Avoid Dubrovnik -Rukte: These 4 destinations are the new Croatia -Hotspots

Long past the days that Dubrovnik used to be one of Europe’s best kept secrets. Because it could be seen as ‘King’s landing’ Game of ThronesAnd since it went in-house, the reinforced city Almost flooded by the crowds.

It is now one of the most excess places in the old continent, above that with Venice, Santorini, Barcelona and the like, and soon or later the attraction would wear off.

Fortunately Dubrovnik is not the only medieval gem of Croatia through the sea: this one 4 alternative places are just as beautiful, and although nowadays they are not exactly crowd-free-as everywhere in the Adriatic nation feels they still have much more relaxed:

Korčula city

Dubbed a ‘Mini Dubrovnik’, the city of Korčula is the capital of the namesake island. Imagine a walled settlement from thousands of years, with traditional Dalmatian houses and Romanesque churches, but no large cruise ships along the harbor, nor taked Piazza’s.

If you wonder what to see in the city, start with St. Mark’s Cathedral, Built in the 15th century: Whether it is the atmospheric ship or the climbing of the Belfort for the view of the mansions and the Turquoise Adriatic manner, it will be breathtaking.

Korčula Town also claims the Place of birth of Marco PoloAnd disputes as they can be, you can visit the local Marco Polo House. After all, this is one of the many Paradisa islands of Croatia, and some beach life is after all: for picturesque pebbles that are hugged by crystal clear seas, try Banje Beach.

Nin, Croatia

A small town on the Noord -Dalmatian coast, Nin is located on a small islandabout 500 meters wide, connected to the mainland by a stone bridge.

It is somewhere where you go in the first place to relax, experience a more rural side of Croatia and to slowly absorb culture.

No matter how small it is, nin is powerful: As one of the oldest settlements in all of Croatia, it has no shortage of amazing sights, of the older than time of the Holy Cross, sometimes called the smallest cathedral in the world, after a destroyed Roman temple.

The city itself is incredibly picturesque, with winding paths leading to cafe-in-oriented squares, and if we are honest, there is really no better beach environment in Dalmatia than Nin Lagoon: it has a long, sandy beach, that is that rare to see in CroatiaAnd it’s never That In one way or another busy.

Rovinj

Something That many people can not Know is that, prior to the integration of CroatiaThis piece of the Adriatic she had been under Venetian rule for centuries. Yes, as in the floating city in Italy – and if we are talking about loyal daughters of Venice, Rovinj would certainly be there:

It has no channels, certainly, but the architecture is indisputably Venetian. Instead of the usual Ochre brick houses with green shutters that are so common in Dubrovnik or Split, Rovinj is colored a delicious pastelAnd the Zoole Klokkentoren is clearly reminiscent of St Mark’s Campanile in Venice.

In contrast to its parent city, however, Rovinj continues to fly under the radar for most. Although popular, with open -air cafés and pebble beaches that are crawling of people in the high season, it is a lively, hospitable and busy place, instead of overwhelming or stifling.

Pula

Pula, a 40 -minute ride from Rovinj, is the crown jewel of Istria, and as it is rightly dubbed by Journey‘Rome by the Sea’. With a Roman arena, near-intact temples and unmistakable Italian vibes, it is easy to see where the comparisons come from.

The best tourist attraction of Pula is without a doubt its monumental ‘Colosseum’, which, unlike the Arena in Rome, has not partially damaged his elliptical form-We know that there is only one Colosseum, so let’s not get too technical here.

It is a must-see site for history lovers, and even if you are not particularly enthusiastic about the Roman Empire, you can appreciate the fact that it has none of the really Colosseum’s huge lines. Moreover, it organizes concerts and film festivals in the summer! How cool?

The arena is the center of Pula, but it is far from the only monument: not miss the 1st-century temple of Augustus, the commemorative arch of the Sergii, built around the same time, and Kaštel, an imposing hilly comfort across the city.

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior leader at Travel Off Path, has more than 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving stories from Paris!), And a talent for converting the images-path experiences into informative stories with which you can pack your bags.