{"id":7655,"date":"2022-02-17T13:13:10","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T13:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurygoldbdev.wpengine.com\/?p=7655"},"modified":"2025-09-09T13:23:16","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T12:23:16","slug":"9-reasons-to-visit-croatia-the-dalmatian-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/9-reasons-to-visit-croatia-the-dalmatian-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Reasons to visit Croatia &#038; the Dalmatian Coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its crystal blue waters, enchanting towns and cities and forested islands, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/destinations\/europe-and-britain\/croatia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croatia<\/a><\/strong> and the Dalmatian Coast is a stunning destination. We\u2019ve picked out nine reasons to visit, but there are many many more!<\/p>\n<p>We, at Luxury Gold, just love Croatia and invite you to take a look at our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-the-dalmatian-coast?optionId=1013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast<\/a><\/strong> tour for the ultimate vacation treat. This 14-Day luxury guided tour takes you in all the great sights listed here, and more. Including a week-long luxury cruise along the Dalmatian Coast, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Plitvice Lakes National Park<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plitvice.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plitvice.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Plitvice-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walk amongst cascading falls and colorful lakes and marvel at one of the world\u2019s great natural wonders. The lake system of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/np-plitvicka-jezera.hr\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Plitvice Lakes National Park<\/a><\/strong> is comprised of 16 named and several smaller unnamed lakes, each one cascading into the next, and ending with the impressive Sastavci Waterfalls.<\/p>\n<p>Travel with Luxury Gold and join a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insightvacations.com\/the-insight-difference\/we-make-travel-matter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MAKE TRAVEL MATTER\u00ae Experience<\/a><\/strong>. With a Local Expert as your Travel Concierge, this is a unique opportunity to learn all about the Park\u2019s invaluable research and conservation work.<\/p>\n<h2>Istria<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7656\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7656\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7656\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Istria.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Istria.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Istria-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7656\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Vlado Sestan on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This colorful, compact heart-shaped peninsula at the northern end of Croatia\u2019s coast is renowned for its gastronomy. Be prepared for a mouth-watering adventure, filled with seasonal ingredients, traditional recipes and inventive chefs.<\/p>\n<p>Visit Istria with us and learn about the aromatic \u201cblack diamond\u201d truffles. Join a local farmer and his trained hounds for a truffle hunt. Taste indigenous wine varieties at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roxanich.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Roxanich Winery<\/a><\/strong> and visit the organic olive oil mill of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/chiavalon.hr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chiavalon<\/a><\/strong> to enjoy some of the world&#8217;s best olive oils.<\/p>\n<h2>Brijuni National Park<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_7658\" style=\"width: 770px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7658\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brijuni.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brijuni.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Brijuni-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-7658\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Igor Bumba on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>This stunning archipelago consists of 14 small islands. Rich in flora and fauna, the picture-perfect islands are full of great sites to explore.<\/p>\n<p>On our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-the-dalmatian-coast?optionId=1013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croatia &amp; the Dalmatian Coast<\/a><\/strong> luxury guided tour we visit the island of Velijki Brijun. Here you can choose how you wish to explore. Take a coastal tram ride and travel past the Venetian citadel and villas. Or hop on a bike and take a gentle ride among archaeological sites and through the beautifully landscaped parks.<\/p>\n<h2>The Museum of Apoxyomenos, Mali Lo\u0161inj<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bronzestatues.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bronzestatues.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bronzestatues-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitlosinj.hr\/museum-of-apoxyomenos-v2.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elegant museum<\/a> is entirely dedicated to one exhibit, the bronze statue of Apoxyomenos. The perfectly preserved statue was discovered in 1997, in the nearby seabed, at a depth of 45m.\u00a0 It was retrieved in 1999 having spent nearly two millennia under water.<\/p>\n<p>Travel with Luxury Gold and explore the museum at your own pace, with VIP after-hours access. It\u2019s like having your own private viewing.<\/p>\n<h2>Zadar<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zadar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zadar.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Zadar-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take a step back in time as you walk the streets of Zadar, the ancient capital of Dalmatia. Explore the remains of the 1st century Roman Forum, the 9th century St. Donatus Basilica, and the 16th century Venetian city walls. Be sure to see the modern Sea Organ and enjoy the symphony of sounds generated by the waves.<\/p>\n<h2>Hvar<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7661\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hvar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hvar.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/hvar-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hvar is famed for being the sunniest island in Croatia. With stunning landscapes, lavender fields and a lively social scene, it makes for a vibrant destination. Walk the streets of picturesque Hvar town and explore its historic center. Visit the baroque St. Stephen\u2019s Cathedral with its famous bell tower. The Island is also home to the oldest town in Croatia, Stari Grad, colonized by the Greeks in 384 BC.<\/p>\n<h2>Split<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7662\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Split.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Split.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Split-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The vibrant port city of Split is well-known for its ancient center, beautiful architecture and exquisite cuisine. Dotted with impressive Roman monuments, particularly notable is <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diocletianspalace.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diocletian\u2019s Palace<\/a><\/strong>. Built for the Roman Emperor Diocletian during the 4th\u202fcentury AD, the palace is home to notable attractions such as the Cathedral of Saint Domnius (offering magnificent views from its tower), Temple of Jupiter, Peristyle Square, and a statue of Marko Marulic \u2013 the founder of Croatian literature.<\/p>\n<h2>Oyster Tasting in Mali Ston<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Oysters.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Oysters.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Oysters-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When visiting Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast you simply must taste the oysters. And with Luxury Gold we find you the very best! In the picturesque fishing village of Mali Ston you will meet Tomislav, a local oyster farmer. Here you will be treated to oysters straight from the sea. Now you can\u2019t get fresher than that.<\/p>\n<h2>Dubrovnik<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dubrovnik_2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dubrovnik_2.jpg 760w, https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/lg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Dubrovnik_2-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Regarded as the most picturesque city on the Dalmatian Coast, the moment you see Dubrovnik you understand why it is known as the \u201cPearl of the Adriatic\u201d. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik\u2019s beautiful Old City is surrounded by magnificent defensive walls and forts, running for nearly 1.25 miles. You may well recognize Dubrovnik as the main filming location for Kings Landing, in the hugely popular television series Game of Thrones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are now picturing yourself walking along golden sands, sampling traditional cuisine and exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites, then why not book yourselves onto our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.luxurygold.com\/tours\/croatia-the-dalmatian-coast?optionId=1013\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Croatia &amp; the Dalmatian Coast<\/a><\/strong> luxury guided tour? Enjoy five-star hotels, exceptional dining and VIP experiences for the ultimate vacation treat.<\/p>\n<p>For information on our full collection of worldwide luxury guide for 2022 and 2023 tours take a look at our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/insightvacations\/docs\/lg_ww_usd_final_c2c_interactive?fr=sZGYyODM2NjMwODY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interactive brochure.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With its crystal blue waters, enchanting towns and cities and forested islands, Croatia and the Dalmatian Coast is a stunning&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":7665,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[85,548,518,206,96],"class_list":["post-7655","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-croatia","tag-dalmatian-coast","tag-experiences","tag-luxury","tag-travel"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>9 Reasons to visit Croatia &amp; 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