CROATIA

About Croatia

Croatia is a destination that has evolved in recent years into a contemporary holiday destination offering luxury hotels and spectacular coastlines, which combine perfectly with lots of things to see and do. 


Although Croatia offers a large selection of holiday hot spots, one of the most famous is Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik is world renowned for its reputation as the best preserved medieval walled city in the Mediterranean and is only one of three European cities to have been awarded World Heritage site of zero category by UNESCO. It's steeped in history you will be transported back to the 13th century.


If you are looking for a relaxing holiday by the sea why not head off to one of Croatia’s exclusive islands? 


If you are looking for stunning coastline and  scenery you may want to visit the northern region of Istria; here you will find the resort of Porec. Even further north you will find the resort of Savudrija positioned just across the bay from Slovenia.

Flying time: Approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes to 3 hours


Time Difference: GMT +1 hour


Medical Information

We can provide general information about any health formalities required for your trip but you should check with your own doctor for your specific circumstances. Up-to-date travel advice can be obtained from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website.

Dubrovnik 

Visit the iconic World Heritage listed Old Town. Explore the streets of this historic walled city and take a stroll to the waterfront area where you'll find exquisiterestaurants overlooking the beautiful Adriatic Sea. 


Islands 

There are lots of islands to explore or holiday on including Havar, Losinj, Brac and Lopund. Experience fantastic sceneryand and great hotels.


Historic Sites 

The interesting city of Pula has a huge Roman amphitheatre and you'll find the UNESCO listed Euphrasian Basilica in the popular summer resort of Porec on the coast of Istria. 

DUBROVNIK
Dubrovnik is located in southern Croatia on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. This is a beautiful city known for its Old Town encircled with stone walls that date back to the 16th Century.  Rich in history, there's a wealth of interesting sites to explore such as The Cathedral of the Assumption, Sponza Palace and the State Archives plus the city gate (Pile Gate) which was built in 1537.  There's also a good selection of markets, shops, bars and restaurants, if you like to make the most of your evenings there is a healthy selection of nightlife.  Take in the natural beauty, history and culture of the Dubrovnik Riviera which stretches along the southern tip of Croatia from the delta of the Neretva River to Cape Ostro. 
HVAR ISLAND
Hvar Island benefits from a mild climate with cool winters and hot summers, making it a perfect destination for family holidays.  Rich in culture with an historic background dating back to pre-historic times.  For relaxation, the beaches are ideal, many of them are set in secluded picturesque rocky bays surrounded by pine forests.  Inland, there are vast fields of lavender, vineyards and ancient olive groves.  
DALMATIAN COAST
Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast runs along the western edge of the country. The hub of the coastline is the city of Split, which is crammed full of UNESCO-listed sights and museums. The city of Split centres around Diocletian’s Palace, which was built in the 3rd century as a retirement home for a Roman emperor.  The towns of Brela, Tucepi and Zivogosce line up pebbled coves and bays, and calm, clear waters.
ISTRIAN RIVIERA
Istrian Riviera is surrounded by more than 250 kilometres of coastline. In Rovinj, the dinky coves are just the start of the story. The town is next to a seaside forest where you can climb cliffs and swim off the rocks.
This beautiful region displays a strong Italian influence and is filled with pretty hilltop towns and verdant vegetation.  In Porec visit The Euphrasian Basilica a World Heritage Site.   In Pula the beaches fight an enormous Roman amphitheatre.
KVARNER GULF
The Kvarner Gulf loved by visitors attracted by the mild climate and cobalt waters, and those in search of more than just beach appeal.  Squeezed between the Istrian peninsula to the north and Dalmatia to the south  brings together many of the Croatian coast’s most enticing features, coastal hills and mountains, an archipelago of ochre-grey islands, fishing villages with narrow alleys and gardens full of subtropical plants.