Croatia. Itineraies, routes, information

The route from the amazing Sibenik to Kaprije, Iz, Molat, Ugljan, Vragda islands, and parks Kornati and Telascica. 7-day-route-from-sibenik-to-kornati-and-telascica-parks

Begin your journey in charming Split, visit the Krknjasi lagoon, the blooming Primosten, the Kornati National Park, Zlarin and Skradin. 7-day-route-from-split-including-visit-to-the-kornati-national-park

The route from ancient Split to the southern islands: Solta, Vis, Hvar and Brac. Includes a visit to Palmizana on one of the Pakleni archipelago. 7-day-route-from-split-with-a-visit-to-the-pakleni-islands

Seven-day route from Zadar, including visits to the islands of Ugljan, Molat, Ilovik, Losinj, Rab and Olib. 7-day-route-from-zadar-to-the-islands-of-the-kvarner-bay

One of the most fascinating cities of Dalmatia, Šibenik, is already more than one thousand years old. The banks of the Krka River, royal origin, unbelievable beauty of local architecture, gentle sandy beach – all contributors to its permanent success with tourists. The Cathedral of St. Jacob subtly combines Gothic motives and features of the Roman style and is decorated with 74 stone busts of contemporaries of Juraj Dalmatinac (Giorgio Orsini). A wonderful view of Šibenik and the Adriatic Sea opens from the walls of the Saint Ana Fortress. You should definitely visit the Krka National Park, beaches on the Solaris Cape, and the thalassotherapy center with its six swimming pools and therapeutic mud. In summer, the city is filled with music during various festivals or medieval fairs.

Pula is nearly always the starting point of trips over the Istria peninsular. Here you can start familiarizing yourself with natural, cultural, and gastronomic sights of Croatia. The beauty of this city lies in its contrasts. Today’s buildings alternate with Ancient Roman monuments; Venetian architecture is added to the industrial port landscape. There are no high mountains here, but there is a quiet bay; no long sandy beaches, but a resort city status. Pula gives tourists a unique opportunity to be transferred several centuries back “here and now.” The best route by which to familiarize yourself with all Pula sights starts from the Triumphal Arch of Sergius. It then sprawls along Sergijevaca Street and leads to the Forum – the main square of the Old Town. The Roman Temple of August, the City Hall, and the Cvajner Gallery, a very popular place where the cultural life of the city is concentrated, are located here. Now we turn to the right and practically in one hundred meters find ourselves by the Pula Cathedral built in place of the Temple of Jupiter. After that, you can go to the top of the hill and see the Venetian Fortress. A fine view of the city and bay opens from there, and you’ll also see the main gem of Pula, which we left for the “dessert” – the wonderfully preserved Ancient Roman amphitheater. The Arena built in the 1st century A.D. saw gladiator combats and knight tournaments; today it’s a concert and festival venue. After the extensive walk over the city, leave some strength for the gastronomic part of the route. They serve well-known Croatian specialties in local restaurants: truffles, wine, and rakija. If you want fresh seafood, it’s better to turn back to the port in order to accompany dinner with a wonderful view of the sea and yacht harbour.

Split is the second largest city in Croatia, and a wonder to behold. Erected in the 4th century, it began with the construction of the splendid Palace of the Roman Emperor Diocletian. He is remembered for his reforms and persecution of Christians, however, the fate is not without irony – the mausoleum of the former Emperor was later restructured into a Christian cathedral. The historical center of Split is part of the UNESCO World Heritage List, owing this honour to the multitude of century-spanning constructions preserved there: the Temple of Jupiter, the Cathedral of St Domnius (Duje), the Procuration Square, the Golden Gate, and the Silver Gate. Some of them date back to Ancient Rome while others to the times of the Venetian rule or the rule of other states. Locals love to say, “various eras are connected by clothes-lines stretched between buildings in Split streets.” The city will meet travelers coming by sea with its red lighthouse at the entrance to Marina Split. Excellent infrastructure provides more than three hundred well-equipped piers for tourists and a convenient location for reaching all the city sights.

Among a variety of Croatian cities, one should visit the medieval city-museum of Trogir. Uniquely situated partly on the mainland and partly on the island, Trogir’s fairytale streets are dotted with old cathedrals, ornate palaces, and stoic temples. Trogir is a brightly coloured magic box, unlike any other city. The historical center of the city earned a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List thanks to the exquisite mix of Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic, and Roman styles. The old basilica, Cathedral of St. Lawrence (Lovro), serves as a primary sight of Trogir. Its bell tower may become a fine orientation point in the maze of narrow medieval streets. For an aerial view of the city, climb to the top of the Kamerlengo Fortress. Nowadays, the fortress serves as a venue for theatrical and musical performances. It’s highly recommended to try local delicacies at the Fishermen’s Nights - the longstanding city festival.