With its fine beaches and clean waters, Croatia has made its name as a popular summer destination. … Winter is a great choice for anyone whose trip is led by the joy of exploration and the ultimate goal isn’t just lying on a (crowded) beach. The season really makes aRead More →
Istria became part of Croatia (ex – Yugoslavia) after the Second World War as previously it belonged to Italy, so culturally, it is very much influenced by Italian culture. It was called ” Terra Magica” in Roman times. Istria is much more westernised than the rest of Croatia due toRead More →
The Adriatic Sea is considered extremely safe for swimming. There are about 20–30 species of sharks, but only two species of sharks that can rarely be seen in the Adriatic sea are dangerous to humans: the great white shark and the shortfin mako shark. Do sharks live in Croatia? AreRead More →
Cravat, the name given to the neck scarf worn by Croatian soldiers in the service of the French army during the reign of Louis XIV. The word cravate is a corruption of the French word for “Croatian.” The term came to be applied in England and France to any kindRead More →