{"id":24900,"date":"2018-01-20T07:45:17","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T20:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=24900"},"modified":"2025-04-01T01:16:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:16:40","slug":"alternative-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/alternative-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Lesser-known Croatia: 7 stunning spots where you can avoid crowds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Do you have Croatia on your list of places to visit? Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock, the answer is probably yes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the incredible cuisine to stunning natural beauty \u2013 and, to top it all off, a favourable currency rate \u2013 it\u2019s easy to see why <strong><a href=\"\/croatia\" data-wpil=\"url\">Croatia<\/a> <\/strong>is so appealing. Take it from me, when I visited for the first time I only planned to be there a few weeks, and somehow three months came and went before I knew it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not just me. Croatia brings in over 12 million tourists, and it\u2019s on track to double those numbers by 2020.\u00a0Great news for Croatia, but not so appealing to those looking to enjoy their vacation without having to stress about crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_opuzen_wine-on-deck-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Drinking wine in Ozupen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Have no fear, this is no reason to cross this Balkan country off your list of must-see locations. While hotspots like <strong><a href=\"\/adventures\/split-croatia-guide\/\">Split<\/a> <\/strong>and Dubrovnik will always be packed in high season, there are plenty of other lesser-known but equally beautiful destinations to enjoy all Croatia has to offer without sacrificing your breathing room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our 7 favourite spots to avoid the crowds in Croatia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-24911\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-853350392-e1516388926610.jpg\" alt=\"Vis Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-24911\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Vis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vis, like most things in Croatia, has a fascinating history. It\u2019s the most remote of the central Dalmatian islands. From the 1950s until 1989, it served as a military base for the Yugoslav army and was cut off from foreign visitors. The isolation left it underpopulated for decades, but what I liked best about it was its lack of development. It\u2019s authentic, peaceful, and quiet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the gourmet delights and local wines certainly impart a feeling of laziness, there is no shortage of things to do here. I suggest visiting\u00a0one of the many local vineyards or going on an excursion to the famous \u2018Blue Caves\u2019 off the coast of Komi\u017aa, on the west side of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-24909\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-506753002-e1516389008937.jpg\" alt=\"Porec Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-24909\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Porec<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pore\u010d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pore\u010d (poor-ich) is an ancient Roman town that is almost entirely devoted to high-end resorts and boating, making it a bit more touristy than Pula or Novigrad, but still substantially less busy than <a href=\"\/croatia\/dubrovnik\">Split or Dubrovnik<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s primarily a family destination, but there are great nightlife options to satisfy the \u2018big kids\u2019 too. For the outdoorsy types, there is an interconnected path of jogging and cycling trails along the waterfront, passing by shaded pine forests, beaches, and plenty of restaurants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich in history and culture, the town\u2019s main site, the Episcopal Complex of Euphrasian Basilica, is a World Heritage Site. Other historical must-see\u2019s include Roman temples, and medieval town walls and fortresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-24906\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-450516499-e1516390387994.jpg\" alt=\"Pula Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-24906\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pula<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pula is located in Istria, the heart-shaped peninsula in northwest Croatia, just south of Slovenia.&nbsp; Typically referred to as \u2018the Tuscany of Croatia,\u2019 Istria is a region made up of stunning natural beauty and acclaimed gastronomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formerly a Roman outpost, the centerpiece of Pula is its remarkably well-preserved Roman amphitheater. As one of the bigger shipping ports, Pula is largely a commercial shipbuilding city, but hasn\u2019t sacrificed any of its small-town charm. A walk through Old Town, and you\u2019ll pass by hole-in-the-wall eateries, more than a few pick-up soccer games among neighborhood kids, and several ancient Roman ruins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-25124\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/iStock-477710992-e1517322302498.jpg\" alt=\"Alternative Croatia\" class=\"wp-image-25124\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Novigrad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Novigrad<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Novigrad is a sleepy little fishing village located in northern Istria. Since it\u2019s situated between two bigger resort towns, it\u2019s often overlooked by tourists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With&nbsp;a community of less than 4,000 people, Novigrad\u2019s&nbsp;small size is exactly what I loved most about it. It\u2019s not nearly as fancy or as busy as its neighboring towns, but it\u2019s certainly not lacking in things to do and great places to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The center of town is compact, stretching less than one kilometer, but there are several open green spaces to enjoy, whether you want to relax in one of the parks in town, or go cycling through groves of olive trees and vineyards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-24907\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/webimage-B86EE9EF-05BA-455E-958C81FAC6AD4F8C.png\" alt=\"Pag Croatia cheese\" class=\"wp-image-24907\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/webimage-B86EE9EF-05BA-455E-958C81FAC6AD4F8C.png 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/webimage-B86EE9EF-05BA-455E-958C81FAC6AD4F8C-425x283.png 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/webimage-B86EE9EF-05BA-455E-958C81FAC6AD4F8C-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/webimage-B86EE9EF-05BA-455E-958C81FAC6AD4F8C-585x390.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cheese in Pag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pag<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pag is an island that\u2019s connected to mainland Croatia by a bridge, but still retains a very unique, independent culture of its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? Okay, maybe not the best, but one of my favorite things about it is its cheese. The dramatic landscape is dotted with herds of local sheep that graze on herbs and salty grasses, which gives their milk (and, thus, cheese) an incredibly distinct, and delicious, flavor. If you can get your hands on some P<em>a\u0161ki sir (<\/em>Pag Cheese), you won\u2019t be disappointed. And you know what goes well with cheese? Pag\u2019s delicious white wines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not all sheep and cheese, though. As unlikely as it may seem from first impressions, Pag has become an upcoming clubbing mecca with Zr\u0107e Beach, a summer nightlife hot spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-croatia_korcula_island-town-boat-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Korcula<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Korcula<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A small island packing vineyards, olive groves, beaches and a stunning old town, Kor\u010dula is rich in Croatian culture. Whether you want to check out the childhood home of Marco Polo or take part in age-old ceremonies and folk dances, ancient traditions are alive and well on Kor\u010dula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll truly feel like you\u2019ve stepped back in time after spending even just five minutes with the local community here. (Especially if you&#8217;re on Intrepid Travel&#8217;s <strong><a href=\"\/croatia\/cycle-croatia-160059\">Cycle Croatia<\/a><\/strong> tour! You&#8217;ll spend the evening at a picture-perfect farm on Korcula, where your entire meal is made from ingredients on the farm itself, and where you can sample the family wines aplenty!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sixth-largest island in the Adriatic, Kor\u010dula has three important towns to know about: the town of Kor\u010dula, the largest and main cultural and economical hub on the island; the town of Blato, located inland and home to some of the most historically significant events on the island; and the town of Vela Luka, on the western tip of the island, which houses the main shipping port with convenient ferry and charter boat connections. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/adventure-cruising-in-croatia\/\">Read about our sustainable cruises in Croatia.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-83946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Intrepid-Travel-Croatia-Brac-island-marina-village-buildings-boats-palms-shutterstock_720509206-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Splitska, Bra\u010d<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bra\u010d<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bra\u010d covers all the bases you\u2019d want out of a Croatian vacation: beaches, food, wine and local culture. Bra\u010d is the third largest island in Croatia, and its highest peak, Vidova Gora, is the highest of all the Adriatic Islands, which may seem insignificant, but the locals seem to be really proud of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two things Bra\u010d is most famous for is its radiant white stone, which was used to build Diocletian\u2019s Palace in Split, and Zlatni Rat, the expansive pebble beach at Bol which, whether you realize it or not, you\u2019ve probably seen before because photos of it are plastered on 90 percent of Croatia\u2019s tourism collateral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several sleepy villages and small towns to explore on Bra\u010d, but the two main \u2018hubs\u2019 are Supetar and Bol. Supetar is a bit more low-key compared to Bol, which revels in exclusive appeal. Explore the island on a <a href=\"\/croatia\/croatian-coastal-cruising-split-dubrovnik-aurora-150891\">small-ship cruise from Split to Dubrovnik<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to explore all the beauty that Croatia has to offer? 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