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49 things to do in Croatia
Zagreb Christmas Market (Advent Zagreb)
The spirit of Advent and entertainment for the whole family in the central of medieval city
Autumn
Still great time to be on the beach, hiking in a national park or attend a cultural festival
Pag Cheese Season
Famous cheese from Pag island is a national pride of Croatia, known as Paški sir
Winter
Moderately cool and humid season with some snow in the center of the country
Sinjska Alka
A medieval equestrian knightly competition in Sinj that is part of the UNESCO list
Painting Pisanica or Easter Egg
Don't miss a beautiful tradition of colouring eggs before Easter
Stories of Diocletian
In Split, do as Romans do during a colorful carnival at Diocletian Palace
Dvorišta—the Courtyards of Zagreb
Get behind closed doors in old Zagreb and meet some locals during a ten-day festival
Rijeka Carnival
Winter holiday season in Rijeka is highlighted by the biggest carnival in Croatia with costumed parades and performances, lots of music and dancing
Skiing and Snowboarding
Northern Croatia boasts a few decent skiing locations in winter
Beach Season
Croatian coastline boasts some of the most picturesque beaches in Europe
Lobster Eating Time
Mouth watering lobsters as well as other delicious seafood streight from the Adriatic
Ultra Europe Music Festival
Feeling the beat of Adriatic with an ultrahip Ultra music festival
Hiking
Climb spectacular mountains, traverse lush woods, enjoy freedom and harmony with nature
International Donkey Race
Visitors get a chance to hop on a donkey and speed up in Tisno or Tribunj during the annual donkey race
Birdwatching in Kopacki Rit
Exciting birdwatching on one of the largest wetlands in Europe
Ribarska Festa
Fisherman festivals in an Istrian town of Vrsar is a unique experience available at the Adriatic
Frozen Waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes
Frozen Plitvitce Lakes are called Croatia's natural miracle
Diving
Clear waters of the Adriatic are popular with divers. Take a chance to explore marine life, ship wrecks and underwater caves
Crni Rizot (Black Risotto)
If you like seafood, this is a must try of Croatian cuisin
Fried Dormice
A grilled dormouse—a rather unusual dish for modern European cuisine
Oysters Season
Locally produced oysters and mussels is a must try for seafood lovers
Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Good conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers during the summer
Love International Festival
Experience non-stop underground DJs, producers, and live acts under the blazing Adriatic sun