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Croatia
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Capital:Zagreb
Currency:kuna (HRK)
Languages:Croatian 96.1%, Serbian 1%, other and undesignated 2.9% (including Italian, Hungarian, Czech, Slovak, and German) (2001 census)
Population:4,496,869
Area:56,542
Sail
Lumbarda
Light easterly morning winds that switch direction in the afternoon. Summer months are ideal for beginners. Early season Maestral winds provide challenges for more experienced sailors. The many islands and inlets provide a varied coastline.
May to October
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Wind Surf
Lumbarda
Afternoon Maestral wind provides perfect surfing conditions.
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Bike
Lumbarda
A great and varied landscape for beginners and experts alike.
May to October
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Dive
Lumbarda
Diving for all abilities in a varied underwater terrain. For further information see the British Sub Aqua Club site
May to October
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Heritage
Major heritage sites include:
  • Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of Diocletian
  • Old City of Dubrovnik
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park
  • Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic Centre of Porec
  • Historic City of Trogir
  • The Cathedral of St James in ibenik
See the UNESCO website for more details
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City
Zagreb
On the River Sava, this medieval labyrinthe of a city offers a colourful market and fine monuments, parks and scultures.
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Vladimir Beara, who turns 80 this month, was not a mere custodian between the nets for Yugoslavia in the 1950s. The student of dance—called "the ballet dancer with hands of steel"—eschewed defensive walls: "My time was the time of romantic football...

Unique sea kayaking tours amongst the Dalmatian Islands of Croatia's Adriatic Sea Coast, with an emphasis on local food and wine. The kayaks are supported by traditional wooden fishing boats.

A piglet born in Croatia with six legs and two penises has been nicknamed Octopig.


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Last day of a sea kayaking tour around the Croatian islands of Vis and Hvar.

Video of a sea kayaking tour around the islands of Vis and Hvar.

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Placa in the early morning hours, 08.08.08; Dubrovnik
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Placa in the early morning hours, 08.08.08; Dubrovnik

I should really have used the tripod for this shot, at 1/6 sec it stretches handheld shooting a bit too far.
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Placa in the early morning hours, 08.08.08; Dubrovnik
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Intrecci Di Gru
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Intrecci Di Gru

L'intreccio di braccia delle gru in continuo movimento nei cantieri navali Huljanik di Pola (HR), fra i più grandi del mediterraneo


Il lento dondolare...
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Il lento dondolare...

Sul mare quasi piatto all'interno del pporto, il lento dondolio delle Batane dei pescatori... Sullo sfondo il millenariamente immobile panorama di Roviniio (HR)


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Alone beside the Sea (Dubrovnik - Hrvatska)
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Alone beside the Sea (Dubrovnik - Hrvatska)

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Croatia gems
good gemMirca ~ Guesthouse Gumonca is a great place to visit at the just off-peak times. There is a small uncrowded beach and a restaurant that serves great fish.link
When? ~ September
Contributed by ~ Guy Captain