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Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Croatia.Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from exploring Vis Island's string of sublime beaches to visiting the Salona Roman Ruins on the outskirts of Split, and raising a glass at one of the wineries in the Pelje&scaron;ac peninsula.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Croatia Travel Guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Croatia and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including visiting UNESCO-protected Diocletian's Palace and exploring Dubrovnik's City Walls Special features on a Dubrovnik walking tour, best island-hopping guide, the Ple&scaron;ivica wine road Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Croatian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Dubrovnik Covers Zagreb, Continental Croatia, Istria, Kvarner, Northern Dalmatia, Split & Central Dalmatia, Dubrovnik & Southern Dalmatia Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Croatia.Co-ordinating Author: Anja MuticTop Authors: Lucie Grace, Isabel PutinjaISBN: 9781838693510

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Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast is your guide to the city&rsquo;s best experiences and local life - neighbourhood by neighbourhood. Explore Dubrovnik, discover Dalmatian beaches; all with your trusted travel companion. Uncover the best of Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast and make the most of your trip! Inside Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast: Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020&rsquo;s COVID-19 outbreak Full-colour maps and travel photography throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Convenient pull-out Dubrovnik map (included in print version), plus over 15 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Dubrovnik, Lokrum Island, Lapad beaches, Dalmatian Coast, Mljet National Park, Korcula Island, Hvar Island, Brac Island, Split and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Pocket Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast, an easy-to-use guide filled with top experiences - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - that literally fits in your pocket. Make the most of a quick trip to Dubrovnik & the Dalmatian Coast with trusted travel advice to get you straight to the heart of the city. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet&rsquo;s Croatia guide for a comprehensive look at all that the country has to offer.About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' &ndash; New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' &ndash; Fairfax Media (Australia)Co-ordinating Author: Peter DragicevichISBN: 9781788681018

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Pakleni Islands

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The largest of the Pakleni Islands by far, Sveti Klement supports three villages in its 5 sq km. Palmi&#382;ana is set on a beautiful horseshoe bay, with a&hellip;

Sveti Klement

Marinkovac is best known for the raucous beach club on Stipanska bay. At the island's opposite end are pretty &#381;drilca and lagoon-like Mlini. Both have&hellip;

Marinkovac

The closest of the Pakleni Islands to Hvar, the island of Jerolim is entirely clothing optional.

Pakleni Islands

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