The 17 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
The places, most named first
From the 5 guides that rank for "best beach towns in croatia"
Named by 3 of 51. HvarDalmatia, CroatiaHvar Town has a palm-lined promenade and a harbour, and a party and yacht reputation.Hvar and Dubrovnik are buzzing in July and August, the busiest months.
Named by 2 of 52. DubrovnikDalmatia, CroatiaA well-known city that is no secret anymore.Has its own airport and ferry terminal, with ferries from Italy.Best time to visit Dubrovnik
Named by 2 of 53. RovinjIstria, CroatiaA fishing town of pastel townhouses on Istria, with a harbour as its highlight.Reachable by ferry from Venice.
Named by 2 of 5
4. Zadar
Dalmatia, Croatia
A city break on a small peninsula with Roman ruins, only recently popular.
Known for the sea organ on the waterfront.
Named by 2 of 55. ŠibenikDalmatia, CroatiaA coastal city in Dalmatia that works as a day trip from Zadar or Split.The nearby archipelago has less visited islands such as Zlarin and Prvić.
Named by 2 of 56. BračDalmatia, CroatiaIsland reachable by easy ferry hops along the Dalmatian Coast.Bol is its oldest coastal settlement.
Named by 2 of 57. KorčulaDalmatia, CroatiaEasy to reach by ferry from other Dalmatian islands.Known for white wine and white beaches.
8. SplitDalmatia, CroatiaA lively city with bars and restaurants inside historic walls, with beaches nearby.The busiest place on one writer's Croatian road trip.
9. BolBrač island, CroatiaHas many beaches, including Zlatni rat (Golden Horn) to the west.The sea in front of the town is clear.
10. PulaIstria, CroatiaThe biggest city in Istria, with a preserved Roman amphitheater, on the Adriatic.
11. TrogirDalmatia, CroatiaA walled town on an island joined by bridge, with a seaside promenade; day trip from Split.
12. MakarskaDalmatia, CroatiaCentre of the Makarska Riviera and one of the best known coastal destinations, with a good climate.
13. Biograd na MoruDalmatia, CroatiaA port town 28 km south of Zadar, close to the Kornati Archipelago and five national parks.
14. BrijuniIstria, CroatiaAn island group near Istria; the main island Veli Brijun is a national park.
15. Rab and VirCroatiaMany natural sandy beaches are on Rab and Vir islands.
16. Dugi OtokDalmatia, CroatiaA less visited large island with a fishing village, unspoilt beaches and green lakes.
17. LastovoDalmatia, CroatiaDescribed as Croatia's remotest island.
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Named by 3 of 51. HvarHvar Town has a palm-lined promenade and a harbour, and a party and yacht reputation.Hvar and Dubrovnik are buzzing in July and August, the busiest months.Named by 2 of 52. DubrovnikA well-known city that is no secret anymore.Has its own airport and ferry terminal, with ferries from Italy.Best time to visit Dubrovnik
Named by 2 of 53. RovinjA fishing town of pastel townhouses on Istria, with a harbour as its highlight.Reachable by ferry from Venice.Named by 2 of 5
