Istrian Riviera. This is a peninsula at the north of the country and has many Italian connections, indeed it was part of Italy until 1945 and was ruled by the Venetians for 500 years. Green and gently rolling hills lead down to the sea and many fine beaches.
Gulf of Kvarner encompasses a number of green, fertile islands, completely unspoilt and retaining their natural beauty, Rab and Krk are the best known of most. Rab Island has a striking landscape of contrasts with verdant green valleys to the west and rocky to the east. The island has plenty of beaches and coves. The medieval Rab town is located on a small peninula and has a mixture of fine building dating from the 15th century. Opatija is a grand town which attracted the great and the good from all over Europe for long stays in the 19th century.  There is plenty of evidence of this, with many of the summer residences having been or currently being restored.
The Dalmatian Riviera is dominated by one of the jewels of the Mediterranean - Dubrovnik. A walk round the old town presents a great opportunity to see and experience the splendour of this city, especially when walking around the old city walls and the the limestone flagged main street - the 'Stadun'.

Originally settled by the Romans, the city of Split has many building remaining from the period which makes a must to visit, the city blends the old with the new. At the heart of the city closed in by housesand the harbour liesa crumbling old town built within the Diocletian's Palace, one of the most spectacular classical remains in Europe. Nowadays, Split is a lively, bustling city of attractive old squares, outdoor cafes, restaurants shops and stalls.
The Makarska Riviera is the area between the cities of Dubrovnik and Split and has one of the most beautiful coastlines of the Mediterranean. Baska Voda was once a small fishing, farming and trading village and is now an established holiday destination.

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