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Overview | With its sublime stretch of Adriatic coast, Croatia has long been regarded as one of the most beautiful parts of Europe. The booming tourist industry that was interrupted by war in the early 1990s has swept back in force, and visitors are flocking to its string of coastal and island resorts. | When To Go | Most people visit Croatia between April and September. Although the coast is too cool for swimming in April, you'll enjoy warm, clear skies south of Split and rock-bottom accommodation prices. Zagreb is likely to be comfortable and the cultural season is in full swing at this time. May and June are great months for all outdoor activities except skiing. Watch out for battalions of school students on class field trips at the end of May and beginning of June.July and August are the most expensive months to visit Croatia as the tourist season swings into gear. The advantages of high-season travel are the extra boat lines to whisk you to the islands, and organised excursions to take you to out-of-the-way highlights. September is probably the optimum month since by then the crowds have thinned out, off-season rates apply and fruits such as figs and grapes are abundant. | Visa | Citizens of Australia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, the UK, the USA and most continental European countries can enter Croatia for stays of up to 90 days without a visa. Visitors from other countries may be required to produce a returnonward ticket, all documents required for their next destination and sufficient funds for their stay. | Weather | Croatia's climate varies from Mediterranean along the Adriatic coast, to continental inland. The sunny coastal areas experience hot, dry summers and mild, rainy winters, while the interior regions are warm in summer and cold in winter. Wind patterns cool the coast with refreshing breezes in the summer, but high mountains shield the coast from bitter winter weather. The sea stores heat in the summer and radiates the heat onto the land in the winter, warming the surrounding air.
In spring and early summer, the maestral keeps the temperature down along the coast. It generally starts blowing at around nine o'clock, increases until early afternoon and dies down in late afternoon. This strong, steady wind makes good sailing weather.
Winter weather is defined by two winds. The southeasterly sirocco from the Sahara Desert brings warm, moist air to the mainland and can produce a heavy cloud cover. This wind also has the steady strength that sailors love. The northeasterly bura blows fro | Getting There | Flights connect Zagreb to a swag of European cities. Croatia's international airport is 17km 11mi southeast of Zagreb. The departure tax is usually included in the price of the air ticket. |
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 |  | Active Croatia Family Holiday | You will stay in a self-contained village house in Korana, a small romantic village in Plitvice Lakes National Park. Houses are small, simple and traditional, set in peaceful surroundings of meadows, hills, river and waterfalls. You live mostly outdoors and enjoy breakfasts or barbecue picnics by the river surrounded by flowers and butterflies. The waters are a pleasant 25ºC in summer. |
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|  | | | | Active Dalmatia | Centre-based and with very little travelling, your week is designed to encompass as many different activities as possible. Starting with an easy canoe expedition, you then head out into the countryside to explore traditional villages by bike. Returning to the river you try your hand at kayaking and the following day you’ll raft via a dramatic gorge towards Omis. |
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| | | | | Adriatic Adventure Family Holidays | From Dubrovnik, it’s only a short journey along the coast to your base for the week Zaton Bay, where you will stay in a traditional waterfront house. Gain confidence in your sea kayak and then explore the local bays, beaches and islands. The Elafiti Islands, lying just off the coast, invite exploration and you will visit two of these beautiful wooded havens. Each has a unique character and, being car-free, are very peaceful. |
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| | | | | Croatian River Adventure Family Holiday | The limestone rocks of Croatia create a stunning system of rivers and waterfalls. This centre-based trip is located on the Mreznica River just metres away from a delightfully quiet section of the water. From this base you can explore the river, both up and down stream, kayaking between the natural turquoise pools that are formed by the limestone travertine deposits. The pools warm up to about 25 degrees in the summer - perfect for a swim after paddling. |
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| | | | | Dubrovnik & Islands | It’s a short ferry crossing from Dubrovnik to beautiful Lopud Island where you’ll stay in a comfortable traditional house. Instructors will help you explore the nearby islands, kayaking to visit local bays and remote beaches. This trip is active - lots of kayaking plus walking, biking, swimming and snorkelling! |
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