Cikat Bay, Mali Losinj
With 1185 islands scattered down the Croatian coastline, you have to
make a choice! The top ten islands listed below are
all easily accessible by regular ferry, have plenty of accommodation
possibilities and are noted for their extraordinary beauty.
Hvar
Island
World-class Hvar is making onto everybody's
Top Ten list. It's lush and green with lavender growing in the hills;
the Venetian-inspired Hvar
Town has become a required stop for global trendsetters. Read
more.
Korcula
Island
Hvar's nearest rival, rugged Korcula also
has a coast indented with coves and hideaways plus Korcula
Town filled with Venetian architecture. Read
more.
Mljet Island
Still in Southern Dalmatia, enchanting Mljet
is a great getaway that stars two inland lakes. There are few hotels,
some camping and a good amount of private accommodation. Read
more.
Brac
Island
The capital of Brac Island is sleepy Supetar
but most of the action is around Bol,
known for its windsurfing and unusual Zlatni
Rat beach nearby. Read more.
Dugi Otok Island
Less mountainous than the preceding entries, Dugi
(Long) island is also much rougher and less touristed. Read
more.
Vis
Island
Remote and untamed, Vis is where you go
to escape the crowds. Vis
town is a pretty port, plus there's Komiza,
a perfect stepping stone to the Blue
Grotto at Bisevo.
Read more about Vis Island.
Pag Island
Dry, flat Pag is easily accessible from
Zadar and known for its pungent cheese. Amid the stark landscape is
unusual Pag town where
ladies in black work on their intricate lacework. Novalja
has the wildest nightlife on the Adriatic. Read
more about Pag Island.
Cres &
Losinj Islands
The two islands of Cres and Losinj are separated by a narrow
canal and very different atmospheres. Losinj
Island is much more developed, especially around the
fishing ports of Mali Losinj
and Veli Losinj while Cres
Island remains much more rugged. Read
more about Cres and Losinj.
Rab Island
Small but beautifully lush Rab Island is
known for its delightful Rab Town
graced with four bell towers and the wonderful beaches of
Lopar. Read more.
Krk Island
Hilly and dry, Krk Island is busy most of
the year. Lying close to the mainland, it's a favourite spot for summer
residences and visitors who come for sandy Baska
beach or scenic Krk
Town. Read more.
Related Pages
Croatia Islands Overview
and Index
Map of Croatian
Islands
Croatia
Islands Blog
Croatia
Islands Photo Album
Top Ten Sights in
Croatia
Getting
Around Croatia by Ferry
|
