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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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From Krčk to Kanegra
Baška
From Celje to Krck
08/19/2022 As expected, we wake up early and start towards Krck. The weather is not so nice, so it's a good day for driving. The navigation says about 250 KM and 5.5 hours on...
Pure nature, as you no longer find it with us.
After a good breakfast, I didn't start so early today. Today it shouldn't get so warm, and it wasn't. The temperatures ranged between 22 and 26 degrees, ideal for motorcycling....
Day 5 'on Tour with Rudy' from South Tyrol to Istria
We wake up at 5:30 am. We spent a quiet night in the parking lot. The view from the window......Dolomites in the morning light. Amazing!!! View from the RV in the morning If...
Trogir
Bosnia and Herzegovina is behind us and Croatia is ahead of us. Here we want to take a few days off from traveling and relax at Denis's campsite in Sveti Filip i Jakov. We were...
Dubrovnik
In Croatia it is still preseason and that was quite good for us. If you want to stay overnight in Dubrovnik with a motorhome, it's visibly difficult. The previously available...
Zagreb - das Mailand von Kroatien? (2. Stop)
Von Ljubljana aus ging es dann nachmittags mit dem Zug nach Zagreb (Hauptstadt Kroatiens). Für einen Hauptstadt-Bahnhof kam uns der in Ljubljana ganz schön klein vor. Viele...
Plitvice Lakes National Park
Because the Plitvice Lakes were so beautiful, and we have some free time, we would like to dedicate a separate post to them.The day started early, as we had rented a car at 8 am...
Tag 27: Gipfelstürmer
Ein heißer, sonniger Tag bricht an. Wir frühstücken, schnüren unsere Wanderstiefel und schmieren uns dick mit Sonnencreme ein. Wir steigen ins Auto und fahren zu einem...
Day 18: Diving and hiking
Tobi has to get up early today. His diving boat leaves the port of Krk at 9 a.m. Leonora and I are getting up with him. Marik sleeps longer. When Marik wakes up, he is very...
Day 13: In the Pirate's Nest
It is raining heavily at night. It is also cloudy and unsettled in the morning. Today we want to take a little hike to the Starigrad Fortress, which towers high above...
Day 6: Plitvice Natural Beauties
Today, we set off from the campsite, which is early for our standards, at around 9:30 am and drive about 8 km to the Plitvice Lakes. The weather forecast predicts a changeable...
On the Road again
The Magic of China 12 days in the land of the Middle Kingdom Day 1 - Arrival
The magical Plitvice Lakes
September 25, 2018
Fažana and Brijuni National Park
September 11, 2018
Wednesday in Dubrovnik
Already Wednesday... Yesterday we didn't do much, we left camp ciste where we liked it very much and had some relaxing sunny days. On the way to Mlini we passed by Ston, they...
The adventures of Hannes Wertz or Dubrovnik there and back
Soooo we finally have a stable internet connection again :-) The day before yesterday (10.05.), we went from Trogir to Mlini. A small tranquil town behind Dubrovnik. The journey...
Unsere Tage in Trogir
Since Sunday (07.05.) we have been here at Camping-Platz Rozac near Trogir. The camping site is located right on the road; which unfortunately can be heard from time to time. In...
Another lazy day
Not much to report today. We got up and sat around the camp, took the dogs for a walk before it got too hot and had lunch, egg mayo today. We then went to the beach; the dogs know...
6th and final day
Today is the exam sailing day. The day started with very little wind, which was good since we began with various docking maneuvers. Later, when we transitioned to sailing and...
Above the clouds
Unfortunately, since we took off directly to the north (towards Rijeka), I regret that I wasn't able to take an aerial photo of Villa Mir. Even so, there wasn't much to see...
Dubrovnik/Croatia
25.6.2024 Dubrovnik I reached the old town by shuttle bus at around 11 a.m. Since I wanted to climb the famous city walls, I bought the Dubrovnik Pass online for a whopping 35...
Insel Krk - Rijeka
I'm in Rijeka now, the whole city is a construction site. You always learn something new, today I booked an apartment in Rijeka through Booking.com, everything was fine, then I...
Island hopping Pag - Rab - Krk
I've been cycling every day for a week now and I'm feeling pretty good, despite the many kilometers and some tough climbs. The preparation on the spinning bike helped. My bum is...
Catch already guat o
Elke drove me to the airport because it wasn't yet certain whether I would be in Dubrovnik before Elke got home. It was a bit chaotic, the P20 car park where we usually park was...
GoT and woooow! Stopover on our way to Montenegro: Dubrovnik / Croatia
27.07.2023 TANJA: In total, we get off the bus six times on the way to Montenegro to have our passports checked, so there's no chance of sleeping. Our day stopover is Dubrovnik,...
Wine & Oliveoil Tasting in Monterosso
08/23/2022 After setting up our campsite and having breakfast, we hop on our bikes and head down the coast towards Savudrija. It's all uphill.....uphill....uphill 😅😅 Piran ...
Krčk Baška Bunkuluka
21.08.2022 Today we want to go in search of a beach where we can still lay down a towel. There are a few neighboring bays that we climb to, which is a bit difficult since I...
Baśka Camping Bunkuluka
20.07.2022 So, now we're stuck, booked 5 nights here and can't find a spot on the beach. After breakfast, we bike towards Baška. The beach is supposed to be 3 km long. Maybe...
Der Küste entlang tuckern
Der Küste entlang