Fun things to do in Croatia

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When you are in Croatia....Go Sailing!!

I think it's the best way to get around, bu be carefull - it's addictive:)

You can charter a boat with or without skipper, but my advice - even if you do sail yourself - is to book a skipper. The Skippers in Croatia are very proffessional and really good to show the best places wether you want to party, experience the amazing nature, learn to sail gourmet eating etc.

Croatia is absolutely amazing - I was there by coensidence the first time - and go back now to sail every year in September.

I think It's perfect to go there "out of season", ex. May or September - the weather is usually pretty warm..

So if you havent been in Croatia - go!

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The most beautiful town in Europe, they say.

Dubrovnik.

One of the most beautiful towns in Europe, I say.

Either as a mandatory stop in a circuit, or as final destination, this is one the European cities that no one should miss. You're invited to my Dubrovnik page.

The protected area of Limski zaljev - the pitoresque deep sea bay at the west coast of Istria (near town of Rovinj), because of its narrowness and steep rocks, resembles the Norwegain fjords.
At the end of the bay, there are a cuople of good restaurant offering shells and seafood from the Fjord.

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The island Pag is located on the dalmatian coast and is a long island that is quite barren.
It´s a very intereesting island though with lot´s of local production of various things such as cheese and handicrafts and there are also some nice rocky beaches and during the summer the island has decent nightlife too.
It´s also known as the island of bicycles and you have many bicycle trails there.

I visited Omis - ca 45 min. bus-ride from Split - in off-season and bad weather, so I didn`t get the very best impression of Omis. The city has a spectacular setting at the entrance of the Cetina river canyon (but also some rather ugly buildings driving into the city). The Oldtown is nice but very small; the view on the Oldtown from the castle overlooking Omis is worth the hike. I can`t vouch for the high season activities, but Omis is a rafting center and a gateway to the Krka National Park.

Trogir is a Dalmatian coastal town with a well-preserved Romanic oldtown inside the historic city walls, and a pretty marina. The main attraction is the cathedral of St. Laurentius - though the church is undergoing renovation (March 2011), it is worth a visit simply because of the detailed portal sculptures (among them mythical creatures like mermaids and griffins). Trogir is easily reached by a ca. 1/2 hour bus-ride from Split.

Sibenik has a wonderful old-town with a maze of cobblestone alleys; the main attraction is the Cathedral of Sveti Jakova, a world heritage monument. One of its most interesting exterior features is a series of head sculptures. I recommend to walk up the derelict fortress (sign-posted) - from there, you have an excellent view on Sibenik and the Adriatic Sea.

Though I have never seen more tourists per square mile than in Dubrovnik, this city is among my favourites world-wide. Dubrovnik has a very interesting history, flourishing as an independent sea republic (under the name Ragusa) with a large commercial fleet for centuries until the French dissolved the Republic in 1806. Ragusa/Dubrovnik was the first European nation to abolish slavery and to recognize the independence of the United States of America.

Despite the damages of the Civil War in Post-Yugoslavia, the historic architecture of Dubrovnik has been preserved. It can be best appreciated by a walk around the city walls (ticket office near the Franziscan Monastery). The historic fortifications surround the whole city - it takes a hike of over an hour to do the walk. Another great panoramic viewing point can be reached by the funicular.

Also worthwhile seeing:
- the Cathedral
- the Church of St. Blasius
- the Franziscan monastery
- the Dominican monastery
- the rector`s palace
- the harbour
- the maritime museum (very good!)
- the aquarium (less so).