Road Trip Through Croatia Part 3 – Zadar

History and beautiful coastlines in Zadar

A Wave Organ, Romanesque churches, marble steets - Zadar makes an unmissable stopover! After a fantastic few days in Pula, we headed to the third destination on our road trip through Croatia - Zadar. A little further south down the coast, Zadar is a historic town in Northern Dalmatia. With its quiet marble streets and historic air, it's another stunning setting for a stopover on the journey south. Like Pula, the town is full of Roman ruins, but in Zadar there are also more than 30 beautiful … [Read more...]

Road Trip Through Croatia Part 2 – Pula and Istria

Pula, Croatia

Alice Woolliams continues her Croatian odyssey to the Istrian Peninsula and Islands Photo by Sobrecroacia.com After a few days of culture in Zagreb, it was time to hit the road for the second destination on our route. Just across the Mediterranean from Italy, Pula is a hidden gem on the Istrian peninsula. This  fascinating historic coastal town is full of Roman ruins and surrounded by the typical rocky coves and pine groves of the Istria region. Getting There It's about 300 km and a three … [Read more...]

Road Trip Through Croatia Part 1 – The Start in Zagreb

Filling up on the road Croatia

Join Alice Woolliams on her epic drive through deepest Hrvatska (that's Croatia to us!) Croatia is one of those rare countries in Europe that's yet to fully make it onto the tourist map. Although the beautiful  beaches of the Dalmatian Coast attract international visitors during the summer, much of this fascinating place remains unexplored. I took a road trip through the back roads of Croatia to explore one of Europe's hidden gems. The Route Zagreb - Pula - Zadar - Trogir - Krka National … [Read more...]