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Croatia boasts over 1,000 islands, and Krk Island shares the title of the largest with its neighbor, Cres. Both islands span 405.78 square kilometers (156.67 square miles). Located in the northern Adriatic Sea, Krk Island is special. It connects to the mainland via a bridge, constructed between 1976 and 1980. You can also reach Krk by ferry or boat from various mainland locations or other islands. This guide provides essential visitor information and highlights the best sight

Family vacations are one of the most memorable travel experiences for kids and adults. Every summer families pack up their suitcases and head to their traditional spot or go on an adventure to a new location. It's a challenge sometimes to know where the best family fun and kid friendly options are, whether that's for younger children or teens. Here are the top-rated activities and hotels for families with kids visiting north coast Croatia: I highly recommend the Crikvenica

Island in Croatian is Otok. To visit all three northern islands you will need an entire day, so if your vacation itinerary is pretty packed and you only have a day to spare this is a great way to make the most out of it. There are several cities and towns to visit on each island. You could spend an entire day on just one island or you could even spend an entire day just in one town. Taking a day trip gives you a taste of each place. Then the next time you visit this area

Croatia's history goes way back to the 6th and 7th centuries and is very complex with different empires and monarchies residing here over the years. It's no wonder there are castles dotting the countryside along the north coast of Croatia. If you're a fan of medieval history, this is where you need to visit. One of the most common kinds you will see in this area are Frankopan castles. The Frankopans and Zrinskis were noble families that ruled parts of Croatia between the

Rijeka is the third largest city in Croatia after Zagreb and Split, located along the north coast on the Kvarner Bay. Many Europeans have visited Rijeka but other than that many visitors to Croatia seem to overlook this city, which is unfortunate because Rijeka has so much to offer. It was even honored with the title, European Capital of Culture , in 2020. This travel guide includes all the visitor information you need to know and highlights all the best sights to see to

Whether you are planning a proposal, wedding, honeymoon, anniversary or other special event there are so many romantic locations in Croatia to choose from. I have personal, first hand experience regarding this topic because my wedding and honeymoon to my Croatian husband was in Croatia. Featuring the best dramatic landscapes, luxurious accommodations and other once in a lifetime spots sure to leave your partner awestruck. Igor and I had a small wedding with close family and

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

Istria is a large western peninsula along the north coast of Croatia, known for its rolling hills and plethora of vineyards, olive orchards, truffles and other agro-tourism. It's no wonder why some call Istria, the "Tuscany of Croatia." From Crikvenica it takes only an hour drive to get to the region and once you are there, most highlights are within an hour away from one another making it very convenient to see a lot in a single day. Here's our guide to taking a day trip