Rovinj

Rovinj, which is located on the Istrian peninsula, is one of the locations you must visit if traveling through this region of Croatia. Some of the locals continue to speak Istriot, a Romance language that was once widely spoken in this region of Istria. Both the Croatian and the Italian names for the town are recognized as official and equal.

Despite not being one of the largest towns on this list, it has incredible beauty. The Old Town of Rovinj is distinguished by its winding cobblestone alleys and waterfront near the harbor, where you may enjoy some traditional Croatian cuisine while sipping coffee.

St. Euphemia Church, one of Rovinj's top attractions, has a bell tower that mimics that of St. Mark's Square in Venice just a little bit (which is no wonder since the Venetians built the church in Rovinj as well). If you wish to travel to the Brijuni National Park, Rovinj is the best place to start.

• Location: Istria