Travel Like A Local: Croatia

Are you looking for ‘best places to visit in Croatia for couples’, ‘best places to visit in Croatia for young adults’, etc? Well, You are at the absolutely right place. This article will satiate the cravings of your travel bug and will bring you a small list of some of the best places to visit in Croatia and why you should visit them. So keep your traveling pants ready as we are about to go on a journey across the scenic European landscape of Croatia. A place that every traveler must visit at least once.

Gem Of The Balkans  

Nestled at the base of the Balkans, Croatia has become one of Europe’s best tourist spots ever since the country gained its independence during the late 1990s. Similar to most other European cities, Croatia is a country filled with some of the best-looking medieval architecture that towers over the skyline. The history behind these ruins is a great way to tap into a forgotten timeline that is rarely discussed or documented.

Apart from its wealth of medieval architecture, the country is also rich with natural attractions. This brings in rows of tourists from all across the globe, looking to experience the rustic European charm that this country offers. But what are the locations that you need to look for? Well, do not worry, as in this list of best places to visit in Croatia, we will look at some of the best locations or primary ‘where to go in Croatia’ locations that you can visit next time you are in the country.

Places You Need To Visit Once If You Are Going To Croatia  

As it is already explained. The country of Croatia is a very rich country in terms of beautiful sceneries and medieval architecture. Every nook and cranny of the country houses something breathtakingly beautiful that tourists need to witness at least once in their lifetime. Therefore, this list will bring some of the best places in Croatia to visit. But before we proceed, this list does not rank any location. In fact, all the locations listed here are some of my personal favorites and fellow travelers. If you have some more suggestions for Some more off-beat Croatia places to visit, feel free to let us know in the comments. With that out of the way, let us dive right in.

Krka National Park  

Located in the Central Dalmatia part of Croatia, the mesmerizing Krka National Park is a protected area that boasts natural scenery and wildlife. The park is located along the banks of the Krka River, from which the national park derived its name from.  Apart from the beautiful river, the park is also a host of several other waterbodies and pools of clear green water. If you are planning a trip to Krka National Park, you can do so by car as well as via bus that goes from Split to Sibnik. There are some awesome trails that can be explored in this region as they offer intermediary to light hiking experiences.

Zagreb  

If you are visiting Croatia, you have to make a point to visit one of the best cities in Croatia. In fact, if you ever meet somebody who has traveled to Croatia, they will claim that this is the best city in Croatia. Therefore, it will be a no-brainer to not visit the beautiful city of Zagreb. Apart from being the capital of the country, the city also has one of the richest history in the region. It is believed that the city dates back to at least the 2nd century AD. Some of the best sights of the city include the painting of the Virgin Mary, which survived a horrendous fire, and the Ban Jelacic Square of the city. All of which offer great sites for history and architecture buffs.

Korcula  

Allegedly, it is the birthplace of the famous traveler and merchant Marco Polo. This is a 30 square miles or 50 square Kms island that is located off the majestic Adriatic Coast. You can easily reach the island via ferries and boats. Korculs is a beautiful archipelago that houses some of the best lush green forests, vineyards, olive groves, and the ever-charming village of Blato. You can truly explore European island life if you visit this place frozen in time. But that does not mean that the location skimps on necessary amenities. You can easily find luxury hotels and resorts that are pet and couple-friendly. So you will not have to worry about leaving your furry buddy behind.

Pula  

Just at the southern tip of the Istria peninsula of the Adriatic Sea, Pula is a very popular destination that attracts rows of tourists. Some of the locations over here date back to ancient Roman times. It is truly a paradise for all the history buffs. However, the star attraction of this city is none other than a 1st Century Roman amphitheater which is locally known as the Arena. If you want to relive the magnificence of this iconic and one of the best places to visit in Croatia, the best time to do so is during the Pula Film Festival.

Zadar  

What is better than a three-thousand-year-old city located at the very heart of the country? This is what brings countless tourists to this spot every year. But if you are in Zadar, do what the locals do. Explore the city of Zadar on foot, and you will find that there is history behind every monument you see. If you are walking down the road in Zadar, what you are doing is reading a book. Learning the story of an ancient city that has frozen time somehow.

Epilogue  

With that, we have reached the end of the list of all Croatia places to visit. We hope this list of all the best places in Croatia did justice to your plans of traveling. If you have some other suggestions regarding Croatia or any other country across the globe, do let us know, as we will help guide you.

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