The Dubrovnik Rivieria's picturesque bays and sandy coves, embraced by the gentle, clear blue sea provide the perfect holiday escape. Situated in the southern part of Croatia, the fairytale region of the Dubrovnik Rivieria has countless small villages lined with rows of stone houses, evergreen pines, oak forests and one of the most beautiful coastlines in the Balkans.

Baska Voda boasts crystal-clear waters and white-pebble beaches of the Makarska Riviera stretch for miles and being backed by cool pine forests, this is an area renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and is a tranquil setting for the beautiful resort of Baska Voda. Charming traditional restaurants are known locally as 'konobas'

Sibenik is a 1,000 year-old town on the Croatian Adriatic coast, a beautiful small town built up on the gentle hills that surround the mouth of the River Krka where it flows into the Adriatic Sea. The maze like streets occasionally reveal treasures such as medieval courtyards, churches and cathedrals and there are countless cafes and restaurants for when you want to sit back and watch the world go by.

At the heart of the Sibenik-Knin county is the capital Sibenik, located at the mouth of the Krka River. it is rich with cultural, historical and natural monuments. The waterfalls at the confluence of the river into Adriatic are spectacular. The beach is a hive of activities with all manner of water sports on offer including yachting, rowing and there are several diving clubs that provide diving courses and underwater photo-safari.

Rovinj is also very relaxed at night and is ideal for those who would prefer to be away from thronging bars and clubs. There is still a good selection of bars and cafes, as well as live music venues. Also, just outside Rovinj itself is the MONVI centre. This is a multimedia complex that houses a club, cocktail bars and restaurants as well as numerous other forms of entertainment. Rovinj's cliffs and rocks are particularly suitable for abseiling or free climbing. Hundreds of years ago Rovinj had a quarry and its rocks were used for buildings in Venice. The rocks are situated at very end of the cape, some 20 meters from the sea. There are amazing views across the town and nearby islands.

Umag is a popular holiday destination with Croatians and its Old Town area sits on a peninsula right at the northern tip of the Istrian shoreline. There are several pretty bays to the north and south and the shallows of the southern bay lap into sun-trap coves and beaches. The historic town itself is a maze of narrow medieval cobbled streets and picturesque little squares.

     This very attractive resort is still relatively undiscovered by many tourists giving visitors a real flavour of Croatian life. In the evenings you can have fun in the many restaurants, out door cafes and discos or you can try your luck in the casino - certainly a place for people of all tastes.

Porec is a very popular holiday resort with excellent facilities for a family holiday in Croatia. Porec is linked by boats or the tourist train to the beautiful Old Town, which is over 2,000 years old ad which boasts stunning architecture, numerous historical sights and wonderful churches filled with Byzantine mosaics, sculpture and architecture. Just outside of the town is the tourist zone of Plava Laguna where you'll find great watersports and lot of places to eat and drink.

     Porec is a city still keeping a strong hold on its historical values with a collection of resorts in its districts. Situated half way up the western side of the magnificent Istrian Peninsula of Croatia the city boasts a magnificent coastline with a variety of beaches. Choose from the stone slab paved urban beach Gradsko Kupaliste or the sandy Brulo beach a couple of kilometres away.

 If it's the livelier side of nightlife you are looking for it is available, although nightclubs in the town itself tend to close at midnight. Outside of the town you'll find clubs that stay open until the early hours, so party animals can be sure they'll be able to dance the night away. However, if you prefer your evening pursuits to be of a more sedate nature then Porec is an ideal choice. There are numerous cafes and bars catering for a more relaxed atmosphere with an evening soundtrack of chat and laughter, rather than thumping beats. Live music, from rock to jazz, can also be found.

     The city is a favourite with people seeking an activity holiday. Its many sport facilities including 70 sports activities and 165 tennis courts. Night time means party time in Porec and  there are many famous bars and nightclubs to keep you partying until dawn. Porec is famous for its beautiful natural landscape, long tradition in tourism and its several well-equipped tourist resorts.

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