Just in the stretch of 736 hectares lies the beautifully encapsulated 14 islands that are collectively called as Brijuni. The scenic beauty of Croatia is so enchanting that one can not resist from falling in love with place. Archipelago of Brijuni constitutes two main territories; one is of two larger islands famous as Veliki Brijun and Mali Brijun stretched to 1,700 acres and the other one is of rest twelve smaller islands.

These islands are believed to be inhabited since primitive times and are flourishing with exquisite diverse variety of flora and fauna. Mainly Mediterranean vegetation is spread extensively over the vast stretch of Brijuni and amidst this dense greenery, wild golden skinned dears and peacocks seems as if island is being bejeweled.

The exact location of the Brijuni is the Croatian region of northern Adriatic Sea, which in fact constitutes the mainland and is separated from the western coast of Istria by Fazana strait so in order to commute to the island ferries are available 24/7. This geographical location of the island lends mild climatic conditions and green vegetation in abundance. The island attained its national park status in 1983 and since then is one of the most popular holiday destinations of tourists from around the globe.

The major attractions of the Brijuni are its National Park region and its distinct species of animals and deer; Geological-pale ontological sites including Pogledalo, Brijuni Cretaceous park, Zelenikovac, Ploce. You can also count on Roman sites including St. Mary's Church, Hill –fort, Roman villa in Verige Bay, Castrum; and other historical sites including Belvedere, Cufar's quarry, Kupelwieser's resting place, 1917, Koch’s quarry, and Quarries.

Name the amusement game and it is at your service either that be diving or horseback riding. Brijuni stay not only offers great amusement but provide great learning experience as well. Island is believed to be inhabited by pre-historic creatures and footprints of those pre-historic beings are imprinted on the rocks of the land. These existences can be traced back to Mesozoic period and the footprints are of Igvanodon a distinct species of Dinosaurs. And to ones amazement it is calculated that that time island were the part of mainland. You can learn lot from the historical and archeological exhibitions organized for tourists.

You can reach island via boats from Fazana or bus from Trieste since cars are prohibited strictly on the island due to security reasons. Office of national park of Brijuni is set up in Fazana where tourists or any other person entering the islands must check in.

You will be greeted with the cool breeze of coming from the Adriatic Sea whole day long and would love to spend your lifetime in the tranquil atmosphere of the Brijuni islands. The best part of the island is that the accommodations available for tourists are one of the fabulous ever available in such a secluded world of islands which is cut off from mainland. There are three hotels on the islands which offer first-class accommodations where in one has to pay for bed and breakfast. For other meals one can get them from the hotel restaurants or from some small restaurants close by.