Things To Do

Villa LAVA offers a relaxing environment for you to wind down and soak in the sun. However, after a few days you might want to leave the house and explore the stunning scenery that Croatia has to offer.

We have curated a list of activities that should fit all types of travelers, from families with kids to adventure seekers and sailors.

For families

Villa LAVA is an easy base for a family holiday, and there’s plenty nearby to keep every age happy:

• A pool you can make child-safe. The private pool has a sliding glass dome that locks, so it can be closed off when little ones are around.
• Sheltered beaches nearby. Pirovac sits on a calm bay, with coves a few minutes from the house. See our guide to the beautiful beaches near Pirovac.
• Waterfalls at Krka. Krka National Park is a short drive away, with boardwalk trails winding through the falls that suit all ages.
• A castle from Game of Thrones. Klis Fortress has ramparts to explore and sweeping views, an easy hit with kids.
• A day on the water. The blue cave and islands tour makes for a memorable family outing by boat.
• Tennis within walking distance. Courts to rent at Hotel Miran Pirovac, a short walk from the house (see Sports, below).

Eating

• Book a private chef
• Best restaurants in Pirovac
• Five best restaurants in Šibenik
• A visit to Konoba Boba
• Best Food to Eat in Split
• A Visit to Konoba Nono

Activities

• Beautiful beaches near Pirovac
• Slanica beach on Murter — the best-known beach on the island, and one of the few genuinely sandy ones on this stretch of coast. It runs roughly 200 m, the sea stays shallow a long way out, and it is well equipped with showers, sunbeds and places to eat. Good for families with small children; it does get busy in high season.
• How to Plan Your Sailing Holidays in Croatia
• Why you should visit the Blue Cave and the Blue Lagoon — boat tours run daily from the nearby harbours in season.
• Go on an organic wine tasting at Mas Vin
• Krka National Park, famous for its stunning waterfalls, is just a short drive away. In Krka you can hike the many trails, or why not jump into the water and go for a refreshing swim.
• A number of scenes from the TV show Game of Thrones were shot close by. The most featured sites are Klis Fortress, and Diocletian’s Palace in Split.
• Primošten, a medieval old town packed onto a small peninsula that was an island until the 16th century. Narrow stone lanes wind up to the 15th-century church of St. George at the top, and the whole town is ringed by beaches — Mala Raduča looks straight back at the old town and is the spot for sunset. Just south of town, the Bucavac vineyards are a hillside of Babić vines in hand-built dry-stone plots, on UNESCO’s World Heritage tentative list since 2007. See our guide to the native grapes near Šibenik.
• Things to do in Split
• Visit one of the many vineyards
• Fun things to do on Murter Island
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Sports

• Tennis: There are tennis courts available for rent at Hotel Miran Pirovac, which is within walking distance.
• Running: The beach is located minutes from the house by foot. You can run right by the water for several kilometers, which makes for a perfect morning run. Also check out our guide to marathons in Croatia.
• Biking: Croatia is amazing for both road biking and for mountain biking. From Villa LAVA you have easy access to both.
• Hiking: There are lots of stunningly beautiful hiking trails all around Croatia. Some of the best hiking can be found around Krka National Park.