Along the Croatian coast

You can fall in love with Croatia. It's a lovely country - it may sound strange, but it fits perfectly. This tiny country, both mountainous and with an extremely interesting coastline, is perfect for a sunny holiday for people enchanted by the blue of the Croatian sea. And the beaches? Sun-seekers will find over 100 of them there, and what is very important, Blue Flags fly over them, which are an ecological symbol of the purity of the water and the beach itself. Fans of more adventurous sunbathing will especially like Croatia - it is the European cradle of naturist camping. There are 12 of them in total, of which 7 are in Istria alone. For such a small country, there are quite a lot of official naturist beaches here, as many as 17, and they are part of the beaches next to the campsites.

Croatian campsites

In fact, camping enthusiasts have an exceptionally good time in Croatia. It is no exaggeration to say that the most attractive offer of camping tourism in the entire Mediterranean region is Croatian. What can be said more - the beauty of the country can be appreciated to the greatest extent by driving along the coast and visiting other tourist attractions. While driving, you may come across a few campsites with sandy beaches. Most of them are gravel and rocky - walking on them is not particularly pleasant if you don't have shoes. But it is compensated by very clean, even azure water, just like from catalogs or old wall murals.

Let's start with the fact that in Croatia it is not allowed to pitch tents or park caravans outside designated areas. Most campsites start their operations at Easter, which in practice means that the start date is different every year. They are most often open from April to mid-October. The largest part of the offer are three- and four-star hotels (scale from 2 to 5).

Istria

Being in Istria, we can stay in Umag Park with over 5,000. places. This is a place created for family relaxation. Children will love swimming pools with waterfalls, there is also a botanical eco-park, fortresses and a pirate ship. If someone thinks that 5 thousand places is not an impressive number, you probably know the most spacious Croatian campsite, i.e. Lanternacamp. It is located near the city of Porec and can accommodate approximately 9,000 people. people. In its surroundings there is the famous Postumia karst cave complex, including the vertical Baredine cave. Cavers will certainly be attracted by another local attraction - underground lakes, as well as spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.

The second family campsite worth mentioning is Bijela Uvala. We can find it near the Zelena Laguna housing estate, heading towards the town of Funtana. It is surrounded by a picturesque series of uninhabited islets, and the two-kilometer coastline is rich in paved sunbathing areas. The naturists mentioned above have a separate part of the beach reserved for themselves.

Over the last few years, campsites in Istria have undergone an incredible transformation. The most spectacular ones can be seen in Medulin: Arena Kažela Campsite , in the previously mentioned Funtana:Istra Premium Resort or in Rovinj: Polari Camping Resort and Camping Veštar

Korčula

But the Croatian coast, despite its unique beauty, can be used not only to please the eye and gild the skin with the sun's rays. Two kilometers west of Kučište, in an area with a beautiful view of the island of Korčula, there is the partially wooded (with olive trees) campsite Antony Boy. This is one of the best places for those who want to learn more about the fauna and flora of the sea - they can dive, surf and practice other water sports here.

Some time ago we published an article about small, cozy campsites in Croatia and it turns out that a large part of these campsites are located in this part of Croatia.

Split

And anyone who comes to Croatia wanting to experience the most intense holiday in paradise surroundings will most likely end up in the city of Split. Situated on a peninsula, surrounded by the sea on both sides, with a refreshing climate even in the hottest weather, Split is the pearl of Croatia. Here you can enjoy nature with the sea breeze and at the same time be a regular visitor to cafes, entertainment clubs, restaurants and pizzerias. And this is also where the Stobreč campsite is located, right at the mouth of the Žrnovica River. Fans of visiting monuments will also be pleased - the ruins of old Salona, Diocletian's Palace and many other attractions await them.

On the westernmost tip, there is the Pineta campsite with pebble beaches and a one-and-a-half-kilometer coastline. Right next to it is the oldest and largest lighthouse in the Adriatic, and at the campsite itself, visitors can dance to live music every night. There were also pizzerias and a few cafes. If someone would like to participate in interesting animation programs, there is no problem - they can be used in the recreation and apartment center located nearby.

These are just a few of dozens of campsites in Croatia that offer hospitality to tourists. Vacationers have virtually unlimited choices and everyone will find what suits them best - whether it's a bustling city full of pubs and dancing until dawn, or rather quiet beaches and quiet corners where you can forget about reality. They all have one thing in common: warm, wonderfully clean water and beautiful views.

There are plenty of opinions on the Internet from people delighted with the tiny country "hugged" to its neighbors. Let's take a quote from Gazeta.pl as an example: "I love Croatia! I remember all my stays fondly, the weather was guaranteed, the people were very open and polite, the water was clear. In virtually every tourist town you can find something interesting to visit," as well as a short and concise statement from another forum member: "The most beautiful coast in southern Europe, Greece can be hidden away." This convinces me.