ISPOD ĆETE PRONAĆI PORUKU NA HRVATSKOM / SEE BELOW FOR THIS MESSAGE IN CROATIAN

Dalmatia, the stunning coastal region of Croatia, is home to a multitude of fascinating ports and villages, the largest of which is the harbour town of Split. An obligatory stop on any Croatian holiday, the site was even chosen as a retirement home by the Roman emperor Diocletian. It is now also a thriving transportation hub from which travellers can explore the surrounding region and Croatia’s renowned coastal islands.

Traditional wooden boats docked in front of Diocletian's Palace on a summer night in Split, Croatia

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Following the successful completion of a Balkan Hotel Market Access Program, independent travellers exploring the Balkans can now research, plan and book their trips online through locally owned and operated travel websites.

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The Stari Most (Old Bridge) of Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina, spans the Neretva River. Originally built during the Ottoman era, it was destroyed during the Bosnian-Herzegovian War and then rebuilt according to the old design and using as much of the recovered original stone as possible. The bridge and surrounding historic neighbourhoods are now a World Heritage Site.

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ISPOD ĆETE PRONAĆI PORUKU NA HRVATSKOM / SEE BELOW FOR THIS MESSAGE IN CROATIOAN

A UNESCO World Heritage Site located on the southern coast of Croatia, the medieval walled city of Dubrovnik sits in front of the beautiful blue Adriatic Sea. Understandably a popular tourist destination, this picturesque Mediterranean town, the “Pearl of the Adriatic”, is bedecked with churches, palaces and cozy hotels that comprise its well-known Old Town. Throw in some Mediterranean ambiance, café-lined alleyways, and a calendar of carnivals, cultural and festive events, and you have this jewel of old-world charm.

The Lovrjenac Fortress, part of the thick Dubrovnik city walls

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