Emirates destinations
When you book flights to Croatia, your days will be filled with relaxed strolls around charming sun-soaked streets, azure views and delicious food.
Fly to Zagreb and immerse yourself in the capital’s excellent museums, then take in the terracotta rooftops of medieval Dubrovnic and the winding streets of vibrant Hvar. If it’s natural beauty you’re looking for, travel south-west of Zagreb to Plitvice Lake National Park, which holds no less than 16 enchanting lakes. They can be explored on foot, or you can hop on a ferry if you’re short on time.
In fact, there are plenty of Unesco World Heritage sites to be inspired by in Croatia – the entire walled town of Dubrovnik is listed!
The craggy limestone cliffs of the Croatian coastline are fringed with sandy stretches that make for the ideal day at the beach. Explore the Dalmatian Coast then set sail to one of the 1,200 tranquil islands that dot the glittering Adriatic. All are within easy reach, including Lokrum and Mljet.
Curious diving enthusiasts can even explore underwater museums off the coast. There are countless shipwrecks settled in the sparkling waters that surround the country, though the most intriguing is perhaps the Baron Gautsch.
In Zadar, you can discover a unique seaside audio installation known as the Sea Organ, which uses the motions of the water to create harmonies.
Croatia has a fascinating culture thanks to its patchwork heritage. The tale of the country’s rocky history is told in its architecture; a hotchpotch of Venetian, Roman, Baroque and Napoleonic buildings that reveal the European influences and allegiances that formed this remarkable place.