CENTRAL CROATIA
Central Croatia is the area lying in the valleys of the rivers Sava, Drava and Mura. Visiting it you will discover another culture, another gastronomy, different history and architecture.
The northern part of this region, with the hilly area of Zagorje, is dotted with castles and spas. The old city of Varaždin with its monuments and artistic heritage, represents the best preserved and richest urban complex in continental Croatia. The city of Varaždin welcomes in August and September artists, street performers, musicians and vendors for what is called “the street walking festival”. The south has some natural highlights, such as the nature park Lonjsko polje. The Marian shrine of Marija Bistrica is the country's largest pilgrimage spot.
 
SLAVONIA
Slavonia is a geographical and historical region in eastern Croatia. The cultural center is the historical city of Osijek, with its Old Town and baroque style buildings. The Cathedral  is the town of Đakovo's primary landmark and sacral object throughout the region of Slavonia. Cities Slavonski Brod, Vinkovci, Vukovar, Požega are also points of interest in the area.
Slavonia’s music tradition is well-known all over Croatia and wider. There are yearly events celebrating folklore in Slavonia and present traditional folk costumes, folklore dancing and singing groups, customs. Slavonia is one of Croatia's winemaking areas, with Ilok and Kutjevo recognized as centres of wine production. Talking about food, first thing that comes to mind is  specialty cured meat – kulen. Kulen is a type of flavoured sausage made of minced pork that is traditionally produced in Slavonia and its designation of origin has been protected.
 
LIKA
Lika is a traditional region of Croatia in continental part of the country,  bound by the Velebit mountain from the southwest and the  Plješevica mountain from the northeast. Lika is characterized by karstic underground with numerous caves, the blue surface waters of the rivers, 
Major towns include Gospić, Otočac, Gračac. Plitvice Lakes National Park is also in Lika.
 
Places to visit:
Plitvice lakes National park – The  Croatia’s most popular tourist attraction
Lipizzaner horses in Đakovo
Nature park Kopački rit - a large swamp with an variety of fauna and birds
The Northern Velebit National Park
Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre in Smiljan
The old city of Varaždin and Osijek
The cities; Karlovac, Vukovar, Požega, Gospić ...
The Marian shrine of Marija Bistrica
Centers of vine production Ilok and Kutjevo
Traditional villages with a growing number of small estates that work in agritourism and ethno-tourism
 
Atravel offers you:
GUIDED TOURS :
 
EXPLORE  GORSKI KOTAR
HRVATSKO ZAGORJE
THRU VARAŽDIN AND MEĐIMURJE REGION
STORIES  OF SLAVONIA
MOTIFS OF PODRAVINA
TRADITIONAL VALUES OF VELEBIT AND LIKA
ROADS OF LEGENDS AND FAIRYTALES
All programs can be made for a groups from 2- 50 person, duration from 2-8 days. Accommodation is organized in 3 or 4* hotels or private apartments. Transportation can be arranged by tourist class buses of all sizes. We can offer professional guidance on english, german and other languages on request.

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