Croatia Traveller's Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes 2019 is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Croatia's capital city and gorgeous Plitvice Lakes National Park. Stroll the streets and alleys of Zagreb's Old Town and be transported to another time. Explore Zagreb's quirky museums such as the Museum of Broken Relationships. Find out where to taste authentic local dishes and party the night away in one of Zagreb's sizzling nightclubs. Get out of town on the best day trips and find out everything you need to know about visiting Plitvice Lakes. Whether Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes are stopovers or the main focus of your trip, Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes 2019 tells you everything you need to know to make the most of your stay.

HERE'S WHAT YOU GET:

Inspiration

• 26 full-color images
• professionally-written prose

Planning

• temperature and precipitation information and charts
• festivals and events
• top highlights and suggested day trips

Orientation

• 8 full-color maps
• how to visit Plitvice Lakes National Park

Transportation

• getting to and from Zagreb airport
• how to use the bus and tram system or take taxis
• driving times and parking information

Information

• opening hours and prices of all major sights
• cultural, architectural, historic and artistic background on all sights

Communication

• Croatian language section with 20 helpful phrases, pronunciation guide, numbers, days and months
• all about mobile phones, useful numbers and getting online

Accommodation

• advice on which neighborhoods are the best
• description, location, pricing and contact information for airport hotels plus hotels at all price levels

Entertainment

• the best bars, clubs and discos in the city

Insider Tips

• the best restaurants for local specialties
• where the locals eat
• the best shopping deals
• how to avoid the crowds

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

I first started traveling to Croatia in 1996 and have been returning regularly ever since. In addition to my website, Croatia Traveller, I have written five printed guidebooks on Croatia.

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Cypress-lined beaches, sunny islands, perfectly-preserved medieval towns―Croatia is the European hot spot for beach lovers, cultural explorers, and yachting revelers. From outstandingly well-preserved ancient structures like Dubrovnik's fortified bastions to the rolling vineyards of Istria, Croatia is loaded with interesting things to see and do, and Fodor’s Essential Croatia covers the best of them.

This travel guide includes:

• ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE and updated “Experience Croatia” chapter contains a brief introduction and spectacular color photos that capture the ultimate experiences and attractions throughout Croatia
• SPECIAL FEATURES: Features on Adriatic Sea cruises, Croatian wine, and an informative essay on the country’s history
• INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Each chapter opens with an orientation spread and planner that includes a map, short descriptions of each region, "Top Reasons to Go," and information on getting here and around
• USEFUL ITINERARIES make it easy for travelers to plan a vacation to Croatia. A section on sailing the Croatian coast aids travelers in planning the perfect boating itinerary
• DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's Croatia offers savvy advice and recommendations from local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife
• COVERS: Kvarner, Istria, Hvar, Zagreb, Slavonia, Zadar, Split, Diocletian's Palace, and Dubrovnik

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• the very best things to shove in your pie hole, whether you want to chow down on a traditional Croatian octopus salad, or you’d like to sip on Croatian wines
• incredible festivals, from electronic festivals with world famous headliners through to the Pula Film Festival, which is hosted in a 1st century Roman amphitheatre
• the coolest historical and cultural sights that you simply cannot afford to miss like the city walls of Dubrovnik and prehistoric caves with imposing stalactites
• the most incredible outdoor adventures, whether you fancy having a rafting adventure on the Cetina River or you’d like to take windsurfing lessons in the coastal town of Bol
• where to shop for authentic souvenirs so that you can remember your trip to Croatia forever
• the places where you can party like a local and make new friends
• and tonnes more coolness besides!

• A 72 hours plan starting every day at 08:00 until late in the evening, with details on what to do every hour



• Full-color maps and images throughout



• All the Maps are available in Google Maps, to help you navigate Zagreb easy, through your smartphone.



• Best-kept secrets on shopping, dining, going out in the evening



• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots



• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices


• 4 Day Trips that you can do from Zagreb, if you want to extend your stay.



• Information in this Zagreb travel guide is up-to-date as of 2019.

• Flexible itineraries from one week in each country to two weeks in both, including a side trip to Montenegro, plus how to make the most of short stays in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, and Ljubljana
• Strategic advice for history buffs, outdoor adventurers, foodies, island-hoppers, families with kids and more
• Suggestions for a Dalmatian Islands getaway and other day trips to escape the city crowds
• Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Go truffle hunting in Istria or taste homemade vintages on an ancient wine route. Walk along the creamy stone and red-tiled roofs inside Dubrovnik's 15th-century walls or wander through Ljubljana's historic Tivoli Park. Leave crowded beaches behind and hire a boat to explore lesser-known islands. Wind your way up snowy Mount Sljeme, hike to caves and waterfalls in Croatia's Plitvice Lakes National Park or go rafting in Slovenia's Soca River
• Expert insight on when to go, what to do, and where to stay from former Zagreb local Shann Fountain Alipour
• Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout
• Background information on the landscape, history, and cultural customs of each country
• Handy tools such as visa information, Croatian, Slovenian, and Montenegrin phrasebooks, and insider tips for traveling with children, as a senior, and more

• Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher

Lonely Planet Croatia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at the turquoise lakes and waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes National Park, see Dubrovnik from its city walls or explore the dreamy interior of Hvar Island all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Croatia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet Croatia Travel Guide:

• Colour maps and images throughout
• Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
• Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
• Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
• Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
• Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, cuisine, natural environment, arts, architecture
• Over 40 maps
• Covers Zagreb, Zagorje, Slavonia, Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dalmatia, Split & central Dalmatia, Dubrovnik & Southern Dalmatia and more

The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Croatia , our most comprehensive guide to Croatia, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.

• Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Mediterranean Europe guide, Eastern Europe guide or Southeastern Europe guide.

Authors: Written and researched by Lonely Planet, Anja Mutic and Peter Dragicevich.

About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves.

Croatia, the new hotspot for all types of travelers – the backpackers, the adventure seekers, the honeymooners, and the families – is one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Europe. It is a magical place, there to satisfy all of your Mediterranean fantasies featuring sapphire blue waters, breath-taking natural scenery, and a rich cultural heritage. If this is your first time in this beautiful country, you should plan your trip in detail. If not, you most certainly will miss out on some of the best places to be and things to see. This book will help you to make the most out of your time in Croatia. You will get to know the most fascinating things to do and see in Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split and Pula to name a few of the most beautiful locations to be at.

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• Culture Of Croatia
• What To Do In Zagreb
• Top Insider Tips
• Best Croatian Cuisine
• The Most Beautiful Cities
• Much, much more!