Rastoke, however, is surrounded by lush forests and beautiful flowing rivers and waterfalls instead of snow. Locals call it a "fairy village," as the place truly seems to have come straight out of ...

A VILLAGE in Croatia has been compared to a fairytale after being built on 23 waterfalls. Rastoke is just over 90 minutes from Zagreb, which has direct flights from the UK. It was even named the ...

From the gem-colored fairy pools at Plitvice National Park to the hidden waterfall village of Rastoke, the rich truffle-laden hills of Istria, and the red-roofed buildings and cobblestone streets ...