Destinations
Bol is one of the most popular and visited towns on the island Brač due to its beautiful beaches, historic sites, and picturesque surroundings. One of the most famous features of Bol is the beach known as Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn), a pebbly beach that changes shape with the tides and winds, making it a unique and attractive spot for sunbathing and water sports.
Known as the “Jewel of the Adriatic,” Dubrovnik is located in southern Croatia, overlooking the Adriatic Sea. The ancient city was created for maritime trade, once rivaling Venice in the Middle Ages. It is famous for its distinguishing Old Town, surrounded by the world’s most majestic stone walls in the 16th century facing the brilliant blue Adriatic. Its well-conserved structures vary from Baroque-style churches to Renaissance-style palaces.
Hvar is the royalty of the Croatian Dalmatian islands in the sparkling Adriatic Sea and is best known as a summer resort. Its strategic nautical location has made this port town well-known since antiquity. An hour away from Split, Hvar is considered one of Croatia’s most enchanting islands and is a trendy destination.
Korčula is one of Croatia’s most cherished islands in the Adriatic Sea, just off the Dalmatian coast. It is 20 miles long, only four to five miles wide, and is Croatia’s sixth largest island. The Greek name Corkyra Melaina was given to Korčula by a colony of Greeks coming from Corfu. When they first laid eyes on this lovely island, they were awestruck by the dense forests that cover the hills, giving it the illusion of blackness. Taking the name Corfu from their homeland, they added Melaina, meaning black. Hence, Corkyra Melaina or Black Corfu.
The Kornati Islands are designated as a national park, known as Kornati National Park (Nacionalni park Kornati). The park was established in 1980 and covers an area of about 220 square kilometers, making it one of Croatia’s most unique and protected natural areas.
Krka National Park runs alongside the Krka River in the southernmost part of Croatia and is prized for its seven cascading waterfalls. Up north, you will find a hiking trail that passes through a different series of spectacular waterfalls. Visovac Island houses the Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Mercy. The Krka Monastery was developed above old Roman catacombs and Roški Slap.
Ljubljana to Lake Bled is a great day trip from Slovenia’s capital, or you can spend the night in nearby accommodations. Lake Bled is located in the northwestern edge of Slovenia, snuggled in between the Alps to the north, and Triglav National Park to the west.
