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WELCOME TO CROATIA!

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 Hello travellers! Croatia is a country famous for having some filming spots from Game of Thrones. However this land has much more to offer than that. Its astonishing coastlines, incredibly tasty food, mix of cultures and stunning landscapes won't let you down.  Why Visit Croatia? ✅ Astonishing Nature: gorgeous landscapes (crystal water beaches along the Adriatic sea or national        parks). ✅ Intriguing culture: the country is a mix of Roman, Venetian and Slavic influences ✅ Delicious cuisine:  this country's gastronomy blends Mediterranean and Central European flavours ✅ Affordable travel:  in termos of food, accomodations and experiences, Croatia is cheaper than other European countries. 🌍 Travel guidelines for Croatia When planning your trip to Croatia, you will see many flights ✈️  to Zagreb and eventhough it is the capital city of the country, it is not as interesting as the coast. Going to Zagreb might be a good option if you spend ...

MUST-SEE SIGHTS IN CROATIA

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  If Croatia is on your travel list, there is a bunch of places you can't miss, from ancient Roman ruins to impressive lakes, Croatia has a wide range of tourist attractions that will appeal to everyone, from kids to people interested in culture or just those who want a relaxing holiday.  Dubrovnik: the Pearl of the Adriatic In first place, Dubrovnik's Old Town, a perfectly preserved medieval city that will transport you to the Middle Ages when walking through it's narrow streets and multiple stairs, all built in stone and polished marble, creating the perfect atmosphere.  Surrounded by massive stone walls, this city full of history with its red-roofed buildings will instantly make you fall in love. One of the best ways to visit the city is by walking the city walls during the sunset, you will see the tiny boats in the harbor, the entire city getting lit by the restaurant’s candles and behind the rooftops...

Exploring the Food of Croatia

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  Croatian food was one of the most unexpected surprises of the trip. It combines Italian and Turkish gastronomy, creating the perfect blend between these two cultures all with great quality sea products. Some of its most well known recipes are black risotto, made with squid and coloured with ink, a tasty option if you like seafood; as well as octopus salad, a cold refreshing dish, perfect for enjoying it during the hot croatian Summer;  their own version of a schnitzel, but stuffed with cheese and ham; or burek, a puff pastry filled with cheese. Croatian cuisine can be divided into several types, the one from the region of Istria, next to Italy, in wich truffle is a very common ingredient and recipes are more similar to Italian ones; food from the coast, like the octopus salad, in which seafood and fish are more used; and, finaly, gastronomy from the inland country, influenced by Central Europe, with dishes like ćevapi, a sausage served with pita bread and sliced onion. In a ...

Croatia, more than just beautiful beaches

  A s their food, Croatian culture is also a mix of other ones, they combine Mediterranean lifestyle with Slavic roots. Croatian, a South Slavic language, is their official language, but Italian is also spoken in the region of Istria and most young people speak English. You can try saying some words in Croatian, like Zdravo, which means hello, but the difficult pronunciation makes it almost impossible to learn a few words in just one week or two. Croatians are known for their hospitality and warmth, they treat guests as family, even if they seem a little bit distant at the beginning. They have a very calm lifestyle and often spend several hours talking and drinking coffee. They also tend to be religious, especially Catholic and they take their traditions very seri...