From the Back Cover:
Croatia's peaceful beauty belies its turbulent past. Standing at the crossroads of Europe, it offers an extraordinary heritage, dramatic mountains, 1,185 islands, and the best climate on the Adriatic.
Seek out the attractions of Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik - Byron's "Pearl of the Adriatic"; explore the many national parks and nature reserves; indulge a passion for archaeology among the Roman ruins; visit Venetian treasures; or simply soak up the sun. Whatever your reason for visiting Croatia, this guide is the ideal companion.
*Detailed background to the country's rich culture and history
*The best of the islands, including Krk, Cres, Losinj, Rab, Brac, Hvar, Korcula and Mljet
*The only guide to cover 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 has been a senior speechwriter for the United Nations and is currently a photographer and prolific independent writer, with more than 1,000 newspaper and magazine articles to his name. His publications include Bradt's Eccentric France and Dubrovnik city guide, and he lives in France.
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