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DUBROVNIK           SPLIT           TROGIR          ŠIBENIK

DUBROVNIK 

Dubrovnik has a remarkable history. An independent, merchant republic for 700 years (abolished by Napoleon in 1806.). Even powerful and rich Venice envied this Croatian-Slav city and it's status.

The old town was completed in the 13th century and remains virtually unchanged to the present day. Tall ramparts are surrounding it and there are only two entrances to the old town which lead to Stradun, the city's promenade. One of the pleasures for many visitors is to have a cup of coffee in one of numerous cafes while they are being watched by the city patron, St. Blaise, or Sveti Vlaho as the locals call him. In 1991/92, the Serbs shelled this ancient city causing considerable damage, but thanks to local efforts and international aid, the old town has been restored to its former beauty.There are no words which can give justice to this dazzling place. Do come and see it with your own eyes!

HOW TO REACH?
Dubrovnik is in far south of Croatian coast, and the most practical way to reach Dubrovnik is to do so by air. There are daily flights from London to Dubrovnik with British Airways or with Croatia Airlines several times per week . Or you may fly to Zagreb and then come with one of daily flights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik. There are many charter flights to Dubrovnik from various airports too.

It can also be reached by bus from Zagreb, Rijeka, Split or Trieste in Italy. The most pleasant journey to the city is probably by Jadrolinija ferry from Rijeka, which stops at islands and ports such as Zadar, Split, Hvar and Korcula along the way, and takes about 17 hours. There are also international ferry services from Bari in Italy.

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This town, with the population of  about 200,000 that give Split its warm Mediterranean temper, has lived its urban rhythm for about 1700 years, with  its heart in the Diocletian´s Palace and its soul widespread  to embrace you.
Split is a town living in a somewhat slow and casual rhythm. Restaurants, coffee shops and squares which are always crowded like every day is a holiday; the beautiful, inevitable Split waterfront ("riva") and friendly people, as warm as Mediterranean sun above them, will make you feel good and welcomed. Split is situated in the sunniest part of the Mediterranean, with approximately 2,700 sunny hours per year.

HOW TO REACH?
The city beneath Marjan hill can be reached by The Adriatic Coastal Road, winding by the sea or by hinterland highway connected to Split. It will take you 5 hours to get to Zagreb and 4 hours to get to Dubrovnik by car. You can also reach Split if you get on a coast ferry liner from Rijeka or Dubrovnik. There are fast regular ferry lines from Ancona and Pescara, Italy. The town is connected with Zagreb and with many European capitals fromSplit Airport. There are also trains from Split to the north of the country and further on to Europe. You can transport your car by train, as well.

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TROGIR

Trogir is a town-museum in the very meaning of the word. Lovers of cultural and historical monuments, art, original architecture and nice alleys are given the opportunity to learn about the manifold and complex heritage - from the Romanesque yard to the modern interiors. The unique historical core, Radovan's portal, the art collections offer their beauty to numerous visitors and travellers for centuries. The surrounding of Trogir (Trogir - Seget - Ciovo Riviera) is characterized by lavish green vegetation, numerous islands and islets, rocky and pebble beaches. Apart from the high quality accommodation - hotels, boarding houses, apartments, campsites, delicious domestic food, fish dishes in particular, the sports and recreation offer includes many opportunities - tennis, boccia, bowling, jogging, surfing school, diving. Entertainment includes lively fishermen's nights and folklore show as well as classical music concerts in special scenic sets of the town.

You can arrive in Trogir by road, air and sea. The town is situated just next to the Adriatic highway which connects the south of Croatia with the Europe. If you arrive from the north, the main road D1 that goes from Zagreb, over Karlovac, Gračac and Knin, will get you to Trogir. If you arrive from Italy, you should take the Adriatic highway over Rijeka, Senj, Zadar and Šibenik.
The international airport "Split" is only 3 km far from Trogir.
Bigger transit centre Split is near Trogir (approximately 30 km). Split has good bus-connections with many European towns and a railway which connects Dalmatia with inland. Large Split port is crowded with both merchant and passenger ships and ferries most of the time. If you arrive to Split by sea, you can do it by regular lines, alongside the Adriatic shore (Rijeka, Zadar, and Dubrovnik) or by international lines (Ancona, Pescara, Bari, Venice).
Regular bus line from Split to Trogir (local bus company "Promet" - a bus number 37) goes every 30 minutes. 

  
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ŠIBENIK

Šibenik lies almost in the middle of the Croatian Adriatic Coast, in the picturesque and indented bay around the mouth of the river Krka, one of the most beautiful karst rivers in Croatia. Today Šibenik is the administrative, political, economic, social and cultural center of a county which stretches along the 100 kilometer long belt between Zadar and Split Rivieras, reaching up to 45 kilometers deep into the hinterland.
The Šibenik region covers about 1,000 square kilometers and is composed of an island and a coastal region, and its hinterland. The county of Šibenik has 242 islands, islets and rocks. Most of this archipelago lies in the north-west part of Šibenik's waters and is very indented, bare and scarcely inhabited. The county of Šibenik has only 10 island settlements. The largest group of islands are the Kornati, widely known for their bizarre shapes and luxurious and magnificent landscapes. 
Air traffic is conducted via Split International Airport (distance: 45 km) and International Airport in Zadar (50 km from Šibenik).

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