Tag: off-season travel

When to Visit Croatia: Best Times for Beaches, Hiking, and Festivals

Thinking about when to go to Croatia? The answer really depends on what you’re looking for.

Best Time to Visit for Beaches

If sun, sea, and sandy beaches are your top priority, the best time to visit Croatia is between late June and early September. This is peak beach season, especially along the Dalmatian coast and on islands like Hvar, Brač, and Murter. The sea is warm, the skies are clear, and beach bars are in full swing.

Top months for beach holidays in Croatia:

  • July & August: Hot, lively, and full of energy
  • June & September: Warm but less crowded

Pro tip: If you’re not into big crowds, early September is ideal. You’ll still get warm water and great weather without the summer rush.

Best Time to Go Hiking in Croatia

Croatia’s hiking season runs from April to June and September to mid-October. These shoulder months offer cooler temps, fewer tourists, and clear views on trails like those in Krka National Park, Velebit Mountains, or Pelješac Peninsula.

Top months for hiking in Croatia:

  • May & June: Lush greenery, wildflowers, and perfect temperatures
  • September: Post-summer calm, still warm enough but not too hot

Avoid hiking in July and August unless it’s early morning or higher altitude trails as it gets hot.

Best Time to Experience Croatian Festivals

Festival season in Croatia kicks off in late spring and runs through summer, peaking between June and August.

Some popular picks:

There are also smaller, local events all over the country, especially in coastal towns like Šibenik and Pirovac.

Off-Season Travel: Is Croatia Worth Visiting?

If you’re not a beach-goer and want to avoid crowds, October through April is worth considering. You’ll find lower prices on villas and flights, and it’s a great time for cultural trips or working remotely. Just be prepared for shorter days and cooler weather.

tldr:

  • Want beach time without the chaos? Go in early September
  • Love hiking and cooler weather? Try late spring or early fall
  • Looking to party or check out festivals? July is your month
  • Prefer peace and local vibes? Go in the off-season and explore hidden gems

Planning a Trip?

No matter when you’re visiting Croatia, Villa Lava in Pirovac is a solid base.

It’s close to beaches, hiking trails, and summer festivals. Whether you’re here in peak season or during quieter months, it’s easy to explore the best of Dalmatia from here.

Book your stay at Villa Lava and enjoy Croatia your way, anytime of year.

The perfect place for your company team summit in Croatia

Having distributed teams across the globe is becoming increasingly popular. 10-15 years ago, the concept of a team working together from remote corners of the world was unthinkable for most companies. Today, software companies like Automattic (the company behind WordPress), Gitlab, and even Stripe have adopted remote working as their new default.

While working remotely is a fantastic way of tapping into talents around the world, it is needed to periodically meet your team members in person. This is usually called team summits, team retreats or kick-off. Many companies prefer to rent out a big house where they can have their team stay under one roof and both work, eat and hang out together under one roof.

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A haven for digital nomads and remote workers

The concept of a digital nomad is a relatively new thing. With the raise of the digital economy and remote work, many people (often young) realized that they are no longer chained to their office to do their work. Regardless if you were doing administrative work, or writing code, as long as you have your computer and a reliable internet connection, you can do your work. Hence it doesn’t matter if that is on a beach in Thailand, or from the couch in your living room. This is what the concept of being a digital nomad stems from. You’ve unchained yourself from the office, so why not take full advantage of it and work from around the world.

Over the years, we’ve had a lot of these people staying at Villa Lava. Croatia, known for its absolutely beautiful nature and scenery, makes for an ideal destination. The problem however that many people who have visited Croatia have found is that many, if not most, accommodations fail to cater to the modern workforce. 

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