Find a cheap holiday deal for Croatia

Croatia is a young country with a rich history dating back to the Romans and beyond. Amamzing pine forests border sun drenched beaches that stretch south along its incredible rocky coastline, regularly drawing in lots of visitors to its many historic towns and scenic bays. There is something for all in this relaxed destination, ranging from watersports on the coast to rewarding history tours.

How to get there
As you might expect given its popularity as a holiday destination you certainly won't struggle to find a package holiday in Croatia. With the recent growth of the independent travel sector, there are plenty of options to suit all tastes if you don't fancy travelling with the crowd. Flights to Croatia from the UK take around two and half hours and Croatia is served by all the major tour operators from a variety of London and regional airports. Thomson, Thomas Cook, First Choice and MyTravel operate a variety of package holidays in Croatia from Gatwick, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and Newcastle. However, you can make your own arrangements for a cheap holiday to Croatia by putting together a flight and hotel yourself. Try our search for cheap flights to Croatia and a cheap hotel in Croatia.

When to go
For those looking to book their summer holidays, Croatia can be a double edged sword. The weather is at its best in July and August making it very hard to find a cheap holiday to Croatia at this time. For a good combination of good weather and kinder prices try the months either side of summer (September, October, May and June). Winter definitely offers the best chance of cheap holidays in Croatia, however, there's no guarantee of great weather so be careful saving those extra few pounds if you want guaranteed sunshine.

What to do
As a country that is ideal for a wide range of holidays, Croatia is creating a real buzz as a holiday destination. With its laid-back beaches, amazing scenery and rich history, Croatia has it all. For those looking for a lively holiday to Croatia Dubrovnik is being likened to St Tropez and probably has the best nightlife and shopping. Horse lovers looking for a holiday to Croatia should head for the picturesque region of Crass where they can see the amazing Lipizaner horses which have been bred here for 400 years. Nearby are the Postojna Caves with their incredible stalagmites and stalactites. The Roman arena at Pula hosts a summer music festival whilst the Brijuni National park is a real haven for wildlife. For those looking for an escape should take a boat trip along the coast where you will be amazed by the scenery and can call in on sleepy fishing villages. The souvenir hunters should head for Porec and Rovinj which both have a daily market which are worth a visit just for the amazing atmosphere, whilst the nudists amongst you should head for Koversada, Europe's biggest nudist resort. Nightlife in most resorts is restricted to the larger hotels but the real draw is the amazing seafood and there are a wide range of restaurants offering good value all along the coast. Make sure you check out our recommended sites for great Croatia deals. We'll help you shop around the market to make sure you get the very best prices on Croatia holidays.