Croatia has an amazing 5,835km of coastline, the majority of which belongs to islands, cliffs and reefs. The climate is Mediterranean along the Adriatic coast, meaning warm sunny summers and mild winters. There are all types of accommodation including hotels, villas, private accommodation, hostels, campsites...even lighthouses! Croatia's pleasures are both trendy and timeless. Along its long coastline, a glistening sea winds around rocky coves, lapping at pine-fringed beaches. Istrian ports bustle with fishermen while children dive into the sparkling water. In Dalmatia, cities throb with nightlife amid ancient Roman ruins. Although one of Europe's smaller states, Croatia is a country with an incredibly diverse folk tradition. There is a strong central European flavour in the baroque architecture of Zagreb, and Italian devotion to the good life percolates up from the coast, permeating Croatian food and style. During holidays and festivals the country's Slavic soul emerges, as colourfully costumed dancers whirl about to traditional folk melodies.