ABOUT CROATIA
Croatia emerged as an independent state in 1990 with the break up of the Republic of Yugoslavia. Its spectacular coastline and cultural heritage make it a natural holiday destination. The coastline, which faces Italy across the Adriatic Sea, is studded with over 1100 islands. The total coastline length of the islands and the heavily indented mainland coast is an extraordinary 5800 kilometres. Croatia has a typical Mediterranean climate similar to Italy or the South of France. The Croatian coast typically experiences over 300 sunshine days a year. The Adriatic is beautifully clear and unpolluted and with summer sea water temperatures of over 20 degrees is ideal for swimming.

Croatia has a rich culture and history. The Roman were there and left their mark, such as the 1st Century amphitheatre in Pula (the sixth largest in the world) and the spectacular Diocletian’s Palace in Split. The later Venetians influence is apparent everywhere in the architecture of the towns on the coast and islands as many of these towns were under Venetian control during the middle ages.

Croatia, with its clear water and numerous islands, is a paradise for water based sports. Yacht charter and diving schools are plentiful. There are currently few golf courses but a national plan to build a network of new courses is already in place. Cultural festivals such as Dubrovnik’s summer festival and the Motovun film festival are growing in number and quality and attract international performers. The Pula festival, set in the amazing outdoor auditorium of the Roman amphitheatre, has featured international stars such as Luciano Pavorotti and Placido Domingo.

English is widely spoken in Croatia particularly among younger people. In Istria, Italian is also widely understood.

Much of the holiday rental accommodation available in Croatia takes the form of apartments, either purpose built for tourist rental or forming a part of a family home. Individual villas with charm and character offering features such as swimming pools and air conditioning are rare. This is the type of property we aim to bring you through Croatian Villa Holidays .