A country of picturesque
coast lines and islands, Croatia is considered
by many to be one of the most beautiful
regions of Europe. Before the conflict of
the 1990s, attractions included Roman ruins
such as the palace of Diocletian in Split
and the Adriatic coast brought millions
of visitors each year. Tourists are returning
as the country recovers and much of the
medieval charm of cities such as Dubrovnik
either survived or has been restored. Events
held each year include classical music festivals
in Zagreb and Dubrovnik from July through
to August and the Split pop Festival between
mid-July and mid-August. In Zagreb a European
theatre festival takes place in June and
an International Festival of Animation and
Folklore in July.
Geography: Croatia is located between
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Slovenia. Its
coast is on the Adriatic Sea. On the Hungarian
border there are flat plains and along the
coast low mountains.
Weather: Dry summers
and mild winters on the coast. Hot summers
and cold winters inland.
Getting
There: Regular flights are available to Zagreb
from many European airports, though some visitors
prefer to fly into neighbouring countries and
then cross the border into Croatia. There are
regular ferry services between ports along the
coast and they are a good way to see the picturesque
Adriatic islands.
