Dazzling Croatian Holidays

Enjoy the very best of Croatian holidays: beaches, food and sun

Croatia is not a country you can ignore. Crystal clear sea water sparkles in every hue of green and blue, the white sand of undiscovered inlets gleam in the sun and green, rolling hills are interrupted only by timeless villages, cascading rivers and astonishing ancient monuments. There can be no denying the astonishing beauty you will discover on a Croatian holiday, whilst the warm welcome and mouth watering Croatian food will leave you desperate to return.

Croatian beaches are some of the most celebrated beaches along the Mediterranean coastline. Wild, empty and almost impossibly beautiful, Croatian beaches leave nothing to be desired, perfect for a romantic beach break, family holiday or as a day trip from a self catering Croatian villa to rent. When it comes to Croatian holidays, it is not all about the blissful Croatian beaches though. There are countless islands along the coastline, which makes sailing holidays from Croatian villas to rent an absolute delight. Each island seems a million miles from the last in terms of history, culture and scenery, yet you can hop from one to another in minutes, and the clarity of water means that swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving holidays to Croatia are second to none in the Mediterranean.

Great Croatian Holidays

Top Five Croatian Holiday Destinations

Croatian Holidays in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik, the Jewel of the Adriatic, has captured many travellers' hearts with its dazzling combination of timeless café culture, all-encompassing history and glorious setting on the shores of the Adriatic.

Croatian Holidays in Split

The largest city on the Dalmatian Coast, Split is home to some of the most remarkable monuments in the whole of Croatia. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Split is astonishing, especially in summer as the Split Festival arrives.

Croatian Holidays in the Dalmatian Islands

The 1185 islands that litter the sea off the rugged Dalmatian Coast offer many magnificent spots to escape and really relax, surrounded by some of Europe's most appealing scenery, best sailing conditions and finest food.

Croatian Holidays in Istria

The Istrian Peninsula is the most popular areas for Croatian holidays. The long, twisting coastline is lined with fairytale Croatian beaches where azure seas gently lap, and scattered with ancient towns of indescribably charm.

Croatian Holidays in Kvarner Bay

Each island, fishing village and coastal town of Kvarner Bay enjoys its own, unique history, culture and atmosphere, making it an unrivalled delight to explore. The centuries of history and sublime setting means Kvarner is a must.

You might think that all this luxury and beauty would make Croatian holidays expensive, but you will be pleasantly surprised. Croatian holidays are exceptional value for money, and there are some wonderful cheap self catering villas in Croatia to find, allowing you to live in the lap of luxury for a week or two, whilst still keeping enough in the holiday budget to enjoy the vast range of treats in the form of the famous Croatian food and wine. The seafood is especially worth investigating. There are also a great range of airlines providing budget flights to Zagreb, Dubrovnik and Split, helping you further with finding the ideal cheap Croatian holidays.

HomeAway Holiday-Rentals lists a great variety of Croatian villas to rent, from large, luxurious Croatian villas with pools to charming cheap self catering villas in the most forgotten corner where peace, solitude and tranquillity abound. With no commissions or agents fees, finding the ideal Croatian villa to rent has never been easier, and by dealing directly with the owners of Croatian villas, you can ensure that your holiday home is going to be the perfect base for an unforgettable Croatian holiday.

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