Category Archive: Croatia travel
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The Island of Brač in Croatia - a microcosm of Dalmatia It seems an eternity ago we were touring Dalmatia for the first time, to prepare what was then Peter Sommer Travels' imminent expansion into Croatia. I vividly remember a moment ... Read More
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Trogir in Croatia: a near-complete medieval cityscape One of Peter Sommer Travels’ specialities, arguably the key one, is helping our guests understand the places we visit. In most cases, whatever country a tour or cruise takes place ... Read More
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A Travel Postcard from Croatia: what to see and do When travelling to Croatia and exploring this beautiful country in Europe, what should one see and how should one approach the country to better understand it? Croatia has many layers ... Read More
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Nakovana, an archaeological landscape in Dalmatia, Croatia Probably, you have not heard of Nakovana before - if you have, you might just be an archaeologist with an interest in Dalmatian prehistory, or maybe you've been on a ... Read More
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Dubrovnik's City Walls - protecting the Republic of Ragusa Dubrovnik, the 'Pearl of the Adriatic', is justly seen by most as an absolutely unmissable site for those travelling along the coast of Croatia and looking for the region's history ... Read More
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Korčula Town - Dalmatia's other Pearl For three years now, Peter Sommer Travels' guests on our Croatian cruises have been treated to staying at Korčula Town. The town, capital of the island of the same name, ... Read More
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Off the beaten track: Stari Grad Plain on the island of Hvar The title of this post is somewhat ironic. I'll explain why at the end. We like to show our guests important ancient sites they would not find, or find difficult ... Read More
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Korkyra Melaina: Where is Ancient Korčula town in Croatia Where is the Greek settlement of Korkyra Melaina, ancient Korčula, in Croatia Korčula is one of the larger islands of southern Dalmatia. It is a beautiful and verdant place, distinguished ... Read More
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The History of Croatia - a summary Peter Sommer Travels has recently announced its first ever tour in Croatia: Cruising the Coast of Dalmatia, an expert-led trip. Like all our tours, it is the outcome of careful ... Read More