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Only 45 minutes drive from the sea is the Gorski Kotar mountain region of north coast Croatia. It's a hiker's paradise and a great escape when you need a break from the heat and the crowds on the beach in the summer. The area is very popular for alpine and cross-country skiing in the winter as well. Gorski Kotar is growing more popular every year during all seasons. So, take your pick with comfortable temperatures in the summer, beautiful foliage in the fall, a winter won

The winter season in Croatian is called zima, lasting from December through February. Winter in Croatia is cold and if it's windy, even colder. It's rare to snow near the sea, it's more likely to just rain, but nearby mountain tops are covered with powder. The most popular activity in winter is skiing, especially in the Gorski Kotar region. Platak Ski Resort is only a 45 minute drive from our rental apartments and nearby Mrkopalj is known for their cross-country skiing.

September, or Rujan in Croatian, is the beginning of Autumn, or Jesen. If you are traveling to Croatia in September, you will notice the change of the seasons in the wind. The month can still be very warm at times, but you will begin to see cooler days as well, especially in the northern and more mountainous parts of the country. The peak tourist season has ended for the year, which means accommodation prices go down and everywhere is less crowded. September is one of the