Insight Guides Croatia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Insight Guides Croatia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides
Insight Guides Croatia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Insight Guides Croatia (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

by Insight Guides

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Overview

Insight Guides: all you need to inspire every step of your journey. An in-depth book, now with free app and eBook. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, this is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Croatia, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like the walled city of Dubrovnik, cosmopolitan Split and the stunning islands of Hvar and Vis, and hidden cultural gems like the Baroque architecture in inland Osijek. · Insight Guide Croatia is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring the Istrian peninsula in the north, to discovering Dubrovnik, the 'pearl of the Adriatic' · In-depth on history and culture: enjoy special features on diving, wine country and birdlife, all written by local experts · Includes innovative, unique extras to keep you up-to-date when you're on the move - this guide comes with a free eBook, and an app that highlights top attractions and regional information and is regularly updated with new hotel, bar, restaurant, shop and local event listings · Invaluable maps, travel tips and practical information ensure effortless planning, and encourage venturing off the beaten track · Inspirational colour photography throughout - Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books · Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy reading experience About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrasebooks, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781786717818
Publisher: Apa Publications
Publication date: 07/01/2018
Series: Insight Guides Series
Pages: 304
Sales rank: 710,563
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Insight Guides wherever possible uses local experts who provide insider know-how and share their love and knowledge of the destination.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Best of Croatia 6

A Diverse Nation 17

Land and People 19

History & Features

Decisive Dates 26

Early Days 29

The Middle Ages 35

The Habsburgs 40

The Modern Age 47

Religion and Society 59

Naked passions 67

Festivals 68

The Cultural Scene 70

Food and Drink 75

Wine country 79

The Great Outdoors 81

Diving 85

Architecture 86

Places

Introduction 95

ISTRIA 101

Birds 126

Kvarner 131

Risnjak National Park 138

Zadar, Šibenik and Islands 153

Beaches and Boat Trips 166

Split and Islands 171

Dubrovnik and Islands 197

The Adriatic Highway 208

Montenegro excursion 214

Zagreb and Around 217

Café culture 228

Flora and fauna of the Plitvice Lakes 243

Continental Croatia 247

The Siege of Vukovar 257

Naïve Art 258

Travel Tips

Transport

Getting there 262

By air 262

By sea/ferry 263

By train 263

Bus/coach 264

Getting around 264

Choosing transport 264

By air 265

By Bus/coach 265

By train 265

Island-hopping 265

Driving 266

A-Z

Accommodation 267

Admission charges 267

Budgeting for your trip 268

Children 268

Climate 268

Crime and safety 268

Customs regulations 269

Disabled travellers 269

Eating out 269

Embassies and consulates 270

Etiquette 270

Events and festivals 270

Health and medical care 271

Internet 271

LGBTQ travellers 271

Media 271

Money 272

Opening hours 272

Postal services 272

Religious services 272

Shopping 273

Telephones 273

Tourist information 273

Tour operators 274

Visas and passports 274

Language 275

Pronunciation tips 275

Useful phrases 275

At the hotel 275

Shopping 275

Travelling 275

Sightseeing 275

Eating out 275

Menu decoder 276

Health 276

On the road 276

Emergencies 276

Days of the week 276

Months of the year 276

Further Reading 277

History 277

Culture 277

Travel 278

Fiction 278

Other Insight Guides 278

Maps

Croatia 96

Istria 102

Kvarner 134

Zadar, Šibenik and Islands 156

Split and Islands 172

Split 176

Dubrovnik and Islands 198

Dubrovnik 200

Zagreb and Around 218

Central Zagreb 220

Plitvice Lakes National Park 238

Continental Croatia 248

Inside front cover Croatia

Inside back cover Zagreb

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