• Historical Dubrovnik

What makes Croatia so special?

Croatia has pristine coastlines with clear water lapping pretty, pebbled beaches and secluded coves with an abundance of history featuring 1,246 islands and islets scattered along a 1,777km mainland coastline. There is an abundance of history in Croatia with its well preserved fortified towns encompassing centuries-old buildings, cities, parks, islands and lakes that UNESCO World Heritage has listed under protection. Croatia offers something for every visitor.

Croatia highlights include:

  • It’s one of Europe’s sunniest spots. Visitors should expect 12 hours of sunshine a day in May and June on average, and 13 in July and August.
  • The remains of Diocletian’s Palace in Split, a Game of Thrones filming location, is now the buzzing heart of the city. Among the ancient columns, temples, walls and underground cellars is what once made up the Roman emperor’s retirement home.
  • The port city of Pula in Istria is noted for its first-century Roman amphitheatre, one of the best preserved in the world. Look out for one of its regular musical concerts.
  • The picturesque pebbled beaches, lapped by crystal clear water.
  • Croatia has eight national parks, including the Unesco-listed Plitvice Lakes and Krka, both of which are famous for their stunning lakes and waterfalls.
  • Croatia hosts numerous open-air cultural festivals during the summer.
  • Istria's renowned quality olive oil, truffles, both white and black, and wine.
  • Dubrovnik is one of the world's bucket list cities.
  • Vis has wonderful vistas out towards the island of Bisevo and back to the extraordinarily picturesque red roofs of the port of Komiza” and “Tito’s cave”.

The best time to visit Croatia is during the “shoulder-season” months of May and June and September and October. Expect pleasant sunny days ideal for swimming in the sea and sunbathing, with all the tourist facilities up and running but no crowds. It’s also the perfect time for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain-biking, rafting and sea-kayaking.

Croatia travel options:

We have a wide selection of Small Ship Cruising, Island Hopping Packages, Yacht Charters, Tailor Made Itineraries, Private Stays, Guaranteed Tours, Self Drives and Adventure Tourism.

A TASTE OF CROATIA & SLOVENIA HOSTED TOUR & CRUISE – 22 days / 21 nights

Departs: 13 Jun 2020 and 08 Aug 2020. Small Ship: MS Black Swan.

DELIGHTS OF CROATIA & SLOVENIA TOUR & CRUISE – 15 days / 14 nights

Departs: 30 May, 29 Aug, 12 Sep 2020.

Prices for these 2020 tours to be released next month.

Contact the team at helloworld Travel Milford to plan your dream holiday to Croatia. Attend our Croatia Information Event (details below) to learn more about this beautiful destination.

helloworld Travel Milford, corner Kitchener Road & Milford Road, Milford
09 489 2597 www.helloworld.co.nz/milford

 


Issue 98 May 2019