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With its pristine secluded beaches, historic towns, and unique villages, Croatian coast has been a popular spot for vacationing since the mid nineteenth century. And since it is important for a good image of tourism to be projected, Dalmatia and Istria tourist facilities are strictly regulated by the Tourist Board. You will find that accommodations, including apartment rentals, are spacious and well maintained. Related Article Tags: , , , , Though they are large, strong, muscular dogs who were used as guard dogs in the borders of Dalmatia, this spotted breed has become playful and easy to get along pet. They even gained sudden popularity among families especially those with children because of the two Walt Disney films based on the novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. Unfortunately, the popularity caused this breed to suffer because of irresponsible breeding and owners who are not knowledgeable about the breed and the dalmation training they needed. Where is the Dalmatian Coast? Many people don't know where it is, but this gem of a coastline is not going to stay unknown and "undiscovered" for long. If we said it has old world charm, natural beauty, welcoming people and delicious food, would that give you a clue? How about if we threw in warm weather, beautiful beaches and historic towns? Related Article Tags: , , The breed was named after Dalmatia, a place in Western Yugoslavia on the Adriatic sea, which at one time was part of Austria. However, the dogs were known in other parts of the world as well long before they acquired the name of Dalmatians. Related Article Tags: , , , Where is the Dalmatian Coast? Many people don't know where it is, but this gem of a coastline is not going to stay unknown and "undiscovered" for long. If we said it has old world charm, natural beauty, welcoming people and delicious food, would that give you a clue? How about if we threw in warm weather, beautiful beaches and historic towns? Would you guess Greece? Italy? Maybe even Spain? I suppose it could be any of the above, but the Dalmatian Coast is in Croatia... and it is fast becoming a hot tourist destination. Related Article Tags: , , Croatia can be roughly divided in 10 different regions. It is a small country with interesting history. Food production is not extraordinary neither in quantities nor in the type of products. Long, turbulent and surprising events through past times shaped Croatian cuisine. Country was always part of the of one empire or another and in the way of many military campaigns. Different people and different ways made it possible to collect and preserve knowledge otherwise forgotten. Dalmatians have become more popular as a result of the Disney film "One Hundred and One Dalmatians". An intelligent dog breed, Dalmatians love to get exercise and are often in a playful mood. They are great pets, especially for families with teens. Say‚ 'Croatia', and many travelers might respond, 'Dubrovnik', but the capital is Zagreb, and it' a great little city in its own right. This capital city is often ignored by tourists as they make a beeline for the beautiful Dalmatian Coast to see Dubrovnik and Split, but visiting the capital will give you a more rounded view of Croatian culture. It's a large city... a little less than 1,000,000, but it seems pretty low key. Related Article Tags: , , Croatia's beautiful coastline with more than one thousand stunning islands only a short distance from the mainland offers safe easy navigation in clear blue waters. The mainland coast consists of Istria, the Croatian Riviera and Dalmatia and in addition there are an incredible 1,187 islands of which only 67 are inhabited. The length of coastline including the islands is 5,835 km. The islands account for over 4,000 km of coastline, Krk and Cres are the two largest. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , ,
15 multiple choice trivia questions about humankinds best friend the dog. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , The Island of Hvar is situated in Croatia, near the Adriatic Sea. Well known for its long period of sunshine per year, the Island of Hvar creates the perfect environment for agriculture and winter tourism. People think that the sun effects on the Island of Hvar are therapeutic and this phenomenon attracts many tourists with different health problems every year. The Island of Hvar is also popular for the smell of lavender which is always present on this beautiful island and also for the first public theatre which is built in the town Hvar. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , The Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Related Article Tags: , , , , , , , ,
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