Are your planning your retirement.
Why not Croatia?

Looking for retirement property in Croatia?

If you are planning to retire and are looking for a more economical place on our planet to live, then you should consider Croatia. These days everyone is looking for ways to save money and spend less. This special region on the Adriatic Sea is in the former Yugoslavia directly across from Italy which can be conveniently reached via ferry from Venice and other Italian cities.

Croatia is unspoiled, relaxed, beautiful and safe with crystal clear seas, timeless fishing villages, unspoiled beaches, Roman ruins (Pula, Split, Zadar) and the unsurpassed medieval walled city of Dubrovnik. It is the home of 8 National Parks with the most famous, Plitvice Lakes National Park a UNESCO preserved wonder with 16 lakes linked by waterfalls surrounded by many walking paths.

The heaven beach, that can be your!

There are 1,185 islands off the coast of Croatia reached by private or ferry boats to visit or to live. The Adriatic Sea is calm and also easy to navigate in your own boat. Real estate is very affordable with the charm of Eastern European architecture. The local people are very friendly and most speak English having learned it in school at an early age.

If you enjoy cultural events, Croatia has its own Opera House in Zagreb, Split , Rijeka plus numerous museums and Diocletians Palace. Local crafts are abundant in the open air market. Dubrovnik, Split, Pula and Zadar also offer many cultural events that take place in historic venues inside and out. Scenic drives along the coast line connect small historic towns and villages with breathtaking views above cliffs that drop to the sea. Good restaurants abound with local fresh fish and produce.

Rovinj, the pearl of Istria

There are excellent flight connections with the USA, Canada and Australia plus planes that connect major airports to many smaller towns such as Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar, Rijeka and Pula. Whether you are a fisherman, swimmer, explorer of ancient ruins and towns, or simply a lover of pleasant places and magnificent coastal views, Croatia offers the opportunity for an affordable retirement venue worth checking out.

Inexpensive beachfront property low cost of living glorious weather and todays hottest investment market. Discover Croatia, the heaven that has it all.

By Therese Brady Donohue.
Amherst, Massachusetts (USA)
Founder of Picture book theatre



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