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This new edition of Bradt's Croatia is thoroughly updated to reflect recent changes, especially since Croatia's accession to the EU in 2013. Bradt's Croatia offers the most detailed coverage of all the guides of the coast and islands, as well as the capital Zagreb and areas further inland. New for this edition are: more details of Slavonia, new accommodation options in all price brackets, new restaurants, plus new features on Croatian wines and Game of Thrones locations and tours in Dubrovnik. Sitting at the cross-roads of Europe, Croatia offers an unrivalled mix of culture and nature. It continues to seduce visitors with its beautifully preserved historic towns and cities, magnificent cultural sights, gorgeous coastline, outstanding national parks and delicious food-not to mention some of the clearest waters you are likely to find anywhere in the Mediterranean.
List of contents
Acknowledgements
Introduction
PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
Chapter 1 Background InformationFacts and figures, Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, Tourism, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture
Chapter 2 Practical InformationWhen to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Tourist information and maps, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Opening times, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Arts and entertainment, Photography, Media and communications, Business/time, Buying property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively
PART TWO THE GUIDEChapter 3 ZagrebHistory, Getting there and away, Orientation, Getting around, Tourist information and maps, Local tour operators and travel agencies, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Sport, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Around Zagreb
Chapter 4 Inland Croatia
Varaždin, Cakovec and the Medimurje, The Zagorje, Samobor, Žumberak, Jastrebarsko and the Turopolje, Karlovac, South of Karlovac, Plitvice Lakes National Park, Lonjsko Polje, Jasenovac, Požega, Papuk Nature Park, Slavonski Brod, Ðakovo, Osijek, Kopacki Rit, Vinkovci, Vukovar, East to Ilok
Chapter 5 Istria
The west coast to Porec, Rovinj, Brijuni Islands, Pula, The east coast to Labin and Rabac, Inland Istria, To Opatija and Ucka
Chapter 6 Kvarner Bay and IslandsRijeka, Gorski Kotar, North Velebit National Park, Cres and Lošinj, Krk, Rab
Chapter 7 Northern DalmatiaZadar, Paklenica National Park, Šibenik, Krka National Park, Pag, Silba, Olib and Premuda, Ugljan and Pašman, Dugi Otok and the Kornati archipelago
Chapter 8 Central DalmatiaTrogir, Split, Makarska/Biokovo, Šolta, Brac, Hvar, Vis
Chapter 9 Southern DalmatiaDubrovnik, South of Dubrovnik, The Elaphite Islands (Kolocep, Lopud, Šipan), Mljet, Trsteno, Ploce and the Neretva Delta, Pelješac peninsula, Korcula, Lastovo
Chapter 10 Diving in CroatiaPlanning the dive, Diving centres, Top ten dive sites in Croatia
Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index
About the author
By Piers Letcher - With Rudolf Abraham
Summary
Croatia Travel Guide - Holiday advice and expert travel tips including Zagreb and Dubrovnik hotels and restaurants, highlights and archaeological sites. Also including Slovania, Game of Thrones locations in Dubrovnik, sailing, diving and hiking, wildlife and national parks such as Paklenica, Plitvice Lakes, plus Split, Korcula, Istria and Pula.
