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Vacation in Croatia : Highlights & Travel Tips

Croatia is a destination that feels both effortlessly scenic and richly layered, combining a dramatic Adriatic coastline with medieval towns, island escapes, and a deep sense of history. Travelers are drawn by the country’s striking contrast: you can walk ancient stone streets in Dubrovnik or Split in the morning, swim in clear turquoise water by afternoon, and finish the day with fresh seafood and local wine along a harbor promenade. Beyond the coast, Croatia also offers waterfalls, forests, and national parks that make it appealing for travelers who want more than just a beach holiday.

Key highlights include Dubrovnik’s historic walled old town, Split’s lively waterfront and Diocletian’s Palace, and island-hopping to places like Hvar, Brač, and Korčula for beaches, nightlife, and a slower Mediterranean pace. Nature lovers should consider Plitvice Lakes National Park or Krka National Park for spectacular scenery, while Istria offers hill towns, truffles, and a more relaxed culinary-focused experience. For practical travel tips, summer brings the hottest weather and busiest crowds, especially on the coast, so booking accommodation, ferries, and popular attractions well in advance is wise. Shoulder-season travel can offer better value and fewer crowds, and renting a car is especially useful if you want to explore smaller towns, inland regions, or multiple coastal stops at your own pace.

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Best time to travel Croatia

The best time to visit Croatia is from June to September, when travel popularity is highest and conditions are ideal for enjoying the coast, islands, ferries, and outdoor dining. June and September are especially appealing because they combine warm weather and strong travel activity with slightly fewer crowds than the peak summer rush.

All travel reports from Croatia

Hiking in the Velebit Mountains

After spending a few days at the beach, we drove to the Velebit Mountains yesterday to go hiking. It was a few degrees cooler in the mountains than at the sea, so we had a...

Stage 12: From Keszthely to Poljanec

On this stage, we traveled from Lake Balaton across the Zala region and crossed the border into Croatia. In the few small towns of the region, communication was only possible...

Day 10: Samobor near Zagreb 47 km / 410 hm

after a hot night (jako vruće) on very quiet side roads with only a few steep climbs at the beginning. Completely the opposite of yesterday. Found a small campground with almost...

Day 9: Kumrovec (KR) 73 km/650 hm

Today it was hard to get out of the comfortable bed. I imagined being at home and not pedaling anymore ... my first little low. Behind Maribor many km along a busy road. Let's...

Lopar / Island Rab 2

We are still in the San Marino Camp. It's really nice and relaxed here...for non-swimmers 🤣 But hey, who needs exercise anyway 😉 We made it to Rab town once for dinner, and we...

Orebic - Day 2

This morning the sun was back: the rain is (almost) forgotten. It's only 20°C warm, but long sleeves and pants are definitely too much in the sun. So, on with the shorts! The...

Day 16 - on the Adriatic Sea

After we stumbled upon a good and affordable vacation apartment last night, there was only one option: we're spending our day off here. It consisted of cheating, strolling,...

Day 20 - 22/06/2017 - Trip to Pula

Today we set off to the southern corner of Istria - to Pula. The motorway was relatively empty and the toll fees were reasonable ;-) After over an hour of driving, we arrived in...

Hrušica - Starigrad-Paklenica (Croatia)

March 22nd, 2023: To Slovenia we follow the beautiful Mediterranean coast of Croatia - the streets are almost empty, the sun is shining, it is about 16°, good music is playing...

The queen also gets two strokes

We are warm and dry here in our nice apartment with a view of the sea and islands. That's a good thing. We have extended today until Sunday. Then the season ends. And as if by a...

Rovinj 27. - 29. Sept.

Camping Vestar, Rovinj Plot 105, shady and central Day 1: Weather: sunny, 28 degrees Drive from Cikat 160 km, 3 hours plus ferry crossing 20 minutes. Highlight: Awesome...

8th - 12th September 2022 - Sveta Marina

Katja and Volker in Sveta Marina

Another beautiful city

After recently visiting Zadar, we now visited the beautiful coastal city of Sibenik. We really liked the city with its old buildings and many stairs. There was a lot to discover...

Day 22: to Opuzen 46 km / 250 hm

At 6:15, feet in the pedals... with the prospect of another bed near the Adriatic coast. It was really fresh in the morning! But then, it got warmer and now I'm glad to have an...

6. Dubrovnik (Croatia)

20.6.21-25.06.21 With the ferry from Hvar we cross over to the mainland to Drvenik. To continue further south, you have to travel through Bosnia for a short coastal section -...

5. Island of Hvar (Croatia)

14.06.21-20.06.21 From Ciovo, we continue to the island of Hvar via Split by ferry! Goodbye Split! Upon arrival on the island, we enjoy many sunny days on the huge...

4. Čiovo Island (Croatia)

07.06.21-14.06.21 The first two nights we camped at the small camping site Labadusa with its small, beautiful, and paradisiacal bay! Chairs are awesome!...

Day 22 - from Omis to Makarska

The last day on the Adriatic! So enjoy it to the fullest - in Brela with a beautiful beach and lots of trees. On the way to Makarska, Vepric appears, a Croatian pilgrimage site...

Medulin->Labin

Medulin: I didn't like it that much because the city was very crowded, no nice beach and no clear water. So I went to Labin: there are very nice bays and clear water for diving....

Day 17 - 19 June 2017 - Melia Istrian Village

We have a great little villa with plenty of space. Two bedrooms, one with a private bathroom, a separate bathroom, a living room, kitchen, terrace and green surroundings. Really...

Family is everything ❤️

The journey towards Croatia included beautiful mountain and valley drives in and out of Austria, and a small traffic jam in Slovenia. Plenty of sunshine and one or two nice songs...

Island cruise Croatian Adriatic

My guests enjoyed 6 days on the boat and I was based in Opatija. I rented a XMAX 300cc and visited all the islands. The Croatian islands are very impressive.

Tag11: Go east to Siska 90 km / 450 hm

Departed early, detoured to Zagreb ... another exhausting ride on country roads with traffic. I paid close attention. Can't do without rearview mirror. Nice people along the way...

Island Krk and Fuzine🇭🇷

Today we took the ferry to the other island, Krk. It was just a day trip to the beach and then I went to Fuzine in the evening. There, I went fishing and caught 17 fish (14 bass...

Zagreb

And it strikes me that I haven't made a Zagreb post. The hostel wasn't very social, and I was here more for myself. But at least I have a few pictures.

5. Sailing Day

Today we finally went sailing again. After 2 1/2 days we were able to set off with the boat once more. At first, with winds up to 25 knots and gusts reaching 33 knots, it was...

Split

Where do you meet in Bielefeld for a coffee? At the Old Market. In Split, we met Barbara's nephew at the Palace of Diocletian.😃

Trogir 20 - 21 Sept.

Camping Labadusa, Čiovo island near Trogir Plot 62 sea front Hot, light rain at night Day 1: Drive via Sîbenik with a short city tour then to Trogir 90 kilometers. Afternoon...

Our Balkan parental leave trip starts!

Our parental leave trip starts! Yay! And on top of that, with the world's best pancakes 😍