{"id":17725,"date":"2024-11-20T13:37:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T02:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures?p=17725&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=17725"},"modified":"2025-10-10T15:48:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T04:48:59","slug":"best-croatian-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/best-croatian-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Croatian islands everyone should visit this summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Discover islands with guidebook-gracing beaches, boutique vineyards and pindrop-quiet nature reserves, where quiet corners await \u2013 even in summer. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Island-hopping in <a href=\"\/croatia\">Croatia<\/a> opens you up to 1244 possibilities, each with their own distinct identities, primed for sailing, cruising, swimming and snorkelling. We just can\u2019t get enough of the Adriatic coastline, and if you choose Croatia for your next getaway, we\u2019re sure you won\u2019t want to leave either.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many idyllic landscapes, narrowing down where to go can be tough. Luckily, we\u2019re here to help you pick the best Croatian islands for your next summer (or spring or autumn) adventure. Whether you\u2019re into easy daytrips from Dubrovnik or Split, or secluded beaches away from the crowds, Croatia has an island to fit the bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for a daytrip from Split<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hvar&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-747 size-medium\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove.jpg\" alt=\"People swimming in turquoise waters in the ocean, with a beach and trees in Hvar\" class=\"wp-image-85134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_hvar_blue-beach-cove-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A beautiful summer&#8217;s day in Hvar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to an affordable ferry (and a range of island accommodation), Hvar is our top pick for the best daytrip or weekend away from <a href=\"\/croatia\/split\">Split<\/a>. Your first sight of Hvar is the old marina, dotted with million-dollar super yachts. Renowned for its abundant sunshine, shingle and sandy beaches (Dubovica and Mina, respectively), lavender fields, vineyards, historical landmarks and world-class dining and nightlife, it&#8217;s no surprise that this island is a popular spot for upmarket travellers.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Luckily, this gorgeous island is still accessible for the everyday adventurer. You can soak up the scenery, visit the ancient settlements like Stari Grad or venture further afield to the island&#8217;s boutique wineries, isolated hamlets and little coves (sometimes, without a tourist in sight).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for local wines: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Korcula<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-748 size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506.jpg\" alt=\"Korcula's Old Town on the coast with a sunny sky\" class=\"wp-image-85136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Korcula-shutterstock-558389506-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Korcula coast bathed in sunlight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Korcula is about as close as you can get to mainland <a href=\"\/croatia\">Croatia<\/a>. It\u2019s the most settled island in the archipelago, which means more classic Croatian architecture to explore. Its capital, also named Korcula, is known as &#8216;Little Dubrovnik&#8217; for its terracotta roofs and photogenic location on the edge of a sea-swathed promontory.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the island for oenophiles, with some of the country\u2019s best whites produced right here (the coveted posip grape grows almost exclusively on Korcula). Add in sandy beaches and a Renaissance vibe (the Cathedral of St. Marco is a must see) and you\u2019ve got the perfect <a href=\"\/adventures\/perfect-island-getaway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">island getaway<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bonus: Intrepid\u2019s eight-day <a href=\"\/croatia\/explore-croatia-160038\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Explore Croatia<\/a> trip gives you an authentic tour of the island, including visits to local farms and family vineyards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for untouched greenery: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mljet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-749 size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour.jpg\" alt=\"Four travellers cycling on bikes along the water's edge\" class=\"wp-image-85137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_mljet_cycling-group-harbour-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cyclists riding along Mljet&#8217;s coast<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Where Korcula is settled, Mljet is wild, untamed and probably the greenest isle on the Dalmatian coast. No wonder Odysseus spent seven years here (as heard on the local rumour mill). A few isolated villages cling to the coast and there are a couple of vineyards a bit further inland, but a lot of the island is taken up by the Mljet National Park \u2013 perfect for walking, hiking and cycling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-no-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMXBC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMXBC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmxbc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Cycle Croatia & the Balkans<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">14 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmxbc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZSDS\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZSDS.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zsds\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Croatian Coastal Cruising: Dubrovnik to Split (Aurora)<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zsds\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMZC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMZC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Croatia & Slovenia Real Food Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">8 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019d like a slice of Croatia as it once was (we\u2019re talking prehistoric, not just 20 years ago), this is the place. The island\u2019s two salt lakes (Veliko and Malo Jezero) hold your gaze with a steely blue stronger than Cillian Murphy&#8217;s eyes and there\u2019s even a tiny Benedictine monastery in the middle of one of them \u2013 Veliko Jezero.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian islands for a weekend away: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elafiti<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-751 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775.jpg\" alt=\"Bright blue and green water on rocky coastal shore with boat in distance\" class=\"wp-image-85138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Elafiti-Islands-beach-shore-stone-ocean-shutterstock-300691775-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Summer in Croatia signals the start of sailing adventures<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elafiti Islands are a group of six small islands off the coast of Dubrovnik. If you\u2019re spending your summer in the medieval Old Town and wondering what to do and see in Dubrovnik \u2013 why not spend a few days exploring Elafiti? You can get there by taking the short ferry ride or on a private yacht on the <a href=\"\/croatia\/croatia-sailing-adventure-dubrovnik-split-160025\">Croatia Sailing Adventure: Dubrovnik to Split<\/a> (this trip also runs in the reverse direction).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The three main islands are: Kolocep, known as the \u2018green island\u2019 due to its 100-year-old pine groves, citrus trees and olive groves; Lopud, famed for its spectacular parks and beaches; and Sipan, the largest of the islands, with a long history of legends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for a daytrip from Dubrovnik:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lokrum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-750 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261.jpg\" alt=\"Lots of boats in Dubrovnik's Old Town harbour on water, surrounded by city walls\" class=\"wp-image-85139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Dubrovnik-harbour-sxp-13295261-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dubrovnik acts as a gateway to the island of Lokrum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular daytrip destination for <a href=\"\/croatia\/dubrovnik\">Dubrovnik<\/a> locals who want to escape the peak season crowds, Lokrum is basically a floating botanic garden. The island\u2019s covered in an incredible collection of holm oaks, black ash, pines, olive trees, giant agaves and rare Mediterranean plants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spend the morning swimming offshore and soaking up the Mediterranean sun, then go explore the island\u2019s ruined Benedictine monastery in the afternoon. Pay close attention to the ferry timetable though, as when the last boat to Dubrovnik leaves, you\u2019re either on it \u2013 or you\u2019re not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for a private getaway:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lastovo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-752 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023.jpg\" alt=\"Pathway leading into the hills at sunset, the ocean on one side and a lighthouse in the distance\" class=\"wp-image-85140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Zmll-Croatia-lastovo-island-sunset-shutterstock-1563065023-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Watch the sun set with local wine on Croatia&#8217;s islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Mljet, over 70 per cent of Lastovo is forested, making it the perfect place to stretch your legs and calm your mind. If you\u2019re looking for a quiet slice of paradise to walk among nature and watch the sun set with a glass of local wine, take the ferry or a five-hour catamaran ride from Split via Hvar to paradise.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Intrepid\u2019s<a href=\"\/croatia\/croatia-and-montenegro-sailing-adventure-160089\"> Croatia and Montenegro Sailing Adventure<\/a> also explores some of the 46 islets and reefs around the island\u2019s edge. There&#8217;s also Venetian architecture from the 15th and 16th centuries and many churches to discover in your free time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for avoiding the (other) tourists: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-753 size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water.jpg\" alt=\"Two travellers walking along harbour with water, town and boats in background\" class=\"wp-image-85142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Hvar-travellers-walking-by-water-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">In Croatia, harbours open up to a host of alluring islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Even to the locals, Vis is a mysterious place. It\u2019s one of the furthest islands from the Croatian mainland and has spent much of its recent history serving as a Yugoslav military base. In fact, foreigners couldn\u2019t even visit it until 1989. This isolation has worked in the island\u2019s favour because Vis escaped much modern development in the latter half of the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century (even the locals moved back to the mainland).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now an unspoiled paradise, Vis is full of boutique vineyards (home of the famed vugava white wine), pellucid waters and two gorgeous little towns, Vis Town and Komiza. Learn about this little island\u2019s history and maybe tour a local winery on the <a href=\"\/croatia\/croatia-sailing-adventure-split-dubrovnik-160026\">Croatia Sailing Adventure: Split to Dubrovnik<\/a> trip.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The best Croatian island for olive oil: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brac<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-image-23540\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682.jpg\" alt=\"Green waters in the harbour with boats, palm fringed walkway giving way to orange town\" class=\"wp-image-85143\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock-1889148682-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The island of Brac \u2013 home to Zlatni Rat beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunny Brac is the largest (and longest) island in central Dalmatia. 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