Dalmatia extends from Split to Dubrovnik and is bordered by the Adriatic Coast. Off the coast, there are hundreds of islands offering peace, walking and intense festivals. It's up to you to decide which is the most suited to you.

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Plitvice and the smaller Krka are parks you must visit in Croatia.
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 Hikers will love the mountain parks as well as the stunning, protected islands.

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Beautiful Dubrovnik has kept its battle scars in ex-Yugoslavia. You will learn about the history on a tour of the old town, in the museums and in the beautiful photo gallery.

The battle scars of Dubrovnik

Renovated in a romantic style at the beginning of the 19th century, Trsat castle at Rijeka, still has the outwardly austere and simple appearance of its original 13th construction, which can deceive visitors. But its situation, on top of a promontory and the view it has over Kvarner Bay, give it a very special place among the architectural riches of Croatia.

Trsat Castle in Rijeka, with a view over the sea

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Pula has some wonderful architectural heritage to offer, with its exceptionally well-preserved amphitheatre a notable example of this. Visiting the city and immersing yourself in this historical past is a very enjoyable experience.

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A magnificent coastal city, Rovinj and its historic centre, which has the highest clock tower in Istria as its dominating feature, receives thousands of visitors each year.

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Poreč is a wonderful and historic little coastal town in the Croatian region of Istria, on the border with Slovenian. 

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A coastal city lying between Split and Zadar, Sibenik, with its quaintly pretty historic centre, is a pleasant and enjoyable place to visit.

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Astonishingly underrated as it is, the city of Šibenik is largely ignored by tourists, who prefer instead to go to Zadar, <a href="/croatia/holidays/places/2666-split/">Split</a> or Trogir. This is actually a good thing, however, because it has enabled Šibenik to conserve its distinct identity and keep its secrets hidden from the wider world!
I have to say that I was rather impressed with Šibenik. Perhaps this was because I had no prior expectations of the city, or because nobody had ever told me anything positive about the place, or perhaps because the concrete buildings you see in the suburbs on the way into the city do not seem to augur well for what is to come. In fact it was only once I arrived at the beautiful historic centre of Šibenik, which is dominated by a magnificent fortress, that I realised just how charming a city it is. 
Furthermore, Šibenik is also an ideal base from which to <a href="/croatia/">explore the wider region in this part of Croatia</a>, whether that involves visiting Krka National Park (which is also incredibly underrated) or exploring the wonderful islands that lie out in the sea off the city's coast. Šibenik is an off-the-beaten-track destination that definitely deserves a closer look!

A coastal city lying between Split and Zadar, Sibenik, with its quaintly pretty historic centre, is a pleasant and enjoyable place to visit.

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Family tour ideas in Croatia

Ancient cities, islands and mountains make&nbsp;<a data-destination-id="33" data-internal-link="destination">Croatia</a>&nbsp;a must visit for every family. Go from taking a beautiful hike in the morning to exploring a fortress in the evening or taking a tour of sites from various movies and&nbsp;TV&nbsp;shows that were shot here. Croatia is the&nbsp;ultimate escape&nbsp;for a&nbsp;<a data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/where-to-go/family-holidays/" href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/where-to-go/family-holidays/" target="_blank">family holiday</a>&nbsp;surrounded by nature, where you can wake up surrounded by mountains or overlooking the ocean. Stay in Dubrovnik and wander around its cobbled streets, visiting local markets and restaurants or wandering around the city walls.<h3>Best things to see and do in Croatia with kids</h3><h4>What to see as a family</h4>On a&nbsp;family tour&nbsp;of Croatia, your first stop should be&nbsp;<a data-place-id="2669" data-internal-link="place">Dubrovnik</a>. Here you can relax in any of the many choices of family hotels and&nbsp;family-friendly accommodation, before heading out into the city to explore. Next, head to the&nbsp;<a data-place-id="33171" data-internal-link="place">Dalmatian Coast</a>; the perfect place to relax on sandy and pebbled beaches, swimming in the sea and going on family boat trips offshore, exploring areas that can’t be reached on land. Croatia’s many&nbsp;islands&nbsp;mean that you and your family won’t be short of choice for changes on scenery on your trip. Visit&nbsp;<a data-place-id="2689" data-internal-link="place">Hvar</a>, one of Croatia’s most popular summer resorts; an island featuring an amazing hilltop fortress.&nbsp;Korcula Island&nbsp;is another great choice, and is usually less busy for families who are looking to escape the tourist traps. History lovers will never forget seeing the roman ruins on the&nbsp;Island of Vis, an incredibly picturesque place where you can almost imagine the life that the roman people would have lived here, surrounded by sea, sand and nature. Finally,&nbsp;the blue grotto&nbsp;is another unmissable location to see as a family. Catch a boat to take you to this stunning&nbsp;ocean paradise, where you can explore and enjoy several nearby restaurants and bars before heading back to the mainland to explore some more.<h4>What to do as a family</h4>Croatia is a natural choice for&nbsp;active families, so if sitting on a beach all day is not your idea of a great trip, the Croatia is the place for you. Start off in&nbsp;<a data-place-id="15872" data-internal-link="place">Plitvice Lakes National Park</a>&nbsp;to enjoy the lakes and waterfalls themselves, where you can swim and play, as well as stunning forests, perfect for exploring. Plitvice is covered in amazing&nbsp;hiking trails&nbsp;where you can hike to some of the area’s most beautiful points. You can also explore caves along the way and feel as though you are bona fide explorers, discovering this area for the first time. If you and your family fancy a challenge and trying your hand at something new, then your next stop should be&nbsp;Zlatni Rat, on&nbsp;Brac Island. Windsurfing is the sport of choice along the shores of this white pebble beach and it’s the perfect place for seasoned pros and beginners alike to practise their skills.&nbsp;Krka National Park&nbsp;is perfect for&nbsp;cycling&nbsp;and hiking and you’ll be able to spend your days in constant adventure here. If boating, diving or&nbsp;watersports&nbsp;are what you’re looking for on your family vacation, then there no better place than the&nbsp;Paklinski Islands, a chain of 16 islands with clear blue waters, a great place for snorkeling or&nbsp;sea kayaking&nbsp;before relaxing in the evenings. Parents can even try a spot of wine tasting between adventures. Families should also stop off at one of the waterparks around the coast or the capital for a day trip they won’t forget in a hurry. Spend the day running riot around a huge waterpark for fun in the sun on a scale that you won’t get in many other destinations.<h3>Best time to visit Croatia as a family</h3>Undoubtedly the&nbsp;<a data-document-id="3304" data-internal-link="article">best times to visit Croatia</a>&nbsp;are during the shoulder season months of May and June and September and October, since all the&nbsp;summer activities&nbsp;are available, with no crowds of tourists in sight. The weather is still hot and sunny and ideal for&nbsp;younger children&nbsp;who may not enjoy the more intense heat of July and August. You will also find that there is much more availability for family hotels and the best hotel rooms, since the demand is less during the shoulder season. If you are tied to&nbsp;school holiday&nbsp;periods, then the peak months are still and excellent time to visit, however, you will need to be prepared to book in advance to avoid any disappointment or raised prices. If you are coming to hike or cycle then the cooler months of March and April are perfect, with spring weather meaning that the scenery is idyllic. Whenever you decide to take your&nbsp;family trip&nbsp;to Croatia, you are sure to make incredible memories. <h3>Family&nbsp;holiday tips for travelling to Croatia</h3>With a little research and knowledge you can ensure that you are as prepared as possible for your family trip to Croatia, here a few tips and tricks to ensure that everything runs smoothly on your trip: <ul><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Plan ahead to ensure that you can plan a&nbsp;tour to suit everyone’s needs. Whilst Croatia is smaller than some other destinations, it is not limited to its mainland and you should factor in some extra time to explore some of its islands.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Try to learn a few key phrases in the local language. This will be helpful in any situation and even if you never need it to communicate, it can be&nbsp;fun and educational&nbsp;for children to learn about the local language and culture. If nothing else, everyone likes to be greeted and thanked in their native language.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Bring mosquito spray. In some parts of Croatia, there can be a lot of Mosquitoes which can be an annoyance for younger children. Bring something to spray in your hotel room to prevent the unwanted stress of itchy bites.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Go off the beaten track&nbsp;when choosing restaurants and food. Local food here is delicious, so try to avoid the tourist options and steer clear of food like pizzas - you can eat these anytime, so pick something more special!</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Trains here aren’t totally reliable and aren’t worth the stress. Luckily, the bus system in Croatia is great and convenient - use this instead. On top of this, taxis here are expensive and so buses are the best option all round.</li><li style="font-weight: 400;" data-mce-style="font-weight: 400;">Pack water shoes for&nbsp;younger kids. The beaches here are rocky and can be uncomfortable for young feet. This does mean that the beaches are much more exciting, with rock pools and caves to explore.</li></ul>

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On a 7 day trip to <a data-destination-id="33" data-internal-link="destination">Croatia</a>&nbsp;you can enjoy so much that the country has to offer. Stay in land or head to the coast for an unbeatable taste of culture, ancient history, and stunning surroundings. Each part of Croatia is so distinct that you’ll feel as though you’re visiting several destinations in one. Go off-the-beaten-track and see life as a local, or treat yourself to luxury and enjoy high-end accommodation. Organise your 7 day trip to Croatia to see what makes this destination so special.<h3>Best things to see and do for one week in Croatia</h3><h4>What to see in one week</h4>The first stop for any week long trip to Croatia should be <a data-place-id="2669" data-internal-link="place">Dubrovnik</a>, where you can explore the cobbled streets in the old town as well as the museums and galleries here. Enjoy a delicious meal in any one of Dubrovnik’s best restaurants and take in the atmosphere here. Next head to the Dalmatian Coast where you can relax on the beach, swim in the crystal blue sea and have your pick of all the great accommodation here. Stay in a luxurious hotel where you can treat yourself to a visit to the spa or just enjoy the incredible ocean views. For those who love the sea, a visit to The Blue Grotto is not to be missed and you’ll love seeing this breath-taking sea cave with an open roof. Lastly, fans of TV shows such as Game of Thrones will be able to take a tour of all the sites used in scenes. Besides their appearance in the show, these places are amazing in their own right and are well worth a visit. <h4>What to do in one week</h4>An Island tour is an amazing thing to do on a 7 day trip to Croatia and you’ll be able to see a different island everyday should you wish. Visit <a data-place-id="2685" data-internal-link="place">Korcula Island</a>, or the Roman ruins that can be found on The Isle of Vis. ﻿<a data-place-id="2688" data-internal-link="place">Brac Island</a>﻿ is the perfect choice for active visitors who will love the atmosphere here and will appreciate the popularity of the sport of choice on the island. The conditions here are perfect for windsurfing and you’ll be able to give it a go in idyllic surroundings. ﻿The﻿ Plakinsi Islands are another great choice and are perfect for those wanting to hire a boat, since you can hop from island to island in a relatively short time and feel like true explorers. Lastly, any one week itinerary in Croatia would be incomplete without a stop-off at <a data-place-id="15872" data-internal-link="place">Plitvice Lakes National Park</a> where you can enjoy the famous lakes and waterfalls as well as explore the rest of the park on foot, bike or even horseback. <h4>Best time to travel to Croatia for a week</h4>July and August are undoubtedly the peak season months for tourism in Croatia and this is due to the warm weather during this time. If you can, try to visit just before or after these months to ensure that you still have good weather and that all of the summer activities are still in full swing. Spring and Autumn are also great times to visit, however, with prices being reduced and availability for accommodation being significantly raised. <a href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/croatia/holidays/when-to-go/" data-mce-href="https://www.evaneos.co.uk/croatia/holidays/when-to-go/"></a><a data-document-id="3304" data-internal-link="article">When to visit Croatia </a>is a question that will depend on your own preferences but whenever you decide to go, you won’t be disappointed by your time here.

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