{"id":1271,"date":"2015-12-24T10:37:37","date_gmt":"2015-12-24T10:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodstravelblog.wordpress.com\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2015-12-24T10:37:37","modified_gmt":"2015-12-24T10:37:37","slug":"destinations-croatian-coast-istrian-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodstravel.co.uk\/blog\/2015\/12\/24\/destinations-croatian-coast-istrian-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"Destinations | Croatian Coast & Istrian Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beautiful coastlines dotted with unspoilt towns and fishing villages steeped in history and tradition, combined with the mountains and breathtaking national parks, makes Croatia<\/a> an area of stunning natural beauty, which is quite unique to this corner of Europe.<\/p>\n

One of our new 2016 coach tours<\/a> takes us to Opatija, a stylish resort which has been welcoming tourists for over 150 years and is one of Croatia’s most popular holiday destinations.<\/p>\n

Brijuni Islands
\n<\/strong>Only 6km from Pula, off the Istrian Coast, the Brujuni Islands National Park comprises of 14 beautiful iislands and islets,\u00a0 the two main being Mali Brijun and Veli Brijun, all filled with rich history and culture.<\/p>\n

During our visit we enjoy sightseeing on a land train which includes a visit to a Safari Park, the habitat of many exotic herbovires including Indian Elephants, the Meditteranen Gardens where you can learn about the valuable Brijuni vegetation, and a Venetian castle, full of archelogical wonders and dating from the 16th century.<\/p>\n

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The Town of Pula
\n<\/strong>Situated near the base of the Istrian peninsula and host to a wealth of Roman architecture, the town of Pula, is home to the well preserved Roman ampitheatre, one of the most famous sights in the whole of Croatia.<\/p>\n

Pula is a busy commercial city on the sea that has managed to retain a friendly small-town appeal. Although marred with residential and holiday developments, the coast is dotted with fragrant pine groves, seaside cafes and a clutch of good restaurants.<\/p>\n

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Rovinj and Porec
\n<\/strong>Heading to the west coast of the Istrian Peninsula, we visit the resort of Rovinj. Originally an Island, the historic town in one of the Meditterranean’s few remaining true fishing ports.<\/p>\n

Later, we visit Porec, a lively resort that is also full of cultural sites and streets that were built during Roman times.<\/p>\n

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Krk Island
\n<\/strong>Connected to the mainland by a toll bridge, Krk island is Croatia’s largest and one of the busiest! On the Island’s south western coast, Krk Town clusters around a medieval walled centre and includes a beach, seafront promenade and port.<\/p>\n

With good transport connections and infrastructure, Krk is an easy place to visit.<\/p>\n

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We still have spaces available for this fantastic Croatian experience! To find out more, or to book your place, call our friendly sales team today – 01243 868080.<\/p>\n

Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Facebook<\/a> for more information, news and updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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