusticae and processed olives and grapes. The village called Vasianum in Roman times, situated across the Brijuni archipelago was named after the workshop for making amphorae and various pottery.
 Funtana
Funtana is a fishermen's, agricultural and tourist village on the western coast of Istria, settled between tourist towns Vrsar and Porec. This territory is spreading from Zeiena Laguna in the west till Valkanela in the south. This is the part of the istrian coast abounding with bays, peninsulas and islands. Funtana has some 1000 inhabitants. Funtana is surrounded by hilly country covered with vineyards, olive groves, fields and meadows, oak and pine forests that are frequently spreading till shoreline.
 Karlovac  -  City of Karlovac  -  Tourist Board Karlovac
The city of Karlovac is situated in the very heart of Croatia, where valleys and hills meet, on the delta of four rivers - Korana, Kupa, Mrežnica and Dobra.
Karlovac is a crossroad of the most important roads which connect the maritime and the inner Croatia.
 Korcula  -  Marco Polo's birth place
 Krk City 
 Medulin  -  Medulin Riviera
Along the 70 kilometers of indented coastline, in coves and bays, lie five picturesque towns. The largest and most famous among them, as well as the administrative center is Medulin with a population of 2,500. This is also where the greatest number of amenities needed for a relaxing holiday is located. Owing to the mild climate guests are welcome from early spring to late autumn.
Owing to its exceptional climatic conditions Medulin is often the destination for training and competitions of top European sportsmen and teams.
Along the indented and varied Medulin coastline, 18 campsites and naturist camp Kažela lie hidden amidst lush vegetation offering welcome shade during the summer heat.
 Novigrad
The Novigrad Riviera stretches from Dajla to the mouth of the Mirna River and is characterized by an indented, low and accessible coast with rocky and pebbly beaches. Situated along the coast are Novigrad's hotels with well-equipped sports grounds and various catering facilities.
 Oprtalj [ Istria ]  -  Town of Oprtalj 
 Osijek
Suleiman the Magnificent built here his famous, 8 kilometers long wooden bridge, considered to be one of the wonders of the world.
 Porec  -  city and port west coast Istria
Poreč is almost 2,000 years old, and is based on a harbour protected from the sea by the small island of Sveti Nikola (Saint Nicholas). Tourism with several camping grounds in the surrounding area. Along the coast [ the south ] hosts self-contained centers like Plava Laguna [ Blue Lagoon ], Zelena Laguna ([ reen Lagoon ], Bijela Uvala [ White Cove ] and Brulo. To the north, mirroring centers are Materada, Červar-Porat, Ulika and Lanterna. See Tourist Board Porec
 Rabac  -  The pearl of the Kvarner Bay
With a string of beaches, tiny coves, small bays and lush Mediterranean vegetation; the numerous restaurants offering tasty local cuisine, fishermen and excursion boats leaving harbor at sunset, hospitable people with their gentle Istrian soul are interwoven with all of modern and cosmopolitan Europe seeking relaxation, sun, blue sea, tranquility and amusements to entertain their fancy.
Meet in de nabijheid de plaatsen Plomin, Krsan, Pican en Labin [ in the hinterland of Rabac, at a height of 320 m above sea level - old mining town. Today, when the mines have been closed down, this town, where all its historical sights are true historical gems, presents itself in a new guise. An increasing number of galleries, bars, studios, modern and famous multicultural center as the crossroads of the young generation, have all found their ideal location right here in Labin, which all adds to the tourist offer of Rabac.
 Rovinj 
 Rijeka
 Sibenik
 Split-Dalmatia
 Trogir
 Umag  -  City in Istria, on a peninsula in the most western province
See Istra.com.
 Varazdin - City of Varazdin
 Vrsar

 Blue Cave  -  diving
 Brac [ Inse ]
 Hvar [ Insel ]  -  Hvar Online
 Radio  -  National Radio
Several radio stations en tv-progrmas [ some in RealPlayer ]
 Riviera Dubrovnik
 Riviera Makarska
 Riviera Omis
 Riviera Trogir
 Riviera Sibenik
 Riviera Split-Podstrana
 Trogir
 Victoria Cavtat  -  accommodation in the Dubrovnik and Sibenik regions
 Vransko Jezero  -  largest lake in Croatia, near Zadar
Because of the vicinity of the sea there are sea and fresh-water fish. It's also known for it's bird wealth.

Cuisine - Croatian Foods / Recipes

 Gourmed.ge  -  The best Croatian Recipes
Beef in onion sauce (Govedina s lukom), Bacon and cheese corn bread (Proja s slaninom), Potato with Chanterelle and Oyster mushrooms, Stuffed crepes (Punjene palačinke), Black risotto (Crni rižoto), Bajadera Squares (Bajadera šnite), Cream Horns (Šaumrole), Island of Brač-Style Cake, Vipava soup, Povitica and more

History of Croatia

Independent from Yugoslavia: 25. June 1991

 Croatia's History  -  Wikipedia
The Croats are a largely Slavic people, who migrated from areas of what is today Galicia (in Ukraine and Poland) and settled in present-day Croatia during the 7th century. It became one of the most powerful kingdoms in the region. In 1102 the Croatians ended a decade-long dynastic struggle by agreeing to submit themselves to Hungarian authority. By the mid-1400s, the Hungarian kingdom was gravely impacted by the Ottoman expansion while Dalmatia became mostly Venetian. The Republic of Dubrovnik was independent...

 Museum Documentation Centre  -  in the City of Zagreb

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Teach Yourself Croatian Complete Course (Book + CD Pack) with CD (Audio) (Teach Yourself Language Complete Courses) 

 Croatia, an Overview of its History, Culture and Science

Web Portal / Croatian Search Engine / Directories

 Puntarka Tourist Agency  -  island in the middle of Kvarner Bay
It is an "extended hand" of Istrian peninsula and well connected with the island Cres. Surrounded by thousands of old pine trees and the abundant Mediterranean vegetation, as well as the crystal-turqoise blue waters of the Adriatic. The island is famous for its mild climate, fresh air and lace-like and developed coast.

 Croatia Net
 Croatian Tourism Index
 Crolinks
 Dalmatia Net
 Duizend Eilanden
 Hej  -  Croatian Portal
 Webguide Croatia
 Istra
 Kvarner 

 White Pages Croatia  -  phonebook Croatia
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