Treasure islands
More than 1200 Croatian islands are, just like ships carrying treasure, hiding thousands of stories about the beauty of nature, richness of culture and abundance of gastronomy. Croatian islands are special because of their number and the fact that they are highly indented, resembling pearls of the Mediterranean on a necklace adorning the Croatian coast. You can start discovering their many secrets here.
Biševo
Near the island of Vis, just a few miles from the small fishing town of Komiza, you will find a little slice of heaven of the kind that only exists in the Adriatic, part of the Vis Archipelago UNESCO Global Geopark. Although Biševo is a very small island, considering its surface area of around 6 square kilometres, the island’s immense beauty is incredibly easy to fall in love with.
Brač
The island of Brač is the highest and the third largest island in the Adriatic Sea, a true micro-continent brimming with valuable cultural and historic heritage, breathtakingly beautiful nature, and stunning beaches.
Brijuni
As one of Croatia’s national parks, Brijuni is known as an oasis of peace. According to legend, the islands were formed when angels pieced together little pieces of heaven strewn across the land of Istria.
Drvenik Veli and Drvenik Mali
Off the beaten track, Drvenik is still living the Mediterranean Dream, with stone houses and pine, olive, and palm trees evoking the atmosphere of more peaceful, laid-back times.
Dugi Otok
On the south side of the island, just a stone’s throw away from the unique shapes and sculptures of Kornati National Park, you will find another masterpiece shaped by nature, Telašćica Nature Park.
Hvar
Pristine secluded bays, ancient coastal towns, quaint villages in the interior, a wealth of sunlight, and the irresistible aromas of lavender, olives and wine – all of these assets have come together to form the pearl of the Adriatic, the island of Hvar, frequently topping the lists of the most beautiful islands in the world.
Ilovik
The island of Ilovik lies at the end of the Lošinj archipelago, cradled by the island of Lošinj. Due to its location, this Mediterranean gem on the border of the northern and central Adriatic is a great choice for boaters who want to explore the waters of Krk, Kornati, Rab, Pag, and other amazing landmarks in this part of Croatia.
Korčula
Like an elegant ship, the island of Korčula sails some distant seas of its own, preserving its originality and spirit that has survived for thousands of years. The perfect combination of pristine landscapes and noble wilderness, wondrous cultural heritage and dynamic cuisine with superb local wines have turned this island into one of the most sought-after destinations in the Adriatic.
Kornati
The Kornati Islands or the Kornati archipelago is the most indented group of islands in the Adriatic, with a total of 150 islands and islets, of which 89 islands, islets, and reefs are located within the Kornati National Park alone, and are therefore rightly called the most beautiful labyrinth of the sea.
Lastovo
Due to its isolation and location in the open sea, Lastovo is an essence of a little continent of its own, with numerous traditions that exist nowhere else in the world.
Mljet
Mljet National Park covers most of the island; several villages, two saltwater lakes – Veliko and Malo Jezero, a Benedictine monastery on the Isle of Saint Mary, and the best natural anchorage in the entire Adriatic in Polače.
Murter
The island of Murter is an island in the Šibenik archipelago located near the islands of Kornati, famous for its skilled shipbuilders and beautiful Betina gajetas.
Pag
The “lunar” landscape has made this island unique in the Adriatic, and the combination of the sky-blue sea and the rugged Velebit in the background makes for one breathtaking natural scenery.
Rab
The island of Rab, i.e. “Felix Arba” as the Romans called it, owes its recipe for happiness to beautiful sandy beaches, rich cultural heritage, world-famous dessert – Rab cake, and Rabska Fjera, the oldest and largest medieval summer festival in Croatia.
The Paklinski Islands
Like playful children, the Paklinski Islands are scattered in front of the dazzling Hvar palaces and the magnificent Pjaca. They were named after paklina, a type of pine resin which was used in shipbuilding by the people of Hvar in the past.
Vis
The island of Vis is the perfect destination for exploring places in the interior where you can soak up the authentic experience of the island for hours. After visiting the islands of Biševo and the Blue Grotto, and the lagoon of dreams on the island of Budikovac, you will be left mesmerised by the beauty.
