Two Croatian destinations -- the island of Galesnjak and the seaside resort of Opatija -- are added to the list of the most romantic destinations which the European Best Destination (EBD) organisation published recently ahead of Valentine's Day, observed on 14 February.

The EBD describes Croatia as “a perfect destination for a romantic holiday on Valentine’s Day.”
Galesnjak,” this heart-shaped island is ranked among the best places to propose in Europe,” said the organisation.

Galesnjak is located near Nin “another Croatian destination that you have ranked among the best romantic destinations and Best sustainable romantic destinations in Europe. Everything here is love.”
As far as Opatija is concerned, this Croatian Adriatic city is praised for being “truly unique”.

“It is a mix between Geneva (for the classy and elegant side), Monaco (for its beautiful hotels), but also Lake Como for its magnificent ‘Lungomare’ promenade that snakes along the coastline.”

The EBD underscores that “the contrasts of sea and mountains, green parks and blue ocean make Opatija the perfect destination for a romantic getaway for Valentine in Europe.”

Apart from these two Croatian destinations, the EBD list of the most romantic destinations for Valentine’s Day in 2014 includes the Portuguese island of Porto Santo, the shaped-heart route Spicnik in the region of Stajerska, Slovenia, the Italian former fishing village of Burano, as well as Dinard in Brittany, France, the Greek island of Oia in the Santorini Archipelago, Mijas in Andalucia – Spain, the village of Polperro Cornwall – England, Strasbourg, Lake Como in Italy, the Algarve in Portugal, the fortified island of Sveti Stefan in Montenegro, the Polish cities Gdanska and Sopot, also Rossa, a municipality of the Grisons, Switzerland, the German medieval village of Rothenburg ob der Tauber as well as Preveli beach on Crete.