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Health Tourism in Croatia Health tourism in Croatia Full of well-being Don’t fill your life with days, fill your days with life. photo by hrvoje serdar hrvoje by photo photo by ivo pervan ivo by photo DISCOVER YOUR STORY AT croatia.hr Health Tourism 1 04 INTRODUCTION 06 ISTRIA 10 KVARNER 14 DALMATIA - ZADAR 18 DALMATIA - ŠIBENIK 20 DALMATIA - SPLIT 24 DALMATIA - DUBROVNIK 28 CITY OF ZAGREB 32 LIKA - KARLOVAC 35 CENTRAL CROATIA 38 SLAVONIA 40 CONCLUSION ČAKOVEC CITY OF ZAGREB VARAŽDIN CENTRAL CROATIA KOPRIVNICA KRAPINA BJELOVAR VIROVITICA ZAGREB KVARNER OSIJEK ISTRIA VUKOVAR SISAK POŽEGA KARLOVAC SLAVONSKI RIJEKA BROD PAZIN SLAVONIA LIKA - KARLOVAC PULA GOSPIĆ DALMATIA - ZADAR DALMATIA - ŠIBENIK ZADAR ŠIBENIK DALMATIA - SPLIT SPLIT DALMATIA - DUBROVNIK DUBROVNIK 1 H. Serdar 4 INTRODUCTION Get healthy and in shape in Croatia ...Because we have the answer... It is the most beautiful Mediterranean Here, you’re more than just a number garden with a tenth of its territory Today, being healthy, in shape under some form of nature protection, A personalized approach and a service and feeling good is imperative eight national parks and eleven nature package created just for you are and a prerequisite for satisfaction parks. This country is a desirable complemented by a beneficial climate, and success. year-round destination as it unites plentiful cultural attractions and beautiful environment, rich history heaps of flavours. In search of these ideals, more and and beneficial climate with the power more people leave their place of of tradition and cultural attractions, Many have already discovered the residence every year to come back the expertise of the staff and quality quality and affordability of the local healthier and happier, as well as of service, at the same time offering dental services. So many reasons for better... an excellent value for your money. a prettier and brighter smile! Because challenges that life imposes Written in the history The quest for health is infused with on us are getting bigger and bigger... the aroma of pine and lavender, Natural predispositions, such as overlooks rolling green hills or Croatia, so close and so familiar, a mild, pleasant climate, as well as the beautiful azure of the sea, has the answer to these expectations: natural factors and the proximity to has the strength of mountain rivers, expert knowledge, top technology European destinations have paved the taste of a fresh and healthy meal and an enchanting climate. the path of Croatia to health tourism made from ecologically grown foods, as early as the 19th century. Ever since accompanied by a glass of water And not just that – the pursuit of then, the path has led in the same straight from a spring. health has never been so pleasant or direction, complemented by new so close, tied in with the pleasure of expert knowledge and technology, Adopt a dolphin, observe birds in staying in a country of overwhelming excellent tourist and transport flight, explore the world of caves beauty, conservation and a never- infrastructure and competitive prices. and the green forests, discover the -ending treasury of natural sites, What is more, the recent national rich, fertile fields and local dishes... historic monuments, idyllic cities... and regional business policies Explore, observe and taste... and development documents apply Fly and fly again, contemplating your Many know this. a clear direction, new impetus and ever-growing happiness with every Find it out for yourself. a guarantee of service that respects passing day! the highest international standards Health tourism in Croatia has natural to all forms of health tourism, Echoes of your childhood predispositions, a long tradition be it medical or rehabilitation, and an excellent infrastructure. as well as to wellness offers. Croatian high-quality healthcare Naturally and geographically facilities await you offering superior predestined for it, Croatia has been air and water quality, rich thermal a confirmed health destination for springs and healing mud, as well centuries, thanks to its education, as other gifts of nature, put at the expertise and experience. service of your health by your hosts. Full of well-being | HEALTH TOURISM IN CROATIA 5 2 2 H. Serdar 3 H. Serdar 4 Krka National Park, I. Biočina 3 4 Well-equipped wellness centres Even when the sole purpose of your that meet international standards vacation is checking and maintaining in service quality, and make use of your health, you certainly could not all the benefits offered by this region, have made a better choice. Each new will provide you with the same step, breath, and dish prepared for delights. you, a glass of superb wine from the local vineyards, a tasty meal enjoyed The scent of rosemary, the touch of in a tavern and the company of the marvellous immortelle on your a loved one on a bench in a centuries- skin and the local food flavours that -old park ...the beginning of a new you once felt in your childhood return zest for life and the knowledge that to you here... you are doing what is best for you, right here and right now Because, here you are never just a number, you follow your desires Because life is beautiful, and restore your vital energy once again truly beautiful... and health. 6 ISTRIA ISTRIA Life in motion Istria’s tourist development has villas, lead an active lifestyle where always relied on active holidays everything is adapted to the needs as the key for a healthy life. Indeed, of contemporary guests. Luxury this is the perfect way to restore or hotels with a carefully designed sustain your vital energy and find and comprehensive offer of wellness that crucial life balance. The quest services, health tourism on thermal for all this in the beautiful setting springs, medical facilities and dental of the Istrian coast, islands and offices are all attractions that appeal 5 the interior has never been easier to guests who want to improve their – everything here contributed health, enhance their appearance to a pleasant life with the much or simply reduce stress and raise needed equilibrium between activity their vital energy. and relaxation, eventfulness and peacefulness, as well as attractive Istria is a mosaic assembled of copious offer at your complete disposal. and varied attractions, where everyone can create their own vacation as The inhabitants of the Istrian the perfect combination of rest, active coast and the interior, dotted life and relaxation. with indigenous houses and lavish 6 5 Motovun, Z. Jelača 6 H. Serdar Full of well-being | HEALTH TOURISM IN CROATIA 7 7 7 Arena, Pula, D. Fabijanić 8 Savudrija, I. Biočina 9 H. Serdar 10 Vineyard, I. Šeler 8 9 10 But whatever their motivation to go The north-western part of the Istria is also well-known for its there, everyone will discover that Istrian peninsula boasts Istarske network of well-equipped dental Istria is a region of excellent food Toplice, established at the source clinics with state-of-the-art and olive oil and outstanding wines, of the medicinal water called Sveti technology and affordable service and there is also undeniable proof for Stjepan, whose sulphuric, optimally that will make your smile even more this level of quality: international radioactive warm water full of beautiful... medals from the most prestigious minerals surfaces in the Motovun competitions as well as praise from forests and flows into the river Mirna. Combining pleasure and practicality what could be the most finicky critics has never been this close. – guests from around the world. The medicinal properties were All of them so different and yet so confirmed for the first time through You will be able to enjoy the various united in their ratings. Istria is also analysis carried out in 1858. Nowadays, amenities and visit beautiful Istrian known for its truffles, a unique it is used in the treatment of chronic towns and monuments. Pula is a city ingredient in exquisite delicacies, rheumatic diseases, dermatological of lights and preserved historical and surely worth the trip. diseases, upper respiratory tract heritage, a city of festivals, museums, diseases, gynaecological issues and as well as numerous cultural events, The local taverns and top restaurants for post-operative recovery. sports, superb gastronomy... are the places where some of the best chapters in Croatian gastronomy are Istrian hotels offer a wide range The Pula Arena is one of the world’s written, along with the experiences of wellness services, providing best preserved Roman amphitheatres, that are worth repeating over and individual programs tailored to and a truly special, unforgettable over again. your needs. Expert staff members stage for countless music, film and and equipment fulfilling the highest theatre events, and performances by Romantic Istrian hilltop villages, functional standards are your allies in world-renowned and Croatian artists. or the idyllic green interior of this addressing health or aesthetic issues. Perhaps you did not know that peninsula help restore your energy You will discover the intoxicating the world’s largest amphora site is and joie de vivre, and you can once fragrances and healing powers of located in Pula – over two thousand again, full with enthusiasm, continue Mediterranean herbs and cosmetics of these vessels used to preserve olive with your everyday life. The same, made from them, nourishing the body oil, wine, salted fish, canned fruit... and yet so different. and strengthening the spirit... the tradition has been written long ago, and the future is predetermined... 8 ISTRIA Poreč, the home of the Euphrasian Visitors can also revel in natural Basilica, one of the most beautiful beauty and diversity. Istrian hilltop and best preserved monuments vilages have been revitalised and now of early Byzantine art in the often serve as venues for cultural Mediterranean and a UNESCO World events, making them attractive Heritage Site, is a popular tourist destinations for excursions.
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