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The Mljet National Park is a vast area of incredible protected natural beauty, which covers the entire north-western section of the Island of Mljet, not too far from the city of Dubrovnik. Put under protection in 1948, it was officially made a national park by the Croatian government in 1960. Bordered by two saltwater lakes known as Veliko and Malo Jezero, the Large and Small Lake, most of the area is covered in rich forestry and paints a vivid image with the lush greens set against the azure seas, rich blue lakes, and endless skies. Breathtakingly beautiful, peaceful, and a wonderful place to stretch your legs and have a bit of an adventure, it is an ideal spot for a day-trip if you have found a vacation rental in Dubrovnik and are looking to venture out of the city for some fresh air and refreshing views.

Croatia is famous all over the world for her perfect beaches and, in particular, crystal clear waters. If you like hanging out on the beach, swimming, and water sports, it is a luxury vacation rental in Croatia is an ideal holiday destination. It is particularly recommended for those who enjoy snorkelling and scuba diving as those perfectly glassy waters make it easier to see everything around you as you make your way through the water.

All this week, we have been discussing Croatia as a wonderful holiday destination for an Autumn or Winter break. In Autumn, you'll discover beautiful landscapes alive in golden hues, seaside resorts still pleasant places to visit, and delicious harvest foods. Then, in Winter, you'll find cities twinkling with beautiful lights, surprisingly excellent Christmas markets, wonderful festive events, and more. Along with the lower prices and smaller tourist crowds, there are plenty of reasons to plan an off-season getaway in Croatia.

Here are even more excellent things about visiting Croatia in Autumn or Winter in our last post in this series...

The incredible success story that is Game of Thrones was filmed in many different locations around the world. However, one of the most distinctive and iconic locations is Dubrovnik in Croatia, which has given shape to the fictional city of King's Landing. Beautiful and steeped in history and culture, it is already well-worth a visit but fans of the show will get an extra kick out of knowing that some of the key tourist attractions were also featured in the program. Once you have found a vacation rental in Dubrovnik, just track down these locations from the show.

4. Ethnographic Museum Rupe

Located in an old 16th century granary, this museum is now home to folk costumes and other textiles but was once where the Dubrovnik Republic kept all the state reserves of grain in deep silos carved out of stone called Rupe. The exterior was used as the exterior of the Littlefinger's brothel and the residential area nearby is part of the route the High Septon was forced to walk through naked in season five.

Several countries have benefitted from increased tourist numbers as filming locations for Game of Thrones since the show blew up to be the huge cultural phenomenon that we know it to be today; Iceland and Ireland among them. However, one of the most distinct and popular locations has to be Dubrovnik in Croatia. The city is synonymous with the city of King's Landing from the television series and books and while it boasted plenty to see and do before, now there is a whole new layer of interest to be found when you visit. Just find a vacation rental in Dubrovnik and follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters.

There are several sites in the Old Town where Game of Thrones was filmed including the Pile and Ploče gate, St. Dominic street, along the city walls, the Bokar fortress and the Minčeta tower, as well as many other locations dotted around and just outside the city. Founded in the 7th Century by refugees from Epidaurus in Greece, the Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site and picturesque gem that does make one feel as though they have stepped right into the Middle Ages or some grand fantasy novel.