Booming Tourism Takes its Toll on Croatia’s Coast

Fri May 30 2025
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BOZAVA, Croatia: With its rugged coastline, pristine waters and more than a thousand inlets and islands, Croatia has seen a tourist boom in recent years. Last year alone, more than 20 million visited the Balkan nation, much of which stretches along the Adriatic Sea. But the environmental impact of tourism on the coastline and marine life in places such as Sakarun beach is troubling experts — and prompting calls for action.

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