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two-wheel travel may move at a slower speed than their motorised
counterparts, but their experience of the environment involves
all senses - the fragrances of meadows and the freshness of
waterfalls, singing of birds, and the wonderful taste of spring
water. Village roads, forest tracks, paths through meadows and
vineyards take them to places not to be found on the maps of the
usual tourist sightseeing tours. Sociable encounters with the
local population, colourful ethnography, home-cooked food and
delectable wines all add spice to this gently paced adventure.
In national parks and nature parks circular cycling routes are
marked. If you happen to find yourself at the Plitvice lakes you
will be able to enjoy some of the most beautiful cycling routes
to be found anywhere in Europe. |
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| All areas are open to
cycling tours. They do not require too much effort, while at the
same time bringing you into direct contact with an incredible
diversity of landscapes - the mountains and valleys of sunny
Istria, trails through the forests of Gorski kotar, the green
and undulating hills of Hrvatsko zagorje dotted with vineyards,
the fertile plains of Slavonia and Turopolje. Villages of
timber- and stone-built houses, vineyard cottages, historical
burghs, castles and manor houses, churches and chapels - all
these provide picturesque resting points and of sites cultural
interest. |
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| Your bicycle can also
take you to the islands which, come the hot days of summer, may
not be quite so green, but the blue of the surrounding sea more
than compensates for it. The shipping lines between the islands
run on a regular daily basis, and the cost of transporting your
bicycle is minimal. The combination of a cruise with bicycle
tours of the area is growing in popularity. Having embarked on a
cycling adventure across the islands your itinerary must include
the national parks of Mljet and the Brijuni Archipelago, or
indeed the larger islands - Krk, Cres, Rab, Pag, Ugljan, Pašman,
Dugi otok, Brač, Hvar, Vis and Korčula. |
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