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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.
Popular travel destinations Croatia
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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15th day - from Pivka to Selce
How much does a car consume per hundred kilometers? 6-8 liters? Ok, fits ... also for cyclists. Because of the heat, we started today at about 7 o'clock - towards the border to...
Day 28: The heart becomes heavy...
Our last day on the island of Cres is dawning. It is cloudy and slightly windy today, making the heat bearable. We take advantage of the weather to take a trip to the small...
Day 26: Olive groves everywhere!
Once again, it's time for us to pack up and move on. The ferry from Brestova to Cres departs at 12:45 pm. When we start driving in Tar, the navigation system shows an arrival...
Stage 2: Croatia (August 21 to September 29) - Zagreb
Pay attention to the spellings..
Waterfalls, waterfalls
We made it through the night. The wind has died down (although there are still occasional strong gusts) and no one knocked on our door during the night 😁 A quick check of the...
Croatia's capital Zagreb
September 26, 2018
Spontaneous Boat Trip
September 18, 2018
Trogir and Split
It's so hot! Even though we're not even 200 km further south, it feels much warmer here! We already turn on the air conditioning in the morning for the sake of the cats 😅. At...
We continue south!
hahaha, we haven't seen that before 🐷
Sick in Hvar
September 15, 2018
Sun, sea and smoothie
September 13, 2018
Day 13 Dubrovnik
The 'Pearl of the Adriatic' as it is called in many travel guides, we have been wanting to visit for a long time. Finally, the opportunity arose because from our mountain...
National Park Plitvice Lakes🇭🇷
Today in the morning, I went to the National Park Plitvice Lakes🇭🇷. I woke up in Rakovica (15 minutes away) in a hostel for 15€ per night. It's the first time sleeping in a...
On to new adventures and new countries :)
Yesterday we set off for Montenegro. Quite early in the morning.. because we don't want to arrive too late in Montenegro.. Mhm.. Another short stop in Cavtat. Our boat stopped...
A tremendous leap to the north: We are in Rovinj
On 20.05. we took it easy at Camp Jasenovo near Sibenik. In the morning, Steffen got on the bike and headed towards Primosten. Tina spent the time with Hannes and reading. In...
Split
Split is one of the most popular cities on the Croatian coast. Even in Italy, people recommended this city to me and told me I should definitely stop by. During my first...
From Split to Ankona
Of course there is also a car ferry connection from Croatia to Italy in winter. We found out. (By the way, NOT on the Internet, but by asking). It runs between Split and Ancona....
Trogir
We don't want to be here during high season either, but now it was quite tranquil and quite nice. Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997, somehow seems honest and not...
Off to Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik - or +20,000 tourists per day .. or our journey to Montenegro!
Day 20: Climbing and Camping in Brgat
03/26/23 The morning started with a more or less unexpected eviction from the parking lot where we had settled in quite well. The 'parking attendant' whom I had assured two days...
Day 17: Bye Bye Vis
23.03.23 Woke up at 05:30 with a beautiful sunrise. The early bird catches the worm or goes back to sleep. I chose the latter. The ferry leaves at 15:30, no need to rush....
11. Dubrovnik
11th Day: Today we took a journey back in time to the Middle Ages by immersing ourselves in the old town of Dubrovnik. The fortress, which was created in the Middle Ages as the...
10. Along the Makarska Riviera
10. Day: On our way south, today we drove along the picturesque Makarska Riviera. This coastal area between Split and Dubrovnik, with the town of Makarska at its center, is said...
8. Plitvice Lakes
Day 8: Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest national park in Croatia, known for its appearance in the Winnetou movies. Usually, the park is crowded with tourists, but...
Tag 9: Lazy Day
03/15/23 It rained more and less heavily all night. I still don't know exactly what I'm going to do today. Weather is still very windy and cloudy. We still have breakfast by the...
Day 8: Zadar & Camping
14.03.23 The day starts aimlessly. There is nothing planned for today, and I haven't decided yet how and where the journey will continue. But I definitely want to visit the old...
Lazy Days in Kanegea Beach
24.-27.07.22 We decide to spend the last days of sun and sea in Kanegra Beach. The beach is still quite empty here, the place is calm and we manage to get a spot right by...
The forgotten hotel city
We are still on the island of Krk. Located away from the bustling resorts, we find an abandoned hotel complex. It's almost like a city in size. Unfortunately, I have massive...
#Tag 6 from Mljet to Hvar
From Mljet to Hvar In the morning, we set off towards Hvar in pretty rough seas. Breakfast is postponed as the dishes are moving back and forth. Some passengers are getting...
A birthday child and müsli for border control
After the bora whistled around our ears in Split at night and there was a terrible thunderstorm, we could start the day with an extensive birthday breakfast. Ronny's birthday...