Walking holiday in Croatia

- DISCOVER THE MEDITERRANEAN COAST ON FOOT -

Croatia: full of life. According to this motto, active holidaymakers who are hungry for exercise can experience a unique Mediterranean paradise during a walking holiday in Croatia. Our walking holidays with luggage transfer offer the perfect combination of Mediterranean cuisine and active relaxation. Croatia is an excellent holiday destination for hikers and is home to wonderful hiking routes for all levels of hiking. While exploring the beautiful country in the south on foot, you'll experience unique moments of tranquillity amidst beautiful landscapes, natural parks with waterfalls and breathtaking coasts. The delicious traditional food and the unmistakable hospitality of the locals will make your journey perfect. You'll remember your Eurohike holiday in Croatia for a long time.

The best things about walking holidays in Croatia

Stay active while travelling along the most beautiful hiking trails on the Mediterranean coast, always accompanied by a mild climate. This enjoyable experience awaits you on our walking tours with luggage transfer in Croatia. Here you'll discover beautiful coastlines, marvellous pebble and rocky beaches and picturesque natural landscapes - always accompanied by the warm rays of the sun on your back. Because Croatia enjoys more than 200 days of sunshine a year, it's an ideal destination for active holidaymakers who are hungry for sunshine. With a total area of 56,594 km², Croatia not only offers plenty of enjoyable active experiences, it's also home to numerous cultural treasures that UNESCO has designated as World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites. Are you ready for Mediterranean cuisine, culture and active time-out during a walking holiday in Croatia?

Istria

Discover the wonderful diversity of the three countries of Italy, Slovenia and Croatia on our 8-day walking holiday in Istria. On six daily stages, you'll walk through picturesque fishing villages and idyllic vineyards and enjoy breaks from walking in beautiful bays. The starting point of your tour is Trieste, the lively harbour city of Italy. From here you hike to Pesek and then to Muggia. On the fourth day you leave Italy and explore the beautiful hiking trails of Slovenia until a transfer brings you to Koper in the afternoon. The next day's stage is a real highlight: from Koper you always hike along the Mediterranean Sea to Izola and on to the beautiful coastal town of Piran. After a night's rest, you continue to Motovun. The last day's stage takes you to the final destination of Poreč, where you end your hike in comfort.

The island paradise of Dalmatia

The regions of Dalmatia stretch from northern to southern Croatia and offer a wide range of hiking opportunities. The southern region in particular offers ideal conditions for a walking holiday straight out of a picture book. On our Island Hopping Dalmatia walking holiday, the route to the most beautiful islands in the country takes eight days and six daily stages. Starting in Split, take the ferry to the island of Brač, which is the starting point for your first hike leading up to the mountain Vidova Gora. Enjoy the next day's stage on the island of Hvar. Here you will not only be accompanied by the salty breeze, but also by the wonderful scent of pine forests and lavender fields, simply marvellous! After a walking tour of Hvar, on the fifth day you will first take the ferry to Korčula, then on to the mainland on the Peliješac peninsula and finally on foot to the mountain Sveti Ilija, the highest point on the island at 961 metres. On the sixth day, take a ferry to the island of Mljet, which is also a national park. On the last leg of your holiday, you'll discover the Old Town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on foot and end your walking holiday with a wonderful traditional dinner.

Tip: This walking tour can also be experienced as a walking holiday with a dog and is pure enjoyment for two- and four-legged friends.

Climate in Croatia

With around 2,600 hours of sunshine per year and countless wonderful hiking opportunities, Croatia is an ideal destination for active holidaymakers. The coast has a Mediterranean climate with mild winter temperatures that rarely drop below 10 degrees centigrade. Inland, continental weather conditions dominate, so temperatures are on average 4 degrees colder than on the coast. At Eurohike, we offer our hiking tours from March or April to November, so you can experience the beauty of nature in all its different facets and seasons. Whether it's the mild spring and autumn or the hot summer, each season offers something special for hiking holidaymakers in Croatia.

Culture and tradition

Croatia is characterised by an extremely diverse cultural landscape and many traditions. Some of these customs are UNESCO cultural heritage sites, such as the Ojkanje song, a traditional song sung with trembling voices alone or with accompaniment. Klapa singing is also an important and long-standing tradition in Croatia, dating back to the Middle Ages. The song is mostly sung by groups and the songs mainly revolve around topics such as love, the sea or the Mediterranean lifestyle.

But sweet traditions are also part of UNESCO's Intangible World Heritage, such as the handmade gingerbread. Not just a nice souvenir from northern Croatia, but rather an old tradition from the Middle Ages, which in the shape of a heart is supposed to bring happiness and joy to the recipient. Another tradition and part of the UNESCO list is the silent circle dance from the Dalmatian countryside. It takes place without music, but with the sound of traditional shoes rhythmically produced by the dancers on the floor.

A delicious feast in Croatia

In Croatian cuisine, tradition and diversity meet because the dishes are strongly characterised by the regions. You can find wonderful traditional dishes such as the typical cevapcici or raznici as well as - thanks to the proximity to Italy - pasta and pizza and, above all, seafood as far as the eye can see. Due to the almost unlimited access to the sea, Croatia offers an incredible variety of fish dishes. After an eventful day in nature, you can look forward to a great meal of freshly caught seafood - served in a variety of ways at traditional restaurants known as Konoba. A good dinner is best finished off with homemade ice cream, a savoury dessert like rozata (caramel pudding) or a typical cherry liqueur. A walking holiday in Croatia not only offers plenty of variety along the hiking trails - the beautiful country in the south also has plenty of good food in store for its visitors.

Frequently asked questions about walking holidays in Croatia

When is the best time for a walking holiday in Croatia?
We offer our walking holidays from March or April to November. These are the ideal months for a successful walking holiday, allowing you to experience the beauty of the many different seasons in Croatia.

Where in Croatia is a good place to hike?
Croatia offers great variety and many opportunities for hiking. For our two walking holidays, we have chosen the beautiful destinations of Istria and the island paradise of Dalmatia on the Croatian coast, as these regions promise a successful walking experience almost all year round, as well as a mild climate.

Are there any UNESCO sites in Croatia?
Yes, there are. Croatia is rich in world cultural heritage and, together with Spain, is the country with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites. The rich cultural heritage of churches, cathedrals and museums characterises the country's artistic and musical traditions.

Is there a lot of nature in Croatia?
Nature and diversity as far as the eye can see: almost 40% of the total land area is forest. There are also more than eight national parks and eleven protected nature parks. The country is also located in the "Blue Heart of Europe" and is one of the 30 most water-rich countries in the world.

How many islands are there in Croatia?
The Croatian coast has a total of approximately 1,246 islands, 48 of which are inhabited.