Kroatië in familie : praktische gids

With more than 6,000 km of coasts and countless islands, Croation brings to sailing enthusiasts endless possibilities in terms of activities. Known for diving or regatta, it is also a very suitable place for long swims with children: the temperature of the water is optimal. In certain marinas, Croatians built concrete pontoons that bring smiles to the faces of children: they love to jump and dive from them, again and again. The nautical excursions are a good way to sail at the heart of a sea dotted with islands, among which some of them truly are marvel to contemplate and admire the thousands of years of sea erosion. It is quite easy to rent a boat in Croatia, even without a permit, in which case you will have your own zodiac boat. You can also book an excursion in the sea through one of the many agencies that organise cruising from the continent. Go discover the mesmerising natural phenomenon of the Blue Cava during a boat excursion of a day starting from Split.<span data-ccp-props= »{

Halverwege tussen de stad Zagreb en de kustlijn ligt het Nationaal Park Plitvice Meren, ook wel bekend als de « Tuin van de Duivel« , een leuke ontdekking om met de kinderen te doen. Dit natuurjuweeltje, dat sinds 1979 deel uitmaakt van het UNESCO Werelderfgoed, is gevuld met enkele van de oudste en hoogste bomen van het continent. Als je je er doorheen waagt, kom je een werkelijk weelderige vegetatie tegen, een groene kathedraal met overspanningen, arcades, schimmeltapijten, zuilen en lichtstralen die infiltreren in de takkendaken en de lianen.<span data-ccp-props= »{

In a baroque palace of the high city, the museum exhibits artifacts that individually represent a love story that would have ended badly, an artistic concept thought by the cinema director Olinka Vistica and Dražen Grubišić. The museum offers a visit filled with emotions from all around the world through touching breakups. In 2010, this museum was awarded the EMYA Kenneth Hudson prize for the most innovative and challenging project of museum in Europe. The old capital city of Croatia, Zagreb, illustrates this museum. Sometimes joyful, sometimes moved by history, but it keeps being touching. Perched on a hill, it is surrounded by palaces with pastel façades and dominated by the medieval tower, the Lotrscak. The most courageous will walk to the top to appreciate a wonderful panorama on the high and low city of Zagreb which is the complete opposite: airy, geometric and modern.<span data-ccp-props= »{

Het stralende wit van de oude huizen van de « Parel van de Adriatische Zee » weerspiegelt de levendige zon van Zuid-Kroatië. Als u door de smalle steegjes loopt, ontdekt u de architectonische en historische schatten en het rijke culturele erfgoed van de vestingstad. Van het rectoraal paleis tot de prachtige Dominicaanse en Franciscaanse kloosters langs de stadsmuren, u zult automatisch verliefd worden op Dubrovnik. In de zomer wordt in de stad het « Petit Festival du théâtre » gehouden voor liefhebbers van poëzie en goede komedie. De ideale gelegenheid om kinderen kennis te laten maken met deze kunst.<span data-ccp-props= »{

20 minuten is de tijd die je nodig hebt om de haven van de oude stad van het eiland Lokrum te bereiken. Dit groene eiland, 0,72 km² waar de krekels zingen, ooit bewoond door Benedictijner monniken laat de toeristen zich wagen in een waar mediterraan decor. Bezoek de overblijfselen van het klooster, duik in het ongerepte water, bruin eindeloos op de vlakke rotsen gezegend door de zon die langs de hele kustlijn te vinden zijn en adem de rust in voordat je terugkeert naar de zeer en soms te drukke stad Dubrovnik.<span data-ccp-props= »{

Second most visited city of the country, unique in the world, Split puts the visitor in a maze of alleyways paved with glossed limestone tiles. Discover the grand palace of the last pagan Roman emperor, Diocletian, around the4th century. Through the years, the city centre grew bigger and was inspired by the architecture of this palace. For a moment of calmness, walk in family in the park of the Marjan hill which offers wonderful views on the city and the surroundings. And whenever hunger strikes, head to the Bokeria, where food is divine and where live music is often played in the evening. Also take your children to discover the marine world aboard the red semi-submarine Marijeta. It is moored in the Riva, right in front of the terraces of the cafés. Children quickly go along with it and learn more about submarines and the underwater life.<span data-ccp-props= »{

Fresh fish, lamb from the islands with aromatic herbs, beef pašticada, spinach soparnik, Pag’s ewe cheese, Komiza pie, corn cake or quince spread. Besides its climate and dreamlike beaches, Croatia now turned into a new trendy gastronomical destination. New restaurants appear every day and adapt their cuisine to a larger array of tastes. Your children will love the čevapi, which are small pieces of grilled meat served with fries and Ajvar, a bell pepper and tomato puree. In terms of alcohol and wine, Croatia do not have to blush! Its rich soil is suitable for the vineyard culture. From continental Croatia to Dalmatia, not to forget Slavonia and Istria, these 4 regions produce delicious wines that taste like sun. Fresh, aromatic, fruity or sweet, whether they’re from large wine domains or hidden grape varieties, the Croatian wines are countless. Not your cup of wine? Try the plum alcohol (Sjivovica) which fame is long ascertained. There is the plum, but more specifically the marasca, a cherry variety from Da

The islands are among the greatest attractions of the country. Small heavens spread in the Adriatic Sea, they offer to travellers very different landscapes depending on the geographical position and their history. There are so many that it is sometimes hard to know which one to visit. They surely are all different, they all are worthy in their way, which is why you will undoubtedly fall in love with at least one of them. Just to name a few, the Krk island stole our heart with its relaxed atmosphere, its small fisher ports and the pine forests with incomparable scents, the Mljet Island and its national park surrounded of trails on its coastlines which offer exceptional hikes, the Hvar Island for its easy access from Split, its idyllic beaches and lavender fields. See also the Cres Island in the Kvarner Gulf, a wild and untouched haven with boat parades when the bridge linking it with the Lošinj Island opens twice a day, or the famous Pag Island at the north of Zadar for its rocky and desertic landscapes and i