If you are the type of person who imagines your dream vacation away from the hectic rhythm, without a lot of noise and clamor, then this article is for you. Everyone knows that Croatia hides numerous natural beauties and a beautiful crystal-clear sea, and here we will reveal to you where you can enjoy these beauties in peace, without too many crowds, even in high season. An increasing number of people want as much peace as possible for their vacation, to be able to enjoy the sound of sea waves and the chirping of birds without the noise from nearby roads and nightclubs. Since Croatia has many beautiful islands, they are the first logical choice for a peaceful vacation, but there are also many smaller places on the coast that will also provide you with a peaceful and relaxing vacation.
1. Island of Mljet
If you ask us, then we would place the island of Mljet at the top of the list of places for a peaceful and relaxing vacation in Croatia. Mljet is also known as a green island because more than 70% of its total area is covered by forests and greenery. There is also a famous national park on Mljet, where forest coverage exceeds 90%, and the total area of this island is 100.4 square kilometers. The island of Mljet has no nightclubs or festivals, so it does not attract a younger population looking for fun, but people looking for a true vacation in beautiful nature. For a complete experience of the island of Mljet, we recommend accommodation in the luxurious Villa Korina with a swimming pool within the national park itself. If you are interested in more information about the Croatian islands, read our article about the most beautiful Croatian islands.
2. Island of Šolta
The island of Šolta is an island that, compared to the island of Mljet, has a little more events in some places, but it is still a great choice for a quiet vacation. Compared to Mljet, it is easier to get to because it is very well connected by ferries that sail regularly from Split. If you decide to go to Šolta by ferry, it will take you to the small, quiet town of Rogač. This place hides numerous small, beautiful coves where you will be able to find your corner of peace. Explore the promenade that takes you along the sea and enjoy one of the beautiful bays. Right in the town of Rogač, in a beautiful bay, is the ideal accommodation for a relaxing vacation on Šolta - the seafront Villa Miranda. Its location will allow you to swim in the crystal-clear sea every day.
3. Island of Cres
The island of Cres is a very beautiful island located in the Kvarner Bay in the northern part of the Adriatic Sea. You can reach it by ferry from the island of Krk or from the small town of Brestovo on the east coast of Istria. It is interesting that Cres is the largest Croatian island and that once upon a time it was one island connected to today's island of Lošinj, and today they are connected by a nice drawbridge. Cres is known as one of the rare habitats of protected griffon vultures, and a stay on Cres can be an ideal opportunity to explore the neighboring island of Lošinj. For ideal relaxing accommodation on Cres, we recommend Villa Leucolea, located directly by the sea in a relatively quiet part of the island.
4. Island of Korčula
Korčula is an island rich in history and beautiful nature that will delight every guest. In the last few years, it has become an increasingly popular holiday destination, and with the construction of the Pelješki bridge, the time to travel to Korčula has been significantly shortened, although the island is still relatively poorly connected compared to the other larger islands in Croatia. For an ideal relaxing vacation on Korčula, we recommend booking seafront Villa Karla, which is in a small, quiet place in the south of the island.
5. Island of Brač
The island of Brač is the island that is best connected with the mainland by ferry lines, and ferries run very often in both directions. Brač is a very popular tourist island where everyone will be able to find something for themselves. Bol is the city where you will find one of the most famous beaches in Croatia, Zlatni Rat, and lovers of nightlife will also be able to enjoy it here. On the other hand, Brač hides charming small quiet places where you can enjoy complete privacy in one of the many luxurious villas from our offer. One of these is Villa Luka in the small quiet town of Ložišća or Villa Dina in the town of Pučišća.
6. Island of Hvar
Hvar is also known as the sunny island because it has the most sunny days of all the islands in Croatia. Although most people's first association with Hvar in terms of tourism is the island of entertainment, Hvar hides many small quiet places and beautiful hidden coves. It is enough to move away from the center of all events and entertainment, from the town of Hvar, and explore the nice surrounding places that the island of Hvar hides. For complete relaxation away from everyone, we recommend booking Villa Fulmin in Malo Grablje, in the inner part of the island of Hvar. If you want complete peace and privacy, but also to be located at the seafront, then renting Villa Golubinka in Zastražišće on the south side of the island of Hvar is the best choice for you.
7. Small towns in Istria
In addition to the beautiful Croatian islands, there are also charming small towns in Istria where you can spend your peaceful dream vacation. Istria is a region that is often compared to Tuscany in Italy because of its beautiful nature, numerous wineries, and rich gastronomy. Precisely because of this, but also because of good connections, Istria has long been a favorite destination of many guests. Some of the most visited places in Istria are certainly Rovinj, Poreč and Pula, but Istria also hides several charming, lesser-known places where you can rest in complete peace away from the crowds. Our recommendation would be the charming town of Grožnjan, and ideal choices for accommodation nearby would be Villa Torrecorta or Villa Stancija Vigini. Both villas are truly unique and have an extremely large private property that will ensure guests complete peace and privacy. In addition to the medieval town of Grožnjan, visit a small town with the cute name of Sveti Petar u Šuma- St. Peter in the Woods, where you can book the luxurious Villa LaMaison or the town of Oprtalj, near which you can stay in Casa Cavi.
8. Small towns in Dalmatia
In addition to Istria, in Dalmatia you can also find beautiful small places that are not overcrowded and offer the possibility of a peaceful vacation. Dalmatia is a region known for its beautiful coast, numerous magical islands and crystal-clear sea. The most popular places in Dalmatia are Split, Zadar and Šibenik and numerous islands that we have already mentioned in this article. Our recommendation would be to visit the middle part of Dalmatia and small towns: Vrsine, where you can rent Villa Latica, Ražanj, where you can rent Villa Esquel, or Vinišće, where you can rent Villa Vese, which is located right next to the sea in a beautiful, peaceful bay.