Croatia still has cheap package holidays this summer if you know where to look

CROATIA usually isn’t one of the destinations that spring to mind when thinking of cheap beach package holidays.

However, we’ve found some pretty good deals available next month, and there are many destinations to visit.

3

Croatia is easy to reach from the UK, with an average flight time of around two hours to its many airports.

You could fly to Dubrovnik, Pula, Split or Brač – to name a few.

All the airports are well-connected, and you can reach most destinations within a few hours.

The country has more than 110 Blue Flag beaches over its 745 miles of coastline.

For instance, Poreč is a popular town and summer resort in the Istrian Riviera, and it’s known for its watersports and three Blue Flag beaches.

The town was named the country’s ‘top resort’ by the Croatian National Tourist Office.

If you fancy a swim in the crystal clear water, you could even head to the Sveti Nikola island, which is easily accessible by boat.

If you have some spare time for sightseeing, you might want to check out the Euphrasian Basilica, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Entry to the church is free, and you’ll find incredible gold mosaics from the 6th century.

If you’d like to discover Poreč this summer, we’ve found week-long stays from £299pp in August.

The deal includes your return flights and room-only accommodation at Lanterna Sunny Resort by Valamar.

The hotel is less than 0.2 miles from the beach and a short drive from the town’s centre.

Alternatively, if you’d like to have your meals covered, we’ve also found seven-night stays costing from £472pp at Hotel Delfin on a half-board basis.

Here are some more deals on the Istrian Riviera:

• 7 nights room-only at Apartments Polynesia Plava Laguna in Umag, Istrian Riviera, Croatia – from £321pp
• 7 nights room-only at Villetta Phasiana in Fazana, Istrian Riviera, Croatia – from £399pp

Another good area to visit is Central Dalmatia, which includes Split and many seaside towns, like Ciovo and Vodice.

Ciovo is an island just off the mainland and Split, and it is connected by a bridge recently built in 2018.

The island is a great choice if you’re after a holiday spent relaxing by the beach.

While Vodice is a better option for anyone looking to explore the town, hit the bars and still spend time on the sandy beaches.

Here are some deals we’ve found to visit the Central Dalmatia area next month:

• 7 nights room-only at Bakmaz Apartment in Vodice, Central Dalmatia, Croatia – from £301pp
• 7 nights room-only at Niko in Ciovo, Central Dalmatia, Croatia – from £326pp
• 4 nights all-inclusive at Hotel Donat in Zadar, Central Dalmatia, Croatia – from £417pp
• 4 nights b&b at Hotel Stella Maris in Vodice, Central Dalmatia, Croatia – from £310pp

Undoubtedly, the best time to visit Croatia is during the summer, as temperatures hit highs of 33C.

However, the country sees 2,500 hours of sunshine a year, so it is a great destination to visit all year round.

Meanwhile, we also revealed the Mediterranean island with over 200 beaches and holiday deals from £313pp.

If you’re after more beach holiday deals this summer, we found the cheapest Turkey holidays to book, with temperatures hitting 36C.

And TUI slashed 40% off beach holidays, but you’ll have to be quick.

3

3