Active vacation in Croatia - things to do, entertainment and nightlife

Rijeka, Croatia Croatia offers almost unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities. There are ideal conditions for diving, windsurfing, and fishing along the coast of the Adriatic Sea. Fans of sea walks can go yachting along the coast or to the islands. Scenic landscapes and an abundance of historical attractions make walking and cycling tours fascinating. The ski resorts offer winter sports. Do not forget about the numerous mountain rivers; they are ideal for rafting. Seasoned climbers will be able to conquer one of the many peaks of the country. Mountains are not that high; however, the routes are often incredibly difficult because of the terrain features.
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Diving is one of the most popular tourist activities. During the dive, you can see numerous shekels or underwater reefs with rocks. Travelers could stumble upon one of the many sunken ships, including the Roman galleys. The most attractive option for beginners is diving off the coast of Istria. The depth in this place is about 40 meters. The archipelago of Palagruža has a deeper sea and, therefore, is suitable mainly for professionals. A huge number of various fish live in the wonderful underwater world of Adriatics. These include cat sharks, sea eels, lobsters, and barracudas.
There are a lot of tours for hiking and cycling in the country. The most popular bicycle tourism spots are in Istria, Dalmatia, and Kvarner. There are two large bicycle routes in the mainland of Croatia. The Way of Ina has a length of about 30 km and Sveti Martin na Muri is about 35 km long. A longer route starts at Grobnik and continues about 55 km. Almost all bike paths in Croatia are asphalted. Routes are laid in picturesque places; some of them involve sightseeing. Walking tours are also very popular among tourists. Trekking can be done in one of the national parks. Entrance fee isn’t included into the tour price. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Rafting is extreme sports that is about kayaking on the mountain rivers. Thousands of fans of this sport come to Croatia every year. Croatian mountain rivers are considered not the easiest to go through, and, therefore, inexperienced travelers should hire an instructor. The most popular rivers are Una, Dobry, Zrmanja, Koran, and Cetina. They flow along the territory of picturesque national parks, where you can relax and take a breath in special places. There are many cozy and picturesque places for fishing in Croatia. However, to start fishing, you must first obtain a permit. You can fish at almost the entire Adriatic coast.
Mount Plak will be an ideal place for rock-climbers. Excellent conditions for climbing are also available in the Paklenica National Park. Tourists will be able to descend to a depth of more than 1 km in the Cerovac caves of the Velebit mountain. The walk down the cave gives a lot of new emotions and impressions. Fans of windsurfing should go to the island of Brač, which is considered the center of this sport. The largest windsurfing track to another island, Hvar, starts there. Skiing in Croatia is not the most popular sport, but fans of extreme skiing can ride at the resorts of Platak, Bjelolasica and the peak of Sljeme.
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Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Croatia
♥   Restaurant 'Dubravkin Put' Zagreb. Type - Modern cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Dubrovnik' Dubrovnik. Type - Mediterranean. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Gallo' Zagreb. Type - Mediterranean. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Konoba Morgan' Brtonigla. Type - Traditional cuisine. On the map   Photos
♥   Restaurant 'Konoba Čok' Novigrad. Type - Fish and seafood. On the map   Photos
Map of all parks
National and city parks of Croatia
♥   Forest Park 'Golubinjak' . On the map   Photos
♥   Forest Park 'Jankovac' . On the map   Photos
♥   Forest Park 'Japlenški vrh' . On the map   Photos
♥   Forest Park 'Kašteja' . On the map   Photos
♥   National Park 'Kornati' . On the map   Photos
Unique attractions in Croatia

Stadion Gospin Dolac

From the series “Top 14 Sport Stadiums with Impressive Design”
One of the most original and most attractive stadiums in the world can be found in the Croatian town of Imotski. The construction of the local stadium was not incredibly expensive, its size is just as modest. The surrounding landscape makes the Gospin Dolac Stadium, opened in 1984, really unique. The small stadium was built on the steep cliffs, within reach of the striking historical sights. From the only colorful stand of the tiny stadium you can admire the panorama of the forest, the mountains, the wonderful lake and the old observation tower near the football field.

Gospin Dolac is the home stadium for the Imotski football club and can accommodate 4,000 spectators, although the number of curious tourists visiting the stadium is much bigger. The trip to the strange stadium will be an … Read all

Dobra River

From the series “The Most Dangerous River Rapids for Rafting”
Croatia is rich in picturesque rivers, many of which are found for rafting. Dobra River is a right inflow of Kupa River and is very challenged among mid-level athletes. Its length is 104 km, the distinctive feature of the river is the diversity of the small sleepers. Although there are almost no high and extremely complicated river flows, this shortcoming is offset by the numerous obstacles.

A part of the river bed stretches through the deep ravine. This range is considered the most complicated and attractive among the most experienced athletes. Another unquestionable advantage of the river is its numerous pools and dams, which make the water level in the river almost 6 months a year sufficient for rafting. Here you can train in the early spring as well as in the autumn. On the Kupa … Read all
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