Exploring the best of Croatia Islands

Explore six of the best island destinations in Croatia

The coast of Croatia boasts of numerous islands ranging from sporting ancient, arid, and massive to unpopulated, verdant and tiny villages, and towns. One of the main delights that you will experience when you visit Croatia is a personal sailing boat or, if you are blessed, a chance to hop between the islands on the many taxi boats, catamarans and ferries.

If you want to take a cruise during your upcoming holiday, the following are some of the best Croatia islands that you should explore.

The main hub on Hvar island is Hvar town, one of the most often visited places in Croatia and a holiday destination in its own right

Hvar

The island of Hvar is Croatia's sunniest place (it has 2724 sunny hours every year) and most luxurious island, and hence, most superlatives in this country and consider it their top carrier. This island is also famous for its aromatic herbs like heather and rosemary as well as the lavender fields and verdancy that it has. Hvar boasts of a gorgeous hub (also named Hvar) that enables it to attract more tourists as compared to any other Adriatic. The other two towns of this island namely, Jelsa and Stari Grad have more discerning charms and are quieter. Hence, they are good alternatives for you.

Sailing around Croatian islands is one of the most sought-after and enjoyable holiday activities

Rab

Rab is nestled between the Pag and Krk islands, and hence, it is one of the most enticing in Croatia. The northeast part of this island is a windswept region that has a barren look, high cliffs and few settlements while it’s more densely populated southwest boasts of coves, beaches and pine forests. In the interior of Rab you will find fertile land that mountains protect from cold winds to allow people to cultivate vegetables, grapes, and olives. Lagoons and coves that stretch to the strikingly beautiful Suha Punta resort and Kalifront cape fringe the northwest peninsula that emerges from Supetarska Draga, while the Lopar Peninsula that boasts of sandy beaches has taken over the northeast of this island.

Cres

A distinct island atmosphere permeates many Croatian islands, which lends itself to a great holiday surrounds

Vis

This is a mysterious island that is not on the trodden path and has remained off limits to visitors from other countries for approximately forty years. You should explore it because it has one of the few real eco-holiday options of Croatia and three small fishing villages.

Brac

Brač is the biggest of the beautiful Adriatic islands and it sports the most famous beach in Croatia, namely Zlatni Rat. This lasciviously alluring beach is in the beautiful town of Bol. You should sunbathe and windsurf in this island, and remember to explore its gorgeous interior.

Kornati Islands

You should visit Croatia so that you can explore 147 mostly uninhabited reefs and islands that are dotted with tufts of beautiful evergreen forest, and carved with cliffs, caves, and cracks. If you love solitude and limpid waters as well as stark and unspoilt nature, the Kornati National Park is definitely a delight for you.

The islands make Croatia an ideal holiday destination for you and your family. Hence, you should pack your bags and head there as soon as possible so that you can explore them.

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