{"id":5180,"date":"2026-08-19T09:46:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T09:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/15-most-beautiful-cities-in-croatia-our-photos\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T10:09:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T10:09:48","slug":"best-cities-croatia-towns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-cities-croatia-towns\/","title":{"rendered":"15 most beautiful cities + towns in Croatia (+ our photos)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its beaches, mountains, and white-stone city walls, Croatia boasts a rich architectural heritage: Roman palaces, Venetian alleyways, Baroque castles&#8230;<br\/>In this article, we share <strong>our selection of the most beautiful cities to visit in <\/strong>Croatia. And it\u2019s a tough choice! <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/best-cities-croatia.jpg\" alt=\"The Most Beautiful Cities in Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-5127\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This opinion is completely <strong>independent<\/strong>, based on our experiences. We made our own choices, visited the area anonymously, and paid our bills in full.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Croatia&#8217;s Most Beautiful Cities: Summary + Map<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Map<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Croatia offers a wide variety of cities and villages, blending Roman heritage, Venetian influence, and Austro-Hungarian style. Let&#8217;s start by getting our bearings.<br\/>Here is a map featuring our selection of places to visit: <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/map-best-cities-croatia.jpg\" alt=\"Map of Croatia's Most Beautiful Cities\" class=\"wp-image-5138\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Map of Croatia&#8217;s Most Beautiful Cities<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which cities in Croatia should you visit? Quick answer <\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s a really tough choice. They&#8217;re all very charming. And it depends on what you prefer. If you can only visit 5, to get a sense of the different styles:   <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dubrovnik<\/strong>, for its city walls and its Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Split<\/strong>, for its inhabited Roman palace right in the heart of the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rovinj<\/strong>, for its Venetian charm and its peninsula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zadar<\/strong>, for its sea organ and laid-back atmosphere<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Zagreb<\/strong>, for its caf\u00e9 atmosphere and museums<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Dubrovnik<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Dubrovnik\/Patrimoine\/Remparts-Dubrovnik\/i-Kz3w3Hg\/0\/MXGbLJ69LvcspzWJLjWzHNfFWBKm57rtXMmk48rZQ\/L\/IMG_8038-L.jpg\" alt=\"the city walls of Dubrovnik\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicknamed the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik left a lasting impression on us with its medieval ramparts that encircle a completely pedestrian-only old town, built of white stone and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<br\/>Surrounding the historic center, Southern Dalmatia offers much quieter islands, such as the Elaphiti Islands or Mljet.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Dubrovnik\/Best\/i-ZpPLHDP\/0\/MzkShFbr4jBvC5R9jF6L7tfbTzr8P9zPgk2CgFBBK\/L\/IMG_7968-L.jpg\" alt=\"Old Town of Dubrovnik\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A complete walk around the ramparts (about 2 km), offering a 360\u00b0 view of the city and the sea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Stradun, the main street paved with marble that runs through the old town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Mount Sr\u0111 Cable Car: A View Over the Entire Bay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Rector&#8217;s Palace and Fort Lovrijenac<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-dubrovnik-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all of Dubrovnik&#8217;s attractions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Dubrovnik\/Patrimoine\/Cath&#xE9;drale-de-Dubrovnik\/i-4TFBHR5\/0\/MKBq99G2vs56dSDCR6xGqbxFwvp7nnpwvTfwRwmGG\/L\/cathedrale-dubrovnik-16-L.jpg\" alt=\"Dubrovnik Street\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in the very south of Dalmatia, with its own airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = 3-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = a 5.5-hour drive (or a 1-hour flight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The best time to visit the ramparts is early in the morning, before the cruise ships arrive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set aside a full day for the old town, and plan a trip to one of the nearby islands if the weather permits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-dubrovnik-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a> in<br\/>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-79996&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">go directly to the top-rated accommodations in Dubrovnik<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f3dbd6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nCroatia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/croatia?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Paklenica\/Rando-entr&#xE9;e-1\/i-Tzg4V6J\/0\/KXmXjZbtGwDbJrgcqktnpnrkcSSch3cnNBDJHcqWg\/S\/paklenica%20parc%20enter%201%20and%20hike-004-S.jpg\" alt=\"car in Croatia\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/croatia?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=croatia\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See the cars<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong> (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Split<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Split\/Cath&#xE9;drale-Saint-Domnius-de-Split\/i-qdVfcJM\/0\/K5969k2VgJq5gsPnGRRKRz6JfnvBzxJnWHp5Cstzm\/L\/riva%20split%20Cathedrale%20Saint-Domnius%20Split-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Split\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Split is undoubtedly the liveliest city on the Dalmatian coast. Its historic center is actually located within the palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, built in the 4th century: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you can live, eat, and shop amid ancient ruins.<br\/>We really loved this continuity between past and present, which is rare on this scale.<br\/>It\u2019s our favorite destination for a trip to Croatia (<a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-to-go-croatia-best-destinations\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4957\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see our list<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Split\/Cath&#xE9;drale-Saint-Domnius-de-Split\/i-fNWPrCK\/0\/Lz996jdCp2m74Dh5FVRcc4sGBM8csKJVvKk22GzmS\/L\/peristyle%20Cathedrale%20Saint-Domnius%20Split-L.jpg\" alt=\"Peristyle of the Palace of Diocletian\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The palace\u2019s basements and the peristyle, the heart of the ancient site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Domnius Cathedral and its bell tower, offering a view of the entire city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Riva, the waterfront lined with palm trees and caf\u00e9s<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marjan Hill, the city&#8217;s green lung, is the perfect spot to watch the sunset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split, you can also take a day trip to Zlatni Rat Beach on the island of Bra\u010d or the lavender fields of Hvar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Split\/Promenade-Riva-Split-visite-photos\/i-v3TBxGk\/0\/LTn33gL4ncZX4bdPzXPKdmgvpJxF3xrsvdjgPQBW8\/L\/bord%20mer%20promenade%20riva%20split-L.jpg\" alt=\"Waterfront Promenade\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in the heart of Central Dalmatia, with its own airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Dubrovnik = 3-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zadar = 2\u00bd-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s an easy city to explore. The only thing is Marjan Park, which has a hill in the center. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on spending at least 2 days in the city, but it\u2019s also a great base for a week-long exploration of the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-96492&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all the top-rated accommodations in Split<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-3\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Rovinj<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istrie-Best-of\/i-RV2zLG5\/0\/MFgr2VRfpc6wpc3FKZPXphrBMg3TLFfK5TVcJchZR\/L\/istrie%20-%20rovinj-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Rovinj\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rovinj is undoubtedly the most photogenic town in Istria. Built on a former island that is now connected to the mainland, it retains a strong Venetian character, with its colorful houses huddled close together.<br\/>We loved getting lost in its cobblestone alleys that wind their way up to the bell tower of St. Euphemia, visible from afar across the entire peninsula. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istria\/Rovinj\/Town\/i-f7RdCfh\/0\/Nf4jRXt8NT7pq9bHbbrqJkzDwLbNFPRZRkDfgZzNG\/L\/Rovinj_IMG_3931-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rovinj Waterfront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St. Euphemia Church and its bell tower, the highest point in the old town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The harbor and its colorful houses, best viewed from the pier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cobblestone streets of the peninsula, including the famous Grisia and its art galleries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Zlatni Rt Forest Park, right next door, for a peaceful break<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istrie-Best-of\/i-P5ZBQWJ\/0\/LvN399V7gbBTs4sbB3sbrpLVmHQht9bLR7xBJ32Ng\/L\/istrie%20-%20rovinj-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful alley in Rovinj\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located on the west coast of <a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-istria-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Istria<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Pula = 40-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = 3.5-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generally easy to explore, but there are cobblestones, so avoid shoes with thin heels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-94604&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See top rated accommodations in Rovinj<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Trogir<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Trogir\/Town\/i-GHwwhQ9\/0\/L6BC3tG3rN39td2XHwNtGMQCZjHmMJ92pL2NpCDw3\/L\/Trogir_IMG_7771-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Trogir\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trogir is one of our favorite places. It\u2019s a small medieval island town, situated between the mainland and the island of \u010ciovo and connected to both by bridges. The entire area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its remarkably well-preserved urban layout.  <br\/>We appreciated the intimate size of the town, which you can explore entirely on foot in just a few hours. St. Lawrence Cathedral, with its carved Romanesque portal, is the main attraction in the historic center. And we loved it. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Trogir\/Town\/i-5tChxgV\/0\/LCR2HhwR3TgLGZ2fHzcnH2wfTgkCGSn3xMXcwW33B\/L\/Trogir_IMG_8062-L.jpg\" alt=\"St. Lawrence Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St. Lawrence Cathedral and its Romanesque portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Kamerlengo Fortress, on the waterfront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The waterfront and its promenade lined with boats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The car-free medieval streets of the historic district<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Trogir\/Town\/i-SBjshCt\/0\/NhGMdH72r2SZgcPMKPFRgK2KMjmDwd7fNwXkVbBfN\/L\/Trogir_IMG_7981-L.jpg\" alt=\"seafront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located just 30 minutes from Split, practically across from the airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = 30-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From \u0160ibenik = 1-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to visit in half a day, as a complement to Split<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to explore, very flat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-98777&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all the top-rated accommodations in Trogir<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div style=\"background-color:#fefefe;margin-top:6%;margin-bottom:6%\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">A LITTLE MORE <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">patience<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">All the photos, maps, information and addresses you need to make <strong>your stay in Croatia<\/strong> a success will <strong>soon<\/strong> be available in a single ebook!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container ebook-radius-waitlist gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image ebook-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/loirelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ebooks_CorseNormandie_FR.png\" alt=\"Box Ebook Corsica FR\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-5\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Hvar<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Hvar\/Hvar-Town\/Town\/i-5rnN4C3\/0\/LJRSTgvzRsTGcTfT9QWjQd3JcDKC4RKrHhjJq8FGP\/L\/Hvar_town_IMG_3087-L.jpg\" alt=\"Old Town of Hvar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town of Hvar, on the island of the same name, combines an elegant old town, a fortress overlooking the harbor, and a reputation for lively nightlife that attracts visitors from around the world.<br\/>We were particularly struck by the view from Fortica Fortress, which overlooks the town, the harbor, and the Pakleni Islands.<br\/>The island\u2019s hinterland, covered with fields of lavender in bloom from late May through July, is also worth exploring by bike or car.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Hvar\/Hvar-Town\/Town\/i-4RQd4RR\/0\/KVfdPgzRbmn9dzTBj4vvfK7TXmhJgjhLrK8zdtHXP\/L\/Hvar_town_IMG_1794-L.jpg\" alt=\"Cathedral\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fortica Fortress, which overlooks the harbor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Svetog Stjepana Square and its cathedral<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Charm of the Waterfront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pakleni Islands, just across the way, accessible by water taxi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Hvar\/Hvar-Town\/Town\/i-DXXWgDk\/0\/K5f8Qj2ZGbBW3WbLKw9NQPgmwxbRhfKwSFjRm9pqx\/L\/Hvar_town_IMG_0914-L.jpg\" alt=\"Hvar waterfront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An island in Central Dalmatia, accessible only by boat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = 1-hour high-speed ferry ride (to the town of Hvar)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Dubrovnik = no direct connection; expect one transfer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book your crossing several days in advance in July and August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-82860&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all the top-rated accommodations in Hvar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-6\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Zadar<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zadar\/Orgue-des-Mers\/i-LMCPwTT\/0\/KHRMR58Kd3mb48MrP8dmS2mkbQFcLwN9dKwM32NsP\/L\/zadar%20marine%20orguan-12-L.jpg\" alt=\"Sea organ\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zadar blends more than 3,000 years of Roman, Venetian, and contemporary history into a city on a human scale that\u2019s much less crowded than Split or Dubrovnik.<br\/>We found the atmosphere particularly laid-back, thanks to two unique installations along the waterfront: the Sea Organ, which produces a melody using the waves, and the Greeting to the Sun, a circle of solar panels that lights up at night.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zadar\/Cath%C3%A9drale-saint-anastasie\/i-6mhpTzz\/0\/Khwq7tPk585SGFFbzBnwrkwgXXMRtnmQm2msWsmB2\/L\/saint%20anastasie%20catedral%20zadar-012-L.jpg\" alt=\"St. Anastasia Cathedral, Zadar\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Sea Organ and the &#8220;Salute to the Sun&#8221;\u2014best viewed at sunset<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Roman Forum and the Church of Saint Donat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Anastasia Cathedral and its facade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The archaeological museum, home to a wealth of statues and mosaics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-zadar-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Zadar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zadar\/City\/i-LFvn25v\/0\/LBPfLJcncq92wgHvcV6drr5vZx9C8Zf2SQPqD6MP2\/L\/zadar%20city%20-02-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zadar Euro\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located in Northern Dalmatia, with its own airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = a 2.5-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = 3-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Plitvice = 1 hour and 40 minutes by car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on spending 2 days in the city, but it&#8217;s also a good base for exploring Central Dalmatia, Northern Dalmatia, and Plitvice.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-zadar-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a><br\/>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-101499&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">go directly to the top-rated accommodations in Zadar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-7\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. \u0160ibenik<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Sibenik\/Town\/i-nq9VWff\/0\/MkRjTf6x2QdxZ37shJnrC9tH9WBFc2sjCWxG5NghL\/L\/Sibenik_IMG_1513-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of &#x160;ibenik\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike other major coastal cities, \u0160ibenik was founded by the Croats themselves rather than by the Romans or the Venetians, which gives it a slightly different identity.<br\/>We enjoyed getting lost in its maze of cobblestone alleys that wind their way up from the harbor to St. Michael\u2019s Fortress.<br\/>The city also serves as a gateway to Krka National Park and the Kornati archipelago.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Sibenik\/Town\/i-sXf9dzG\/0\/K4PSP7g7nq9L9pSF2bWSzn5Dm9xhSbrqcgLnkmSDm\/L\/Sibenik_IMG_1645-L.jpg\" alt=\"&#x160;ibenik\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St. James Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Saint-Michel Fortress, for the view of the city and the islands<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The maze of alleys and stairways in the old town<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A trip to nearby Krka National Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Sibenik\/Town\/i-RNWGK84\/0\/NJCfKBSrSCRqRStRWgpvpDSMZHm3rLpPJZjd65x4Q\/L\/Sibenik_IMG_0977-L.jpg\" alt=\"SIbenik Alley\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Located halfway between Split and Zadar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = 1-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zadar = 1-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To Krka National Park = 20-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on 1 to 2 days, or more if you want to explore the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A city with stairs and slopes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-95501&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See the top-rated accommodations in Sibenik<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-8\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Pula<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istria\/Pula\/Town\/i-CXttRqj\/0\/Lbf5F8RDMz25SGhtzJb2FZPzcB3Chb3vpt6R6tX4B\/L\/IMG_2275-L.jpg\" alt=\"Roman Amphitheater in Pula\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pula, the largest city in Istria, is home to one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheaters in the world, right in the city center.<br\/>We were surprised by the contrast between this ancient monument and the very local atmosphere of the rest of the city.<br\/>It\u2019s also a good starting point for exploring the hilltop villages of Green Istria.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istrie-Best-of\/i-tkrX5F6\/0\/Lt67FhBn46xg6FmZdVTfpMsHZH9nrzJJD2ZcWrLFS\/L\/istrie%20-%20pula-L.jpg\" alt=\"Temple of Augustus\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pula Amphitheater (the Arena), one of the six largest surviving Roman amphitheaters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Temple of Augustus, on the Forum Square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Fortress and the History Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Zerostrasse underground tunnels, dug by the Austro-Hungarian Army<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-pula-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Pula<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istria\/Pula\/Augustus-Temple-Forum\/i-6HvRTJD\/0\/NjQW3GWVHw3WNx4x2j27srRG7vxgqDpZkDM6k9Sz9\/L\/Pula_Augustus_Temple_forum_IMG_2913-L.jpg\" alt=\"Forum Square\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the southernmost tip of the Istrian Peninsula, with its own airport<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = 3 hours and 20 minutes by car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zadar = 4.5-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A rental car is highly recommended for exploring the interior<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A city that&#8217;s easy to explore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on spending at least 2 days visiting attractions and museums<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-pula-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a><br\/>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-93462&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">go directly to View the top-rated accommodations in Pula<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-9\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Pore\u010d<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istria\/Porec\/Beach-Parentino\/i-VhpWHKC\/0\/Nh7RjZFGJ8gBNZS9kg5TKckmjsWDpXq2Pq4VLWXxJ\/L\/plaza_Parentino_IMG_4529-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Pore&#x10D;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pore\u010d is built on a small peninsula that has retained the grid-like layout of its Roman origins, making the town easy to explore on foot.<br\/>We were very impressed by the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its exceptionally well-preserved Byzantine mosaics. A visit here is truly a must.<br\/>The waterfront, which comes alive in the evening, is a great way to round out a visit to the historic center. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istrie-Best-of\/i-CFNs3r4\/0\/MJQbhKV2JjKzJSKjzdtT3NThW9r435sj7pk4mVTM8\/L\/istrie%20-%20porec-2-L.jpg\" alt=\"Euphrasian Basilica of Pore&#x10D;\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Euphrasian Basilica and Its Byzantine Mosaics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old town on the peninsula, laid out in the Roman style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The waterfront and its promenade<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boat trips to the nearby islets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-porec-visit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all attractions in Pore\u010d<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istrie-Best-of\/i-QRKtTJW\/0\/MbxJt2Sc3FvfrPW5K439psbQCd2vH28jqDcmtTftN\/L\/istrie%20-%20porec-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"the narrow streets of Porec\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the west coast of Istria, north of Rovinj<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Pula = 1-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Rovinj = 30-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It gets very crowded in the summer, so it&#8217;s best to go early in the morning or late in the evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to explore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Allow 1 day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/where-stay-porec-best-hotels-neighborhoods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See our selection of the best hotels<\/a><br\/>or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-92761&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">go directly to View the top-rated accommodations in Porec<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-10\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Zagreb<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Ville-Zagreg\/i-VrBTKvQ\/0\/MmmS28JL7c3QGddMc46D7KRkZP7zb8BbMTtRwTFdH\/L\/place-ban-Jelacic-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"City of Zagreb\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zagreb is unlike any other Croatian city: it\u2019s a Central European capital, with its caf\u00e9s, covered markets, and laid-back atmosphere\u2014very different from the coast.<br\/>The Upper Town, with its colorful rooftops, remains our favorite spot for a leisurely stroll.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Jardin-Botanique\/i-KB8sVWT\/0\/NQ3SxVNwfrZLSBvwZ87qc8GJtVCVms65Xx2JhNtWn\/L\/university-botanical-garden-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Zagreb Botanical Garden\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Upper Town (Gornji Grad), with St. Mark&#8217;s Church and its colorful tiled roof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lotr\u0161\u010dak Tower and its cannon, which fires every day at noon<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Dolac Market, just above the main square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Museum of Broken Relationships: As Moving as It Is Original<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Zagreb\/Mus&#xE9;e-Croate-Art-Na&#xEF;f\/i-f4Qp5Tt\/0\/MfNw4pmDTFb5DQJXh9PJxtJtw5Zk9rdQXLN72HFBM\/L\/building-croatian-museum-naive-art-zagreb-L.jpg\" alt=\"Croatian Museum of Indigenous Arts\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Capital, in the far north of the country, inland<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = a 4.5-hour drive (or a 50-minute flight)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zadar = 3-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It&#8217;s a great place to visit year-round, including in winter, and makes for an excellent 2- to 3-day city break.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-101579&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the top-rated accommodations in Zagreb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-11\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Omi\u0161<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Omis\/Town\/i-fdqHL9M\/0\/L86BJxfW5TnmpGDSzthqL6Wc4ZfJj9hFgSQfKzr5c\/L\/Omis_IMG_6968-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Omis\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Omis is nestled at the spectacular mouth of the Cetina River, framed by steep cliffs that stand in stark contrast to the rest of the Dalmatian coast.<br\/>We loved immersing ourselves in its past as a pirate hideout; pirates once controlled this stretch of the Adriatic from their perched fortress. And it\u2019s easy to imagine! <br\/>Today, it is a popular destination for rafting and rock climbing, in addition to its small, old walled town.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Omis\/Town\/i-DJBkCZW\/0\/Nhw89wFt5R8hqvnPvkckkNZn9VKLxjPFHkwrgMQ8d\/L\/Omis_IMG_6867-L.jpg\" alt=\"Alleyway in the Omis Citadel\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Cetina Canyon, for rafting or a leisurely boat ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mirabela Fortress, which overlooks the city<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The small, walled old town and its harbor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The surrounding cliffs, which are very popular with climbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Omis\/Town\/i-gbgzTqC\/0\/Mpgg5r6LccDz3Tb2vXnhQhg8NKRxNXw2gGhm57Zjz\/L\/Omis_IMG_6835-L.jpg\" alt=\"Omi&#x161; and its mountains\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the coast, between Split and Dubrovnik<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split = 40-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Dubrovnik = 2.5-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy to visit on a day trip from Split<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The old town is very hilly, but it&#8217;s worth the effort for the views!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-90694&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See all the top-rated accommodations in Hvar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-12\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Kor\u010dula<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Korcula\/Town\/i-Q9wWdQ6\/0\/M9mchHK2LScgMZPrLwgBzdgQwGrsH8rvQP36gS6rH\/L\/Korcula_town_IMG_7131-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of Kor&#x10D;ula, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town of Kor\u010dula, on the island of the same name, sits on a small peninsula whose fishbone-shaped layout allows the sea breeze to flow through the narrow streets.<br\/>We enjoyed its much quieter atmosphere compared to Dubrovnik, while still boasting comparable Venetian architecture.<br\/>The town also claims to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, a fact commemorated by a house open to visitors.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Korcula\/Town\/i-zFNHwSh\/0\/MxsjTTpgfzf5HfgGJX275Rk5ZkQkjTRhRFFZH8kZN\/L\/Korcula_town_IMG_6915-L.jpg\" alt=\"Fortress in Kor&#x10D;ula\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The old walled city, laid out in a fishbone pattern<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>St. Mark&#8217;s Cathedral and its square<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marco Polo&#8217;s Alleged Home<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The vineyards near the Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Korcula\/Town\/i-dgvDBzB\/0\/LTzPHmsdKPNQ9Sq8z2HzPT6bJMNRtJ9JsZt2B47Lc\/L\/Korcula_town_IMG_6913-L.jpg\" alt=\"Korcula waterfront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An island in southern Dalmatia, near the Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Orebi\u0107 (Pelje\u0161ac) = 15-minute ferry ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Dubrovnik = about a 2-hour drive and ferry ride<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Split: a direct ferry ride of about 3 hours during the season<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-85142&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View accommodations in Kor\u010dula<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"background-color:#f3dbd6;margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns inverse box_planif is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:58%\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">OUR ADVICE FOR RENTING YOUR CAR AT <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">\nCroatia<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list liste_voiture\">\n<li>Compare prices on our preferred platform: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/en\/croatia?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DiscoverCars<\/a> &#8211; one of the best rated sites.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a <strong>car that is powerful enough <\/strong>(the roads are steep) but <strong>compact<\/strong> (some passages are narrow).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There is a lot of demand, <strong>book it early<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column planif-radius-3 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:42%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Paklenica\/Rando-entr&#xE9;e-1\/i-Tzg4V6J\/0\/KXmXjZbtGwDbJrgcqktnpnrkcSSch3cnNBDJHcqWg\/S\/paklenica%20parc%20enter%201%20and%20hike-004-S.jpg\" alt=\"car in Croatia\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns planif_bouton is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/croatia?a_aid=zigzag&amp;chan=croatia\" style=\"border-radius:4px;font-size:14px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">See the cars<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2851\" style=\"width: 16px;\" src=\"https:\/\/provencelovers.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ArrowRight.webp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><strong>See our tips<\/strong> (coming soon)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-13\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Krk<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Krk\/Krk-Town\/Town\/i-qgwvbpW\/0\/LPThxbmh3xBbDgpDfqD5z2GBQtvZDpR8xvD9KM9BR\/L\/Krk_town_IMG_6229-L.jpg\" alt=\"View of the City of Krk, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The town of Krk has preserved much of its medieval fortifications, which surround a cathedral and the Frankopan Castle overlooking the sea. <br\/>The island has been connected to the mainland by a bridge since 1980, making it very easy to reach.<br\/>And we really enjoyed the atmosphere there.  <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Old Town and its Cathedral of the Assumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frankopan Castle and its ramparts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The village of Vrbnik and its wine cellars<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The beaches of Ba\u0161ka and Stara Ba\u0161ka, in the southern part of the island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Krk\/Krk-Town\/Town\/i-wq8NzSh\/0\/NFNFHrXm4Kt2kKPfqMZxGn5MQKHfTmgkFRZpfKxkJ\/L\/Krk_town_IMG_6041-L.jpg\" alt=\"fortress\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An island in Kvarner Bay, connected to the mainland by a bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Rijeka = 30-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = 2-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan on spending at least one day\u2014or more\u2014if you want to explore the entire island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-85918&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View accommodations in Krk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-14\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Opatija<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Opatija\/Plage-du-Lido\/i-JPkTLPP\/0\/K5zs8dbz57x6xM4H2NzZKcx2pQJzbvSBcXBVcwJM2\/L\/lido%20beach%20opatija%20-03-L.jpg\" alt=\"Opatija, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opatija is the oldest seaside resort on the Adriatic, developed in the late 19th century by the aristocracy of the Austro-Hungarian Empire.<br\/>We found its atmosphere to be very different from the rest of the Croatian coast, with its Belle \u00c9poque villas, manicured gardens, and grand hotels from a bygone era.<br\/>The 12-kilometer-long Lungomare promenade runs along the coast, connecting the fishing village of Volosko to Lovran.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Opatija\/Parc-angiolina\/i-x2nzdDx\/0\/MQbsVnm36Rtb9NvBVGzVhB5NQHFKhqvf897Jd67f4\/L\/parc%20angiolina%20opatija-35-L.jpg\" alt=\"Angiolina Park\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Villa Angiolina and its Croatian Museum of Tourism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Lungomare Promenade, along the waterfront<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Angiolina Park and Its Exotic Tree Species<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The fishing village of Volosko, a half-hour walk away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Opatija\/Parc-angiolina\/i-NWpKTN7\/0\/KXcSgcxDbH3qdRXc9KbtvKQqP9Dwxprd6rk8KChdR\/L\/parc%20angiolina%20opatija-10-L.jpg\" alt=\"seafront\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kvarner Bay, a few kilometers from Rijeka<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Rijeka = 15-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = 2-hour drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be visited in one day<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-90715&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View accommodations in Opatija<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 id=\"tab-con-15\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Vara\u017edin<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Central-Croatia\/Varazdin\/Town\/i-5tPNwgp\/0\/KQS9hmJP7h54rPM3fpF7H2ZMGvfjd3S3sMx54Q3SX\/L\/Varazdin_IMG_4606-L.jpg\" alt=\"Main Square in Vara&#x17E;din, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we love it<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nicknamed &#8220;Little Vienna,&#8221; Varazdin was briefly the capital of Croatia from 1756 to 1776, leaving it with a remarkably well-preserved Baroque city center.<br\/>We were charmed by its pastel-colored facades and entirely pedestrian-only streets, which are very different from the Mediterranean atmosphere of the coast.<br\/>Stari Grad Castle, a white fortress surrounded by a moat, rounds out this historic getaway away from the crowds.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Central-Croatia\/Varazdin\/Town\/i-kVvcntV\/0\/MR5VbZCp4zbJkct45MtL9QFFvFTsgN3XTgV9KgxpZ\/L\/Varazdin_IMG_4654-L.jpg\" alt=\"Varazdin Castle\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attractions<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stari Grad Castle and its municipal museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King Tomislav Square and its City Hall<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Cathedral of the Assumption, in the Baroque style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Pata\u010di\u0107 palaces, along the cobblestone streets of downtown<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Central-Croatia\/Varazdin\/Town\/i-rjSVK6z\/0\/Lt5V8tS3NwmTGZSg6F8mk9VKx98xLC56Rd5F4c9Tm\/L\/Varazdin_IMG_4631-L.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful Houses in Varazdin\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advice<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the far north of the country, near Slovenia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Zagreb = 1 hour and 15 minutes by car<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From Trako\u0161\u0107an Castle = 40-minute drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A nice leg of the journey between Zagreb and Slovenia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-99351&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">View accommodations in Varazdin<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other major cities to explore<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to our main selection, two other major cities are worth visiting if your itinerary allows.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Rijeka<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istrie-Best-of\/i-x8TfPC5\/0\/MZDZV8vXqVqxMNw9rTXfQ5rKk38hj56SVdt8276vz\/L\/istrie%20-%20rijeka-1-L.jpg\" alt=\"Rijeka, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rijeka is a lively port city, less touristy than its neighbors in Kvarner Bay.<br\/>We loved its Korzo, the wide pedestrian street lined with caf\u00e9s featuring Austro-Hungarian architecture, as well as Trsat Castle, which overlooks the city from its hilltop<a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-94414&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">.<br\/>See accommodations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17. Osijek<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Slavonia\/Osijek\/Town\/i-mVM6PHf\/0\/MXR9z6L9b6JzD32wdjnMn98XzjcGn7PqgMDPNrWwN\/L\/Osijek_IMG_5431-L.jpg\" alt=\"Osijek\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Osijek, the main city of Slavonia, is home to the Tvr\u0111a, a Baroque fortress that has now become a lively neighborhood filled with caf\u00e9s.<br\/>We enjoyed walking along the Drava River and birdwatching in the nearby Kopa\u010dki Rit Nature Park.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?city=-90981&amp;nflt=review_score%253D90%253Breview_score%253D80&amp;aid=2433338&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">See accommodations.<\/a><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other small towns and villages to explore<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And if you still have a little time left, Croatia is full of small towns and villages that are worth a visit. Here are a few of our favorites\u2014though this list is by no means exhaustive, given how rich the country&#8217;s urban heritage is. <\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18. Nin<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Nin\/i-XHZrNcg\/0\/M7b96fw6FfJL6RNq8WGR3RKcp2Z9JtBzDKvThMGxM\/L\/croatia-nin-L.jpg\" alt=\"Nin, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nin is a small historic town surrounded by salt marshes and sandy beaches, 20 minutes from Zadar.<br\/>We loved its tiny Church of the Holy Cross, often described as the world\u2019s smallest cathedral still in use.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19. Mali Ston<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Pejelsac-Peninsula\/Ston-wall\/i-VRxCSTg\/0\/KPVW7zbQJP2FKttksGCL89D33fk5q6VS3zr5dFmHR\/L\/Ston_wall_IMG_7256-L.jpg\" alt=\"Ston Wall, Pelje&#x161;ac Peninsula\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mali Ston, the twin town of Ston on the Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula, is connected to Ston by long fortified walls that are among the longest in Europe.<br\/>We were particularly impressed by its culinary reputation, with oysters and mussels harvested right beneath the windows of the village restaurants.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20. Rab<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Extra\/i-rdLhjKB\/0\/Lm3tBk9hHnBNm8jdVHRW34PLqVLfPh6h6q7LNBNt6\/L\/Rab_DP_675086144_XL-L.jpg\" alt=\"City of Rab\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The old town of Rab is recognizable from afar by its four Romanesque bell towers rising above the rooftops, including that of St. Mary\u2019s Cathedral.<br\/>We also enjoyed the nearby Lopar Peninsula, known for its sandy beaches, which are quite rare in Croatia.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21. Stari Grad<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Islands\/Hvar\/Stari-Grad\/i-CgHpHSj\/0\/MMDQqZXDjRBJ7rGMKBxKdZBbpWDKd9CZJnTJttSRv\/L\/Stari_grad_IMG_2215-L.jpg\" alt=\"Stari Grad, Hvar, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Greek settlers in the 4th century BCE, Stari Grad is one of the oldest cities in Europe.<br\/>We particularly enjoyed its agricultural plain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which is still cultivated according to the geometric layout left by the Greeks.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22. Novigrad<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Istria\/Extra\/i-bnM4sRf\/0\/KHFGb7M4HXvT3pkMHH2gSrCggh575Z8zWmLhSfx7Z\/L\/Novigrad_DP_135388378_XL-L.jpg\" alt=\"Novigrad, Istria, Croatia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Novigrad, in Istria, is a small port town that has retained the atmosphere of a fishing village; it is more low-key than its neighbors, Rovinj and Pore\u010d.<br\/>We enjoyed its quieter waterfront and its narrow streets lined with seafood restaurants.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23. Motovun<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/MOTOVUN\/i-MF4ZFMV\/1\/MfRT58Vp3Cc47bdJcP6H5fw3NgnSLF6SSDPPzLbsm\/L\/village%20motovun%20croatie-003-L.jpg\" alt=\"Motovun\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Motovun is a hilltop village in Green Istria, famous for its truffles and its view of the entire Mirna Valley.<br\/>We loved arriving there in the late afternoon, when the low-angled sunlight illuminates the surrounding vineyard-covered hills.<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/que-faire-motovun-visiter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See all of Motovun&#8217;s attractions<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the list doesn\u2019t end there: from the hilltop villages of Green Istria to the small fortified towns of Kvarner and the villages of the Dalmatian hinterland, Croatia is brimming with many other hidden gems to discover as you travel.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box gb-block-container\" style=\"margin-top:8%;margin-bottom:8%\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\" style=\"max-width:700px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_titre gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<h5 class=\"titre_box\">PLAN YOUR TRIP TO <span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Croatia<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"font-size:14px;flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Best of<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"ul_box wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\">Top Destinations<br\/>; Most Beautiful Cities<br\/>; Most Beautiful Islands<br\/>; National Parks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Plitvice\/Parc-National\/Parcours-C\/i-4mnr7zZ\/1\/MxD3CTQ5zkWGmmxL9QmtW5W8fsbrKg9Vk3RzfVCqg\/S\/national%20park%20plitvice%20-%20program%20c-149-S.jpg\" alt=\"Plitvice\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Practical advice<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/>When to go? <br\/>How to rent a car in Croatia<br\/>Driving tips<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><br\/>Itineraries: Road Trip\u201410 Days, 2 Weeks, 3 Weeks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Extra\/i-GLC6J3F\/0\/MRz6mFPrND2n3MxF4FTkGWmsGwCQS8kXw7hMD4T8s\/S\/drive%20croatie-S.jpg\" alt=\"Driving in Croatia\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide hr-box-planif\" style=\"background-color:#ccd3dd;color:#ccd3dd\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns box_sans_border is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column texte_planif is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The must-dos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-dubrovnik-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Dubrovnik<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-zadar-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2859\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Zadar<\/a><br\/>Attractions in Split<br\/>Attractions in Zagreb<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/best-things-to-do-istria-visit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2777\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attractions in Istria<\/a><br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/croatialovers.com\/en\/national-park-plitvice-croatia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Plitvice Lakes<\/a><br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top planif-radius is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img-portrait\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Croatia\/Dubrovnik\/Best\/i-ZpPLHDP\/0\/Kq3fM6kjPnkNQhKMjpwZ645bpH3J3kkSDQg4ztHJB\/S\/IMG_7968-S.jpg\" alt=\"Dubrovnik\" title=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container box_auteur_voyage gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large img_auteur_voyage img_provisoire\"><a href=\"https:\/\/normandielovers.fr\/claire-robinson\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/photos.smugmug.com\/Region-Lovers\/Equipe\/i-nsNF6C6\/0\/Cs2F5n96pkt9xFD9D3SVqmQspMhrKgN75nHgBqmjG\/L\/Claire-L.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"titre_auteur_voyage\"><span>SHE WROTE THE ARTICLE\n <\/span><span class=\"titre_box_manuscrit\">Claire<\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its beaches, mountains, and white-stone city walls, Croatia boasts a rich architectural heritage: Roman palaces, Venetian alleyways, Baroque castles&#8230;In this article, we share our selection of the most beautiful cities to visit in Croatia. 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