Named the number 1 destination by Lonely Planet in 2005, Croatia offers an entirely new and entirely breathtaking experience for the traveller; described as “the Mediterranean as it once was,” you’ll find rare species, Istrian truffles, and its own leaning tower here, in the birthplace of Marco Polo. Activities here include kayaking, canoeing, diving, hunting, horseback riding, and sport fishing.
Go to Dalmatia and see Emperor Diocletian'spalace in the city of Split; surviving centuries of occupation, the Roman ruler's mausoleum, Jupiter's temple, the Andrija Buvina gates, and early churches, and Juraj Dalmatinac's buildings have been maintained beautifully. Founded in the 3rd century BC, the town of Trogir has stayed true to its Romanesque-Gothic roots; its castle, tower, and church of St. Lawrence are just some architectural examples of this style. The limestone-sprinkled Biokovo mountain is another place to see; it contains the Botanical Garden Kotisina, which aims to protect and preserve plants in this area. Lodges have sprouted to accommodate visitors.
In Kvarner, you can stroll around the parks of North Velebit,Velebit, and Risnjak; see “nature in motion” at Plitvice Lakes, which flow into one another through waterfalls. Green as a jewel, the lakes are nestled among beech, fir, and spruce trees; birds, bears, and wolves make their homes here. The Marian shrines are worth a visit too.
The “cradle of Croatian hiking” is located in Samobor; gastronomic treats such as rudarska greblica pie, samoborske kremsnite custard, and cesnjovke sausage can be found here too. Samobor’s annual Carnival has been running for almost 200 years, while events like Tambura Music Night and Samobor Salami Show keep everyone entertained.
Other places to see include the castles in Slavonia, Dubrovnik the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” and museums in Zagreb.
Relatively new to the tourism scene, Croatia is an unusual yet amazing place to head to this summer. Enjoying higher temperatures and much more sunshine hours than the United Kingdom and only a short flight away, the former Eastern bloc country has stunning coastlines and beaches and buzzing exciting cities with a strong Italian influence. Add to this the rich wealth of history and architecture to visit and you will be wondering why you never thought of going to Croatia before.
The main airport is in the capital city of Dubrovnik and flight time is short departing from most UK airports. As with all destinations, the holiday companies are offering all manner of great deals at the moment. We have found a holiday with Thomson for £383 per person for a seven night stay on a bed and breakfast, leaving on 7th July from London Gatwick and based on three people sharing.
Lastminute.com has got some really good offers, mainly staying at plush hotels in Dubrovnik. Prices start at £399 per person for seven nights at the three star Hotel Petka on a half board basis. Flights are from London Gatwick with Croatia Airlines, flying Monday to Friday throughout July and August.
Croatia is a country full of natural beauty, unique history, an interesting mix of cuisines and one of Europe’s top seaside destinations. Good deals on flights to Croatia from the UK are easy to grab, with plenty of offers available on the web all year round. Don’t wait any longer, book your Crotia flights on British Airways now!
Croatia has six main airports, namely Dubrovnik, Pula, Split, Rijeka, Zadar and Zagreb, so make sure you know where you want your Croatian holiday to start from before you get on the web looking for flights. Dubrovnik is located at the south end of Croatia and is a town of exceptional cultural and historical monuments. Split is one of the largest cities in Croatia, situated on the Adriatic coast, it’s one of the Adriatic’s most fascinating ports with a long and eventful history. Zagreb is the capital of Croatia. It doesn’t attract as many visitors as the coastal towns do but it is still worth a visit, with its many museums and good nightlife.
Finding cheap flights to Croatia from the UK is easy with all major low cost airlines flying there. There’s EasyJet that flies to Dubrovnik and Split, Ryanair to Zadar and Pula, Jet2 and Flybe to Dubrovnik and Split and BMIbaby to Dubrovnik. And then, of course, there are British Airways, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and many more that might be a bit more expensive but offer a greater choice with several connections a day, every day.
