Rough Guide Croatia

Product Description The Rough Guide to CroatiaMake the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides.World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.Discover Croatia with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to visit the Pula Amphitheatre, Imperial Rome's greatest gift to the eastern Adriatic, watch the breathtaking sunsets in Zadar or soak up the unspoiled beauty of the bays and coves of Hvar, the Rough Guide to Croatia will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.Features of this travel guide to Croatia:- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Croatia- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Zagreb, Dubrovnik and many more locations without needing to get online- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including the tantilisingly turquoise shores of the Peljesac Peninsula and the inspiring clifftop climbs of Paklenica National Park- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Varazdin and Istria's best sights and top experiences- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Croatia, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet- Covers: Zagreb; Inland Croatia; Istria; The Kvarner Gulf; Northern Dalmatia; Split and the south Dalmatian coast; The southern Dalmatian islands; Dubrovnik and aroundYou may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Greece, The Rough Guide to Portugal, The Rough Guide to BudapestAbout Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks. About the Author Jonathan Bousfield first took his bucket and spade to the Adriatic coast in 1975 and after numerous repeat visits ended up living there for good. As well as writing the Rough Guide to Croatia he has also authored guides to Poland, the Baltic States, Bulgaria and Austria. In- between times he has been a rock critic for a UK newspaper, has edited a listings magazine in Bulgaria and is the co-author (with artist Igor Hofbauer) of graphic novella Crimson Lagoon. Jonathan lives in Zagreb and writes extensively about history and culture in Central and Eastern Europe for Jutarnji list and Time Out Croatia.