Croatia

Croatia sits on continental Europe down in the South, with a long coastline that looks out across the Adriatic sea towards Italy. Although the bulk of mainland Croatia sits on the main landmass of Europe, it also has lots of little islands along the length of its shore. It is bordered by a few countries; Montenegro, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia and Hungary. 

The national language of Croatia is it’s own mother tongue; Croatian, with it being the first language of around 95% of the country’s citizens. Other languages widely spoken in Croatia include Bosnian and Serbian.

Yes, snowfall in the winter months in Croatia is fairly likely. The climate of Croatia means that the summers are hot and the winters are cold, and the temperature in Croatia can easily fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. When it snows, it is typically quite heavy, and occurs mostly inland in cities such as the capital, Zagreb. 

Croatia is a nation that boasts hundreds of islands along the Adriatic Sea. It is estimated to have more than 1200 islands, with some inhabited and some not. Some of its most famous islands include Hvar, Vis, and Rab, all which offer a beautiful, sandy paradise with plenty of natural beauty to explore. 

Yes, Croatia is well known and much loved for its idyllic beaches located up and down the coast of the Adriatic sea. South of the country you have Zadar and Split, with the latter being an extraordinarily popular beach destination for tourists, with quintessential Mediterranean sandy shores on offer here.

Croatia is best known for its stunning destinations, with a handful of top spots that are on thousands of tourist’s bucket lists. From the thriving city of Zagreb, to the laid-back, sunshine bathed city of Split, and to the iconic city of Dubrovnik, where one of the most popular fantasy television series was filmed amongst its cobbled streets and 16th century architecture.