Continental Croatia – vacation in the countryside with soul

Continental Croatia is a rich region, whose time is yet to come. It is rich in green and gold fields, plains, gentle hills, river cruising, medieval fortresses and Renaissance castles, healing water springs, traditional dishes, fragrant wines ... Landscape that has a soul.

Area of ​​Continental Croatia, according to certain characteristics, can be divided into central Croatia, Slavonia with Baranja, and the capital city of Zagreb with the immediate surroundings.

Central Croatia is a gentle, hilly area covered with vineyards, forests and flowering meadows, intersected by rivers. About castles, old towns and fortress interesting stories and legends are beeing told. The spirit of ancient times can be felt at every step. The rich cultural heritage is reflected in numerous religious buildings, museums, galleries and art collections.

Slavonia is situated on the very east of Croatia, on the border with Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Due to the vast plains, and large quantities of crops that produce hard-working farmers has been rightly called "green treasure". Slavonian villages are idyllic, the people very friendly and hardworking, the wine excellent, and meat specialities such as kulen and kulenova seka very famous. Folklore makes an essential part of the Slavonian culture.

Zagreb, Croatian capital, is an old central European city. It is a European metropolis in many ways, but first and foremost a city that visitors remember by its architectural charm and hospitality of the population. Many compare Zagreb with Vienna. Really worth mentioning is the immediate vicinity of Zagreb, also known as "the Zagreb ring". This is an area of the lush green hills, romantic castles and unspoiled culture of rural life.

Continental Croatia is very well connected with other Croatian destinations. The car is definitely the most practical and easiest way to get around the region, but for those who are not "motorized" there are buses and trains from Zagreb that regularly run into any of the major regional cities. Skyway is a good option for overseas guests, because they quickly and conveniently travel thanks to the few "low cost" airlines that fly to airports Zagreb and Osijek.