Based on the 2014 edition of Like Croatia, Issue No. 3, I learned 25 amazing things that make me want to go back to Croatia. Of the many things I learned, I’d like to share 15 things with you. These fun facts give you a sense of what Croatia is all about. I hope they make you curious enough about Croatia to go and see if yourself.
1. Game of Thrones was filmed in Croatia (i.e. Kings Landing = Dubrovnik)
2. Croatia has the largest swamp in Europe (in the east)
3. Croatia has its own great wall- the defensive wall of Ston
4. Croatia has the smallest town in the world with only 20 habitants
5. Croatia produces olive oil with gold in it
6. Croatia has award winning wines (148 million litres of wind are produced each year)
7. Croatia has more than 1000 islands (my kind of place); Hydroplanes take you to islands rather than a ferry
8. Croatia’s hotels are fun and affordable (check out the hotel I stayed at: Adriatic Rooms)
Adriatic Rooms
9. Croatia claims to have the best oysters (if only I liked them so that I can be the judge)
10. Croatia has beaches of sand and rocks
11. Croatia has the narrowest streets in the world with a street in Split being 57 centimeters wide
12. Croatia has amazing musicians, and 15 artists in Croatia sing exclusively in English
13. Croatia has made the world’s fastest electric super car
14. Croatia’s Ante Vukusic Metheorological Station located in a national park on the peak of Zavizan at 1594 metres above sea level is in perpetual winter.
15. Croatia has a beautiful Adriatic underworld perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving
Find the Like Croatia edition yourself to find out the other 10 amazing things about Croatia. The above 15 summarized mentioned facts about Croatia are enough for me to choose Croatia as one of my favorite European countries. People say that after you visit Croatia, you’ll want to move there. The turquoise beaches alone are enough to tempt me. When will you be going?
Croatia invented the cravat. That’s another.:)
There seems to be a lot Croatia has in the bag so to speak!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Beautiful!!! Really…. wow, my heart is beating double the speed when I look at the photos!
Awww, thanks so much. Croatia made my heart skip a beat and I can see that it has had a similar effect on you. Now to decide when you are going back?
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Watching your photos I am glad I have 10 days of Southern California in sight in October. This limits my yearning a little… 😉 But to be honest, I said to my husband yesterday, that we really should think about Croatia for a vacation.It is not that far away… so…. we’ll see… at least it caught me thanks to you!
Great~! Southern California is a dream. I try to go at least once every two years. What will you be doing there? Let’s hope your husband bites. Fingers crossed for you!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
It is my 8th time in California (always around the same area) within 5 1/2 years. I simply love it like my second home. In October I am there (in Pasadena) at the HayHouse event “I Can Do it!” where all their authors are giving lectures and workshops. Acutally it is a business trip since I am there as an official author for book signing! I am very excited about it!
I’ll let you know the next time I go because you never know we may cross each others path. I can sense your excitement for your upcoming author book signing. You worked hard for it! Enjoy my dear!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Yes that would be funny! And also let me know as soon as you are closer to my area once. I’d love to meet you and guide you around!!!
I’d love to meet up! My fast track travels this year doesn’t leave me much wiggle room, but I know I’ll be back.
Love this! My great-grandfather was from Croatia and I’ve always wanted to visit 🙂
Thanks so much. Really? What part? Wow, what a connection! It is never too late to start planning a visit.
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
He lived in Vukovar with his mother’s family. They came back to America after his father died in World War I. After I found out that information I have wanted to visit to see what more records I could find! A visit is something I plan for the future 🙂
He lived in Vukovar with his mother and her family. They left after his father died in World War I. After I found out that information I have been thinking about visiting to see what else I could find. One day! 🙂
I’m sure your journey will take you to wonderful places.
Love the photos and especially the one at the very end. Where abouts in Croatia was that taken?
Thanks so much. I appreciate your comment. The last photo was taken in old town Dubrovnik near the east entrance into the old city overlooking the harbour. Amazing isn’t it?
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
Oh wow yeah it looks beautiful. I will definitely have to go to Dubrovnik on my next trip to Croatia!
Do you already have plans to go? Where are you in the world right now?
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
I’m from the UK. I went to Porec in Croatia this year, next time I go it will have to be Dubrovnik but I have no set plans yet!
Ah, being from the UK opens up a world of possibilities simply because you are close to a lot of great countries. I’m from Canada, so I have to make more of an effort to get out to see this world!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
I was in Croatia for two weeks some years ago, and one of my best friends is from there, but there are many of facts you point out here that didn’t know. I would like to vist the smallest town in the world with 20 habitants. Maybe next time, while in Croatia!
Enjoyed reading this post! Well written and done!
I wish I could have spent two weeks there. There is so much to see and do. I learned so much while traveling through the country and the facts I presented here were just the fun ones! Yes, there is always next time! Start dreaming sister! Thanks so much again for your support, comments, and likes. Much appreciated.
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
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Awesome!!! Yes, their wine is pretty good 😀 another curious thing is that Croatia has approximately 7000 caves!! Can you believe that? Its amazing 😀 this country is amazing!!
I didn’t know they had so many caves, let alone any caves! I wonder if they are as impressive as the one I visited in Slovenia?! The country IS amazing.
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
The one in Slovenia is pretty famous… I didnt go there yet, just passed by. I went to one in Krk Island… it was small but very cool and deep!! I like visiting caves! 😀
Thanks for the info on some new caves!
😀 you’re welcome!
I recently decided that I am Croatian! Can’t wait to go!
And deciding you are Croatian is a logical thing to do because there are so many wonderful things in and about Croatia. I can’t wait to go back!
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
When I see articles like this I’m proud to be a Croat! 🙂 ❤
Good! As you should be! It’s an AMAZING place to be. When was the last time you were there?
Jessica, Turquoise Compass
I go often! Will go now for Christmas too! To Zagreb!
Awesome, I hear it’s amazing there. I didn’t make it there though.
It is on my top ten travel list for the future. Hoping to make it there in the coming year or so. looks fabulous.
If it’s already on your list then you will make it there for sure. Planning within the next few years is very realistic too. It’s a MUST-SEE location for sure.
Keeping my fingers crossed 🙂