Croatia Holidays

Many Croatia holidays centre around the country’s beautiful beaches or fabulous hotel pools but there's plenty to do besides swimming and sunbathing. Boat trips, water sports, hiking, horse riding, sightseeing, diving, shopping, and cultural trips are all popular.

Experience Dubrovnik’s Sponza Palace and Rector’s Palace and escape to nearby Cavtat with its charming marina. Split is your gateway to the huge Diocletian Palace and beautiful Marjan Park. Further North, Pula is home to an impressive Roman Arena.

Wander Korcula’s car-free stone alleys and seek out the Marco Polo House. Uncover Sibenik’s historic Old Town with its UNESCO-listed Cathedral. Discover Plitvice Lakes National Park’s emerald-blue lakes, teeming waterfalls, and eclectic birds and wildlife.

Nightlife in Croatia varies greatly across the country. Dubrovnik and the capital Zagreb offer a thriving nightlife scene. The area around Zadar hosts a variety of outdoor events and festivals in the summer months.

Croatia holidays offer everything from quaint restaurants serving up seafood and local specialities to beachside cafes and fast-food joints. Be sure to try Croatian delicacies like black risotto, seafood stew and truffles, with a tipple of Rakia, a Balkan fruit brandy, to wash it down.

The choice of restaurants tends to be greater in larger holiday resorts and cities. In beach resorts, all-inclusive and half-board holidays are increasingly popular, while old towns have lots of self-catering options.