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 foodnot to mention some of the clearest waters you are likely to find anywhere in the Mediterranean.

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. Fuller coverage of the whole country than any other guide on the market. . Almost half a million Brits visited Croatia in 2014, and visitor numbers continue to rise. . The Croatian National Tourist Board launched a new promotional campaign in late 2014, focusing on expanding the season and the Slavonia region. . New routes include Ryanair to Osijek, extremely convenient for exploring Slavonia. . Croatia joined EU in July 2013. . Written by an expert with many Croatian titles to his credit.

Autorentext

By Piers Letcher - With Rudolf Abraham

Klappentext

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.

Zusammenfassung
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.

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Acknowledgements
Introduction

PART ONE GENERAL INFORMATION
**Chapter 1 Background Information**
Facts and figures, Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Politics, Economy, Tourism, People, Language, Religion, Education, Culture

Chapter 2 Practical Information
When 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 GUIDE
Chapter 3 Zagreb
History, 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 Islands
Rijeka, Gorski Kotar, North Velebit National Park, Cres and Lošinj, Krk, Rab

Chapter 7 Northern Dalmatia
Zadar, Paklenica National Park, Šibenik, Krka National Park, Pag, Silba, Olib and Premuda, Ugljan and Pašman, Dugi Otok and the Kornati archipelago

Chapter 8 Central Dalmatia
Trogir, Split, Makarska/Biokovo, Šolta, Brac, Hvar, Vis

Chapter 9 Southern Dalmatia
Dubrovnik, South of Dubrovnik, The Elaphite Islands (Kolocep, Lopud, Šipan), Mljet, Trsteno, Ploce and the Neretva Delta, Pelješac peninsula, Korcula, Lastovo

Chapter 10 Diving in Croatia
Planning the dive, Diving centres, Top ten dive sites in Croatia

Appendix 1 Language
Appendix 2 Further Information
Index