Archive for 'Must See Attractions in Croatia'

Croatia, as a nation, is home to some truly unique and extraordinary sights. These fascinating attractions are a true wonder to behold and offer visitors the chance to pause, take a moment, and appreciate the magic of the experience. They also act as excellent touch stones and entry points into the rich history, heritage, and natural beauty of the country, which is just waiting to be discovered. So, look past the beaches and sun holidays, add these attractions to your bucket list, and come fall in love with the complexities and wonders offered by Croatia. Take this as your sign to book that villa in Croatia today...

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!

Wine-lovers who are looking for excellent wine experiences will find that the lush inland areas of Istria, the so-called, “Green Istria,” ensure endless stunning wineries boasting delicious Croatian wines that are well-worth visiting. The more serious wine-lovers could even visit various regions to sample their wines while on vacation in Croatia and go on wine-tasting tours of different wineries. However, those who are after a more unique wine experience who have found a villa in Hvar or a holiday rental in Dubrovnik should seek out one winery, in particular, Edivo Vina Winery: Croatia’s first, and only, underwater winery.

An especially appealing option for those who love both wine and diving, this singular gem of a winery is located off the Peljesac peninsula, in Drače, around halfway along the coastline of Croatia between Hvar and Dubrovnik. Founded by Edi Bajurin who combined two of his favourite hobbies and tested a theory he had that storing wines underwater would keep them at a perfect and constant temperature. After much experimentation and creating specific corking and storage methods to suit an underwater home, Bajurin began producing his underwater wines. Aged for between 18 and 24 months, the wines then emerge covered in barnacles and seashells to particularly picturesque and charming effect. So, even if the whole process and idea doesn’t actually have official word on whether it is truly any better, the whole experience of the winery is pretty magical and worth checking out for yourself. 

If you are planning on booking one of our holiday rentals in Dubrovnik and you are coming to explore this fantastical and picturesque ancient town that acted as a stunning setting for the fictional town of King’s Landing in the beloved show Game of Thrones, then you are likely planning on going for a proper wander around her Old Town. For most, this will inevitably include climbing up onto the town’s impressive ancient walls and walking along them. 

As simply paying to access the Old Walls themselves costs visitors €40, however, we think it might be worth considering buying a Dubrovnik Pass instead (€40 for a one-day pass, €50 for three days, and €60 for a seven-day pass) This not only grants pass-holders access to the Old Walls but it also offers free entry into the town’s museums and galleries and free use of public transport. So, if you are really looking to make the most of your time on vacation in Dubrovnik, this is the only way to go! 

Croatia, until relatively recently, was probably most regarded by the international travel community at large as a summer holiday destination with a dreamy coastline. Certainly, this is true: Croatia is, understandably, very famous and perhaps best-known for its lovely beaches and as an ideal spot for sun holidays. However, there is so much more to it as a vacation destination and, increasingly, it seems that these nuances are becoming common knowledge. So, if you have been considering a vacation rental in Croatia then these are some of the special traits and alluring attractions that you can expect to encounter.