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| Croatia & Montenegro |
| The Dalmatian Coast, one of the most beautiful coastlines in Europe has earned it the seemingly permanent nickname of the "next Riviera." Ancient towns with vestiges of Greek, Roman and Venetian rulers alternate with beaches tucked inside secluded coves, vineyards, forests and high bluffs as the one-more-beautiful-than-the next view. But the coastline and its islands are not just about history; they’re also the setting of one of the most active social scenes on the continent. Why Go: Stunning coastline, calm anchorages, historic cities with Renaissance and Medieval cores and buzzing nightlife. When to Go: June-September Essential Ports: Trogir, Kornati, Sibenik, Vis, Brac, Hvar, Mljet, Split, Dubrovnik and Kotor. Essential experiences: Walking the compact Renaissance town of Korcula, sunning on Stiniva beach nestled in a cove on the tiny island of Vis, cocktails in Carpe Diem on Hvar. Local favorite: The best places to sample Croatia’s largely seafood cuisine are in small, family run restaurants such as Konoba kod Marka on Sipan, Konoba Adio Mare on Korcula or Val on Vis. |