Croatia: Adriatic Delights

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2010 | A fascinating land with a hard-fought history in a complex corner of Europe, Croatia is emerging as one of Europe's top destinations. Sampling the very best of Croatia, we start by exploring the fabled Dalmatian Coast from dramatic Dubrovnik to crusty Adriatic island ports. Heading inland, we hike through Plitvice Lakes National Park and enjoy the thriving capital city Zagreb. Our Croatian finale: the Istrian Peninsula and its enchanting port town of Rovinj. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #croatia
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[@eurovisionsongcontestSWZ]

I knew that Croatia 🇭🇷 is a beauriful country and of course is amazing because of Adriatic sea. Greetings from Greece / Pozdrav od Grčka 🇬🇷

[@josipag2185]

Greetings! We love Greece

[@logicone5667]

Greetings from a Latvian-American (1st generation) living in the USA! 🇱🇻♥️🇺🇸♥️🇭🇷

[@kinderwood93bari4]

The most beautyfull country in europe. I love you Croatia , my second home , Love and greetings from Germany🇩🇪

[@Lttaylortt]

Thank you omg 🇭🇷❤️🇩🇪

[@hexagoniscool786]

Thank you

[@theloyalperson9918]

One of the last paradises in the world.

[@EdgarKimutai]

The nation of fine footballers....much love from Kenya

[@croatiannationalist3900]

Thanks, kenya is very nice and exotic

[@bootdom4224]

The land of Modric and Rakitic among many others!

[@markojuric7523]

Eddie kimutai Good luck and love to Kenya! greetings from Croatia

[@toniokats5601]

Aiyaah tuko kila mahali

[@MrAdy0207]

Not just football. It's hard to say a sport they are not good at.

[@Kondziek9446]

Croatia is an amazing country! I love it so much, inspring, warming and great people! Greetings from Poland to all over Croatia.

[@lawmaker22]

Konrad M. Greetings our catholic polish brothers!

[@mansbjork5721]

@@pretorijanacrimski4630 I'm sure you also hate Italy, Germany, Japan

[@mansbjork5721]

@@brbix4005 Mislim da zna to sve... Pitam se sta ima da kaze o Nemackoj, Japanu, Italiji

[@juresibenik5281]

@Panter Panta Go see Serbian genocide in Srebrenica 1995 and serbian genocide 1912 on Albanians and agression wars in 1991-1995.

[@agatamjau511]

Ty!Hi to you to!

[@mrgakozak]

The Klapa performance is absolutely magical. Just four voices, and what an indescribably exquisite sound.

[@boriserjavec6470]

Čuva te dobri Bog=the good Lord protects you

[@bettyyyy261]

its called accapella

[@tk7105]

@Bainsworth i dont think Klapa is older than english lol but its a genre of music. It can be just acapella singing, usually between 3 and 7 guys and at times with music. Oftentimes about heartbreak, to the point that my namesake is a girl being cried about in one of these.

[@peeekar]

Klapa performance at 20:25

[@binitkumar8622]

Crotia won entire world's heart with its football ⚽️..

[@totomu401]

I love croatia ..so beautiful..much love from the Philippines..

[@crogulets7823]

Glad to hear that! :)))

[@sterianburghelea6567]

Beautiful Croatia! Greetings from usa.

[@lejlamccormick6176]

I have lived in Croatia,Zagreb for 5 years. I loved and still love that place. How can you not! It's so beautiful. One day I will go back

[@damirhorvat3097]

Wellcome back,Lejla. Greetings from Zagreb.

[@hellosun8965]

Lejla McCormick, I plan to visit Croatia end of September. is it a right time to visit？ What attractions do you suggest if I stay there for 6 days？ I am not keen on aquatic activities. Is the transport network convenient from one point to another ? by bus or train? Any cities I should avoid to go to?

[@alexanderpieri1971]

Hy Lejla, did you visit Croatia again? I hope so. I hope you visit all those places mentioned on this video. And there are so many other place to visit. I can give you some suggestions. Greetings from Pula, Istra 👍👍

[@djent463]

Good places to visit in Croatia are Krk, Rab, Goli Otok, Split, Dubrovnik, Zagreb

[@nestabilkonoob2388]

@@djent463 yea but in 2020 now she can't because KORONA VIRUS

[@ivanhasudungan2697]

land of mentality,,my top list of destination

[@powderskier5547]

My visit to Europe was to many countries, I must say I wish I spent more time in Croatia. Cant explain it but I must go back, I fell in love with Croatia

[@Roberta-wu7bd]

You're always welcomed here! God bless :)

[@yummypopsicle8046]

Croatia and italy are nice

[@bmardon2112]

@@Roberta-wu7bd you rock! Bless you all eh

[@Michellexxx111]

We are going to Croatia next month. Can’t wait !

[@gamenmetdennis6938]

I love croatia i go there on vacation almost every year!

[@BisayainHolland]

Yesterday an devastating earthquake hits ,Pray for Croatia, for us and for everyone . 2020 is tough year!

[@comfywomfy]

I never knew how beautiful Croatia was until seeing this video 😬 thanks

[@lindalai9092]

We aren't seeing everything.

[@alexanderpieri1971]

Well, come :-) as for all Mediterranean, avoid august, it’s too crowded and expensive, Dubrovnik in particular. Avoid Pag (it’s something like Ibiza in a small scale, noisy), but for a nice holiday we have so many islands ithat are awesome and many small cities along the coastline with parts of unspoiled coastline (for now). I hope you’ll like it.

[@jolantamsk3894]

Nooboleon Nooboleon p

[@jolantamsk3894]

Nooboleon Nooboleon I am sorry, it was a mistake. Yes, I loved their beaches:)

[@vladomontezuma626]

I would recommed sandy beach in Crikvenica it's one of the best in Croatia.

[@misocveticanin5955]

The most beautiful country in the world

[@crogulets7823]

Yeeees!

[@tunaaybartas9944]

I've visited Croatia last summer. It was the best holiday ever in my life. Zagreb and Rijeka both deligtful cities. Greetings from Turkey !

[@TheKroate78]

rijeka dont like... spliot is best place.. for beaches smaller citys like baska voda, brela, primosten or tucepi

[@yumishieh543]

Nib

[@sharonjacobs6240]

A very good friend of mine lives in Zagreb. She sends me photos all the time and they're stunning. She's goes to Plitvice Lake often. Would so love to visit her; what a beautiful city!

[@christopherq5460]

Sharon Jacobs-Salinas

[@user-pj1oc2zx3t]

That will be so nice Sharon, nice to meet you. Which country are you from ?

[@novak9911]

Respect from Slovenia 🇸🇮❤️🇭🇷

[@liamakira4621]

Omg what a beautiful country....

[@Anonimous12344]

For me one of top places to visit!!! I love to travel around the world, but croatia is croatia beautifull coast and great people:) Greetings from slovenia for our neighbours

[@solobano570]

Love it! In the old days neighbors would spend every summer night singing accapella on doorsteps; it still happens but much much less unfortunately. Human voice is such a fine instrument and healer of the soul.

[@khinlapyaewin9814]

I love their national team.They teached me to never give up.

[@demeraradove]

Plitvice is the Garden of Eden... !!

[@aryanmobarakjoy4537]

Soooooo....... BEAUTIFUL!!!! MIND BLOWING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sriyaniwickramasinghe6339]

I truly enjoy your wonderful video from Sri Lanka 😍

[@alkinafrrok8970]

For me Croatia is one of top countries in ballkan to visit. Strong history, pollite people, great culture. Looking forward to visit again.

[@ivanradojcic3664]

A beautiful representation of my homeland, I almost shed a tear in some parts (especially the klapa singing). Kudos to you sir!

[@obiecastro2482]

Ohhh my Ivan ..you have heaven there....you people are very very lucky and really blessed with evrything..GOD is with always...peace ! Obie S L ....Philippines

[@joshualogan6655]

@@obiecastro2482 It's not so lovely to live here. Our economy is falling apart. 6 milion Croatians left Croatia. It's nice place to visit, but to live, it's not. 😢

[@haarkwer3709]

yeah, and people are totally trash, be smart and careful

[@kobacljuti6751]

dittrix cridler False

[@bettyyyy261]

its called accapella

[@NotguiltyNotguilty]

Most beautiful country in Europe

[@fruitslover4313]

Hy

[@nandunandu6314]

Beautiful

[@kcrongmei6317]

Europe is the most beautiful continent in the world

[@Dubrovnik4you]

Thank You Rick!

[@kerembey1993]

Croatia is very nice country. Hello from Sarajevo/ Bosnia :)

[@ahmedheensaley5526]

Great country

[@skyler862]

Greetings to Croatia from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@TheRoseChun]

Croatia is next best place to explore after Italy. it’s a germ in Adriatic sea and beautiful weather with lay back life style attract me live there . very lucky people to call her home.Thank you!♥️

[@illmitchjax]

Great overview of a beautiful country

[@justnoted2995]

Hi Rick, lovely to see Croatia... and for the spotting good-looking people, especially the gals :)

[@marie-chantalmoreau8730]

Merci beaucoup... magnifique ! !!!

[@matelula8424]

thank you sir, who once visit Croatia he will come back.... Hajduk Split 1950

[@1milorad]

Nice overview and teaser to visit beautiful Croatia

[@VHS_GIS]

Rick Steves, you are tha man! See you on the road good buddy! /Gypsy5!!!

[@Leon.Stanic]

Amazing documentary and surprisingly good pronounciations too.

[@audreytamas1186]

All the best Croatia from Hungary! :)

[@audreytamas1186]

Pride of the Fatherland But why? :(

[@aurora2537]

+Audrey Tamás yeah thanks

[@eugenherceg3204]

thank you dear neighbours...Croatia loves Hungary...

[@lawmaker22]

Audrey Tamás thank you hungarian brother!

[@CroatianStoneHouse]

Croatia is a beautiful country. The scenery is almost unreal. Discover 15th century villages and magical castles and swim under waterfalls in krka National Park.

[@tamsinthai]

Great. But is it expensive? I'm sick and tired of the military run whorehouse that is Thailand.

[@jakovcu]

+tamsinthai It is less expensive then Italy and Spain generally. Accomodation is little more expensive then Greece. But beside that prices are lower then Greece. Food is great. If you want to know something specific just ask.

[@tamsinthai]

jakovcu Thanks for the info :)

[@anonymousnoname1889]

Great video. Spectacular scenes!

[@skoky76]

Croatia is one of the best states in Europe when it comes to natural wonders in my opinion. It's amazing. Greetings from Prague - Czechs love Croatia. I especially loved the sailing we did with friends through Kornati national park and surrounding areas/islands.

[@JobsNearBy]

Imagine that croatia, a nazi-oriented society since 1920, was invited at this anti-fascist ceremony!!!, Croatia proportionally killed the most civilians in WW2: 2 million croatian killed 700,000 civilians, which every 3rd croatian killed at least 1 women or child which places Croatia as the top country with the largest criminal record in the world.

[@JobsNearBy]

@Dennis Rodic I'm not a Serbian, sorry

[@zimasamadikizela2346]

Was cruising from Venice ,Split was one of our stops ooooh it was amazing but would like to do all the islands Hvra, Dubrovnik. Yatch week 2020 here I come.. greetings from South Africa

[@bettyyyy261]

petr sokan uk is the best place to visit

[@josephcro2138]

@@bettyyyy261 sure it is if you love rain, smog and depression

[@jasonellis112]

Lot of similarities with Greece and Italy, a must go!

[@JobSalazar]

What a great place....

[@roletcacho9752]

Yeah I'll keep on travelling with you Steve🙂

[@manojmadhavan9145]

Fantastic presentation.l like to see you.

[@mauricewalker7959]

Beautiful towns and cities, full of history and culture.

[@rutchiecadiz7134]

"Croatia...Adriatic delights"beautiful place...watch this.....

[@rutchiecadiz7134]

Iva pejić have a nice day my dear friend...

[@chriss6356]

i dont understand why these videos have dislikes? all of his videos have me hooked. i dont even travel but it's so fun to watch

[@QueenLioness1]

Split is my favourite city in Croatia. So beautiful.

[@QueenLioness1]

@James Smart Hello

[@QueenLioness1]

@James Smart Australia

[@QueenLioness1]

@James Smart I'm from Sydney

[@QueenLioness1]

@James Smart I'm single.

[@QueenLioness1]

@James Smart I have a daughter.

[@09rongo]

Thank you Rick. Love and regards from Calcutta, India.

[@mondelaba8884]

Wow! Just Wow! From the Philippines here. We are not aware that there is a beautiful place in Europe such as Croatia. Most of the FIlipinos are only aware of Italy, France, Spain as their top tourist destinations in Europe. Now I know where to go in Europe. Very informative video indeed. Such a beautiful country rich with culture and history.

[@draganabarac01]

+Mond Elaba I am from Croatia. If you come here you will not regret it. :) I would like to recommend you also Portugal. Portugal is a beautiful European country with a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is also a gastronomic paradise.

[@MrGuerrillero69]

too many people with traveling channels, you have the best, very educated, eye for details, and great ability to pick up local language, just the words needed, to open doors in a foreign culture. relying on information from local guides, , you make an amazing bridge, thank you so much

[@perdizes1954]

A very beautiful country full of history, wars and finally peaceful.

[@HELLADJ]

that waterfall park looks amazing

[@sandraoopie]

It is.

[@sijunsibenski956]

cant pick any flowers , park of nature

[@nestabilkonoob2388]

Plitvička jezera that is how its called so you know

[@johnnystudio8886]

Croatia is really great!

[@musukiawu2447]

It reminds me of a lady I took care of. May her soul rest in perfect peace.

[@patriciayohn6136]

Last year my Husband and I both did 23 and Me and I found out that my Greek and Balkan DNA is also still exactly the same as my British and Irish DNA both about 25%. Comes from my late Mother's side we never knew, but hey, I have Third and fourth Cousins in Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia Herzegovina and Montenegro as well. So beautiful there would love to go there, but getting around is not so easy anymore. I have contacted one of my third Cousins there and sometimes message with her Granddaughter who speaks English, sadly my 98 year old Croatian Cousin passed the end of 2019. Thanks for the lovely video.

[@bobaprakash8905]

People are lucky to live in places like this.

[@hexagoniscool786]

I am lucky then since I am Croatian

[@margui6224]

Gorgeous country.

[@Deliz1]

Croatia is a gem! Loved the vacation there

[@xstaytruexpositivex]

Croatia was simply beautiful. Went in August 2018 with my wife for our honeymoon. Could not have picked a better destination. The crowds during the summer months are rough. Hvar is overrun with young adults from all over Europe. Plitvice Lakes was one long line. It was like waiting 2 hours for a ride at Disneyland. Luckily the beauty was worth the wait. Be prepared for long lines!

[@icantdance5712]

Sounds like a very popular place.

[@Linkingart]

Croatia is definitely on a "must visit countries" list

[@davidpomeroy7594]

Art S I have been to Croatia twice. Loved the country, the landscape, food but most importantly the warm people. I will return. Greetings from San Francisco USA

[@joshualogan6655]

@@davidpomeroy7594 Wow, I actually went to San Francisco. My favourite town in US. I really liked Alcatraz.

[@zaka503]

I just adore Rick Steve's programs😀

[@charlesedwardandrewlincoln8181]

Rick Steves has my dream job.

[@MrMarkec24]

I hope that Croatia will stay forever Like today....just sharming country with beautiful culture , food , people....so romantic place , just amazing.... From Zagreb to istria Dalmacija , Islands....many historic little towns wich you cant see if you dont come and visit all this.been in Croatia and will come back. Kiss from belgium

[@MrMarkec24]

croatia comin this summer again. 3 year row.vidimo se ;-)

[@MrMarkec24]

Bjorn Ironside croatia isnt poor.maybe wrong pepole are in front and the global crisis have a part in bad economic situation.you are in e.u and it will be better.

[@MrMarkec24]

Matt Matton yeah you are right by war....horrible years for croatia.never again ;-)

[@CreeperBar]

Matt Matton but..but..your gdp is 17.000USD

[@vordag]

Bjorn Ironside ... I figure that makes you very happy .... btw ... I stil think that you're a Slovenian ... good bye

[@santoshverma-xw6ql]

Croatia is always in my mind, it is stunning place, i want to come here in summer,

[@gabbyeeee]

i had an online friend who was croatian. one day his account just disappeared and i never got to say goodbye. whenever i hear about croatia i think about him. i hope hes doing well. love from america

[@henriquemartinsdesouza1110]

That is the spirit mate, that is the spirit

[@santoshverma-xw6ql]

I love Croatia , it is amazing country, wish to god , visit there very very soon.

[@jeanclaudejunior]

Me too. i wanna go there and visit Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb and the Adrian coastal towns

[@debrajbanerjee95]

Croatian beauty and Davor Suker's compositions are synonymous 🤗☺️ 🇭🇷

[@carlobonandin2440]

I love Opatija - Lungomare !

[@yummypopsicle8046]

Croatia is beautiful greetings from germany ! Viel Liebe !

[@tinang5999]

was there 15 years ago ,,😯, I love the country, the people and the food, awsome foods

[@christianmarieh6456]

Very excited to visit this beautiful country!

[@user-pj1oc2zx3t]

You can say that again. It's so beautiful. Which country are you from?

[@TheRainrain05]

Wonderful croatia..been often here every summer 😉😉😉

[@HelenaMGuerra]

My goodness this is the best information i can have about Croatia, thank you so much, very complete, and beautiful.

[@aminabrahim922]

Hi my princess

[@fadeedar]

Croatia is a wonderful country with its beautiful nature and good people. Thanks for making nice video on Croatia .......

[@pranverakadare229]

Beautiful Croatia from Albania !

[@artdeluxe5625]

Amazing 👏🏽

[@brianswift2706]

this has got me very excited for my visit from the UK in June / July. Thanks for the vid :-)

[@putkis0132]

Lukekaa kirja: Pelkään mutta en pakene. Kiitos paljon!

[@danijelakelava6602]

Volim hrvatsku. Moj otac Božo je Hrvat (podrijetlom iz Bosne i Hercegovine, rodjen u blizini tesnja), volim hrvatski jezik i hrvatsku kulturu.😃 I love croatia. My father bozho is a croat (he was born in bosnia and herzegovina, close to the city tesanj). I love croatia as a country, i love croatia, i love croatian language, croatian people and the croatian culture. Croatian language , the official language of croatia, is a southern slavic language in its origin just like bulgarian, serbian, bosnian, macedonian and slovenian language.😃

[@bishrampersaud7629]

Its Beautiful!

[@rocknroller1986]

I really want to visit Croatia... thanks for the video I learned a lot.

[@delmiller4184]

Loved the video Rick!

[@thecountrygoer3619]

I love your greeting. Always with " Hi I'm Rick Steve.

[@victorbadu2363]

Simple fantastic, amaizing, beatiful , hope one day go to this country, from Mexico saludos, you have a beauty country!

[@draganabarac01]

+victor badu ¡Muchas gracias! :) ¡Viva México! Bienvenido a Croacia. :)

[@victorbadu2363]

Gabriela me ha heche muf feliz con su reply , si creo en dos años o sea en el 2020 si estoy bien , trabajare duro para ir por esos bellos lugares. gracias nuevamente feliz vida!

[@draganabarac01]

+victor badu Me gustaría visitar Ciudad de México, Teotihuacán y Chichén Itzá. Besos desde Croacia. 💋💋💋

[@alexanderpieri1971]

Gracias! I also hope to visit Mexico. Teotihuacan wait for me :-)

[@superdoropaksec2314]

am from croatia and its my favourite country

[@dubravko904]

Thank You! Warm regards from Cres!!!

[@adrian_chh]

I just visited this country on 2 week ago, and I couldn't believe that the scene in this video 9 years ago exactly the same beautiful scene like what I just visited. Lovely.

[@pollyang7466]

what a wonderful documentary! Croatia, my dream place ....thanks to you

[@subash111ify]

very nice cultural

[@deepchandramaurya439]

Namaskar🙏🙏🇮🇳 A lot of thanks my dear RICK STEVE . Your presentation is so gorgeous.