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Croatia is famous for its beautiful coast and beaches and playing in the water a little is a prerequisite of holidaying in the country. Trogir is the perfect place to do exactly that. A charming town on the central Adriatic Coast of Croatia that has a preserved old town which lies on a small island connected to the mainland and the island of Čiovo by bridges, it is a seaside gem that also has an excellent diving centre. If you want to explore the coastline of Croatia from below, just find a vacation rental in Trogir and head to the Trogir Diving Centre.

Located 4km from the town, the Trogir Diving centre is located in a beautiful cove in the small tourist resort of Okrug Gornji and is a family business that has been running successfully in the area for twenty years. Equipped with state-of-the-art diving gear and friendly instructors and in an ideal location, it is a great place to dive or learn to dive. There are a variety of different trips and packages to choose from...

Many are drawn to Croatia as a holiday destination for the sun and fun that is promised by the long coast, perfect weather and impossibly blue waters of the Adriatic. There are many coastal cities to explore but the 2,000 year old charming city of Trogir has to be one of our favourites among them all. A vacation rental in Trogir is an especially good idea for those who want to explore the coast of Croatia from underneath the water as it is home to the Trogir Diving Centre, which, with twenty years of experience, and a variety of programs to choose from, is great for all levels of experience.

In the last post, we began outlining some of the diving packages that you can choose from and here are the rest that are offered by the centre...

If you have found a vacation rental in Sibenik and are planning on exploring the archipelago, you might be looking for different towns, attractions, areas, and islands to visit on day trips. While there are many to choose from, one of the most unique and interesting spots to hit up must be the island of Zlarin. It is a must-see for those interested in taking care of the environment and environmental policies around the globe as it has recently been announced to be Croatia’s first zero waste, plastic-free island! Incredibly beautiful as it is, this latest announcement only makes the stunning island all the more appealing and is certain to ensure that it remains an unspoiled gem.

If you were to blink for a second and think you're in Italy, you would very much be forgiven as, standing in front of the Cathedral of St James in Šibenik, Croatia, conjures the incredible elegance and beauty of the great Renaissance cities of the world. This architectural gem is one of the most stunning buildings in the country and is the crowning pearl of this lovely seaside city, which is saying something as Šibenik itself is quite the beauty in its own right. Located in central Dalmatia, where the river Krka meets the Adriatic, it is an often overlooked destination by tourists in favour of some of the more famous cities in Croatia but the discerning visitor will take note: it is the oldest native Croatian city, the first city in the world to have a system of electric street lights, boasts lovely views out onto the Adriatic, has some incredible beaches, is home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites (the cathedral being one of them), hosts many interesting festivals throughout the year, and remains an authentic little gem that has gone untainted by the outside world. The Cathedral is the final flourish, the cherry on top of the pretty cityscape of Šibenik, that completes the picture and makes it such a very appealing place to holiday. If you have found a vacation rental in Šibenik, you should make sure to pencil in some time to check it out and admire the wonderful feat of fifteenth century architecture that it is.

While many think of Croatia immediately as a destination for sun holidays and seaside getaways, for ancient and picturesque harbour cities, and perfect beach resorts, there is, of course, much more to the country than that. Croatia has a landscape that is far more varied than these immediate associations belie and far more astoundingly, jaw-droppingly beautiful than most are aware of. There are towering peaks, forests full of butterflies, endless little islands that are world unto themselves, impressive waterfalls that thunder past, and lots of national parks that protect natural phenomena, flora, and fauna. If you are interested in exploration and seeing the great bounty of the natural world with your own eyes, then Croatia is likely a destination that will delight. Look past the stereotypical, if charming, appeals of Croatia as a holiday destination and see how much more it has to offer the discerning and adventurous tourist!

Croatia and Dubrovnik, in particular, became incredibly trendy holiday destinations in recent years at least in part because of Game Of Thrones but largely because of the great weather, historic towns, wonderful beaches and low cost of living. It is a perfect place to go and get away from it all. An ideal spot to relax and unwind.

This year, eyes are on Split as the destination of choice, so we thought it might be a good idea to highlight some of our favourite properties in the city. These excellent villas in Split boast wonderful views, proximity to the sea, charming interiors and, in some cases, incredible luxury: