Email: 1st wedding anniversary. Recommend a European holiday. (US)
Congratulations. With pristine beaches, jewel-like lakes, ancient ruins, 1,000 idyllic islands, Croatia is Europe’s hottest tourist spot. Michelin-starred restaurants, underwater wineries, Westeros-worthy vistas.
Krka National Park along the Krka River in central Dalmatia is stunning. Spectacular blue-green pools, winding walkways, gushing waterfalls. Zagreb has beautiful pedestrian-friendly streets, museums, galleries, outdoor cafes, an ancient fortified centre, open-air Dolac Market & colourful St Mark’s Church. Mljet National Park boasts gorgeous saltwater lakes, pine tree forests & the picturesque villages of Pomena & Polače.
Hvar is loved for sunny beaches, lavender fields, lush vineyards. A beautiful city centre with Gothic palaces & marble stone streets. Croatia’s sunniest spot. Plitvice Lakes National Park surprises with it’s turquoise lakes, limestone canyons & waterfalls. Pula has a wealth of Roman architecture – the Pula Arena. Constructed in 27 BC, the amphitheater is remarkably intact for concerts & festivals. There’s no denying the appeal of Dubrovnik. White limestone streets, lovely old town of Stari Grad, scenic Mount Srd for epic views.
Zadar, a historic old town, a string of beaches. Sea Organ, a structure that plays music using movement of the waves. Greeting to the Sun, an installation that collects sun’s energy, then plays a trippy light show from sunrise to sunset. Zlatni Rat has an unusual shape, so-called ‘Golden Cape‘. A popular spot for windsurfing, jet-skiing, paddle boarding.
Split, a fascinating mix of ancient & modern. A sprawling 4th century Diocletian’s Palace, trendy clubs & boutiques, ancient churches, Riva seafront promenade. The island of Korčula – dense forests, olive groves, local white wine, stunning old town & Gothic cathedrals. Kornatis are the densest, largest archipelago in the Mediterranean. Kornati National Park is an ideal spot for diving, snorkelling, sailing, swimming. A charming destination.