The Most Beautiful Islands in Croatia

MyTravaly_Logo  Noren Jackson 30 Oct, 2025 19 mins read 10
The Most Beautiful Islands in Croatia

The islands in Croatia are sleek attractors of travellers who need sun, sea and serenity when designing your expedition into the most delightful archipelagos on earth. The islands of Croatia offer a flawless combination of the natural scenery, the richness of the culture and the relaxed Mediterranean atmosphere of the Mediterranean, starting with the historic stone-towns of the Adriatic and ending with the remote bays encircled by pine and olive groves. To any traveller who is setting out on a trip within the city of Dubai, the prospect of reserving Dubai to Croatia tour packages with your reliable companion gokite travel will turn the fantasy of visiting the islands in Croatia into a physical, hassle free reality. You can either fly in Dubai or land in either Zagreb or Split or you can be part of a private tour group and in the end what will make your adventure will be the numerous islands that make up this amazing coastline in Croatia.

At gokite travel we know that a smooth Dubai to Croatia tour packages experience is not only about the means of transport and places to stay, it is also about discovering the things you never knew about, about knowing how to travel through the islands in the ferries and which isle to choose in your Dubai to Croatia tour package. When visiting the islands within Croatia, each will present its individuality: lavender-bushes, prehistoric olive trees, nightclubs and serene fishing town. In this article, you will be taken through some of the most scenic islands in Croatia and given some insights, highlights of the island, and facts to know in order to make sure that your Dubai to Croatia tours are supported by sound local experience and hopping inspiration.

The best Beautiful Islands in Croatia

Here is our selection of, in our opinion, some of the most beautiful islands in Croatia--each imparting a flavour of the Adriatic of its own, and each of them very much worthy to be included in your gokite travel list.

1. Hvar

Hvar is often mentioned as one of the most glamourous of the islands within Croatia because of its combination of hot night life and tranquil countryside with a serious historical foundation that lies behind it The island is served by ferry within Split, containing it as a main destination of much an island-hopping tour of Dubrovski.

Highlights:

• Hvar Town: old stone walls, huge square in Venetian times, fortress of the 16 th century with panoramic views.

• There are inland vineyards and lavender fields near Stari Grad plain (a UNESCO site) to contrast the harbour tumult.

• Close by, the smaller islands of the Paklinski archipelago (form part of the islands of the Croatia network) have secluded bays and good swimming/sailing.

Why it stands out:

Hvar is one of the most famous Croatian islands: a combination of luxury, historical culture and beauty of nature. Hvar is a safe must-visit that satisfies travellers flying to Croatia in his or her tour package to Dubai.

Tips:

Stay overnight in Hvar Town or in Jelsa/Stari Grad to get a less busy experience.

• Go to the fortress during sun set and get spectacular scenes.

• When touring with groups, take time to spend half a day on a sail to Paklinski Islands and avoid the tourist traffic and have a taste of crystal clear waters.

2. Brac

Brac is among the Croatian islands that are frequently included in the lists of ten most beautiful ones- and it is justified. It is situated in a fairly close proximity to Split, so it offers both dramatic landscapes and a relaxed village lifestyle.

Highlights:

• Zlatni Rat (“Golden Horn”) Beach near Bol: this is a beach with a peculiar form that sticks out in the Adriatic, and it is among the most photographed in the whole of Europe.

The Croatian islands have the highest peak, the Vidova Gora (approximately 780m), which provides wide vistas of Brac and Hvar, its neighbouring island.

• The usual stone quarries of the town of Pucisca, the olive groves and the peaceful villages in the suburbs of the larger towns.

Why it stands out:

Brac is the perfect destination location of a traveller who desires beauty and tranquility, as well as accessibility and good infrastructure. To any one who plans the Dubai to Croatia tour packages, it is a compromise between out of the box and comfortable.

Tips:

• Select a place to stay either in Bol or Supetar.

• Who knows, day trip to Bol to Zlatni Rat and then hike/climb around there.

• Hire a bike or scooter and tour the inland villages and coastal roads.

3. Vis

Vis is probably not the most visited of the islands in Croatia-and that is another one of its charms. Alone in its military history, the island is currently a source of relaxation, originality and scenic landscapes.

Highlights:

Stiniva Cove and Silver Beach: secret coves with the beautiful water clarity and the dramatic cliffs.

• Old-fashioned fish village atmosphere, vineyards, olive-gardens and minimal mass-tourist resorts.

• Good diving and snorkelling because of low commercialisation.

Why it stands out:

In case you want to avoid the masses and enjoy slower paces in Croatia in the form of islands, you can find it in Vis. To the adventurous traveller visiting Dubai to Croatia tour packages itinerary, it is a valuable addition.

Tips:

Arrivals Arrive at Split by ferry; spend at least 2 nights in Vis to imbibe it.

• Hire a car or bike to sightsee in the inland areas and discover isolated beaches.

• Unwind in local wineries- Vis is the local wine producer.

4. Korčula

Korčula is often termed as mini-Dubrovski which is one of the islands in Croatia, which is a mixture of culture, heritage and coastline.

Highlights:

• Korczula Town: fortified old town, narrow streets, and medieval walls on the seaside.

• Inland vineyards and olive groves; good when you are in a lazy mood.

• Good accessibility to the mainland and Dubrovski by ferry and is a useful destination in an itinerary visiting more than one island.

Why it stands out:

Korczula is a cultural melting pot that is very rich but at the same time it has a lot of nature which has made it a good destination among travellers. When your holiday in Dubai to Croatia is planned to visit different islands multi-stop, the addition of Korčula to the list of sites will give you more than beach-based activities.

Tips:

• Be in or nearby Korčula Town so as to reach restaurants easily, without going far or wide.

• Reserve a wine-tasting tour in-country.

• Take the ferry to transit between the islands in case it fits in a longer tour.

5. Mljet

To the lovers of nature, Mljet is the purest of all the islands in Croatia, where national park status collides with calm bays and salt-water lakes.

Highlights:

North-West part of the island is set as a national park that has 2 large salt-water lakes, a forest cover and very little development.

• Perfect place to go cycling, kayaking, hiking and immerse oneself in nature as opposed to the nightlife.

• Ideal in location To travellers seeking an off-peak location in Croatia on an island.

Why it stands out:

Whereas other islands are glistening in the dark with nightlife or luxury, Mljet glistens in the unpolished beauty and serenity. In the event that your Dubai to Croatia tour packages visit a quiet island, Mljet would be a great destination.

Tips:

Stay in Saplunara or Pomena to get access to nature.

• Bring an anticorrosive and a good pair of hiking shoes (forest areas).

• Visit the islands in the lake by boat or kayak on a memorable day.

6. Dugi Otok

When you want to get off-the-beaten-track among the islands in Croatia, Dugi Otok provides with its wild coastline, nature reserves, less tourists and unspoilt bays.

Highlights:

• The Telašćica Nature Park is located to the south end; remote and uncrowded beaches such as Saharun.

Hiking, sightseeing, caves and small villages are the order of the day.

• The attempt to have fewer large resorts makes it seem more like the real life in the island of Croatia.

Why it stands out:

Dugi Otok is the ultimate island-discovery in Croatia when compared to the more established traveller resorts, which have been explored before by the more seasoned traveller, and now desire to explore something different. And this is the hidden gem in your Dubai to Croatia tour packages should these tours be long enough to take in one.

Tips:

• Spend the night in the town to enjoy sunrise and sunset at the beach.

Transport and car hire Travel by local transport or hire car; ferry schedules are not as dense as on major islands.

• Prepare to spend a smaller amount of time on night activities and more time with nature.

7. Å ipan

One of the smallest islands that make up the Elaphiti chain just outside Dubrovski is Å ipan (also known as a part of the Elaphiti archipelago), a small island that is the most quiet and whose environment is characterized by olive trees and a warm local ambiance.

Highlights:

• The island is bordered by classes of citrus and olive trees and it has a Guinness world record of the largest number of olive tree in reference to its size and population.

• It is also close by a few minutes by boat, and thus reachable by Dubrovski.

• Perfect when you arrive in or leave out of Dubrovski and would like to have a relaxing island visit.

Why it stands out:

Shall we say that, as a spot on a larger Croatia itinerary, Å ipan is the light version of visiting islands, less tourist-overloaded, more local, a good place to have an un-rushed afternoon or a complete pause in your trip. This island is the thing to do to the travellers who book Dubai to Croatia tour packages and would like to balance the high energy destinations with a slow speed.

Tips:

• Fly to Dubrovski; head to the sea towards the end of the afternoon in order to enjoy the sunset.

• Walk or ride a bike around; beaches are not so commercial and facilities few but beautiful.

Slip on a good book and see some idle time.

Other interesting Islands in Croatia

In addition to the above key choices, the number of islands in Croatia is so plentiful (more than a thousand islands and islets) that you may wish to include one of the less known treasures in case time permits:

  • Pag: Pag is known because of its moon-like surface, salt pans, and cheese.
  • Cres, Lo-sinoj: Adriatic islands which are rich in nature.

Lopud: This is a small Elaphiti island, sandy beach (uncommon in Croatia), and easy-going.

These are not always included in the most frenzied tour-packages, though, provided that your gokite travel booking can be made in such a manner as to admits of side-trips or extensions, they are at least worth considering.

Conclusion

The islands in Croatia are top on the list when it comes to thinking of a Mediterranean getaway that can be combined with stunning views, rich history and easygoing island living. Here, Hvar with its colorful marina evenings, Brac with its golden horn, Mljet with its placid coasts, Dugi Otok and Å ipan with their off-beat ambiance, every island has a different side of this Adriatic paradise. Having decided on your tour with gokite travel and having had the option of using one of our custom-made tour packages of Dubai to Croatia, you feel assured that you will not just be taking a tour, but you will also be worry-free. Planned transfers, carefully selected accommodation and logistics of island hopping makes you stop worrying about the arrangements, but instead concentrate in getting into the islands in Croatia.

You are walking along old cobbled streets, snorkelling in pure turquoise water, having an espresso under an olive tree or just sitting on a terrace of a quiet harbour, but keep in mind that the islands of Croatia are not only the destinations they are moods, recollections, moments cut into the Adriatic horizon. Your gokite travel Dubai to Croatia tour packages can be the beginning of a journey that starts with the routine and change to discovery. then take your own adventure with you, and place your eyes upon the isles in Croatia--a day out of which makes a chapter in your book of travels. Bon voyage and have a great time in your island-hopping trip.

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