With EU membership looming this country of 4.5 million has so much to offer and so much yet to be discovered by the rest of the world. The sheer natural beauty of the islands, water and mountains are attracting more and more visitors every year.

The official slogan of the national tourist board is "The Mediterranean as it once was". So it's no surprise that Croatia is among the countries with the most protected intangible cultural heritage elements (seven), recorded on the UNESCO World Heritage List. 
Even though much has changed since gaining independence on June 25th 1991 one thing has remained the same, that is the unique and superior quality of the extra virgin olive oil. If you are interested in what real olive oil is look no further... (read more)