The beauty of its Dalmatian and Istritian coasts combined with the richness of its historical heritage make a stay in Croatia a unique experience, a dream destination. The Adriatic coast has over 1000 islands with a Mediterranean climate with mild, humid winters and warm, sunny summers. No wonder it's full of tourists all year round! On the other hand, in the northern and central part of the country (Slavonia in the north, central Croatia, Lika and Gorski Kotar), the climate is more continental: it is better to avoid going there in the middle of winter and at the height of summer. A hotel in Croatia provides you with an ideal opportunity to rest while admiring the coasts, to recharge your batteries by practising water sports and to enrich yourself by planning excursions to discover amazing places. The must, of course, is Dubrovnik, originally called Ragusa. This city dates from the 7th century and has known throughout its long history multiple Ottoman, Venetian, Hungarian, French and Austrian influences! Its medieval fortified old town and its monuments are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it is a remarkably well preserved example of a town with a regular plan and some of its buildings date back to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance or the Baroque period, all within fortifications 2 km long with monumental gates. To see: the square of the lodge where are located several remarkable buildings as the palace Sponza, which housed the customs and resisted the earthquake of 1667. The Rector's Palace, which was the representative of the city, Gothic appearance, with an inner courtyard decorated with columns and capitals. Dubrovnik has a superb cathedral, numerous churches and chapels and two monasteries. South of Dubrovnik, take a tour of the Pelješac peninsula, where coves and bays, one more beautiful than the other, follow one another. Rendez-vous until the town of Ston, with its impressive ramparts. From there you can go to the charming island of Korcula, Marco Polo's hometown. After Dubrovnik, another city on the coast is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site: Split. It is the second largest city in Croatia after Zagreb. What characterizes it: the ruins of the Diocletian Palace (3rd century) and its Roman buildings that extend under all the medieval city and later constructions. Also worth seeing: the islands of the Split archipelago such as that of Brac famous for its stone carvers or the island of Hvar with its theatre (17th), its arsenal and the Tvrdalj palace. Hvar is classified for its preserved agricultural activity. A little higher up is another jewel: the city of Trogir, also called the museum city. The grid map of the streets of the old town dates back to the Greek period. Throughout its history, private, public or religious buildings of all styles have gradually been built within its fortifications, illustrating the trajectory it has followed in its social and cultural development. Inland, the Plitvice Nature Park is worth a detour. The water that flows from the limestone rocks, have deposited travertine barriers, forming natural dams in which are housed beautiful blue lakes, from which flow waterfalls. In Istria, another site is classified by UNESCO: the Basilica of Porec, with its Byzantine architecture. No vaccination is required before taking a flight to Croatia . Serious risks of tick-borne encephalitis known as Danube tick. In case of an injection, antibiotic treatment is compulsory. In addition, there is the possibility to get vaccinated on the spot. Art and culture in Croatia Zagreb has no less than 10 theatres, 21 museums and 14 art galleries. The avant-garde artistic movements are very active there. It is also a city that counts for its international animation film festival. On the side, summer rhymes with festivities, music and shows. During the summer games, Dubrovnik vibrates to the sound of classical music and theatre voices. During the cultural summer, Mljet Island offers concerts, exhibitions and theatre. Open-air film festival in Pula, where screenings take place in the castle and the Roman amphitheatre. In September, Sibenik's medieval fair focuses on local cultural traditions. What to visit in Croatia The ideal way to enjoy your holiday in complete freedom: rent a car in Croatia. On the coast: Dubrovnik with its Sponza Palace, the Rector's Palace, the Assumption Cathedral and its two monasteries. Pelješac Peninsula and Korcula Island. The city of Split and the amazing ruins of the Diocletian Palace. The islands of Brac and especially that of Hvar are the plain is classified because its original agricultural activity - based on the vine and the olive tree - has been maintained from the origins to the present day.