At the crossroads of Central Europe and the Mediterranean, where the influences of western culture meet the east and fast-paced cities, relaxed coastal towns and UNESCO World Heritage sites sit side-by-side, lies one of the jewels of Europe: Croatia. George Bernard Shaw famously described Croatia as “paradise on earth” and once a traveller has experienced its endless beauty and numerous cultural and historical treasures they are sure to agree. Croatia’s natural attractions abound, from the stunning waterfalls of Plitvice and the forests and canyons of the Velebit mountains, to the 1,000+ islands and crystal clear water of the Adriatic coast. The region has been at the crossroads of civilizations for centuries and has the extraordinary sites to prove it, from the Roman amphitheatre at Pula (one of the largest and best preserved in the world) to its seven UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Split's 1,700 year-old Diocletian's Palace and the wonders of old town Dubrovnik.
