Attractions of Croatia
From excellent Roman ruins to beautifully decorated churches Croatia has a lot to offer. Dubrovnik is just one of its UNESCO World Heritage sites. The capital Zagreb has around 1 million inhabitants and they enjoy a very modern city. The legacy of the Balkan war can be seen in Vukovar in the east of the country.
Sights of Croatia
Dubrovnik is a must for visitors to Croatia but there are also beautiful places such as Pula and Rijeka. Zadar is one place that is worth visiting and each of these places offer many historical attractions such as the Roman Forum in Zadar. They also have many interesting churches that date as far back as the 12th Century, which you can visit with Car Hire Croatia.
Sport in Croatia
Croatians love sport and none more so than football. The country has produced many fine players and was third in the 1998 World Cup. Other prominent sports are handball, basketball, water polo, skiing and tennis. The handball team were Olympic champions in 1996 and 2004. Each of the sports are well represented on a national level.
Nightlife in Croatia
Excellent is the word to describe the nightlife in Croatia. There are many clubs that cater for all tastes in music while a popular pastime is enjoying a reka next to the water along the coast. Many places also offer very good wine and food where you can sample the cuisine before going out until the early hours at a club.
Shopping in Croatia
Croatia is very good for shopping and an interesting feature is that if you spend more then 500 Kuna then you are entitled to a VAT tax return on leaving the country. An easier way to shop cheaply at the many superb stores is to buy where there is a Croatia Tax Free label in the shop and they will deduct the charge for you.
Getting to Croatia
The largest airport is Zagreb which is Croatia's capital. There are many other airports that are dotted throughout Croatia and they can be found in places such as Split, Dubrovnik and Rijeka. It is possible to connect by train to Croatia from many different European countries. Ferries also connect across the Adriatic with Italy. Get the most out of your holiday with Car Hire Croatia.