Croatia is a country that continues to grow today. While it has had very violent episodes in the course of its history, it has reemerged as one of the most amazing places to visit in Europe. Here, culture, nature, and history combine to create an atmosphere that is very distinct from its European neighbors.
You will never be short of places to explore while in Croatia. Almost every city features a town center with its own signature style of architecture. And as you go further into mainland Croatia, you will definitely notice big changes in culture, architecture, and more. Zagreb is the largest city as well as the capital of Croatia, and in this city, old and modern mix to create something very interesting. However, it's not your standard sleepless city. Instead, it is a more laidback city with a much more relaxed sort of atmosphere.
Off of mainland Croatia, there are 1,246 islands located in the Adriatic Sea. Because of this, sailing is both a popular pastime and an excellent way to explore Croatia. Sailing the Croatian islands is actually a big adventure in itself. You can either choose to rent a boat with or without a crew. Once everything is paid for, you check-in on the date of the departure, and then you need to shop for groceries. This is a very important part. You are usually able to buy food from the marina, but there are special yacht provisioning services that offer cheaper prices and will deliver your food to your boat, generally for free.
Croatia also has beautiful beaches, thanks to the sparkling waters of the Adriatic Sea and the sheer amount of islands to visit. And if you're feeling particularly bold, you can visit a naturist beach - a beach we might know as a nude beach. It is estimated that 15% of all visitors to Croatia are naturist, and there are 20 officially declared naturist resorts. Another interesting thing to try in Croatia is to spend the night in a lighthouse. They are usually located very far from people, so you get to strand yourself on a private beach for a while.
There are several popular tourist attractions located around Croatia, and each is definitely worth seeing for yourself. The Ancient City Walls and Palace of Diocletian are some of these, as well as Trogir and the Euphrasian Basilica. Paklenica is a natural park in Croatia, and there are miles upon miles of hiking trails for you to explore, more than 360 in all.
With so much nature, culture, and history to see and explore, you will never be short of things to do and see.