. Get news about destinations opening and closing, inspiration for future adventures, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments.In 2019, more than three million tourists poured into the fabled walled town along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast and local authorities expect the number to reach that point again over the next few years as global tourism recovers from Covid-19.
As if that wasn't enough, along came a global hit television show that lured a whole new breed of tourist. That doesn't mean you shouldn't visit Dubrovnik -- it remains one of the coolest urban spaces on planet Earth. But for those who like their history, art and architecture with far fewer people, these seven alternative Croatian coastal towns deliver a similar vibe with far fewer people.Just an hour's drive up the coast from Dubrovnik, Ston is one of Dalmatia's best-kept secrets.
Half an hour up the coast from Split, this tiny island city is like a miniature Dubrovnik, shaped by nearly four centuries of Venetian rule and thoroughly unspoiled. Surrounded by water, Trogir feels more like Venice than any other outpost along the Dalmatian Coast. The town's narrow lanes harbor handicraft shops, one-off clothing boutiques and traditional konoba restaurants. Rising high above their red-tiled roofs, St. George's Church dominates a hilltop with awesome Adriatic views.
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