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Island getaways
With 1185 islands to choose from, it’s a tough call to have to pick the best of the lot. There are the big ones that get all the press – Hvar, Mljet, Korcula – and then there are the simple small, pine-covered rocks pushing up out of the deep blue sea. Clothing is optional; bliss is mandatory.
Crveni Otok, near Rovinj
Jerolim and Stipanska, near Hvar
Susak, near Mali Lošinj
Drvenik Mali, near Trogir
Lokrum, near Dubrovnik
Kolocep, near Dubrovnik
Badija, near Korcula
Sveti Nikola, near Pore?
Šolta, near Split
Ugljan, near Zadar
Our favourite Festivals
It’s a new country and Croats just love to show off their culture. Whether they are dressing up in elaborate traditional costumes or showing off their fine musicians, Croats honour their culture and traditions with verve and style.
Rijeka Carnival, February, Rijeka
Holy Week, week before Easter, Korcul
Days of Jules Verne, June, Pazin
Ðakovacki Vezovi (Ðakovo Embroidery), July, Ðako
International Folklore Festival, July, Zagreb
Motovun Film Festival, July, Motovun
Sveti Kristofor Day, 27 July, Rab Town
Pag Carnival, 31 July, Pag Town
Dubrovnik Summer Festival, July to August, Dubrovnik
Varaždin Baroque Evenings, September, Varaždin
And the winner is…
Obscure sights, unexpected views, detours and strange flavours always make a trip highly unique and personal. Follow the list we’ve provided below and jar your senses with one of these ‘winners’.
Most macabre sight: The mummies of Vodnjan
Most evocative castle: Trakošcan Castle
Most original museum: Town Museum, Labin
Best new museum: War Photo Limited, Dubrovnik
Most underappreciated town: Varaždin
Best taste sensation: Pag cheese
Most undervisited national park: Risnjak
Best photo opportunity: Korcula town from a ferry
Best spa: Krapinske Toplice
Tiniest town: Hum
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