5 Things To Do In Croatia

1. Walk the Walls of Dubrovnik: The Walls of Dubrovnik (Croatian: Dubrovačke gradske zidine) are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the citizens of the afterward proclaimed maritime city-state of Dubrovnik (Ragusa), situated in southern Croatia, since the city's founding prior to the 7th century as a Byzantium castrum on a rocky island named Laus (Ragusia or Lave).[Note 1][1] With numerous additions and modifications throughout their history, they have been considered to be amongst the great fortification systems of the Middle Ages, as they were never breached by a hostile army during this time period.[2] In 1979, the old city of Dubrovnik, which includes a substantial portion of the old walls of Dubrovnik, joined the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

2. Scuba diving on the Island of Mljet: The waters around Mljet are a treasure trove for scuba divers. A recent excavation around a 10th-century shipwreck revealed several hundred artifacts including bottles, amphorae and decorated glass.

3. Explore Croatia's largest National Park, Plitvice Lakes: The beauty of Plitvice and its unsurpassable attractiveness are a result of gypsum and gypsum-depositing plants. Creation of gypsum and rearrangement of the river bed created a string of 16 Plitvice Lakes representing a magnificent natural architectural phenomenon, surrounded by thick forests inhabited by bears, wolves and many other rare animal and plant species.

4. Live it up in luxury on the Island of Hvar: You would like to spend perfect summer vacation relaxing but at the same time learning about the cultural heritage of destination in which you reside? Spend a sunsational week immersing in the untouched natural beauty and traditional culture of the island of Hvar.

5. Become a part of the festivities in the City of Rovinj: uring the summer months the festive atmosphere is contagious as there is always a play, concert, festival or party taking place. Croatia's largest outdoor art exhibit is held in Rovinj every summer.