The best time to travel to Croatia?

When is the best time to travel to Croatia?

If you ask any experienced traveler what places on Earth are the must-go spots during the warmer seasons, be sure you’ll hear Croatia on the list. Although Croatia’s mild climate is one of the many good sides of the country, allowing you to visit this beautiful place 365 days of a year, if you want to experience the beauty of this Mediterranean jewel as often referred to, then book your tour of choice during summer!

Panorama of Zadar, Croatia, photo by Velid Jakupović Gricko, photo credit by TB of Zadar city
Panorama of Zadar, Croatia, photo by Valid Jakupović Gricko, photo credit by TB of Zadar city

The long coastline, beautiful beaches, enchanting sunsets, and friendly locals are your ally in the perfect summer vacation when you have to take a break from everyday life and (literally) swim into relaxation and pure hedonism.

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Dubrovnik Croatia photo by Ivan Vukovic Vuka

Spring or Summer?

 

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Zrinjevac park in Zagreb, photo by J. Duval, photo credit by TB of City of Zagreb

Besides enjoying many of the favorite spots on the Adriatic coast, summer is the perfect time to visit some places in the continental part of the country since the majority of the domestic population mostly resides on the seaside within the first weeks of summer. This is a perfect chance to explore Zagreb in peace and while being there, why not use the time and take few tours from there to some really interesting nearby locations, ‘re having just an hour or two away? Check them out here! But spring and summer are not the only time you can enjoy the Croatian experience.

 

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Sastavci Photo credit by NP Plitvice lakes

Suppose you have some free time to explore Croatia during autumn. In that case, we recommend visiting the Eastern region of Slavonia with its endless wheatfields and vineyards, which take you to some traditional past times. On tour to Ilok, the most Eastern spot in Croatia, you’ll have a chance to try out the finest of the finest in our wines and also see how the undiscovered parts of Croatia look and live!
And don’t think you don’t have a thing to see during winter! Christmas time is a traditionally enchanting period wherever you find yourself in Croatia. Zagreb’s Advent Christmas market was chosen as the most beautiful in the whole of Europe, above the ones in cities like Vienna or Rome.

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Hotel Grand Park Rovinj, Istria, Croatia, photo credit by Maistra

Still  wondering what the best time to visit Croatia is? There is no best time; the whole year long is an ideal time to come and explore Croatia in all its beauty, so whenever you choose to come, you won’t regret a single day!

The best time to travel to Croatia is now!

Croatia Attractions – the highlights of your holiday!

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Croatia Attractions Rovinj, Istria, Croatia, photo by Andreja Pruša Horvatić
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