Croatia's beautiful Parentium Plava Laguna wins the Holiday Check Award 2026, further spotlighting the Croatian coast.

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Croatia is commonly called the “Land of a Thousand Islands,” a name which may sound so poetic, perfectly describing the land as a country of breathtaking views of the shore along the Adriatic Sea, ...

Diverse cultures, turbulent history and breathtaking hidden gems: welcome to the Balkan Peninsula, often referred to as the Balkans. Since you all know about Greece and Turkey (yes, parts of Greece ...