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Day 9: Trogir
Lying between Šibenik and
Split, Trogir (pp114–17) is one of
the most delightful small towns
of the Croatian Adriatic, not
least because of the medieval
cathedral that towers above the
Old Town. Trogir’s perfectly
preserved web of tiny streets
and small squares is ideal
for long evening walks; plentiful
harbour-side cafés will help
you unwind.
Rab town, capital of the island of Rab, Day 10: Split Palms and parasols outside the Church and
with its distinctive bell towers The unofficial capital of the Monastery of St. Dominic, Trogir
Adriatic and its main passenger
Day 6: Zadar port, Split (pp120–25) is one Day 12: Korčula
A short drive southwest of of those Mediterranean cities The turreted medieval town of
Plitvice, Zadar (pp94–9) is that simply bubbles with Korčula (pp138–9) is one of the
the main seaport serving the character. It was founded as a coast’s historic gems, its solid-
northern Dalmatian islands. It is retirement home by the Roman stone core of ancient houses
also one of the rising stars of emperor Diocletian, and the split by tiny stepped streets.
Adriatic tourism, with bold new remains of his palace still form Some of Croatia’s best beaches
public artworks such as Sea the core of the Old Town. lie just out of town at Lumbarda.
Organ and Greeting to the Sun Crammed with cafés and bars, Korčula is known for fine wines
by architect Nikola Bašić giving this buzzing hive of daytime and seafood, although many
the seafront of this vibrant and night-time activity village restaurants in the island’s
peninsula city a uniquely represents maritime Croatia interior serve up delicious roast
contemporary feel. There is a at its most vivacious. meats. Don’t leave without
wealth of Roman and medieval sampling cukarin, a delicious
monuments to explore, and the Day 11: Hvar local citrus-flavoured biscuit.
main food market is one of A short ferry ride from Split,
the liveliest on the coast. Hvar (pp130–33) is an Days 13 & 14: Dubrovnik
An evening stroll along the outstanding example of what After a short ferry-hop from
promenade is compulsory: makes the new Croatia so Korčula, travelling to Dubrovnik
sunsets here are spectacular. popular with visitors. Cocktail by land takes you along the
bars and yacht marinas add Pelješac peninsula, famous for
Day 7: Šibenik contemporary swank to the its red wines and oysters – stop
The main city of mid-Dalmatia, Renaissance backdrop of Hvar for lunch at Ston (p137) to enjoy
Šibenik (pp108–11), is steeped town, while elsewhere on the both. Once in Dubrovnik itself
in history, with a warren of island, sleepy villages and you will need at least a day and
picturesque alleyways jostling pebble-beached coves offer a half to get the best out of this
below an impressive ensemble up a soothing blend of rest enchanting city: see the two-
of hilltop fortresses. Local and relaxation. day itinerary on p12 for ideas.
restaurants serve outstanding
fresh seafood and superb local
wines, especially the dry red
Babić from nearby Primošten.
Day 8: Krka National Park
Šibenik is the ideal base from
which to visit the spectacular
Krka National Park just inland
(pp106–7), an extensive natural
wonderland that you will need
a whole day to explore. The
pretty town of Skradin is the
gateway to Skradinski buk,
where you can bathe beside
waterfalls and visit old
watermills. Boat trips take you
deeper into the park, through
lakes and canyons. Pula’s Roman amphitheatre, now used to stage concerts and other events

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