Tourism in Croatia . tourism industry in Croatia is well developed and is one of the important components of the Croatian economy.
The main tourist area of the country - the Adriatic coast and numerous islands along the coast, which attracts tourists for its beaches, mild climate and numerous well-preserved old Dalmatian cities. Adriatic Coast - popular among boaters , divers and lovers of windsurfing . The tourist season lasts from the Adriatic to the second half of May to early October. In inland areas of the country are the most popular among tourists capital of Croatia Zagreb , the city of Varazdin with well-preserved Baroque Ensemble and the National Park Plitvice Lakes .
Seven sites in Croatia included in the UNESCO World Heritage List , 15 more are in the preliminary list. The country has organized 8 national parks and 11 natural .
Since the end of the war in Croatia in the 90-ies of XX century up to 2008 inclusive the number of tourists arriving in the country, has grown steadily, and then decreased slightly during the global economic crisis, however, since 2011, growth resumed. In 2012, the country was visited by a record 11.835 million tourists
Istria - a peninsula in the north of the country, has plenty of attractions of the Roman period and the Middle Ages. Among the most famous objects - Roman amphitheater in Pula , Euphrasian Basilica in Porec , the old town of Rovinj , the smallest city in the world - Hum . In the vicinity of Opatija is a large number of villas of the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. Developed beach vacation near Porec and Umag . Among the natural attractions - Island Brijuni near the coast and in the coast juts deep Lim channel . Istria is also interesting for its peculiar culture and traditions that are different from the rest of Croatia.
The region stretches from Istria and Rijeka to Sibenik . In the northern part of the bay is Kvarner , whose main tourist destinations - the largest Adriatic island of Krk and Cres and neighboring island of Cres Losinj . Coast in mountainous northern Dalmatia, along it is a large ridge of Velebit national parks North Velebit and Paklenica . Rijeka is located east of the historic region of Gorski Kotar National Park Risnjak . In the southern part of the region's large number of tourists are attracted by the ancient historical city of Zadar , Sibenik and Nin . Among the natural attractions highlights waterfalls in the national park Krka , the islands of Kornati and the island of Pag - the center of salt production, sheep cheese and lace. Spa vacation developed near Zadar , Vodice , Sibenik , Primosten and on numerous islands.
Center of the region - the second largest city of Split , the main attraction of which - Diocletian's Palace with a variety of objects preserved Roman period. Besides the historic center of Split in the World Heritage List is enabled and the historical part of the nearby Trogir with perfectly preserved medieval ensemble. Central Dalmatia - one of the most popular regions of the country at the beach lovers and boaters. Top destinations - Makarska Riviera , with popular resorts Makarska , Brela , Baska Voda , Tucepi , Podgora and other island of Brac to the resort town of Bol and many smaller resort towns, the island of Hvar . At outdoor enthusiasts are popular mountain hiking on an array of Biokovo and rafting on the river Cetina .
The main attraction of the south - the city of Dubrovnik with its famous historic center. Besides him arouse interest historic center of Korcula on the same island , a national park on the island of Mljet , excursions in Ston and scenic coastal Elaphiti Islands . South Dalmatia is known for its winemaking traditions. On the coast, the islands of Mljet , Korcula and peninsula Peljesac are many resorts on the beaches.
Continental Croatia due to the lack of opportunities for beach recreation attendance less touristy than Dalmatia, but has many cultural and natural attractions. One of the main areas - Zagreb , with many architectural landmarks such as the ensemble of the Upper Town, Zagreb Cathedral , Croatian National Theatre and the famous cemetery Mirogoj . Zagreb is also a large number of museums. Nature Park Medvednica on the eponymous hilly ridge immediately adjacent to Zagreb from the north. Very popular National Park Plitvice Lakes , one of the most visited natural sites throughout the country with cascading waterfalls and scenic lakes in the karst valley. Among other popular tourist sites - the city of Varazdin with plenty of baroque buildings and medieval castles Trakošćan and Veliki Tabor . In central Croatia, a large number of springs of healing thermal waters (toplice), which built and resorts. The most well known and popular sources
The tourism industry in Slavonia is still in its infancy, besides a great number of attractions were destroyed or damaged during the war in the 90s. Major cultural attractions - historical center of Osijek , the historic center Pozega Cathedral in Djakovo castle Pejaczewich in Nasice . Slavonia is interesting for its unique culture, there are many folk festivals, the most famous festival "Dzhakovachki vezovi» (Đakovački vezovi) in Đakovo.
The main tourist area of the country - the Adriatic coast and numerous islands along the coast, which attracts tourists for its beaches, mild climate and numerous well-preserved old Dalmatian cities. Adriatic Coast - popular among boaters , divers and lovers of windsurfing . The tourist season lasts from the Adriatic to the second half of May to early October. In inland areas of the country are the most popular among tourists capital of Croatia Zagreb , the city of Varazdin with well-preserved Baroque Ensemble and the National Park Plitvice Lakes .
Seven sites in Croatia included in the UNESCO World Heritage List , 15 more are in the preliminary list. The country has organized 8 national parks and 11 natural .
Since the end of the war in Croatia in the 90-ies of XX century up to 2008 inclusive the number of tourists arriving in the country, has grown steadily, and then decreased slightly during the global economic crisis, however, since 2011, growth resumed. In 2012, the country was visited by a record 11.835 million tourists
Istria - a peninsula in the north of the country, has plenty of attractions of the Roman period and the Middle Ages. Among the most famous objects - Roman amphitheater in Pula , Euphrasian Basilica in Porec , the old town of Rovinj , the smallest city in the world - Hum . In the vicinity of Opatija is a large number of villas of the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. Developed beach vacation near Porec and Umag . Among the natural attractions - Island Brijuni near the coast and in the coast juts deep Lim channel . Istria is also interesting for its peculiar culture and traditions that are different from the rest of Croatia.
The region stretches from Istria and Rijeka to Sibenik . In the northern part of the bay is Kvarner , whose main tourist destinations - the largest Adriatic island of Krk and Cres and neighboring island of Cres Losinj . Coast in mountainous northern Dalmatia, along it is a large ridge of Velebit national parks North Velebit and Paklenica . Rijeka is located east of the historic region of Gorski Kotar National Park Risnjak . In the southern part of the region's large number of tourists are attracted by the ancient historical city of Zadar , Sibenik and Nin . Among the natural attractions highlights waterfalls in the national park Krka , the islands of Kornati and the island of Pag - the center of salt production, sheep cheese and lace. Spa vacation developed near Zadar , Vodice , Sibenik , Primosten and on numerous islands.
Center of the region - the second largest city of Split , the main attraction of which - Diocletian's Palace with a variety of objects preserved Roman period. Besides the historic center of Split in the World Heritage List is enabled and the historical part of the nearby Trogir with perfectly preserved medieval ensemble. Central Dalmatia - one of the most popular regions of the country at the beach lovers and boaters. Top destinations - Makarska Riviera , with popular resorts Makarska , Brela , Baska Voda , Tucepi , Podgora and other island of Brac to the resort town of Bol and many smaller resort towns, the island of Hvar . At outdoor enthusiasts are popular mountain hiking on an array of Biokovo and rafting on the river Cetina .
The main attraction of the south - the city of Dubrovnik with its famous historic center. Besides him arouse interest historic center of Korcula on the same island , a national park on the island of Mljet , excursions in Ston and scenic coastal Elaphiti Islands . South Dalmatia is known for its winemaking traditions. On the coast, the islands of Mljet , Korcula and peninsula Peljesac are many resorts on the beaches.
Continental Croatia due to the lack of opportunities for beach recreation attendance less touristy than Dalmatia, but has many cultural and natural attractions. One of the main areas - Zagreb , with many architectural landmarks such as the ensemble of the Upper Town, Zagreb Cathedral , Croatian National Theatre and the famous cemetery Mirogoj . Zagreb is also a large number of museums. Nature Park Medvednica on the eponymous hilly ridge immediately adjacent to Zagreb from the north. Very popular National Park Plitvice Lakes , one of the most visited natural sites throughout the country with cascading waterfalls and scenic lakes in the karst valley. Among other popular tourist sites - the city of Varazdin with plenty of baroque buildings and medieval castles Trakošćan and Veliki Tabor . In central Croatia, a large number of springs of healing thermal waters (toplice), which built and resorts. The most well known and popular sources
The tourism industry in Slavonia is still in its infancy, besides a great number of attractions were destroyed or damaged during the war in the 90s. Major cultural attractions - historical center of Osijek , the historic center Pozega Cathedral in Djakovo castle Pejaczewich in Nasice . Slavonia is interesting for its unique culture, there are many folk festivals, the most famous festival "Dzhakovachki vezovi» (Đakovački vezovi) in Đakovo.
