{"id":2514,"date":"2018-06-05T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T23:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bluedottravel.com.au\/?p=2514"},"modified":"2022-11-28T11:19:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T00:19:53","slug":"croatia-picture-perfect-coastal-towns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.sydney-websites.com\/bluedotold\/croatia-picture-perfect-coastal-towns\/","title":{"rendered":"Croatia with its picture perfect coastal towns"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"p1\">\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Croatia could be described as the \u201cnew\u201d Italy for Australian travellers. The people, the pace of life and the food are considered \u201csimilar but different\u201d.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t visited Croatia, it\u2019s time to do so. There are many things to see and do. Here are a few places to consider, excluding the more popular destinations of Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar. Our small group tours\u00a0Croatia take you\u00a0here\u00a0and\u00a07 of the other Balkan countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Start your Croatian experience in\u00a0the capital Zagreb.\u00a0 It\u2019s very cosmopolitan with many museums and galleries to explore, abundant restaurants and the main square always has something going on. If you like history, there\u2019s plenty of it and a walking tour is a great way to see it, given its relatively small.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The UNESCO-listed Plitvice lakes are a must-see. Comprised of 16 lakes of various sizes and heights cascading into each other, the colour of the crystal clear water varies from lake to lake due to the varying levels of minerals and organisms. There are walking tracks around the shores and boats are available to ferry you from lake to lake. Put simply, it\u2019s stunning and your photos may not do justice to the natural beauty.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Croatia is known for her beautiful Adriatic coast and her islands of which there are hundreds. For a great taste of island life, visit Hvar, an easy day trip from Split by passenger ferry. Take a walk around the old town, up to the fort (for the fitter folks) and around the paths from the marina in both directions. Lunch could be at any one of dozens of great places where you can sit and watch the world go by.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Finally, Mali Ston (small town) and its neighbour Ston are hidden gems. These small villages are renown for oysters. \u00a0Oysters plus local wines and a boat tour to sample the region\u2019s best is a must. Take a walk over the historic Walls of Ston (Croatia\u2019s mini version of China\u2019s Great Wall)\u00a0built in the 15<\/span><span class=\"s2\"><sup>th<\/sup><\/span><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0century &#8211; it\u2019s a fairly simple 20-minute trek from one village to the other to take in the fabulous views.\u00a0 Croatia holidays should include\u00a0many\u00a0of\u00a0the other Balkan\u00a0countries.\u00a0 \u00a0To find out more about Blue Dot Travel small group or private tours to Croatia please <b><span class=\"s2\"><span class=\"s3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluedottravel.com.au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact us<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Croatia could be described as the \u201cnew\u201d Italy for Australian travellers. The people, the pace of life and the food are considered \u201csimilar but different\u201d.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t visited Croatia, it\u2019s time to do so. 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