Discover the Real Croatia
Detailed first-hand guides to towns, beaches, islands and road trips, illustrated with our own photography and practical observations.
4Main destinations
Four useful starting points: a coastal base, a lively resort, an island landscape and a quiet fishing village.
Novi Vinodolski
Beaches, the old town, seafront walks and practical planning advice.
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Crikvenica
A lively centre, a long promenade, beaches and pine shade.
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Baška and Krk Island
Vela Plaža, a stone old town and dramatic island scenery.
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Klenovica
A harbour, beaches and the character of a small fishing village.
→5Beaches and seaside places
Compare the shore, water entry, shade, parking and facilities before you go.
2Scenic road trips
Overview guides help you choose the difficulty, turnaround point and stops that fit your day.
4Forest, stone and panoramas
Four separate stops for travellers who want to build their own version of the route.
4From the lake to high viewpoints
Begin with the easier stops and continue into the mountains only when conditions suit your vehicle and experience.
3Stone streets and museums
Three guides that reveal the coast through architecture, history and urban walks.
5Useful before you set out
A ferry, two marinas, an islet and two quieter trips near Novi Vinodolski.
Valbiska–Merag ferry
Queues, tickets and driving between Krk and Cres.
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Marina Novi and Mitan Marina
A practical comparison of the two marinas.
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San Marino Islet
A short sea trip to one of the town’s symbols.
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Ledenice and Gradina
Ruins, a viewpoint and the karst field.
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Donji Zagon
A quiet short trip into the coastal hinterland.
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