Looking ahead to the milder weather and blooms of spring might have the effect of making one’s feet a little bit itchy. If you’re dreaming of a perfect getaway for enjoying the beauty of the season then might we recommend a jaunt in Croatia? Famously popular as a summer sun spot, the lovely coastline and pretty historic towns are, however, equally charming in spring and all the better to enjoy without the larger tourist crowds of the hotter months. So, discover our favourite things about booking a villa in Croatia in spring!
Wander Dubrovnik
Beautiful Dubrovnik has long been a famously picturesque historic fortified town that attracts attention and visitors. When scenes of the immensely popular show, Game of Thrones, were filmed at the real-life King’s Landing, it only fortified the city’s reputation as a favourite among tourists. Trips during the summer months, therefore, will inevitably involve competing with throngs of other visitors. Come during the spring, however, and you’ll get mild weather and a great deal of sun in which to enjoy the city, without the crowds. Just check out our villas in Dubrovnik-Nevreta and plan a day to come to the city to explore her picture-perfect streets while they are occupied by locals and not bus-loads of tourists.
Festival of Oysters
Seafood-lovers will find that the long and lovely coastline of Croatia always has plenty to offer when it comes to impossibly fresh and delicious seafood but if you find a vacation rental in Dalmatia during March and come to explore the area, you’ll be able to attend the Festival of Oysters. A large-scale celebration of this seafood delicacy, it is held in the village of Mali Ston, just north of Dubrovnik. With the seas in the area being some of the cleanest in the world and the oysters of this part of the country having drawn distinguished foodies and visitors – including royalty – from all over Europe for centuries, it is certainly the place to enjoy them! The oyster blooming season coincides with the traditional feast of St Joseph on the 19th of March each year and sees a four-day long celebration of the food and feasting on this non-meat dish during the Lent period. For the committed foodie, it is an excellent reason to be in this part of the world at this time of the year!
Istria’s Food Festivals
Speaking of food, while the lush landscape of Istria both inland and on the coast offers all sorts of delicious things to eat and drink each season, those who book a holiday rental in Istria and visit in the spring will discover that the new year and blooming season bring with it some incredible food festivals. April brings the asparagus season, for example, and there are several local food festivals that celebrate this prized local ingredient. However, not only will you be able to enjoy asparagus-flavoured and based dishes but a whole host of other local delights, music, performances, parties, and more. The town of Lovran, on the coast, has one of the best-known of these festivals and is a wonderful place to enjoy asparagus dishes, amazing Istrian wines, and seaside scenery all at once.
Zagreb in Bloom
The very pretty capital of Zagreb also goes into bloom in spring. A cultural gem and a city known for its numerous green spaces and parks, it is very noticeable here when the first flowers of the season make their appearances, ensuring that the city is all the more beautiful and meaning that visits at this time of the year to wander the streets and take it all in have an impossibly lovely backdrop. Book a villa in Zagreb and come explore the city when it is in bloom...
Hiking in the National Parks
Of course, if you really want to take in natural beauty and you have found a vacation rental in Croatia in spring, then you should head to some of the country’s famous national parks. The warming but still mild weather makes for pleasant conditions for long walks and hikes and nature is awaking after a winter’s nap to much beauty. Head to the Plitvice Lakes and Krka to experience the exceptional good looks of Croatia in Spring.
Easter Celebrations
As a country that has long been predominantly Catholic, Lent and Easter are very important in Croatia. Even for those to whom these events have no religious meaning, the spectacle and celebrations offered by Carnival parties and Easter parades are sure to impress. Lots of towns and cities will have their own traditions and festivities but the likes of Split, Hvar, and Dubrovnik boast especially colourful and beautiful events.
