Croatia: The Bradt Travel Guide - Softcover

Letcher, Piers

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9781841620657: Croatia: The Bradt Travel Guide

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1841620653 ISBN 13: 9781841620657

Publisher: Bradt Pubns, 2003

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This new travel guide explores every aspect of the Balkan country of Croatia, with a strong focus on the natural and cultural aspects of this emerging nation. In-depth coverage of Dubrovnik - the "Pearl of the Adriatic", now restored to its former glory - and national parks, including the world-famous Plitvice Lakes, are just a couple of the highlights of the Bradt guide. Miles of unspoiled beaches and over 1,000 offshore islands bordering the Adriatic make up the stunning Dalmatian coast, perfect for sunbathing and yachting. Walkers can discover waterfalls, inland parks, and coastal hikes with breathtaking scenery. The historic cities of Dubrovnik, Zagreb, and Split provide an insight into the past for culture vultures intent on getting the best out of the country's remarkably rich heritage. This is the perfect guide to help visitors find and enjoy their own corner of this peaceful country, and learn about Croatia past and present.

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Croatia's peaceful beauty belies its turbulent past. Standing at the crossroads of Europe, and offering an extraordinary heritage, dramatic mountains, 1,185 islands, and the best climate on the Adriatic, it is regaining the reputation it once enjoyed as the most popular region of Yugoslavia.
This Bradt guide includes comprehensive practical and background information. Whether you yearn for the cultural attractions of Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik (Byron's Pearl of the Adriatic), prefer to explore the many national parks and nature reserves, wish to indulge a passion for Roman ruins and Venetian treasures, or simply soak up the sun, this is the ideal visitors' companion.
Inside you will find: detailed background to the country's rich culture and history; the best of the islands; coverage of all the national parks and nature reserves; hiking, sailing and other activities; full information on where to eat, drink and stay.

About the Author:

Piers Letcher lives in Ferney Voltaire, France and has spent several years as a senior speech writer for the United Nations in Geneva. As an independent writer and photographer he has published 13 books, including the Bradt guide to the former Yugoslavia, over a 1000 newspaper and magazine articles, and hundreds of photographs.

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