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 Croatia is not only rich in cultural heritage, but it is also a land of natural phenomena of breathtaking beauty: the Plitvice Lakes, the Brijuni Archipelago, the Velebit Mountain, the biggest peninsula of the Adriatic, Istria, just to mention some... Croatia has 8 National Parks and 10 Nature Parks, and ecologically it is the land with the purest environment in the Mediterranean. Shortly, it is a land of rich culture, which knew how to connect its tradition with a modern way of life and which attracts visitors in many different ways. Croatia is a true paradise for tourists, sailing enthusiasts, fishermen and nature explorers, but also for the gourmands, who will be delighted by its rich gastronomic offer.
Croatia has one of the most beautiful and picturesque coastlines in the world.
The incredibly indented Mediterranean coastline with many islands and gulfs is 1,777 kilometres in length, and boasts with 1,185 islands, which together have 4,058 kilometres of coastline. The biggest are the islands of Cres and Krk.
The Adriatic coast of Croatia is bestowed by numerous natural beauties, mighty ridges, hidden bays, rocky reefs and picturesque beaches.
 In its hinterland you will be captured by the beauty of evergreen Mediterranean plant life, olive tree grooves and vineyards, colourful lavender fields, cypresses, and pine trees.
The coastline and the islands are marked by numerous small towns, where time has stopped.
Medieval fortresses, castles, churches and cathedrals testify of rich cultural history
Famous American magazine National Geographic Adventure has conducted a survey among its journalists and editors and proclaimed Croatia as most desirable destination in 2006. On the scale of «must visit places next year» Croatia is on the first place above Patagonia and Mongol desert Gobi.
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