Recommended Islands to visit in Croatia

Choosing the best islands to visit out of 1246 of them can be challenging. Croatia’s islands come in all shapes and sizes, providing some pretty amazing differences between them. Whilst some islands have garnered the attention of tourists, other more remote islands offer peace and quiet for some. Whilst the numbers of tourists get higher and higher each passing year, so does the catering to luxury travelers. But exploring the most popular islands can get tiresome as you make your way through a gathering of people which leaves little to no room to admire and relax in the sights. So if you happen to want to take your time simply cruising/sailing around the Adriatic, you’ll be more than happy to just sightsee the various isle/islands that you’ll get to see.

Whilst Croatia has a lot of islands, not all of them are as enjoyable to swim near. Most of the islands that are further away from the coast and smaller in size can have jagged rocks along with bigger waves that can be dangerous to inexperienced swimmers. So plan ahead and either take a swim at one of the numerous beaches alongside the main islands. There’s more than a handful of places which you can explore and see for yourself as you enjoy your Vacation to the fullest on the Adriatic in Croatia! But if swimming at random islands isn’t to your liking, simply take a trip to some of the larger islands that Split is connected to by ferry lines. So you can make the most out of the situation by simply taking a ferry instead of a cruise or sail boat around the islands; as it will be much cheaper in the end. Making it an easy and quick way to see the charms of the main islands.

There’s certainly a couple of things that can entice you. Clean tiny pebble and sand beaches that accentuate the turquoise transparent water are scattered across mostly all islands. Historic towns and rustic villages scattered around the islands anticipate to be scouted out by any tourist. Whilst traversing these islands might be troublesome due to being reachable solely by boat, they are worth the visit if you’re planning on staying for a couple of days in Croatia. Some of the most well known islands are the ones we’ll name in the following, but those aren’t the only ones that are worth visiting. Croatia having an abundance of smaller islands you’ll be passing by with a private boat tour or simply taking a public ferry or catamaran. Make the most out of your Vacation in another country by exploring the island beauty that is abundant throughout the Dalmatian coast.

Brač

Whilst the island isn’t as famous as what’s on the island, it is certainly a treasure to behold. The famous “Golden Horn Beach” that decorates the outskirts of the island has garnered a lot of popularity due to it’s unique shape and beauty. Whilst the beach isn’t made out of sand but instead tiny pebbles, we know that you won’t be able to resist diving into the blue clear water as soon as you set foot on it. Along with the beach, the island has garnered attraction of wind surfers and day-trippers. Brač also has the highest peak out of all other islands, standing proudly at 778 meters, offering tourists a beautiful view of the entire island and Hvar.

Vis

Most notable for being one of the furthest inhabited islands from the Croatian mainland along with being a popular pit-stop area for visitors of the Blue Cave on the nearby isle “Biševo”. The cave being one of Croatia’s most notable sights to see, the sunlight reflecting on the coral reef sea floor being responsible for giving the “Blue Cave” it’s familiar blue glow. Whilst the island has gained popularity in recent years the island wasn’t always open to the public, serving as a military base up until the year 1983. The island is one of the least developed, but not the least beautiful. Having a couple of beautiful sights for anyone to experience such as “Stiniva bay“. A hidden bay that was ranked as the most beautiful beach in Europe in 2016.

Kornati

Whilst not exactly an island but an archipelago of Croatia, also known as Stomorski islands is located on the northern side of Dalmatia. The archipelago is made out of 89 islands reaching 35 kilometres in length located in a sea area of 320 square kilometres. The archipelago is one of the densest arcipelagos in the Mediterranean Sea. Kornati can also be divided into two main groups, the Upper Kornati and the Lower Kornati. 89 southernmost islands, islets and reefs of the archipelago were declared a National Park, offering tourists a chance to explore the archipelago during the summer time.

Short summary of Best Islands to visit in Croatia

You certainly decided to visit Croatia for the Ultra music festival. Or had a friend recommend it to you because of the clean beaches and historic architecture. Whilst the islands aren’t necessarily a selling point, they are beautiful and worth checking out. Croatia is basically littered with little isles and islands that accentuate the beauty of the Adriatic coast. Take a breather and relax as you enjoy some of the most beautiful parts and views in Croatia.

Whilst you decide and plan your trip around Croatia, hopefully this small blog post inspired some ideas for you to go for. Explore and meander through the maze like streets of the Diocletian Palace. Admire and sight-see the familiar Game of Thrones filming locations in Dubrovnik and Split. Go on an exciting tour like Zip-lining, Rafting, Sea Kayaking, etc. in order to fill your adventuristic appetite even more.

There are also some islands that are located a bit farther than the ones mentioned that can only be accessed by private boat transfers. Croatia being filled and littered with over 718 islands and 389 islets for you to admire. So don’t waste the opportunity to explore the wonders of the Adriatic Sea when you come to visit Croatia. The Adriatic coast having several sights for you to set your sights on or explore when you are on Vacation/Holiday.

Croatia is a map for adventure and exploration.

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