Croatia may not be the first destination that comes to mind when one thinks of an Autumn or Winter holiday but whether you are looking for a city break over a weekend or an extended vacation where you'll often still have warm weather later into the season and smaller crowds, it really is a great choice. There are lots of reasons to plan a trip: all of the events that take place during the harvest season and then in the run up to Christmas festivities, things are quieter and calmer, and prices are lower. So, why not plan a trip today?
Here are some great reasons to pencil in an Autumn/Winter break to Croatia.
Here are some great reasons to pencil in an Autumn/Winter break to Croatia.
1. St Martin's Day
On November 11th St Martin's Day is celebrated and in the days running up to the event, restaurants all over the country offer incredible special seasonal menus that centre around goose. In addition, this is also an important time in the wine calendar when new wines are released and, accordingly, in the days around St Martin's Day, wineries hold cellar visits and tastings. The actual saint's day itself is celebrated with concerts and dances that are held in cities and towns all around the region of Istria. Just find a vacation rental in Istria and plan a foodie visit for yourself.
On November 11th St Martin's Day is celebrated and in the days running up to the event, restaurants all over the country offer incredible special seasonal menus that centre around goose. In addition, this is also an important time in the wine calendar when new wines are released and, accordingly, in the days around St Martin's Day, wineries hold cellar visits and tastings. The actual saint's day itself is celebrated with concerts and dances that are held in cities and towns all around the region of Istria. Just find a vacation rental in Istria and plan a foodie visit for yourself.
2. Plitvice Lakes
The truly stunning UNESCO-awarded National Park of Plitvice Lakes is the nation's most beloved and is charming during summer but explodes into colour in Autumn. It is truly magical at this time of year and is all the most enjoyable for the peace and quiet as it is devoid of tourist crowds during these months. If you have found a vacation rental in Karlovac, it is a must-see.
3. Istria Truffle Days
The truffle is very much an autumnal food and is famously found in France and Italy. However, it is also native of Istria in the Istrian truffle “Bermuda triangle” between Pazin, Buje and Buzet.
The truly stunning UNESCO-awarded National Park of Plitvice Lakes is the nation's most beloved and is charming during summer but explodes into colour in Autumn. It is truly magical at this time of year and is all the most enjoyable for the peace and quiet as it is devoid of tourist crowds during these months. If you have found a vacation rental in Karlovac, it is a must-see.
3. Istria Truffle Days
The truffle is very much an autumnal food and is famously found in France and Italy. However, it is also native of Istria in the Istrian truffle “Bermuda triangle” between Pazin, Buje and Buzet.
The region celebrates the delicacy with the world’s longest truffle event, which takes place from September through November each year. There are all sorts of events like exhibitions, talks, cooking demonstrations from top chefs and more. It is a chance to try truffles as well as lots of other delicious parts of the cuisine like Istrian wine, olive oil, cheeses, honey, brandy-herb and other traditional products.
For more great, beautiful, and delicious reasons to visit Croatia this Autumn/Winter, be sure to read on to the rest of the posts in this series!
For more great, beautiful, and delicious reasons to visit Croatia this Autumn/Winter, be sure to read on to the rest of the posts in this series!