CLE Loves Croatia

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Split

Night life, history, the jet set, beaches… Split has it all. Visit Diocletian’s Palace to see Roman history alongside bars, restaurants and shops that are keeping up a tradition thousands of years old....

Ancient City Wall Tour – Dubrovnik

You must go. That is all....

Fish Restaurant Proto – Dubrovnik

I have dreams about the octopus salad served here...

Banje Beach – Dubrovnik

Rent a lounge chair at this public beach or just throw a towel down and jump into the turquoise waters. VERY IMPORTANT! Bring water shoes to avoid cutting yourself on the crushed shells making up this beach -...

Buza Bar – Dubrovnik

A bar carved out of a hole in the ancient walls surrounding Dubrovnik. Worth stopping for the history and the views of the Adriatic....

D’Vino Wine Bar- Dubrovnik

Stop in for great atmosphere and wine tasting, then check out the craft beer bar across the alleyway....

Hotel Korana – Karlovac

Boutique hotel on the Korana River with warm hospitality, great views and swimming, and a fantastic daily breakfast...

Stari Grad Dubovac- Karlovac

This 13th century castle overlooks the city of Karlovac and is now a museum and event center....

Plitviče Lakes National Park

The national parks of Croatia have beauty unlike any other. Plitviče Lakes is no exception - it’s 16 terraced lakes, joined by waterfalls, extending into a limestone canyon. Walk or hike the trails across...

St Mark’s Church – Zagreb

This iconic building’s roof was constructed in 1880 with the medieval coat of arms of Croatia, Dalmatia and Slavonia on the left side, and the emblem of Zagreb on the right....

Funicular Railway – Zagreb

Connects Zagreb’s Lower and Upper towns. Also makes me nostalgic of my days in Pittsburgh near the Duquesne incline....

Kraš chocolate – Zagreb

You can find this chocolate throughout Croatia - and sometimes in the US - but if you are in Zagreb stop at the Choco Bar. You won’t be disappointed....

Didov San – Zagreb

Absolutely fantastic for a traditional Croatian (Slavonian) meal in Zagreb’s historic upper town. Try meat or octopus slow cooked in a Peka (a domed pot), Soparnik (A Croatian “quesadilla” but made with...