Island-hopping in Croatia
Croatia is also known as the land of a thousand islands. Specifically, the country disposes of over 1,185 picturesque islands, reefs and cliffs. The varied topographies of the coastlines are among the most impressive in the world, and nature-lovers and beach vacationers will find an unexpected paradise in the Croatian island world. In all, vacationers have access to 4,400 kilometers of richly varying coastline. Only about 70 islands are inhabited. All the remaining islands offer untouched nature and habitat for a species-rich world of flora and fauna. The islands are characterized by Mediterranean vegetation and profit from a mild Mediterranean climate.
In the north of the Adriatic Sea lie the largest islands, Cres and Krk. In southern Dalmatia, Brac and Hvar are the best-loved vacation islands. Each island can look back on its own special history. Many islands are accessible from the mainland by ferry. Other idyllic islands can only be reached by boat and offer peace and tranquility far from everyday life. The Briuni island group includes 14 islands which are only a few kilometers away from Rovinj and Pula. Hereby it is a matter of a true natural paradise. The island of Susak was created by nature completely from sand. On the island of Pag a lunar landscape has arisen.
Tourism flourishes on the green island of Rab. Numerous popular vacation islands are found in Kvarner Bay. Cres is the largest island in the Adriatic Sea and has a rich historical heritage. Mountain hikes are a definite possibility on the Northern Mediterranean island of Krk. Hvar is one of the most beautiful Adriatic islands and is also called the “Lavender Island.” On the party island of Pag, a younger public finds its way to the legendary beach parties. Each island possesses its own special charm and rewards a side-trip. Especially popular in Croatia is island-hopping, which in a relatively short period of time provides an overview of the great variety of the island world.
In the north of the Adriatic Sea lie the largest islands, Cres and Krk. In southern Dalmatia, Brac and Hvar are the best-loved vacation islands. Each island can look back on its own special history. Many islands are accessible from the mainland by ferry. Other idyllic islands can only be reached by boat and offer peace and tranquility far from everyday life. The Briuni island group includes 14 islands which are only a few kilometers away from Rovinj and Pula. Hereby it is a matter of a true natural paradise. The island of Susak was created by nature completely from sand. On the island of Pag a lunar landscape has arisen.
Tourism flourishes on the green island of Rab. Numerous popular vacation islands are found in Kvarner Bay. Cres is the largest island in the Adriatic Sea and has a rich historical heritage. Mountain hikes are a definite possibility on the Northern Mediterranean island of Krk. Hvar is one of the most beautiful Adriatic islands and is also called the “Lavender Island.” On the party island of Pag, a younger public finds its way to the legendary beach parties. Each island possesses its own special charm and rewards a side-trip. Especially popular in Croatia is island-hopping, which in a relatively short period of time provides an overview of the great variety of the island world.