Spring is well underway in April, offering plenty of sunny days, blossoming flowers, and festivals—with the entire country coming out for Easter festivities. Tourist numbers are low, and prices for accommodation and flights remain attractive, making this an ideal time to sightsee less crowded popular attractions as well as take advantage of outdoor activities. Find out what to do and where to go with this April guide.
Most travelers will find that 8 to 10 days is perfect for a well-paced Croatia trip with stops in Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Zadar, and Zagreb. It's also possible to hit the highlights in seven days if you don't mind a fast-paced journey. Or, extend your trip and explore more of the country—some of the best-loved trip extensions include Rovinj, Ljubljana, or Korcula. See more ideas for Plitvice Lakes, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar, Zadar, and Zagreb itineraries below.
December attracts Christmas and New Year visitors looking to spend the holidays in Croatia's festive towns and cities. This is a great month to hit the uncrowded slopes, sip hot chocolate while wandering advent markets, and welcome in the New Year with a live performance.
Croatia is a great place to travel with kids—this is a country full of walkable cities, kid-friendly lodging, and plenty of ways to explore the great outdoors. Give your kids a fun history lesson among the Roman ruins of Istria, or take a traditional fishing trip in the Dalmatian Islands. From Split to Dubrovnik, from national parks to beaches, here’s where to go and what to do with tykes in tow—and some itinerary ideas to help you start planning.
Croatia's culinary traditions boast influences from many other cultures, including Italy, Austria, Hungary, and the Balkans. You'll find rich foods in the north, truffle-infused fare in Istria, and seafood along the coast. Zagreb is a haven for markets and contemporary cuisine, and distinct wine regions cover nearly the entire country. You can go truffle hunting, taste olive oils, or shuck oysters, all while sipping unique heritage wine varietals that thrive in Croatia's harsh soils.
Dubrovnik is the culinary center of Croatia, due in large part to its perch on the bountiful Dalmatian Coast. Thanks to the city’s popularity, the dining scene has grown to accommodate all types of travelers, from foodies looking for a life-changing meal to families in need of a quick bite—and the food is often accompanied by sweeping views or great streetside people-watching.
Are you into water sports? Visit Croatia from June to September when the Adriatic Sea is warm. Do you want to hire a guide and his dog to go truffle-hunting or join a grape harvest in Istria? The season for that is autumn. Whether you’re itching to hike up Istria’s Mount Ucka or just inhale the intoxicating scents emanating from the budding birches, shrubs, and flowers that line Lenuci’s Green Horseshoe in Zagreb, in Croatia, there’s a season for that.
Dubrovnik has no shortage of places to stay that are destinations in their own right. Whether you're hoping to be in the heart of the action inside the walls of Old Town or enjoy incredible views of the Adriatic, this collection of hotels showcases some of the best that the city has to offer.
Plitvice Lakes National Park is a unique natural wonder with its 16 terraced crystal clear lakes and 90 waterfalls. In the summer months the park and its trails can get busy, but with the tips in this article you can avoid most of the crowds.
Istria, one of Croatia’s premier winemaking regions, was named one of the 2015 World Top 10 travel destinations by Wine Enthusiast magazine. But Istria is just one of the dozens of wine-producing locations in Croatia. Because of its small geographically-defined nature, the wine regions offer many tours and tastings, most of which are accessible by bike, a perfect way to sip your way through some of the country’s best wine. _x000D_