Perched dramatically on a 378-metre limestone cliff above the western coast of Cres, Lubenice is one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements in the Adriatic — and arguably the most spectacularly sited village in all of Croatia. Founded over 4,000 years ago as an Illyrian hillfort, this tiny hamlet of stone houses clings to a … Read more
Čiovo island Croatia is a sun-drenched gem lying in the turquoise waters just south of the UNESCO-listed city of Trogir, connected to Trogir island via a small bridge, which then connects to the mainland via separate bridges spanning the narrow channels. With 29 km² of pine-forested hills, hidden coves, and a growing collection of stylish … Read more
The Brijuni Islands are a magnificent national park archipelago lying just off the southwestern coast of Istria, where lush Mediterranean vegetation, ancient Roman ruins, and extraordinary wildlife converge in one of Croatia’s most storied destinations. Comprising 14 islands and islets with a total area of 34 km², Brijuni National Park has served as a playground … Read more
The tiny island of Biševo rises from the deep Adriatic roughly 5 nautical miles southwest of Vis island, a remote and hauntingly beautiful speck of land that has captivated sailors for centuries. With just 5.8 km² of rugged limestone terrain and a resident population of approximately 15 inhabitants (fluctuating seasonally), Biševo island Croatia remains one … Read more
The Elafiti Islands are a breathtaking archipelago scattered like emerald jewels across the azure waters just northwest of Dubrovnik. Comprising thirteen islands — of which Koločep, Lopud, and Šipan are the three largest and only inhabited — this car-free paradise offers yacht sailors an extraordinary escape from the bustling Dalmatian coast. With a combined area … Read more
Murter island Croatia is the authentic heart of the Dalmatian sailing world — a compact, sun-drenched island of just 19 km² that serves as the principal gateway to the extraordinary Kornati National Park, Croatia’s most spectacular archipelago. With 4,895 residents (2021 census data) who have lived by the sea for generations, Murter has boat-building in … Read more
Krk island Croatia — the ‘Golden Island’ as it was known in antiquity — holds a unique place in Croatian history and culture. Tied with Cres as the largest Adriatic island at 406 km² and home to 19,383 residents, Krk is also the most accessible, connected to the mainland by the iconic Krk bridge that … Read more
Rab Island Croatia is one of the most visually striking and historically rich destinations in the Adriatic — an island where four ancient bell towers pierce the skyline of a perfectly preserved medieval town, sandy beaches stretch beneath pine-covered hills, and lush vegetation earned it the nickname ‘the green island’ even in antiquity. Covering 86 … Read more
Lošinj island Croatia — the celebrated Island of Vitality — is a lush, fragrant jewel in the northern Adriatic where dense pine forests, aromatic herb gardens, and a famously mild microclimate have attracted wellness seekers since the 19th century when Austro-Hungarian physicians first prescribed its balmy air as a cure for respiratory ailments. At 75 … Read more
Pag island Croatia is one of the Adriatic’s most distinctive and multifaceted destinations — a 285-square-kilometre island of dramatic contrasts where lunar karst landscapes yield some of the Mediterranean’s finest artisan products. This is where the famous Pag cheese (Paški sir) is crafted from the milk of hardy indigenous sheep that graze on salt-kissed herbs, … Read more