The Croatian coast with its numerous bays and peninsulas is one of the most diverse that the world has to offer. Nature has by no means been stingy with its breathtaking beauties.

There are a total of 1.244 islands, islets and rocks off the coast of Croatia. Only a few, about 50 of these islands are inhabited. The length of the coast of all Croatian islands and rocks is about 4.000 km. The mainland strip alone is almost 1.800 km long and together with the coasts of Croatian islands we come to a total of around 6.000 km of coastline.

Only a few of these islands, such as Krk, Pag, Vir, Murter, are connected to the mainland by a bridge, and most of them can be easily reached by ferry. Many other islands fall under islets and reefs and are a paradise for sailors. In the following we will introduce you to some islands in Croatia - these are best connected to tourists and are also the most popular with holidaymakers. The islands are arranged north to south rather than by size.

Island Krk
Krk is located south-east of Rijeka and is the largest island in Croatia with an area of ​​approx. 410 km². Since 1980, this island has been connected to the mainland by a bridge (the first construction of its kind in the world). Because of its good accessibility, Krk is a particularly popular holiday destination. The island of Krk itself is a beautiful island - be it because of its long history, because of the valuable cultural assets, because of its nature or because of its beautiful bathing bays. This island is a center of Croatian cultural history. The first written evidence of the Croatian language was found here.

Rab Island
Rab is located between the island of Krk and the island of Rab and is one of the sunniest parts of Europe with 2.500 hours of sunshine per year. The old town of the town of the same name has existed for over 2.000 years and offers numerous sights that take people back to a bygone era. Already the Greeks gave it the name Mertorides and in Roman times Emperor Augustus had an important naval port built here. During this time we built temples, theaters and forums. It experienced active building activity in the Croatian Kingdom, when Benedictines and Franciscans built their monasteries and churches here.

Island of Cres
The island of Cres is located in the northern part of the Kvarner Bay and is the largest island in Croatia. In the south of the island it is connected to the island of Lošinj by a swing bridge near Osor. Cres is a hilly island, 66 km long and 2 to 12 km wide. The coast is highly indented and about 245 km long. The freshwater lake Vrana is an exceptionally interesting and unusual natural phenomenon. The island of Cres has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and has given us an exceptionally rich cultural and historical heritage through continuous settlement.

Island Losinj
The island of Losinj is located southwest of the island of Cres at the beginning of the Kvarner Bay in the north and is connected to the island of Cres near Osor by a bridge. The climate on the island of Losinj is warmer than that of the neighboring island of Cres, and this also has a significant effect on the island's fauna, as there are thousands of different plant species, and in spring and summer Lošinj really blossoms. The archaeological sites from Roman times (near the Church of St. Martin) are worth seeing, showing the remains of a Roman villa. Furthermore, the Franciscan monastery with the three-storey Renaissance bell tower from the 16th century, numerous villas of Austrian nobles and the Lošinj Aroma Garden - a planting ground for island medicinal herbs in Mali Lošinj.

Island of Pag
Located north of Zadar, the island of Pag is one of the islands of northern Dalmatia and the third largest island in Croatia. The island of Pag has about 8.000 inhabitants, most of whom live in the island's capital, Pag. In the summer months, a mild wind (Mistral) blows from the west, which brings refreshment on hot summer days, which numerous sailors and surfers look forward to. For holidaymakers who really want to experience nightlife, the party beach Zrce, near Novalja, is exactly the right address. The picturesque pebble beach Zrce is now one of Croatia's number 1 party mile and is visited by tens of thousands of young guests every year.

Dugi otok island
The island of Dugi Otok is the longest island in the Croatian archipelago and is located off Zadar in the Dalmatia region. This island is one of the most beautiful Croatian islands in the Adriatic, as it combines the unique features of the Adriatic coast, from rocky cliffs to beautiful sandy beaches. On the island you will find 12 small, romantic fishing villages, most of which are somewhat hidden in the bays. Depending on the size of the town, you will be able to find enough restaurants, cafes and shops that will spoil you with typical Croatian cuisine. The Telascica Nature Park and the Sakarun beach, one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia, are particularly worth seeing.

Island of Brac
The island of Brac has an area of ​​approximately 395 m² and is located in the middle of Dalmatia. The highest mountain on Brac is “Sveti Vid” at 778 m. Around 12.000 inhabitants live on Brac, most of whom are spread across the towns of Supetar, Milna, Bol, Postira, Pucisca and Povlja. The “Golden Horn” is one of the most famous pebble beaches on Brač. The beach is over 1.200 m long. The beach is right next to the most famous tourist center on the island of Brač, the town of Bol. The city offers the opportunity to visit the Dominican monastery with a rich archive and library. The walk along the attractive promenade offers the opportunity to taste various types of excellent wines produced by the “Stina” winery.

Hvar island
The island of Hvar in southern Dalmatia lies in the Adriatic Sea off the Dalmatian coast and is administratively part of Split-Dalmatia County. The history of Hvar town dates back over 2.400 years when the ancient Greeks founded the first settlement on the island. With well-preserved and still full of residential architecture, Hvar is one of the oldest tourist centers in Dalmatia. The whole city has been built over the centuries with many different styles that provide the setting for a comfortable life. Worth mentioning is the Hvar theater, which is one of the oldest in Europe since 1612. According to surveys, the island of Hvar is one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world. The world-famous magazine Forbes nominated the island in the same breath as the Bahamas, Hawaii and the Maldives. Hvar is known today for its excellent nightlife, which coexists in the picturesque streets, the central town square or the town's many palaces.

Island of Korčula
The island of Korcula is already part of the region of southern Dalmatia. Together with the already mentioned neighboring islands of Hvar and Brac, it forms an ideal holiday region. The everywhere lively history of Korcula and the architectural heritage of different cultures makes the attraction of the island in addition to the beautiful nature. The town of Korcula is the birthplace of the world famous navigator Marco Polo and at the same time the jewel of the island! In the old town of Korcula there are numerous sights to be admired and the flair of the many cafés and restaurants in connection with the Roman architectural styles is breathtaking. Korcula is considered one of the most beautiful towns in Dalmatia, if not all of Croatia.

Island of Mljet
South of the Peljesac peninsula is the southernmost island of the Croatian archipelago and extends over approx. 100 km², on which only about 1.000 inhabitants live. The first inhabitants of the island of Mljet were the Illyrians from the Ardiaei tribe, who came to Mljet via the port of Prapratno on the Peljesac peninsula 4.000 years ago. The beautiful island is very green and 72% of the island is covered with forest. The heroic poem from the Odyssée states that the nymph Calypso lived here. According to legend, she is said to have held Odyssée captive on the south coast of the island for seven years. Mljet National Park is the oldest marine park in the entire Mediterranean Sea. In 1960 this area was declared a national park and the associated sea area was added in 1997. The national park encompasses one third of the island in the northwest, covering 5.400 hectares of protected land and the surrounding sea.