How to rest in July

The height of summer will not find better place Seacoast July - the middle of summer, it's time to sultry and lazy. What sort of work out there - would lie somewhere in the shade, and even better in a deck chair on the beach. Warm Vodicka, a light breeze and a blissful state of isolation from the bustle and cares and merge with beautiful coastal scenery - how to stand and wave in the summer at some seaside resort? It only remains to choose a direction. Decent selection - the Adriatic coast of Croatia. First, the Adriatic Sea is considered one of the cleanest seas in the world. Secondly, from the Croatian landscape is simply breathtaking. And finally, almost every resort of this country - a real monument of history and culture. Dubrovnik renowned deep sea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau said that in the whole Adriatic Sea is no more pure than the coast of Dubrovnik. And the city is considered the most interesting and beautiful places in Croatia. It is often compared to Venice, only there are no channels and a Balkan resort is much smaller. But the rest - the same aura of ancient tiny streets filled with life, not a machine, an abundance of ancient monasteries, churches, synagogues, historic monuments. Dubrovnik is somewhat similar to Venice city was founded by arriving here in the VII century by refugees from the Roman Empire, and called their settlement of Ragusa. But after a short time, residents decided to give their city a more appropriate and sonorous name, and because of the abundance in the vicinity of the green oak renamed it in Dubrovnik. Since its inception, the city was protected by powerful then the Byzantine Empire, but during the Crusades long fallen under the sway of Venice, perhaps in this lies the reason for such similarities cities. The harbor of Dubrovnik main attraction in Dubrovnik - which entered in 1979 List of World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO wonderful old town, little changed since its inception in the XIII century. It is almost completely surrounded by massive walls five meters thick, built in the shape of a pentagon. The length of the walls - a few kilometers, and the height from the sea - about 25 meters. If we imagine such massive security fences, it would seem that they make the city too dark and gloomy. However, in reality it is not, perhaps due to a light sand-colored stones, of which lined the walls, azure sea waves that are fun to splash around at the base of the fortifications, and the bright sun that shines 300 days a year. The thickness of the walls of the Old City is impressive in the Old City around the story - there is almost every building has played a role in the life of Dubrovnik, and even the whole country. One of the most important - Prince's Palace with the inscription above the entrance: "Forget your private business, think of the state." During the period of the republic is hopeless was elected at month prince, who was not allowed during the performance of duties or with whom to communicate, even with his family. Princely Palace impressive look cathedral, built according to legend, by order of the Richard the Lionheart, in gratitude for his rescue off the coast of Dubrovnik and Dubrovnik's patron saint of the church of St. Vlach with a unique precious statue, created by skilled local jewelers. And in the courtyard of the Franciscan monastery is the oldest pharmacy in Europe, working with in 1391. Picturesque and historic Onofrio Fountain, built in XV century and is still the place most of the meetings in Dubrovnik. Big Onofrio Fountain It is not only historical and architectural monuments of Dubrovnik allocate and make the most popular tourist destination in the Adriatic. In the first place here attracts a wonderful climate and clean sea. Dotted with tidy beaches, countless wooded islands, calm bays coast is beautiful. Cypress and pine forests, olive groves and plantations of lemons and oranges create a Mediterranean atmosphere. And the air filled with scents of fragrant herbs and flowers. Beautiful scenery in the vicinity of Dubrovnik in the immediate vicinity of Dubrovnik are contesting each other's palm in attractiveness and popularity Elafitovy island, where at one time built a summer residence of the aristocrats of Dubrovnik and the romantic island Lokrum. Romantic Island Lokrum Lokrum also known as the island of kings, and was first mentioned in chronicles in 1023 According to legend, the coast Lokrum Richard the Lionheart, returning from a crusade, was rescued after a shipwreck. The very name of the island comes from the Latin "akrumen", or "juicy fruit", and arose from the tradition and bring the island to cultivate exotic plants from all over the world. Today Lokrum - a nature reserve, in addition, here is famous throughout Croatia Botanical Garden. Split Split - the second largest city and population density of Croatia, but the popularity he does not concede "Pearl of the Adriatic" Dubrovnik. Since ancient times it was the economic and administrative center of the beautiful Croatian Adriatic coastal region, today called Dalmatia. Quay Split Split is very old - most historians assert that the city had already knocked 17 centuries, but most likely, the city is much older - during excavations here found traces of a Greek colony, dating back five centuries BC However, the official history of Split begins with the construction here of the famous Palace of Roman Emperor Diocletian, who, being born in these places, chosen for his enormous palace place, then known as the Salon. Inside the fortress town first palace-fortress stood at the water's edge, but eventually the water has receded a bit, and now, where before there was the sea, is the central street of Split and Diocletian's Palace stands in the heart of the city and amaze the old cobbled streets and Roman architecture. In the old fortified city and still live and work in the citizens of Split, sensing the environment of their antiquity and beauty for granted. Today the palace is surrounded by no less wonderful city that looks very Italian, but with clearly distinguishable Croatian motives. By the way, Split entirely included in the List of Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Split. Narrow streets of Old Town Like most Croatian cities of Split is not only a significant historical and cultural places, but also a popular resort. The main resort area is located outside the city. Popular vacation spots - the Makarska Riviera in the south and Trogir Riviera in the north. Halfway from Split to Makarska Riviera has one of the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic - Brela beach, known for its caves with white pebbles and stretched along the coast of pine forests. Brela beach right next to the famous island of Split Dalmatia, Hvar and Brac and national parks of Plitvice Lakes, Kornati and Krka. Opatija is just 13 km west of Rijeka, located oldest resort Adriatic coast of Croatia - Opatija, or Italian Abbatsiya. This city does not claim the glory of Dubrovnik or Split, he exudes a quiet elegance and serenity. Here, where the sea gently laps against the shore and romantic mood pervaded every corner of the building still remember the old aristocracy. Opatija once considered the most fashionable seaside resort throughout the Austro-Hungarian Empire. On the terrace overlooking the blue waters of the Gulf of Kvarner, rested mighty kings and emperors, and stately residences avstoro-Hungarian nobles now became a hotel, elegant and a little old-fashioned, with spacious halls and antique chandeliers. Opatija - one of the oldest seaside resorts in Croatia to contrast the calm sea and soar up the mountain peaks, green parks and the bright blue ocean, old-fashioned buildings and modern comforts, noisy entertainment and calm philosophical views of local residents - all united in Opatija, and made the resort so memorable. Enjoy the view of this wonderful city can be very long promenade Langomare, stretching for 12 km along the Bay of Kvarner, on Preluki to Lovran. First, the northern part, the embankment was completed in 1889, just as the resort of Opatija was officially, and the southern, which connects Opatija to Lovran - only in 1911, Walking along the Embankment Langomare Langomare - that rest and recovery, and a kind of psychotherapy. In addition, nab passes through all the important places of Opatija, linking the old sanatorium North Strand, the port, villas and Angelina Amalia Hotel Kvarner, the church of St. Jacob, and comes to hotels and villas of the South Strand. And over the bay rises the famous statue "Girl with a seagull," has become a symbol of Opatija. Girl with a seagull - a symbol of the resort of Opatija Opatija Climate encompasses all the typical Mediterranean features. Summer fresh breeze from the mountains to extinguish the suffocating heat and in winter is warmer than elsewhere in Croatia, so in winter the resort enough tourists. See also: How to rest in January as the rest in February, how to rest in March as the rest of April as a break in May, how to rest in June, how to relax in August as the rest of September as a break in October as the rest in November as the rest in December Where to go February