Chase the ghosts - or your shadow - through the basement halls of Diocletians's Palace in Split. Eyeball an elephant amid the subtropial greenery at Tito's hideway on the Brijuni Islands. Sniff out a truffle in the Istrian hills and cook them local style with eggs or pasta. Get your kit off and swim with the naturist locals on the Pakleni Islands. Find out if all those spotted dogs really come from Dalmatia. The original English language guide to Croatia, a decade of in-country experience, 60 maps.

Croatia

Discover Croatia's fabulous coast and Slovenia's Alpine splendours. Party all night in Belgrade, then hide behind your shades as you stroll among Tirana's wildly coloured buildings. Uncover the diverse culture, from Macedonia' sumptuous Ottoman bazaars to Bosnia's melange of mosques, churches and synagogues. Make your classic Balkan journey with the only guide to cover all of this fascinating region.
- Written by experts -our authors are regional specialists
- Get organised -suggested itineraries, easy-to-use maps and colour highlights help you tailor your own trip  - Learn from the past - insightful coverage of the region's tumultuous history  - Sleep easy -with our comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date reviews you'll find the best bed in town

Western Balkans

Plus d'un millier d'îles, une mer cristalline, une culture urbaine ancienne font de la Croatie l'étoile montante du tourisme méditerranéen. Ce guide complet invite à découvrir les ruelles de Dubrovnik, le palais de Dioclétien à Split, ou à se laisser étourdir par les cascades des lacs de Plitvice ou par la vie nocturne de Zagreb. Des éclairages précis sur la culture, l'histoire et la politique pour comprendre la Croatie d'aujourd'hui. Des itinéraires régionaux ou thématiques pour explorer un patrimoine naturel et culturel d'exception. Les meilleurs sites de plongée, de randonnée, d'escalade, de voile, sans oublier les sports nautiques. Des cartes détaillées et des informations indispensables pour circuler dans le pays et pour rallier les îles. Tout sur la gastronomie et les vins.

Croatie

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Whether you want to wander through Minoan, Byzantine or Roman ruins, fields of wild flowers or the spectacular Samaria Gorge, this down-to-earth guide to the homeland of Zeus and Zorba the Greek has it all.
18 detailed maps.
Excursions to Knossos, walking tours through Hania's Venetian quarter and the best spots to see the endangered kri-kri.
Special section on Greek mythology.
The low-down on where to eat fresh seafood, shop for Cretan ceramics or listen to the locals' mantinades.
Accommodation to suit all budgets, including domatias, mountain refuges and five-star beach resorts.

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