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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
BLUE ON BLUE THE AMAZING CROATIAN ADRIATIC SEA Everyone has seen images of the Croatian Adriatic coast: from the air, from the sea, from the hills and it is without doubt, one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. Dramatic drops, sparkling aquamarine and sapphire waters, banks of wild herbs and yellow broom leading […]
Pronounced “core-choo-lar”, this is an island loved by the British, possibly because of its Second World War history and the connections with the late Sir Fitzroy Maclean (his book “Eastern Approaches” is worth reading). Many visitors choose a two centre holiday combining the island with a resort close to Dubrovnik. Korcula is beautiful and covered […]
Located in the Dalmatia region in the South of Croatia, Hvar is the island that everyone around the world seems to have heard of, while local islanders are bemused by Hvar’s world fame. In the past ten years or so, press coverage has mentioned the “jet set island” with images of celebrities arriving by super-yacht […]
As with most places in the Dalmatia region, the island produces excellent olive oil, local cheeses (usually sheep or goat), fruit and vegetables (much of it organic). Fresh fish is delicious. Special mention goes to lamb from Brac: in Croatia is as sought after as crab from Cromer in the UK. The animals usually graze […]
The island of Brac (pronounced “bratch”) is the third biggest island in Croatia (after Cres and Krk further north in the Kvarner region). Brac is less talked about than Hvar, the neighbouring island to the south yet many travellers comment that Brac is a beautiful island with fabulous beaches and one that has not been […]
