Croatia Articles

With its dramatic Adriatic coastline backed by rugged mountains, it’s no wonder Croatia is now one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, especially among lovers of the great outdoors.

The number of UK holidaymakers enjoying a trip to this family-friendly gem continues to rise year on year, with the first six months of 2018 seeing 1.4 million UK travellers journey to Croatia, up almost 40% from 2017.

While Croatia’s spectacular landscape tops the bill for us, there’s plenty more to love – from ancient historic sites to bags of sunshine.

We explore exactly what makes this beautiful country one of our all-time favourite destinations.

You’ll already know to expect craggy coastline views as you enjoy some of Europe’s best water sports in Croatia, but this Balkan country isn’t popularly reckoned to have one of the world’s great cuisines and it's unlikelythat you have a neighbourhood restaurant serving up traditional Croatia food nearby!

You’ll see how unfair that judgement is as you explore the country. Beyond the cliffs you’ll see flourishing vineyards, citrus and olive orchards; and on the sea, you’re never too far from a fishing boat bringing in a fresh catch for dinner.

Croatia has a highly regional food culture, so the food you enjoy at your resort will most likely be local, and will always be based on fantastic local produce prepared with love and care.

Wherever you’re staying here are five dishes you must try, including the Croatian national dish.

Clambering over the top of a stark white cliff onto rich green grass, you turn to look out over the smooth waters of the Adriatic. A beautiful view and what a sense of achievement!

That’s the promise of the Paklenica National Park, where a spectacular limestone landscape tumbles down to an equally beautiful coast. Climbers from around the world trek to this wilderness that’s far and away the top mountaineering destination in Croatia. Between ascents, you can explore a huge network of hiking trails, delve into spectacular caves and encounter exciting wildlife.

Paklenica National Park should be on the itinerary of any adventure traveller heading to Croatia this summer, and if you’ve never tried climbing, it’s the perfect beginner’s playground.

Alana Beachclub in Croatia is situated on the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia between the Adriatic Sea and the Paklenica National Park and approximately 40-minutes drive from the city of Zadar. The location of the beachclub allows immediate access to one of Croatia’s eight national parks, which is famously known for its excellent rock climbing and hiking, and the history and culture of Zadar. Combine this with a short flight from the UK and you have a great destination for an active family holiday.