Adventure travel is alive and well in Croatia. Between its coastline, its eight national parks, underwater life, mountainous interior rivers and forests, Croatia offers a wealth of outdoor activities. Active travellers have a whole menu of choices to keep busy, fit and healthy. For the best outdoors destinations in Croatia, see this article and to get a taste of what you can do in Croatia check out the following articles on:

Bicycling in Croatia
Whether peacefully cycling along country roads or opting for a more demanding mountain biking trip, Croatia is definitely cycle-friendly.

Diving in Croatia
The diving industry in Croatia is well-developed with outlets on nearly every major island and all along the coast.

Hiking in Croatia
From easy little strolls to highly demanding climbs, Croatia's many mountains and hills offer a wealth of hiking opportunities.

Horse Riding in Croatia
Less developed than other active holidays, horse riding is a wonderful way to appreciate the Croatian countryside while getting some exercise.

Kayaking in Croatia
Between an interior netted with rivers and an endless coastline, Croatia is a kayaker's delight.

Rafting in Croatia
It started as a means of navigating Croatia's rivers, but now river rafting is a hugely popular sport with Croatians and tourists.

Rock Climbing in Croatia
The highly porous karst of Croatia's mountains makes for excellent rock climbing.

Sailing in Croatia
Croatia is truly a sailor's paradise, that is, if you like calm winds, blue seas and 1185 islands.

Windsurfing in Croatia
The winds sweeping along the coast make Croatia ideal for windsurfing.

Travel Insurance

No matter which outdoor activity you engage in, I highly recommend that you purchase a travel insurance policy. You'll get the best possible deal by going through Travelex The policies are flexible and can be purchased or upgraded at any point in your trip. Prices are highly competitive and coverage includes 24-hour emergency assistance, trip cancellation, theft, full medical reimbursement and an option for coverage of a wide range of adventure sports. There are also a number of extras such as travel alerts, language guides and on online travel journal.

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