Archive for 'Tourist Attractions in Croatia'

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.

Split, in Croatia, is a truly beautiful part of the world, with lots of stunning sights and scenes to take in. If you have found a vacation rental in Split and are exploring the area, you will find yourself with a wealth of things to explore and see and do but one thing that you shouldn't miss is the breath-taking Visovac Monastery.

Located on Visovac island in the middle of the incredibly blue Visovac lake, in the gorgeous Krka National Park, the monastery is a picture-perfect architectural gem that stands out from the surrounding picturesque landscape and looks like something magical, plucked from the pages of a storybook. The Franciscan monastery dates back to 1576, though use of the island for religious purposes actually dates back to the turn of the 15th century when it was used as a hermitage.

Dubrovnik is now very famous, not only as a beautiful city and wonderful holiday destination, but as a filming location for the impossibly popular Game of Thrones.. If you find a vacation rental in Dubrovnik, a tour of some of the key filming locations is a must for any fan of the show but there is one particular spot that we would especially recommend: the Trsteno Arboretum.

Located 18km Northwest of the city, in the village of Trsteno, it is the oldest Renaissance garden in Dalmatia. While the exact date of when it was established is uncertain, the earliest written mention of the arboretum dates to 1492, when it was noted alongside the building of an irrigation aqueduct in public record of the time. Developed as part of the park surrounding the summer residence of the Gučetić-Gozze family, it became public property, and declared as a natural rarity in 1948 and registered as a protected natural monument in 1962.

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.

There are museums around the world that host some of the most famous and beloved works of art, those that exhibit items from throughout the history and progress of mankind, those that showcase the lives of famous figures, others that explore the objects we wear, use and interact with, and then there are some rather more unique institutions. One such museum is Froggyland in Croatia's beautiful seaside resort town of Split, which features over 500 stuffed frogs, that have been arranged into various amusing little scenes from classroom settings to a blacksmith's shop.

Described by one visitor as “ribbiting” and known to have delighted many others who accidentally stumbled across it, it is a whimsical and bizarre space that is sure to delight and surprise people of all ages. If you have found a vacation rental in Split, it is a definite must-see.