Croatia is a great place to visit any time of year. The seaside and legendary islands make this coastal country a unique experience. A holiday in Croatia means a visit to a young country in the process of massive renewal, but where the history is around for all to see, in the numerous atmospheric Mediterranean towns and more than 1000 islands. Of course, the most famous of these include the old towns of Dubrovnik and Rovinj, protected world heritage centres, and two of Europe's most beautiful cities. Croatia has many such treasures to be proud of, such as the Diokletianus in Split or the Ampitheatre in Pula. Around the sea we can find many great bathing places, and in the Adriatic there are corals and hidden caves to explore. Reserve a flight to Croatia online

Unique natural treasures

Croatia contains 8 national parks, 10 wildlife sanctuaries and any number of protected areas. Split is a Malev destination and a great place to start exploring. The Plitvice Lakes could be Europe's most beautiful natural waters. UNESCO placed Plitvice on its list of World Heritage sites in 1979. Around this, the large National Park sits as a refuge for various wildlife species. At their deepest, the lakes are 46 metres deep - quite unique. Book now for a Malev discount flight on our Budapest-Zagreb route.

Zagreb grows on you

Zagreb these days is home to more than a million people. It was formed from two historical cities, Gradec and Kaptol, which sits at the foot of the Medvednica mountain, on the River Sava. In the 19th century the two cities were joined together. From the old towns, the old Stone Gate remains, whilst in St Mark's Square we can still see St Mark's Church from the Middle Ages, originally built in the 14th century. In Katherine's Square stands the classically 17th century Baroque Church of St Katherine , around which the Jesuits built a monastery and schools. The Raffay Palace sits in the area known as Gornji Grad, containing many of the historical buildings of Zagreb. Jelacic Square, or the furnicular railway, can form the start of a tour, from where it is possible to explore both Gornji Grad and Kaptol, and understand more of Zagreb's interesting heritage. And, of course, there are plenty of parks within the city for resting - and for those who like more outside activity, the Botanical Gardens, Zoo and nearby mountains offer a range of facilities.