View Nature Between the Adriatic Sea and the Biokovo Mountain

Directly on the Adriatic Sea are the beautiful beaches backed by rich green trees of the Makarska Riviera on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. It is approximately 60 kilometers in length and a few kilometers in width. The Biokovo Mountain towers over these pebble beaches with their incredible climate of sunshine. Along the coast are settlements running from the Omis Riviera, northwest, to the Neretva Delta, southeast.
With accommodation facilities the Riviera becomes a most popular tourist stop. The old town in Makarska’s center has narrow streets that are stone-paved, a flower and fruit market in the church square, and a sea shell collection in the Franciscan monastery including a giant clam shell. Many hotels in the city are set right off the bay and provide private beaches for their guests. It is a mountain area with an incredible naturalistic view featuring the deep blue sea, intensely green forests and its tempting rocky mountain height. One is placed between the Adriatic Sea and the Biokovo Mountain with its Botanical Garden Kotisina that makes plant life protection and nature conservation possible. In the mountain there are many caves and pits where one might encounter wild muflon, countless bird species and foxes.

Island Cres - The Hidden Gem of Croatia

Island Cres with its many coves, lagoons, caves and beaches has always been a favorite vacation spot for the natives of Croatia. Now this island garden spot is gaining the attention of tourists around Europe and the world.
The largest of the Croatian Islands, Cres is a long and mountainous island of with some 248 kilometers of idyllic coastline. Pebble covered beaches on the west and south side invite you to partake of the sea. The north and east sides of the island feature spectacular rocky slopes. A favorite of ecotourists, Cres is home to several endangered species, including the largest of European birds, the Griffon Vulture. The freshwater Lake Vrana supplies the island with drinking water and it is said that one drink will assure your return.
The island has several small hotels, but to experience the culture at its best, consider renting a room. There are also apartments available. Camping and short term apartment rentals will also let you blend into this island paradise. No matter where you stay; museums, gallaries, and ancient collections await you. Then at the end of the day you can lose yourself in the unspoiled natural beauty of this hidden gem.

Horseback Around Rocky or Flat Beaches in Porec, Istria

On the western coast of Istria sits a beautiful port of a town filled with Roman architecture. This small town, Porec, offers pine forests and stone pine around the sea in certain spots and allows for an abundance of vegetation and resists unwanted temperatures with summer times without unbearable heat. Home to a bathing beach the town also has a campsite near the south cove. Farming, fishing, fruit and olive growing are the general occupations.
Tourism was begun around 1844 by the steamers society. Once in 1863 the meteorological station was founded, the castle on the islet of St. Nicholas was built by Marquis Polesini. The history of Porec begins long before then and even before the time of the Romans. Porec became the administrative and economic center for the Roman’s colony. From many historical monuments the most important today is Euphrasius Basilica which was built in 6st century. It is Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Porec is great for tourism with its many resorts. Brulo is situated in a pine forest above one of Porec’s rocky beaches and has maintained paths for its guests while also including swimming pools and several terraces. For flatter beaches the Zelena Laguna tourist resort is around a forested coast with a recreational center offering horseback riding, jogging trails, basketball, tennis courts, and much more. Boats can be taken from the town to the islet of St. Nicholas known for its rocky coast, well kept beaches and beautiful castle.