Croatia Holidays

Croatia turned up on the UK’s tourism timeline fashionably late. In fact, it was only in the last years of the 90s that the country started to find its feet in the mainstream market. Nowadays, though, more than 10 million people holiday here every year.

A large part of Croatia’s appeal comes from its coastline. The seaside here stretches out for 1,778 kilometres and 1,185 islands float off the shores. In places like Porec, Rovinj and the Makarska Riviera, the white sand and soft pebble beaches are backed by waves of pine groves and lined with cosy cafés and restaurants. Around the peninsula in Kvarner Bay, Rab Island’s home to the biggest collection of sandy coves on Croatia’s Adriatic Coast.

The sunbathing scene is just the start of Croatia’s story. The country is an up and coming diving destination. The shallow waters of the Istrian Riviera and Dalmatian Coast are ideal for beginners, while the deeper waters in the south offer more experienced divers the chance to explore coral reefs, caves and shipwrecks.

Then there are the historical sites to consider. You could run yourself ragged in Split and Dubrovnik alone, working your way around the likes of the old town walls and Diocletian's Palace. Croatia is also great walking territory. The vineyards, pine forests and national parks here beg for the tread of walking boots.