Old City of Dubrovnik, Croatia

The 'Pearl of the Adriatic', situated on the Dalmatian coast, became an important Mediterranean sea power from the 13th century onwards. Although severely damaged by an earthquake in 1667, Dubrovnik managed to preserve its beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains. Damaged again in the 1990s by armed conflict, it is now the focus of a major restoration programme co-ordinated by UNESCO. World Heritage Site since 1979. 

I sent this postcard to myself in one of several trips I took to Dubrovnik. I really love that city! It's full of history, its architecture is stunning, sea is great as well and it's very very beautiful. I've been there several times and enjoyed every minute of it. Hopefully, I'll go to Dubrovnik this summer (at least) once again. :)

Jabuka Island, Croatia

Jabuka is an uninhabited volcanic island in the Adriatic Sea, west of the island of Vis. It is part of the Dalmatian archipelago. The closest land mass, yet small, are Svetac and Brusnik. Its coast is steep and difficult to approach, and landings can be made only when the weather is clear. The easiest access is on the south-west side. On the island, noteworthy species such as a black lizard (Podarcis melisellensis pomoensis) and some plants (Centaurea jabukensis and Centaurea crithmifolia) are protected endemics. In 1958 the island was declared a geological monument of nature. The surrounding sea is rich with fish, especially abramis. Jabuka has 97-meter tall cliffs. All sea lanes avoid the island, because its magnetic form confuses compasses.

Draga Jeco, puno ti hvala na predivnoj razglednici! :)

Croatia

Croatia, bordering country of Montenegro, is one of the countries I just adore. Croatian coast is one of the most beautiful in the world, I am pretty sure in that. I am happy that I had an opportunity to visit it, and I will do that again in future, for sure. Dalmatia is one of regions in Croatia, place where comes from the sender of this great postcard. Agata is one of my best postcrossing friends, and I am sure she is enjoying in her South American adventure now. Hvala Agi! ;)