Croatia is an European country at the crossroads of Central Europe, the Balkans and Mediterranean. It is divided into twenty-one counties and has a population of about 4,500,00 in 2007. Its capital is Zagreb with about 933,914 inhabitants and the size of Croatia is about the size of West Virginia in the USA.
It is a hard decision where to go in Croatia, because the whole country is beautiful and all areas are different.
For example visit the county Istria.
Istria has a maritime border with Italy and also borders Slovenia.
Most visitors arrive by car. You can also fly to Pula or Zagreb.
The city Pula is situated near the base of the Istrian peninsula. With its population of about 62,000, it is the largest city in Istria. Pula originated before the Roman era. Local findings show the history going back more than 3,000 years. The city was under Venetian rule and played an important role in the Habsburg Empire. One of the most important sights in Croatia is the Roman amphitheatre in Pula. It is well preserved and nowadays it is used for pop and classical concerts. Built during the 1st century AD, this amphitheatre is the sixth largest in the world. Other sights include the Temple of Augustus, the Franciscan Church, the Cathedral and Monastery.
Porec is the most popular holiday resort in Istria. There are over 100,000 beds available. You must see the 2,000 years old town of Porec with numerous historical sites, especially the Euphrasian Basilica from the 6th century. It is well known for its beautiful gold mosaics. There are two bays south of the town, Plava (blue) and Zelena (green). They are like small towns with several hotels in each. In Porec there are a marina and a lot of entertainment and shopping areas.
Umag and its 21 km long riviera is a very popular destination. The old town of Umag has cobbled, winding and narrow romantic streets. The coast is full of pretty small bays. There are no only many hotels, there are also camping and caravan sites. Umag is an oasis of sports tourism. Tennis is very popular. You can also play bowling, miniature golf, go riding or hunting, yachting, windsurfing, cycling, swimming and a good deal more.
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