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Imagine a place with beautiful sights, rich night life, vast history and cheap accommodation. Sounds too good to be true? The islands of Croatia offer all of this and more. Whether you’re on a romantic holiday with your loved one or just want somewhere exciting to go with your friends, Croatia has it all. With over a thousand islands and islets, and a coastline which spans along several thousand kilometers, Croatia is a sight to behold. Most of the islands are uninhabited and offer a glimpse of an Eden like sanctuary undisturbed by people, and to top it all off the sunny weather and crystal clear Adriatic Sea will make you wonder why you haven’t visited Croatia before.
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Northern Islands of Croatia
The islands stretch from north to south, starting with the famous Brijuni archipelago, which are a national park, followed by Croatia’s largest and second largest island – Krk and Cres. The northern islands offer a unique combination of preserved nature and the traditional Dalmatian way of life. If you want to explore, or just lay back and relax on the beach or in one of the numerous cafés this is the perfect place for you. Cheap accommodation is easy to find in the various hotels or even in the houses of local residents.
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Zadar Archipelago
Going a bit south we find ourselves near the ancient town of Zadar and, of course the Zadar archipelago. The archipelago consists of hundreds of small islands and islets, most notably the Kornati Islands, and offers the perfect opportunity for adventurers to charter a boat and explore the islands by themselves. So get in your boat and set sail for one of the 130 Kornati Islands, or the famous romantic, heart shaped Island of Galesnjak while you’re there. It comes as no surprise Croatia is one of the most popular sailing destinations in the world, the possibilities are endless.
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Southern Islands of Croatia
In the southern part of the country, near the towns of Split and Dubrovnik, which are fantastic tourist destination themselves as well, we find even more little slices of paradise. Located here are some of Croatia’s most significant, most beautiful islands. They include the Island of Korcula, birthplace of the famous explorer Marco Polo, Europe’s sunniest Island – Hvar, Mljet, which is a national park, and the dazzling Lastovo Island. If your accommodation is in one of the nearby towns simply hop on a ferry and after a short trip you’ll be mingling with the friendly locals on one of the islands. Your biggest problem will be deciding whether to visit the historically rich cities first, or to take a break from the buzz of town and explore the untouched nature of the islands and enjoy a more laid-back experience.
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After your trip is over the first thing you’ll want to do is pinch yourself to make sure it wasn’t a dream. The picturesque Croatian islands do sound too good to be true but we guarantee you’ll be coming back year after year. So pack your stuff, book a tour or simply go off road, charter your own boat and explore this paradise on earth by yourself. You simply can’t go wrong when it comes to Croatia.
