With its stony, indented shore and over thousand isles,Croatiaclaims to have one among the most attractive stretches of shoreline inEurope. The best ofCroatiawhich isCroatia's assets such as the ruins of the Roman rule, the castles of the medieval times and the cache of fascinating natural resources have all released the country from the vestige of erstwhileYugoslavia.

Sightseeing in Croatia

When you plan yourCroatiatravel, check online to find out the most important places of visit you should have in your itinerary.

The best of Croatiacan be seen in its monuments. The ‘Euphrasian Basilica' of the 6th century is a great attraction of Porec, a town that is 2000 years old. It is a very good example of Byzantine architecture. ‘Diocletian's Palace' built by the Roman emperor ‘Diocletian' is another structure worth visiting.

The ‘Pula Arena' or the amphitheatre is said to be the sixth biggest existing Roman arena and a well preserved Roman monument. Staying in ‘Dubrovnik' nicknamed the ‘Pearlof the Adriatic' may turn to be the climax of yourCroatiaholidays. ‘Dubrovnik' is soaked in spectacular architecture and minute sculptural detail.

Your Croatia holidays can be full of fun when you meander all the way through the lanes of Zagreb's ‘Gornji Grad' and then go up the ‘Lotrscak Tower' to watch the cannon fire and an all-encompassing sight of the capital city. Wake up early to watch the fisher folk bring their catch to ‘Rovinj',Mediterranean's important fishing port. Explore the marvellous ‘PlitviceLakeNational Park' which has 16 interlinked lakes as well as a huge forest complex.

Don't ever miss out on the beaches in your Croatian holiday. There are plenty of beaches where you can feel the glistening sea breeze around stony coves.

Shopping, Eating Out and Stay

‘HvarIsland' noted for lavender production is worth a visit and a purchase. The intricate fancy lace of ‘PagIsland' and the truffle from ‘Istria' are worth buying. Neckties are found in specialty shops aroundCroatia.

 News from the Croatian newspaper becomes the topic of discussion among the locals who hang out in the restaurants found in every town. Accommodation inCroatiais not a problem as you can find a variety of places to stay to suit your budget.