Self-catering holiday homes: Ciovo

Make a holiday rental home or apartment in Ciovo, Croatia your home away from home

Ciovo Island is located in the Adriatic Sea, just off the Dalmatian Coast. Connected to the UNESCO protected town of Trogir, which is one of the most beautiful places to visit, especially during the night. The island is not overrun with tourists or high rise hotels, leaving you free to roam the island in pace.

Things to do on holiday in Ciovo, Croatia

Which ever town you end up taking a Ciovo holiday apartment in, you will be close to a beach. The beaches are mainly pebble beaches, and are suitable for every member of the family. If you have young children, the beaches of Okrug Gornji and Slatine are especially suitable. As you leave the town and villages of the coast, you can find perfectly secluded beaches to enjoy on your own, often shaded by the pine trees which cover much of the island.

The sea provides a magnificent amount of entertainment, from sailing (either exploring the island on your own in a chartered yacht, or with the help of a local skipper). Boat hire and sailing trips are available from the majority of towns. Windsurfing is also a major attraction.

In the evenings, you can settle into your Ciovo holiday accommodation and enjoy some of the fine Mediterranean cuisine of the island, the ingredients for which can be bought in many of the morning markets which spring up across the island. If you would prefer to let an expert handle the cooking, there are many taverns and restaurants to be found within walking distance of the vast majority of holiday rental villas on Ciovo. Apartments here also mean that you can go out in the evenings and enjoy the relaxed yet vibrant nightlife. Across the island you can find open air dance parties, live music and clubs playing all variety of music.

Places to holiday in Ciovo, Croatia

Trogir has been inhabited for over 2,000 years. Originally founded by Greek colonists and further developed by the Romans, Trogir has an enormous wealth of fascinating buildings and monuments; as a result, UNESCO declared it a World Heritage Site in 1997. It is connected by bridge to Ciovo and it is certainly worth making the time to visit Trogir as you arrive or leave your holiday apartment in Ciovo.

Weather in Ciovo, Croatia

In July and August, ‘Trogir’s beach’ becomes an idyllic retreat for those who live in and around the island, and finding a holiday apartment in Ciovo becomes much harder as temperatures soar to 35˚C, and sea temperatures climb to 28˚C. The shoulder season, (June and September) is a great time to visit, as temperatures are slightly less, averaging around 28˚C, and holiday accommodation in Ciovo is in less constant demand. Winters are cooler, with average temperatures falling below 15˚C from November until the beginning of April.

Flights to Ciovo, Croatia

Split Airport (SPU) is the best entry point for reaching an apartment or holiday rental villa in Ciovo. There are a large number of transfers available, but to access Ciovo, you must cross the bridge from Trogir.

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