Croatia Holidays

The Croatian coastline is peppered with over a thousand islands. The Croatian coastline is peppered with over a thousand islands.
Croatia is bordered by five other European countries and its west coast faces out onto the Adriatic Sea.

Croatia’s biggest pull for tourists is its coastline which has plenty of amazing beaches and over a thousand islands dotted along it. With most of these islands within close proximity of each other it is easy for visitors to travel from one island to the next by ferry. Many of the smaller islands are uninhabited, but larger ones like Korcula, Brac and Hvar have towns and villages. Popular resorts along the coast are Split and Dubrovnik. Split is the second largest Croatian city, and home to the Diocletian’s Palace which is a world heritage site. Dubrovnik has plenty of historical sites to see as well as an array of beaches spread around the Old Town.

The weather for Croatia varies throughout the country with the coastal regions benefiting from a Mediterranean climate. Therefore, temperatures in the summer months of June to August can reach well into the 30s.

Featured Hotels

Bol

Cavtat

Dubrovnik

Hvar

Korcula

Lopud Island

Travellers' top tips for places in Croatia Beach
  • Bol: Go to the beach, it has a nice atmosphere kiki2009
  • Hvar: go to Hula Hula beach bar from 3pm and be prepared to party. Get the table near the dancefloor. Its awesome thekyd
Food & Drink
  • Hvar: Visit Palizana island and the restaurant Zori there Kaarina2011
  • Dubrovnik: sit at an outdoor restaurant and enjoy a glass of wine. CAGreens
Nightlife
  • Hvar: spa lovers go to check the adriana spa, also enjoy bonj les bains for a day in the sun and nice lunch on the beach, go to carpe diem for night life c_b_5526
  • Hvar: don t miss top bar, carita spa at adriana, riva pizza, bonj les bains beach and carpe diem for night life c_b_5526
Shopping
  • Pula: Don't try to shop on Saturday afternoon- most shops closed in Pula roblou9
  • Pula: Hit the outdoor food market early in the day and try to see a show in the Arena RTesler
Weather
  • Baska Voda: In April it was very hot with a lot of sun shine. Make sure you apply a lot of suncream and protectors, I used protectors and I burned my legs. Inma000
  • Brela: Buy an inflatable air bed, to float in the beautiful Adriatic whilst swimming and don't forget the sunscreen, it gets very hot in the peak season! Richard255068

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Croatia travel tips from your fellow travellers
  • Dubrovnik: try to avoid the Old City when the cruise ships are in as it gets very busy. - by Stormpasture
  • Supetar: When in Supertar, talk to the locals, soak up the sun and rent out a peddalo...go to Hvar to party - by Hettie_Rous
  • Dubrovnik: SKIP the Dubrovnik card. Not good value--unless you visit every single museum included and take public transport for more than 2 trips. - by JawnBC
  • Dubrovnik: Take a day trip to Montenegro -- stunning! - by Rokefort
  • Dubrovnik: try the audio tour of the walls. Then you can take your time, stop for a cuppa, but still get the very rich story. - by DianeandLyndon