Hiking in the Croatian Dinaric Alps: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You

Croatia has 8 national parks and 11 nature parks that, together with other protected areas, cover 10% of the national surface. The variety of its nature allows to find endless hiking routes near the coast, as well as on its islands and in the center of the country. Thanks to its biodiversity and landscapes variety, in Croatia and the Dinaric Alps you can enjoy all kinds of activities: climbing, trekking, kayaking, rafting, mountain biking, among many other adventure sports.

Diverse fresh cuisine

Despite its small size, Croatia offers an incredible variety of gastronomic specialties in every region of the country. Istria, for example, is characterized by meals based on Mediterranean products, like olive oil or fresh seafood.

One of most beautiful coasts in the world

You will fall in love with its hundreds of inlets, bays, beaches, towns and villages on the shore of the Adriatic Sea. The maritime landscape is complemented by vertiginous mountains submerged, literally, in the blue waters. You can combine the visit with some historical sites and localities with Venetian influences (such as Dubrovnik or Split).

History with the smell of war

This is perhaps the darkest point in the contemporary history of the country. Most Croatian cities have museums that commemorate the victims, and other scars of war are still present in the frontline cities, like Dubrovnik and Slavonia. Vukovar is, without a doubt, the place where the war hit Croatia the hardest.

In the mountain areas climate is cold and dry, while on the Adriatic coast, the temperature is more similar to the Mediterranean's. Being surrounded by important mountain ranges, Croatia is sheltered from the cold Central European winters.

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The main international airlines fly to Zagreb, the capital of the country, and to other important cities such as Dubrovnik and Split. Most of the roads are qualified as highways, and they have become a good transport option in recent years.

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