Thanks to its sprawling coastline, with 1,244 islands and basking in a blissful Mediterranean climate, Croatia really is the perfect summer holiday destination.
Along with an abundance of natural beauty, Croatia possesses history and culture in spades, including Roman ruins, hilltop castles and pastel-hued Venetian-era towns.
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Top spots for authentic Croatian culture and cuisine in Slavonia and Baranja lonelyplanet.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from lonelyplanet.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.