The Krk Island is yet another beautiful place on the coast of Croatia. It is 400 square kilometers in area and is second in terms of size. The population of this place is about 16,000 and krk itself is the capital of this island. It is also known as the Golden Island since ancient times. The beaches and the climate of this island make it a very good tourist stop.

Reaching krk is no hassle at all, as it is connected by all the means of travel like air, land and via sea. There is an airport at Rijeka and also a railway station. You can find trains running daily from Italy, Germany, Austria and Hungary. The varied landscape and culture is the most attracting thing of this island. The northern parts of Krk are bare due to the strong winds blowing in this area called bura. You can find inland, rocky hills and the southernmost part of the island is green and has bays.

It will really be an adventurous journey to this island if you happen to visit
the woods which are full of wild cat, fox, and many different kinds of birds. It is a perfect destination for nature lovers. And if you want to enjoy a dive into the sea, you can just go to diving clubs which are available over this place. You can play water sports along the beach and on the sea. The best season to come here is during spring or autumn.

There are some of the most beautiful beaches in the cities Malinska and Baska.
Some of the best places to go in this island include Kosljun Island which has a 16th century monastery and a museum. Then there are places called Veli vrh and Krk cathedral. And apart from enjoying the scenic beaches and water sports you can go for Wakeboarding, Scuba diving, sunbathing etc. So the next time you are there in Krk Island, don’t forget to enjoy them.

Brac island is one of the largest and most elevated Croatian islands, which have been literally confounding the staggering imagination of international travellers. Brac Island remains to be the easily accessed island from the extremities of Dalmatian coast, which has enhanced its position in the list of ten best Croatian islands. The Zlatni Rat Beach has no doubt, emerged as an unsurpassed staple for the Croatian mainlanders.

The windsurfers, pine trees, mesmerising beaches and unparalleled beauty of Dalmatia add to the already mounting and dramatically positive response received by the  two heavenly destinations of Brac, namely Milna and Sumartin.

1.    Sumartin

The southern coast of Island of Brac is adorned with the Sumartin, the island that boasts of unparallel breathtaking scenic beauties. The dauntless foundation of this village has been carved due to olive growing, farming, fishing community and tourism. In addition to it, the Makarska, situated in the mainland of Croatia is connected with Sumartin through an accessible and handy ferry connection.

2.    Milna

Tradition and modernity envelopes this uniquely positioned, seventeen century village of Island of Brac. This fishing village serves as a natural harbour for the western side of Island of Brac.

Thus, Brac Island has emerged as a rare pearl among the magnificent Adriatic pearls. Furthermore, the two main residing resorts of the Brac Island are Supetar and Bol.

1.    Supetar

This engaging and prepossessing resort of Brac Island has evolved to be main port entrance and administrative centre of the island. The medieval streets of this harbour are no doubt, fascinating, fetching and enticing. The altar paintings of the Church of Annunciation, which presumably belong to the eighteenth century, are one of the outstanding attractions of this resort. The western side of this resort is embellished with water sport centres, beaches and tourist complexes. Direct and accessible ferries from Spilt, connect this resort with the whole of Croatia.

Zlatni rat Beach

Bol

This secluded yet bewitching harbour town in the southern coast of Brac island is surrounded with enchanting Zlatni Rat Beach, one of the most distinctive and tempting Adriatic beaches. Innumerable facilities of sunbathing and swimming are endowed in this beautiful phenomenon of island of Brac. Depending upon the wind direction and time of the respective day, you can utilise these rare sunbathing experiences from deep and sunny waters to the shallow and shady ones.  The Vidova Gora Mountain offers countless hiking and walking opportunities. The Dominican monastery continues to be the favourite site of Bol.

Along with the resorts, beaches and villages of Brac, the unsurpassed architectural beauty of this island has emerged as one of the main tourist attractions.

Castle Blaca

Architecture in Brac

Along with these infinite features, Brac Island is also known for its Neolithic inhabitation.  The archaeological sites from Iron Age, especially in the hill forts at Lozisca, Kastilo and Skirp add to the charm of this island. The pre-Romanesque churches of tenth century, further adorn the beauty of Brac. The fifteen century architectural forms have elevated the heritage and traditional Beauty of Brac.

The highest Peak Vidova Gora

In a nutshell, with less tourist crowd and populace, Brac Island bestows its traveller’s excitement, adventure and peace.

The Lighthouse heritage and its picturesque atmosphere have inspired millions of artistic interpretations, freedom and richness of photographic imagination. These light houses present on the capes and islands of Croatia, confer the rare and phenomenal assemblage of the past, present and future. These stone lights remarkable reveal the unsurpassed legends and destinies carved by the human lives which blossomed on this terrain.

Several light houses have been abandoned, over the years, due to the abysmal protection of environment and heritage, along with the emerging automation system. But, even know, the isolated landscapes, enveloped with untouched nature, rejuvenates the indelible importance of these light houses. On a lighter tone, these light houses can be the best summer holiday destinations which you could crave for. They would provide you with everything you had not experienced in your pressurised city lives, like breathtakingly beautiful envision of sun rise and sun sets, sounds of hundreds of sea gulls, wild flora and refreshing scent of the sea.

It literally signifies an oasis of serenity and peace where the stressed times and lives experience a magical halt. Here’s a deep insight into the world renowned light houses of Croatian Islands.

Savudrija

It’s the oldest lighthouse of the Adriatic Sea, located near the Slovenian Border. It is surrounded by numerous beaches, hotels and restaurants. Its well connected and hence, its does not demand a Herculean effort to reach this paradise. High fences, Mediterranean vegetation and parking lot are the indispensable features of this lighthouse. With available food supplies, the light house also has a four bedroom apartment. Over the years, it has evolved as an important location for wind surfing.

Veli Rat

With its establishment in 1849, this lighthouse is situated at the north-western cape of Dugi Otok island. Beautiful bays, beaches and densely cultivated pine forest surround this mansion. The mind blowing beach of Sakarun adds a whimsical charm to the vicinity. Bays of Pantera and Cuna have decent anchorage areas. The private accommodation and view of the crystal clear sea are its tempting features.

· Porer

It lies on the southern side of the Istrian Peninsula. It was constructed in 1833. Its isolation, fish species and underwater landscapes have added to its charm. Diving and sports fishing are the integral crowd pulling benedictions. Though, the strong and fierce sea currents make the light house a bit unsafe for children.

· Struga

This 1839 built lighthouse is situated at the Cape of Struga. Its pebble beaches, quite bays and spacious settlements have been tempting millions of international tourists. Fishing is an important tradition continuing over here, owing to the great depths of sea cliffs. Several types of crabs and fishes can be caught over here.

· Rt Zub

It was built in 1872 on the Lanterna peninsula. Sandy and rocky beaches, surrounding the beautiful bays are one of the inviting attractions of this light house. Tennis fields, sport centres, banks, malls, post office, in fact, every necessity has been established near this light house. The light house still remains to be a purely exclusive abode.

Palagruza

Thus, these light houses are true paradises, which endow a peaceful life, away from the over crowded and hectic urban lifestyles. It’s a must stop destination for nature aficionados.

Korcula city clearly exudes the flawless intricacies employed in designing the constructions on the basis of medieval planning. The very foundation of this city was already chalked out in the thirteenth century, taking into consideration the geographical and historical settlements. With the rational settlement in mind, the city was divided into two sectors, the eastern and the western one. The narrow streets of the city resemble the shape of a fishbone.

Korcula city hall, the cathedral, abbatial treasury and the museum are the famous architectural monuments of the island. Ceramics, silver and porcelain objects, gold stitched items and embellished art work have been the famous domains of korcula. Korcula city is also famous for the world renowned paintings and furniture, produced after the commencement of the renaissance period.

This magical city Vis is proclaimed for gathering the best of ship builders.  In the entire Dalmatian coast, Komiza happens to be the best of fishing settlement, due to which, it has been renowned in endless documentaries. The fishermen inhabiting this city, for year, have been craving for challenging open sea expeditions. This eventually led to the creation of Komiza falkusa, the impressive Croatian boat, which has gained world renown for its sailing characteristics.