Summer in Croatia: My Top Picks
Beautiful little city, ideal to be starting point so you are mesmerized from the start. While traveling to Pula, my recommendation is to stop somewhere in the mainland of Istra and eata local dish.
When you are in Istra it would be a shame to miss Brijuni, national park. It is really amazing to visit.
THE BEST aquapark. We love it. It is quite expensive, but worth it if you love those kind of stuff.
Nature Park and one of the most beautiful places you can swim. Worth the stop + Jablanac, small picturesque place to just chill and enjoy clean sea.
Plitvice Lakes honestly blew me away, just WOW. the water is this unreal turquoise color that almost doesn’t look real. You walk along these wooden paths with waterfalls all around you, and it just feels like you’re in some kind of fairytale. If you ever get the chance to go, don’t think twice — it’s pure magic.
Zadar totally surprised me. It’s this chill coastal city with the perfect mix of history and cool vibes. The Sea Organ and the sunset light show by the water are seriously something else, like nature and art teaming up. You can wander Roman ruins, grab great food, and watch what Alfred Hitchcock called the best sunset in the world.
Explore the stunning Blue Cave, a popular tourist attraction featuring a breathtaking blue-lit grotto.
Vis is this dreamy little island that feels like a secret — crystal clear water, laid-back vibes, and barely any crowds. I couldn’t stop humming Mamma Mia the whole time, since they filmed a bunch of scenes there — it really does feel like you’re on a movie set. It’s the kind of place where you lose track of time, sip wine by the sea, and never want to leave.
Digital Detox Lastovo feels like stepping off the map, super remote, wild, and totally untouched. It’s all dense forests, tiny stone villages, and the clearest night skies you’ve ever seen (it’s a protected dark sky area!). If you’re into quiet coves, fresh seafood, and no Wi-Fi kind of peace, Lastovo is pure magic.