Glamping in Croatia

With attractions such as lush, unspoilt nature and perfectly preserved centuries-old architecture, Croatia is one of the most beautiful countries in Eastern Europe. A relaxing glamping holiday on the Adriatic coast will allow you to enjoy the Mediterranean sun on Croatia's paradisiacal islands and beaches, besides, ancient Venetian towns with many museums, restaurants, fortresses and activities to make the most of your holiday. From scuba diving, skydiving to windsurfing, Croatia has all kinds of things to keep you entertained!

Croatia's glamorous accommodation will leave you in awe with warm pools, perfect sea views, vineyard gardens, outdoor wood-burning ovens, dining terraces and more! The country boasts more than 1,000 properties with a Mediterranean style that mixes Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance. You will find many glamping sites that preserve their traditional style with stone walls, stone floors and red tiled roofs, but with a more renovated interior with extravagant kitchens, modern furniture and bathrooms.

Considered Croatia's most visited attraction, Plitvice Lakes National Park is the best place to visit if you are a nature lover. The park is a pristine natural paradise with spectacular emerald and turquoise lakes, thundering waterfalls, lush forests and plenty of hiking trails. You can hike through the park's trails and wooden bridges, as well as take boat rides on the beautiful lakes. The lush wilderness of this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to 259 species ranging from wolves, bears and lynx to owls, butterflies, otters and much more.

With almost 6,000 km of coastline, Croatia has magnificent beaches and islands that look like something out of a dream. The extraordinary beach of Zlatni Rat is the most photographed of them all. Backed by pine trees, this beach is considered one of the best in Europe for its warm, crystal-clear waters. Sakarun beach, on the other hand, has also been considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Europe thanks to the beauty of its crystal clear waters and white sand. The beach is also surrounded by scented pine trees and is one kilometre long. However, Croatia has many more beautiful beaches with turquoise waters such as Pasjača beach, Peljesac Beach, Banje Beach, Nugal Beach and the list goes on.

Shrouded in brilliant blue light, the Blue Cave on the island of Bisevo is one of the most impressive things to see in Croatia! Take a trip on a small rubber raft and enter the mystic cave. Between 11am and 12am on a sunny day, you can see the brilliant blue glow effect created by the sun's rays reflecting off the water. See the intense blue light of this natural wonder and swim for a while in the shimmering waters. The cave can be reached by a day trip from the village of Komiza on the Croatian island of Vis to the island of Bisevo.

The Krka National Park stretches along the Krka River to the mountains of the Croatian hinterland and is characterized by huge magical waterfalls, beautiful lakes, secret caves and more than 800 species of plants. However, the main attraction of the park is it's the famous Skradinski Buk waterfalls - This set of 17 waterfalls over 45 metres high is one of the most famous in Croatia, and it will surely catch your eye with its green and blue water. During your excursion don't forget to bring your swimming costume, some of Krka's sites like the base of Skradinski Buk waterfall are suitable for swimming.

Located in Split's Old Town, Diocletian's Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 4th century for the Roman Emperor Diocletian. Admire the ancient Roman structure of this extraordinary complex and enter the Cathedral of St. Domnius (one of the best preserved ancient Roman buildings in the world) and Temple of Jupiter. The palace was once about 30,000 square metres in size. Today it houses a host of shops, cafés, restaurants, bars and even flats, and still retains its original arches and columns that stand out from the locals.

Another of Croatia's most popular attractions that you can't miss is the Zadar Sea Organ and Sun Salutation. Hidden under a set of large marble steps leading down to the water, this art installation consists of 35 organ pipes of different sizes that create a myriad of sounds as the seawater flows through the pipes. On the other hand, the Sun Salutation is a solar panel that converts the sun's energy into light at night. Both attractions created by architect Nikola Bašić combine and result in a spectacle where the Zadar promenade lights up when the sun sets while the melancholic sound of the organ is heard.

Looking for a unique experience? The Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb is surely one of the rarest things you'll find in Europe. Opened in 2010, the museum is an original creative art project that shows the ways in which we love and lose through personal objects that demonstrate failed relationships of all kinds, from friendships to romantic relationships. The innovative collection of objects is constantly growing and contributes to emotional coping through creativity. Read stories of heartbreak and see symbolic possessions from people around the world - You can also make a donation to the museum if you like.

Just 15 minutes from the town of Trogir, the Blue Lagoon of the Drvenik and Krknjasi islands offers the possibility of water sports such as kayaking, diving and swimming. The immaculately clear waters of a light turquoise colour make it one of the best places in Croatia for snorkelling. In addition, the shallow and clean waters also make it an ideal destination for families. Pay a visit to this paradise, snorkel and see all kinds of fish and sea creatures at the bottom of the lagoon. You may even see dolphins!

Dive to drink! Edivo Vina Winery located in Peljesac will provide you with a unique experience where to get your bottle of wine encrusted with barnacles, you will have to dive 20 meters first. The temperature of the water, the silence of the sea and the more than 18 months underwater give the Edivo Vina wine a smooth taste and unmistakable aroma. A visit to this alternative winery will also give you an insight into the process of experimentation that led Edi Bajurin (creator of the winery) to be able to place his bottles underwater.