Croatia, a country in Southern Europe on the east side of the Adriatic Sea, east of Italy. It has stunning coastal areas and have the hybrid charm of Eastern European and the Mediterranean. The entire Adriatic coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild along the coast, while winter is cold and snowy in central and northern regions.  

Get in: 

To enter Croatia, North Americans, Australians and many other nationals only need a valid passport. Citizens of EU member countries and Bosnia and Herzegovina can even enter the country with a valid identity card. The document of identity must be valid at least three months longer than you plan to stay in Croatia.

By plane, there are many commercial carriers traveling to and from various airports in Croatia. Check with your travel agent regarding the trip.

All major cities in Croatia are connected by rail system except Dubrovnik. There are also indirect lines from almost all other European countries.

To get in by car, you are required a driver's license, an automobile registration card and vehicle insurance documents (including Green Card).

Once in the country, buses are a very good travel alternative as they have extensive networks, regular trips and affordable price.

Ferries are cheap and go regularly between various places by the coast. Although they are not fast they are probably the best way to see the beautiful Croatian islands of the Adriatic Sea.  

Get around: 

By plane, national airline company Croatia Airlines offers domestic as well as international flights. Flying is only good for long distances.

Investments in updating Croatia's aging rail system has made wonders. Trains are now clean and usually on time. Tickets are not usually sold on-board, except if you happen to get on the train on one of the few stations/stops without ticket sales. However, only local trains stop on such stations. In all other cases, the ticket you will buy from the conductor will cost considerably more than the one bought outside the train.

Buses interconnect most of the major cities in Croatia. The most frequent bus terminal in Croatia is Bus Terminal Zagreb (in Croatian "Autobusni kolodvor Zagreb").

Croatia is blessed with a beautiful coastline which is best explored by ferry to access the hundreds of islands. There are two major ferry companies in Croatia. They are Jadrolinja and the Yacht charter in Croatia.

You can also try to hitch a ride if you can get to a highway toll stop. The toll collectors usually wouldn't mind. Simply ask the people when they lower their windows to pay the toll fee. 

See: 

• Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian.
• Old City of Dubrovnik
• Plitvice National Park
• The Cathedral of St James in Šibenik
• Omiš
• Ruskamen

• Sailing
• Adventure holidays
• Visit naturist resorts
• Health tourism
• Check out the lighthouses

Other international destinations are easily accessible from Croatia via land, sea or air.