All Croatian destinations except for Zagreb, the capital, are situated by the sea - either on the coast or islands. While some of them are pure beach destinations with water activities on offer, some include historic towns as well.
On the coast, there are three central areas that can be categorized according to nearby airports:
The Istria Peninsula in the north includes destinations such as Pula, Rovinj, Porec and Umag. Pula is the most popular of them with an airport next to it. Around Pula, there are signs of habitation dating back thousands of years. The town also has a Roman amphitheater.
Split is a busy port city and one of the best travel destinations of Croatia with the country’s second busiest airport close by. Well-known destinations close to Split include the likes of Sibenik, Trogir, Omis and the Makarska Riviera. From Split, it’s easy to take a ferry to different islands, such as Hvar, Brac, Korcula and Vis.
The third area is situated in the very south around Dubrovnik. Other destinations of the area consist of famous nearby islands, such as Korcula, Mljet or the Elafiti Islands, all easily reached by ferry from Dubrovnik.