Croatia is a beautiful country renowned for pebble beaches, lucid Adriatic Seawater, over 1000 islands, highland coastline offering plenty of opportunities breathtaking views, excellent food, and exquisite wine. The people of Croatia are very courteous and amiable and live in small sleepy villages known for their cleanliness and safety.

Here are three things you must do when you plan to visit Croatia next time and don’t miss the opportunities the country has to offer.

1. Explore the Islands

Croatia has more than 1000 islands and each of the islands is like a mini country. The life in these islands is amazing, the roads are narrow, and you will find plenty of grazing goats and sheep, men playing bocce, older women with scarfs on their head.

However, not all the islands are like that. Some of the islands offer peace and relaxation while others are living with parties going on all night.

Popular islands in the country include – the island of Brac, known for its stunning beaches, white stone, and amazing food, the island of Hvar, a popular holiday destination for rich and wealthy, the island of Korcula, Marco Polo’s home, and the islands of Cres, Krk, and Losinj, which are situated in the north.

2. Go Sailing to Explore the Coast

Sailing is the ideal way to explore the coast and enjoy its full beauty. The country is a wonderland for sailing enthusiasts and you can even rent a sailing boat if you don’t have one.

Several yacht charter organizations in Croatia offer their sailing boats along with motor yachts and catamarans for rent every week and their prices vary depending on the type of boat, the season you visit, and any other additional services you need like a cook, a skipper, or an entire crew.

You don’t have to be wealthy to experience the country from the sea. Several companies operate gullet cruises along the popular Croatian coastlines, you can lease a cabin on a gullet to experience a full sailing week in Croatia.

You will discover stunning bays with plenty of lavender scents, hidden coves, deserted islets with archaic olive groves along with abundant seafood and refined wine in local bars in remote areas while sailing through coastal Croatia.

3. Become Active

When you visit Croatia, don’t forget to take part in various activity programs. The country offers fast rivers, rugged mountains, karst contour, and the crystal-clear Adriatic Sea, all have plenty to offer for outdoor zealots.

From rock climbing, paragliding, free-flying, zip-lining to kite surfing, windsurfing, kayaking, rafting, and various other adrenaline pouring activities, you will have plenty of options to pick from in the country.

Croatia is a great place for hiking too. The country offers mountainous ranges, forests, and canyon hills which won’t disappoint any hiking lover. Hiking paths are usually highlighted with red and white dots making it easy for the tourists to identify the right path. So, try to follow those red and white dots and you will be fine in your hiking trail.

Famous coastal hiking spots in Croatia include Mljet national park located on Mljet island, Velebit Mountain, Lopud Island and Paklenica, Ucka, and Biokovo national parks.

Popular hiking destinations in Continental Croatia include Medvednica Mountain which is located near Zagreb and Risnjak national park.