Sports in Croatia
Find out which sports in Croatia spark local competitive spirit.
Soccer

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Tennis

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If tennis is your racket, consider a resort along the western Opatija Riviera. The beach region became popular in the mid-1800s and is considered Croatia’s first tourist area. The Grand Hotel Adriatic and the Hotel Opatija both offer outdoor courts and trainers, as well as spas, seawater swimming pools and pet-friendly rooms.
Water Polo

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Handball

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Skiing

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Finally, if you visit Croatia but still miss home, the country fields an American football team, the Zagreb Thunder, which competes against Austria, Ireland, Britain and many other countries.
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