Croatia with its many Islands, unique picturesque natural landscapes and frontline to the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic is home to some outstandingly beautiful beaches. Here at Croatian Villas we have been travelling up and down the Croatian coast for more than 2 decades viewing villas and discovering the hidden depths of this beautiful country. […]
When we talk of the Kvarner Region we refer to the Northern Adriatic including the city of Rijeka, the Opatija Riviera featuring Opatija itself and the nearby resorts of Volosko, Ika, Icici, Medveja, Lovran, Moscenicka Draga, Brsec. Inland there are stunning hilltop villages including Moscenice, Kastav, Draga di Lovrana. Following the main coastline east around […]
Written by Julia Berg I fell in love with Croatia four years ago when a work conference took me to Split. With a couple of colleagues we added on a week on the stunningly beautiful island of Brac where we rented a villa very close to the famous Zlatni Rat beach in Bol. I’m a […]
Vineyards, woodlands and one of the world’s most picturesque beaches… Brac is an island that appeals to everyone: sunseekers, lovers of the outdoors and those wanting to appreciate local culture. From the nightlife of Bol to award-winning wines to unrivalled views from the highest peak in the Adriatic islands, Brac is a holiday spot for […]
Croatia’s Northern region, the pendant shaped peninsular of Istria, is unlikely to disappoint as a holiday destination. Easily accessible from most European destinations and offering routable connections from outside Europe, the region can be accessed from 5 airports (Pula, Rijeka, Zagreb, Trieste in Italy and Ljubljana in Slovenia) along with a direct scheduled catamaran service […]
Pronounced “chee-ovo”, if you look this up (anywhere), details on Trogir, the UNESCO listed walled town will probably appear. Trogir may be better known, and yet some wonderful things are happening on neighbouring Ciovo island which is earning a rather good reputation as a chilled-out, beach escape and a less developed location. Ciovo is […]
Croatia is well known for its’ many islands, many have heard of Hvar, Brac, Korcula and Vis island all of which are popular with locals and tourists, yet there is one island that does not shares so much of the limelight and it is located just off the coast of Dubrovnik city. It is the […]
IS THIS ANOTHER OF CROATIA’S BEST-KEPT SECRETS? With more flights from UK to Zadar, the North Dalmatia region around Zadar is beginning to welcome an increasing number of visitors from the UK. Less commercialised than further south, the coastline is pristine, there are some hidden treasures, Zadar itself gained UNESCO heritage status in 2017 (the […]
The amazing Makarska Riviera in the Central Dalmatia Region, Croatia Croatians often remark that if you like long sweeping beaches, then the Makarska Riviera is the place to come. It’s true, there are arc shaped beaches mainly with small pebbles fringed by pine trees and with the awesome Biokovo mountains behind. Here and there the […]
The beauty spot near famous Dubrovnik and a touch more laid back! This incredibly lovely little waterfront spot is just 15 kilometres (9 miles) south of Dubrovnik and yet many visitors say that Cavtat feels like a different world. There’s a pretty, long, arc-shaped seaside promenade lined with palm trees. Some people (including the journalist […]
