What to do in Croatia? 6 must-visit places, between nature and culture

Hundreds of islands, magnificent national parks, a coastline bordering the Adriatic Sea and cities steeped in history: the list of Croatia's assets seems endless. Here are the places you absolutely must visit during a stay in this country just waiting to be discovered.
Don’t be fooled by its relatively modest size because Croatia is packed with beautiful places to explore, from nature to culture, that will keep you busy throughout your stay — and will certainly keep you coming back for more!
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6 must-see places in Croatia
Dubrovnik
The Pearl of the Adriatic will certainly be your first stop on your trip to Croatia, and you will immediately fall under the spell of its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, its ramparts offering spectacular views of the sea and typical red roofs, as well as its cobbled streets and churches.
A short boat trip from Dubrovnik will take you to the nearby island of Lokrum, a nature reserve with a Benedictine monastery.
Split
’s greatest landmark is Diocletian’s Palace, a huge fortified Roman residence built by the emperor of the same name in the 4th century, which today forms the historic heart of the city.
Don’t miss the climb up Marjan Hill, which dominates the town, for an extraordinary viewpoint of the bay.
Plitvice Lakes National Park
attracts large numbers of visitors every year thanks to its sixteen lakes, linked by waterfalls and rivers, and its walking trail through the verdant forest that you can cross on wooden footbridges. Simply enchanting!
Hvar and Korčula islands
. Our favourites? The island of Hvar, renowned for its festive atmosphere, heavenly beaches, lavender fields and fortress overlooking the port, and the island of Korčula, a little quieter, where we come for its vineyards, medieval town and, of course, its beaches.
Zagreb
with its Gothic cathedral, its famous 13th-century St. Mark’s church with its colourful tiles and the pedestrian street Tkalčićeva and its many terraces.
On the other, the lower town and its central square of Ban Jelačić, stores, museums and touches of greenery. In between, the colourful Dolan market is a must-see!
Trogir
located on an islet, linked by a small stone bridge, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Here, enjoy medieval and Renaissance palaces, charming cobbled streets, a Romanesque cathedral and a lovely walk along the marina.
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