Split offers taste of Mediterranean
As well as offering cheaper accommodation and cuisine than southern France and Italy, Croatia is now as easy to reach as about anywhere else on Europe's southern coastline.
Croatia is catching the eye of more and more Brits searching for Mediterranean sunshine on a limited budget.
As well as offering cheaper accommodation and cuisine than southern France and Italy, Croatia is now as easy to reach as about anywhere else on Europe's southern coastline.
And according to research by the Cheapflights team, Croatia, and in particular Dubrovnik, is one of the most sought-after destinations among visitors to our website. (www.dubrovnik-apartments.com)
Located further up Croatia's sun-drenched coastline, Split is also fast becoming a hit with budget travellers, and is a doddle to reach directly via air.
As the home of tennis superstars Goran Ivanisevic and Mario Ancic, the coastal resort is renowned for its sporting pedigree.
Split's rich culture, lush vegetation and sweltering summer temperatures also mean the Dalmatian capital is as inviting as any other Mediterranean port.
July or August is definitely the best time to visit the city and its outlying beaches if you're a fan of sunbathing, with average temperatures of 26 degrees making it one of the sunniest locations in Europe.
Though Eastern Europe is rarely associated with sub-tropical flora, Split pulls that off too, with visitors constantly greeted by hordes of cacti, palm trees and agaves.
Culture vultures won't be let down either, as the city boasts a richness of archaeological, cultural and historical monuments that befits its 1,700-year history. The renowned Palace of Diocletian, to name but one of Split's many attractions, features in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The city centre boasts an array of wine cellars and restaurants offering local specialities.
Though everyone knows it's best to avoid France, Spain and Italy during peak season, the all-year round low cost of visiting Split means you can take in the city's delights in mid-summer without penny-pinching.
That's also when The Split Summer Festival takes place. As the biggest cultural event on the city's calendar, visitors from mid-July to mid-August will be treated to a host of operas, dramas, ballets and concerts.
And in terms of getting there, it's also becoming much easier.
Split is served by a host of airlines from the UK, with no-frills carrier easyJet the latest to open a new route to the Croatian hotspot. It will commence a four-weekly service from Gatwick, with one-way tickets including taxes and charges starting at £25.99.
As well as offering cheaper accommodation and cuisine than southern France and Italy, Croatia is now as easy to reach as about anywhere else on Europe's southern coastline.
And according to research by the Cheapflights team, Croatia, and in particular Dubrovnik, is one of the most sought-after destinations among visitors to our website. (www.dubrovnik-apartments.com)
Located further up Croatia's sun-drenched coastline, Split is also fast becoming a hit with budget travellers, and is a doddle to reach directly via air.
As the home of tennis superstars Goran Ivanisevic and Mario Ancic, the coastal resort is renowned for its sporting pedigree.
Split's rich culture, lush vegetation and sweltering summer temperatures also mean the Dalmatian capital is as inviting as any other Mediterranean port.
July or August is definitely the best time to visit the city and its outlying beaches if you're a fan of sunbathing, with average temperatures of 26 degrees making it one of the sunniest locations in Europe.
Though Eastern Europe is rarely associated with sub-tropical flora, Split pulls that off too, with visitors constantly greeted by hordes of cacti, palm trees and agaves.
Culture vultures won't be let down either, as the city boasts a richness of archaeological, cultural and historical monuments that befits its 1,700-year history. The renowned Palace of Diocletian, to name but one of Split's many attractions, features in UNESCO's World Heritage List.
The city centre boasts an array of wine cellars and restaurants offering local specialities.
Though everyone knows it's best to avoid France, Spain and Italy during peak season, the all-year round low cost of visiting Split means you can take in the city's delights in mid-summer without penny-pinching.
That's also when The Split Summer Festival takes place. As the biggest cultural event on the city's calendar, visitors from mid-July to mid-August will be treated to a host of operas, dramas, ballets and concerts.
And in terms of getting there, it's also becoming much easier.
Split is served by a host of airlines from the UK, with no-frills carrier easyJet the latest to open a new route to the Croatian hotspot. It will commence a four-weekly service from Gatwick, with one-way tickets including taxes and charges starting at £25.99.