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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.
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Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Wherever I lay my hat is my home
Oh Bosnia
We're currently working on a great spot in Croatia. For hours, I've been watching these kitesurfers and I'm envious that I can't do it (and too cheap to learn). Now we're...
From Bad Aussee to Croatia
23.08.2021 Today we start from Bad Aussee to Croatia, searching for the sun ☀️. Originally, we wanted to go to Slovenia, but the weather there is supposed to be lousy all week. ...
Camp Sirena, Makarska, Dubrovnik, Prapratno, Makarska and back to Split
We stayed at Camp Sirena for 4 nights. The hosts (Milan and his wife) were very friendly, which made us feel very comfortable here. We dipped our legs in the water and enjoyed...
Let's go to Zadar, then on to Sibinik
We spent 2 nights in Sibinje. I started to paint my picture and Chris disappeared frequently with his ukulele. A very beautiful little bay that we left early on Tuesday morning...
Dubrovnik: Tangerines on Tangerines, Cat over Cats
We spent a week in Dubrovnik with Miriam's mother Heidi. We were very lucky with the weather and could enjoy the late summer. Jakob went swimming in the sea every day and when...
To Croatia through Serbia to our destination!
Yesterday we arrived at the house in Ceric, Croatia, our destination! After Hungary, we spent three days traveling through Serbia, which seems poorer than the other countries,...
From waterfalls, laundromats, and the search for fresh water
Due to the late border crossing and arrival in the dark, it was important for us to find an easily accessible sleeping place close to the destination for the next day: the...
'the most beautiful bay of Dalmatia'
An adventurous ride took us yesterday to, according to the guidebook, one of the most beautiful bays located on the island of Čiovo near Trogir in Dalmatia. Unfortunately, the...
Zadar/Croatia
23.6.2024 Zadar I left the ship at around 9:00 a.m. To get from the port to the city would have taken an hour and it was already starting to get really hot. Tickets for the...
25.4.2024 It has been a long time of no writing. Finally in Croatia!
I had too much to do with the institutions surrounding my child and was so stressed that I had no peace to write. It was quite a challenge to notice how my system was flooded...
Plitvice Lakes
We chose the very official campsite to visit Plitvice Lakes. Maybe 20 more campers in a space for 200. The restaurant is still open. From 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. What a service! It's...
Mondlandschaften und Badetag
Gestern bin ich nachdem ich meine Unterkunft übergeben hatte, zunächst auf der Magistrale weitergefahren. Vormittags hält sich das Verkehrsaufkommen noch in Grenzen. Richtung...
Another border crossing again
Montenegro is just beautiful. Started right after breakfast. It quickly went onto a very narrow mountain road. Meeting traffic was mostly only possible at passing places....
Lazy Days in Kanegra Beach
01.09.2021- 04.09.2021 Today we're having a lazy day at the beach... we haven't had one yet. Sun, stand-up paddling, 🌊 sea, reading, 🥵 sunburn... everything that belongs to...
From Ljubljana via Zagreb and an abrupt end at the border
Border crossing denied, no way from Croatia to Bosnia
Tag 12: Königsmund..äähhh Dubrovnik.
Wir schlafen heute bis fast um 9 Uhr. Mariks Fieber ist weg und er ist wieder gut drauf. Wir gehen früh kurz an den Strand und zum Spielplatz. Hier gibt es sogar einen...
Plitvice National Park
Who doesn't know the phenomenal scenery from the film adaptation of Karl May's 'Der Schatz im Silbersee'? However, the film was not shot in the Indian hunting grounds in the...
'Winter is coming'
Our time in Croatia (and therefore our entire trip) is coming to an end. But we don't want to leave Croatia without seeing Dubrovnik. So after our two nights in Split, we make...
National Park Plitvice Lakes
The next two days are relatively uneventful. We drive early in the morning to Ljubljana, return the rental car, then walk to the bus station and book tickets for the next bus to...
Dalmatian's middle and following in the footsteps of Winnetou
Wednesday, May 17, we went from Orebic to Jasenovo. Yes, that's right, we're traveling back to the north. It's already halfway. It's crazy how fast time flies. We are here...
The first days on the island of Krk
Early morning on 04.05.17 we set off from Bayerisch Gmain towards Croatia. The thermometer kept rising; we thought we would experience similar weather to Germany. But just...
Marušići
Dan started in the UK..
Pula
In the middle lies a black cat
Hiking in Paklenica National Park
In Paklenica National Park, we follow the trails of the already mentioned Winnetou films. The wonderful rock formations also attract many climbers. Once we reach the top, we will...
Uglijan
Uglijan, right up in the north of the 22 km long island, we parked in the Marijo auto camp. We wanted to be by the water again and take our feet off the pedals and put them up....
Pag - Rab - Krk (Croatia 1.2)
Our last days in Croatia. Cycling through the islands to escape the highways.
Final exams and the last days
Hello my loyal readers, This will probably be the last or penultimate entry of my blog, depending on how much inspiration I find in Germany to write a 'welcome back' post. So...