With 1778km (1111 miles) of mainland coast, emerald-blue waters, secluded pebble beaches and countless unspoilt islands, Croatia is an ideal destination for lovers of sea and sunshine who want to avoid the crowds. While the vast majority of tourists head straight for the Adriatic coast, inland Croatia also holds several places of interest, notably the capital, Zagreb, while Dubrovnik is considered the jewel of the Adriatic: Its favourable geographic position in the southwestern part of the Pannonian Basin, which extends to the Alpine, Dinaric, Adriatic and Pannonic regions, provides an excellent connection for traffic between Central Europe and the Adriatic Sea.