Visiting Croatia? Here Are A Few Things You Should Know

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It is no wonder that Croatia has become quite a tourist attraction in recent years. The ancient land of Croatia is one of the most beautiful coastal countries in Europe. It is the birthplace of Nikola Tesla, and home to what Alfred Hitchcock described as the most beautiful sunset in the world. 

Big-budget tv productions and movies have also been filmed here for their breathtaking landscapes and well-preserved medieval landmarks. But to make the most of your travels to this Adriatic paradise, here are a few things you should know when visiting Croatia.  

Rent A Sailboat

Croatia is known throughout the world as the country of a thousand islands. But there are, in fact, 1244 of them. Most of these little islands are uninhabited. And the only way to see all the magnificent islands in the region is by renting a yacht or sailboat. 

Rent a sailboat in Croatia and you’ll get to discover all the jewels of the Adriatic. For fans of the wilderness, the island of Mljet is untamed and green, with Mljet National Park occupying most of the isle. The waters here are excellent for canoeing, kayaking, and scuba diving. 

But if diverse landscapes are what you’re after, head for the island of Rab. The ancient rulers of this island, the Illyrians, are the most likely origin for the name Rab. The Illyrian word Arb meant dark, green, or forested.  

Sail along the deep blue waters bordered by white pebbles, while you gaze up at the cliffs graced by pine forests. 

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The Beaches Are Rocky

Hungary’s coastal neighbor, Croatia has many fine beaches. But instead of sinking your feet into soft sand, you’ll mostly be carefully traversing stretches of pebbles. 

So you may want to pack a pair of aqua shoes for those walks along the beaches. But pebble beaches are, in many ways, superior to sandy beaches. Unlike sand, the pebbles won’t get into everything, and won’t make you itch if you have sensitive skin. 

Best of all, pebbles don’t move about as much as sand and this means that underwater visibility is far better. This is good news for all you snorkelers and divers.