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Alfred Hitchcock raved about them, and you will be bowled over too, especially now sunsets in Zadar are accompanied by the complimentary sound-and-light effects of the famous Greeting to the Sun and Sea Organ art installations. The briefest of trots round the battlements will serve as a breathtaking introduction to this ancient city. A bewitching sequence of foaming waterfalls and turquoise lakes, hemmed in by forest-clad hills. Croatia’s most exhilarating long-distance hiking route takes in mountain ridges, dense forests and awesome views. Riviera-town chic collides with fishing-port charm in the most Italianate of Istria’s coastal resorts. A postcard-perfect Baroque town, complete with opulent squares, crumbling palaces and a unique garden cemetery. These easy-to-explore, largely car-free islands offer great hiking, sandy beaches and plenty of peace and quiet. Imperial Rome’s greatest gift to the eastern Adriatic, this awesome arena still serves as the venue for pack-’em-in summertime concerts. The Dalmatian coast is often best enjoyed from the water, and what better way to see it than by taking a leisurely paddle. Explore rugged mountain scenery, quiet coves and unspoilt seaside villages in a region renowned for its robust red wines and fantastic seafood. Always a hotbed of cutting-edge culture, Zagreb has burst confidently onto the European arts map with this exciting new building. Stone houses and Renaissance palaces help make this as restful a spot as you will find on the Dalmatian coast. The swankiest resort on the Adriatic is full of temptations, whether you’re a culture vulture, Mediterranean foodie or cocktail-bar cruiser. Beautifully unspoiled and pitted with a wealth of bays and coves, the island of Hvar still has what it takes to enchant the seclusion-seeker. Head for Krka National Park to admire this stunning series of waterfalls. Don’t forget to take your bathing costume. Taken over by the townsfolk centuries ago, the Roman emperor’s pied-à-terre now forms the chaotic heart of the modern city. Relax in Renaissance gardens in this beautiful coastal village just north of Dubrovnik.