Croatia is a country in the Balkans on the east side of the Adriatic Sea, to the east of Italy. It is bordered by Slovenia to the northwest, Hungary to the north, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the southeast, Serbia in the east, and Montenegro to the south.
Croatia - the land where glistening sea winds around rocky coves,lapping at pine-fringed beaches form a picture perfect destination.
Soak in a thermal spa at Istarske Toplice in Istria. Hike through pristine forests watered by mountain streams in the west. Let the waterfalls of Plitvice moisten your face
Go the Wanderers Way: Meander through the streets of Zagreb's medieval Gornji Grad (Upper Town) to the Lotrscak Tower to see the daily cannon fire and a sweeping view of the city. Get up early to watch the fishermen bring in the catch in Rovinj, one of the Mediterranean's last fishing ports. Listen to the gushing waterfalls as you explore the 16 terraced turquoise lakes of Plitvice Lakes National Park. Witness the enthusiastic Moreska Sword Dance at the southern gate of Korcula Town.
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Northern Croatia has a temperate continental climate whereas the central and upland regions have a mountainous climate. The entire Adriatic coast has a pleasant Mediterranean climate. Spring and autumn are mild along the coast, while winter is cold and snowy in central and northern regions. The average temperature inland in January ranges from -10 to 5°C, August 19 to 39°C. The average temperature at the seaside is higher: January 6 to 11°C, August 21 to 39°C.
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