It’s perhaps most synonymous with ancient walled towns surrounded by the lustre of balmy azure waters. But Croatia is far more than idyllic coastal escapes - rivers, canyons, waterfalls and mountains beckon the adventurous, too. Then there’s the food, home-made and comforting, accompanied with gusto by local wines. All I had the chance to see on a three-day jaunt from the UK was the southern end including Dubrovnik. The thought of returning to visit other corners of the beautiful nation continually stirs me. Read about Dubrovnik to get your travel juices flowing.
