Touring Croatia

I n Croatia car hire gives        sailing, diving and snorkelling.   you the freedom to explore      Further ashore, over one thousand  a range of exciting             islands line the coast, waiting    locations all across the country.     to be discovered by boat. The      Whether you plan to soak up the       islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis and     sunshine of the Dalmatian Coast,      Korcula boast some of the best     explore the fascinating city of       beaches in Croatia.                Dubrovnik or tour the ancient                                            Istria region, you’re guaranteed      Croatia’s climate is regarded as   to find the most unique               ‘mixed’, with continental type     experience with car hire.             weather in the north and east and                                        a ‘semi-highland’ system in the    Croatia has in recent years           south-central region. The coastal  become one of Europe’s most           resorts benefit from warm, dry     popular summer holiday                summers and rainy winters. In      destinations and it’s easy to see     terms of sunshine, the islands     why. With Mediterranean good          enjoy the lion’s share, with Hvar  looks and a heart to match,           soaking up 2715 hours of golden    Croatia is a destination that's       sunlight every year. Summer        difficult to beat. In recent          temperatures vary from the mid     years, resorts have sprung up all     twenties to thirties along the     along the Adriatic Coast, the         Adriatic Coast, where good         most popular of which include         weather is guaranteed. The         Babin Kuk, Cavtat and Dubrovnik.      warmest months are July and                                              August and rain is rare.           Istria, on the Adriatic Coast                                            boasts a warm Mediterranean           Croatia is not just popular        climate, with fine beaches that       during the wonderfully             lend themselves to a range of         sun-drenched summer months. The    active watersports including          cities of Dubrovnik, Split and     Zagreb have over the last number      exciting to tempt every taste and  of years become firm favourites       budget. The resort regions cater   for weekend city breaks. Croatia      to European tastes and it’s easy   has made a remarkable recovery        to eat out for a low cost.         since the turbulent years of          However, those with more           conflict in the early 1990s.          adventurous palates may like to    Today, Croatia’s capital Zagreb       try cheap local specialities like  stands tall as a vibrant city,        Kulen spicy sausages and hearty    characterised by elegant 19th         Čobanac stews. Other thrifty  century architecture and a trendy     treats include tasty štrukli       café culture. Meanwhile, the          pasta, fresh ‘just caught’ local   medieval walled city of Dubrovnik     seafood and the ubiquitous         offers impressive historical          Italian inspired pizza.            attractions, breath-taking                                               natural beauty and a lively           Wherever your journey through      events calendar, the highlight of     Croatia takes you, you’ll find     which is the Dubrovnik Film           there’s always something exciting  Festival and the Dubrovnik Summer     to see or do. In terms of          Festival. On the Dalmatian Coast,     history, hospitality and culture,  the city of Split is well worth a     Croatia has it all. In Croatia     visit, if only to spend a few         car hire gives you the freedom to  hours exploring the ruins of its      discover the country’s many        famous palace.                        distinctive charms at your                                               leisure. Whatever you decide to    Croatian cuisine offers something     do, Croatia will definitely        About the Author Fiona writes for Argus Rentals and Car Hire Croatia Published At: www.Isnare.com