Holidays in Croatia. The best options in 2018

Due to its favorable location between the Adriatic coast and the Alps, Croatia has become an ideal country for relaxation. Here, in the neighborhood are ancient cities, islands, thermal springs, pine forests, clear sea, numerous lakes and mountains.

How to get there

There are several ways to get to Croatia. The fastest way to do this is by plane. A flight departs regularly from Moscow to Zagreb. During the holiday season, additional flights are introduced to Dubrovnik, Split and Pula. The average cost of a plane ticket is from 210 euros.

Another way is by train. A train leaves from Moscow to Split through Zagreb daily. The ticket price starts from 250 euros and you will have to spend about 50 hours on the road.

Croatia Hotels

Most hotels in Croatia are 3 star hotels. There are very few 4 and 5 star hotels in the country. Moreover, the service in them is quite high. Mostly they offer breakfast, sometimes half board. But according to the all-inclusive system, only a few of them work here.

The cost of a hotel room depends on the resort you have chosen. The most expensive are in Dubrovnik and Zagreb. In the summer in Dubrovnik a room in a 5-star hotel will cost 200 euros and more, in a 4-star hotel - from 150 euros, in a 3-star hotel - about 60-80 euros.

Food

There are no problems in finding a place to eat in Croatia. On almost every corner you will find a cafe or restaurant.

You can dine in a cafe without alcohol here for about 400 rubles for two. Lunch at a restaurant with local wines costs about 1900 rubles for two, and with strong drinks - about 3900 rubles.

Beach vacation

Along the coast of the Adriatic Sea there are more than a thousand small islands. Of these, only 67 are inhabited. All resorts are divided into several tourist destinations:

1. Istria is a peninsula that has been granted park status. It also includes 2 large and 12 small islands. Istria is almost completely covered with olive trees, pines and vineyards. The peninsula will be an ideal place for those who prefer ecotourism. Numerous park areas are equipped with paths for pedestrians and cyclists. In the Gulf of Liman are the cleanest beaches. The most popular resorts of Istria: Umag, Porec, Pula, Vrsar, the islands of Krk and Brioni.

2. Central Dalmatia is located between the towns of Gradac and Sibenik. The region is ideal for families with small children. It is here that you can find pebble beaches where pines grow right by the water. In the territory of Central Dalmatia there are national parks Krk and Kornati, as well as the Biokovo Natural Garden. The most popular resorts in the region: Split, Sibenik, Tupeci, Trogir, Primosten, the islands of Hvar and Brac.

3. South Dalmatia The region has a developed infrastructure and the largest number of VIP hotels. It is here that the bay is located, in which oysters are cultivated. And connoisseurs of good wines will definitely visit the Peljesac peninsula. In the south of the region are unique sandy beaches for Croatia. The most popular resorts in the region: Plat, Cavtat, Ston, Mlini, Kolocep, Lopud and Mljet.

Wellness

In the country there are more than 20 sources of healing water. The best balneological resorts of Croatia are located on the Croatian Zagorje. The most popular of them are:

1. Naftalan is the only clinic in Europe that treats dermatitis, psoriasis, rheumatism with healing oil. The center is located in Ivanich Grad.

2. Terme Tuchel is a balneological resort where the tourist infrastructure is perfectly combined with professional treatment.

3. Bizovachke Toplice is a unique balneological resort where you are offered not only to improve your health, but also get acquainted with Slovenia. The resort is located on the territory of this particular country and is the internal cultural region of Croatia.

Leisure activities

There are many islands in Croatia, most of which are uninhabited. You can visit them by renting a yacht. The cost of such a service starts from 150 euros per day.

The waters of the Adriatic attract divers. On the coast you can find about 120 diving centers. The most interesting places for diving are Bishevo, the islands of Vis, Cres, Losinj and the Kornati archipelago. A diving license costs from 20 euros.

Good conditions on the coast offer surfers. The best places to practice this sport are the bays on the Peljesac peninsula and the island of Brac. In addition, surfing centers are open in almost every city on the seashore.

Rafting enthusiasts will be able to make rafting on mountain rivers. The most popular of these is the Cetina River, located near Split.

Relaxing in the mountains, you can go mountain climbing, hang gliding or paragliding. Among climbers, Mount Platak and the mountains located on the island of Krk became especially popular.

You can admire the unique nature of the country during a bike ride. In almost every city you will be offered to rent a vehicle.

Ski resorts

You can relax in Croatia not only in the summer. In winter, several ski resorts located on the slopes of the Alps work here. Among them:

1. Sleme. The resort is located near Zagreb. Here, tourists are offered skiing and snowboarding. Thanks to the unique lighting system, you can ride on the tracks at night. The uniqueness of this resort is that artificial snow is created on one of the slopes, so you can ride it at any time of the year.

2. Platak is located near the city of Rijeka. From its slopes offers amazing views of the Adriatic coast and neighboring islands. For those who want to learn snowboarding, a school is opened here, in which training is conducted in Russian.

Tours in Croatia

To diversify their beach or outdoor activities, tourists will be able to go on one of the excursions:

1. Split and Torgir. The cost of the trip is 40 euros. During the tour, tourists will visit the palace of the Emperor Diocletian, the Temple of Jupiter, the fortress of Last, and other interesting places in the resorts.

2. Tour of Dubrovnik. The cost of the trip is from 55 euros. The city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

3. A trip to the Plitvice Lakes National Park. The cost of the tour is from 90 euros. The park has 16 lakes, which are surrounded by dense forests.

4. Tour of the Krka National Park. The cost of the tour is from 61 euros. The park contains unique collections of rare representatives of flora and fauna that tourists can see. There are several beautiful waterfalls where you can swim.

5. Zagorsk Dalmatia. The cost of the tour is from 50 euros. Here are extraordinary lakes that independently change their depth. In addition, winemaking is very developed in this region. Therefore, during the trip, tourists will be able to taste local wines, as well as cheeses and prshut.

6. Tour of the three islands. The cost of the trip is from 35 euros. During the tour, vacationers will visit the most picturesque islands of Lopud, Shipan and Kolocep.

7. Istra tour. The cost of the trip is from 50 euros. During the tour, tourists will visit the most interesting places on the peninsula, including historical and architectural sights.

Pros and cons of relaxation

The first thing that tourists who come to Croatia pay attention to is the amazing nature. In addition, in this country there are other advantages. Among them:

1. Mild climate. The number of sunny days during the year is about 215.
2. The country is considered one of the most environmentally friendly regions in the world.
3. A huge number of natural, historical and architectural attractions.
4. Holidays in Croatia can be classified as budget.
5. Since the local language belongs to the Slavic group, usually Russian-speaking tourists do not have problems communicating with the local population.
6. Great conditions for outdoor activities.

There are not so many disadvantages here. Some tourists remain unhappy:

1. Low level of service in local hotels.
2. Sea urchins are found in the sea, so swimming is recommended in special slippers.
3. Most of the beaches here are pebbled.

As you can see, there are almost no shortcomings here, besides, many do not even consider them to be flaws. But the nature of Croatia can not be compared with any other place. Therefore, if you had the opportunity to relax in this amazing country, agree without hesitation. Such a journey will remain in your memory for life.