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Croatia
Croatia is an enchanting land of dramatic contrasts and a fascinating history shaped by Roman, Venetian, Italian and Austro-Hungarian rule. Inland, pristine forests and roaring waterfalls compete for your attention with intriguing cities such as Zagreb with its flourishing cultural scene and Dubrovnik, probably the world’s most perfectly preserved mediaeval city and the jewel of the Adriatic. But it is the 1,778-kilometre-long coast that is perhaps the biggest draw. Rich in marine life, the sparkling, cobalt-blue sea washes coves of large, smoothed rocks framed by scented maritime pines, and is peppered with almost as many islands as there are kilometres of coastline. Ranging from tiny uninhabited islets with sparse vegetation to larger islands with mediaeval harbour towns, olive groves, vineyards and rolling hills, they are a delight to explore. Dalmatian Coast
Our chosen region is the island of Korčula on the Dalmatian Coast. This emerald-green isle is one of the most alluring of the Adriatic, where fragrant, pine-clad slopes tumble down towards unspoiled bays washed by glittering waters, and where the elegant Venetian architecture of the sleepy stone villages hints at the island’s seafaring past. Easy to discover from any base (it measures barely 70 kilometres from its easternmost point to its western shoreline), the entire island feels laid-back and tranquil, but the south-west corner, where visitors are few, is particularly restful. The gently rolling hills here are a delight to explore on foot, offering 360-degree panoramas of the coast as you walk. We provide route notes so that you can experience the vistas for yourselves. Alternatively, take to the sea in a boat, perhaps exploring one of the tiny islets which lie off Korčula’s shores, to enjoy a different perspective of this most picturesque of coastlines. > Leda House Apartments,
Korčula (sleep 2-4) Istria
Picturesque Istria is the westernmost peninsula of Croatia and extends from the borders of Slovenia in the north down to Point Kamenjak and back up to the Bay of Rijeki in the east. The interior landscape is one of green rolling hills, the Cicarija and Ucka mountains, secluded valleys and fertile plains while the spectacular jagged coastline offers lagoons and islands, quiet coves, long sandy beaches and rocky inlets in which to relax or explore. You will discover unspoiled hill-top mediaeval towns, Roman ruins and old Venetian fishing ports where the welcoming locals remain fiercely proud of their Istrian heritage and local gastronomy, which includes fine wines, delicious truffles, the famous Istrian ham and classic olive oil. > Krasica Place Apartments, Istria, (sleep 2-4) < Back to Villas & Cottages Index  |
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