Cheap Holidays to Croatia in February

Island stays in February can be remarkably cheap, but ferry frequency and open businesses are the key variables to check before you book.

• Korcula island: Korcula is a walled island town with a calmer pace than its larger neighbour further south, and in February its streets and harbour restaurants are quiet enough to enjoy at leisure. Ferries link it with Orebic and the mainland city across the water, but the winter timetable is thinner, so we schedule your crossings well in advance. Accommodation tends to be affordable in this season, though fewer restaurants open, which means eating early or booking ahead. Families often find it a gentle introduction to island life, and this is where our Croatia holidays deals for families suit travellers wanting space and calm, built around the same brief our Croatia holidays range is designed to meet.
• Vis island: Vis is a remote island that was closed to foreigners until 1989, and it remains less developed than most of the Adriatic islands. In February the ferry from the mainland port runs infrequently, so it is only a sensible choice for travellers who accept limited services and a slow pace. The reward is very low prices and genuinely empty beaches, which we recommend for those who value solitude over amenities.
• Mljet island: Mljet is reached by ferry from the mainland coast near the old walled city, and its national park with saltwater lakes and forest is pleasant to walk in cooler months. Winter visitors find very few crowds and reduced rates, and the park remains open year round for walking. Services in towns are limited, so we advise staying close to the ferry port and checking transport in advance.
• Cres: Cres is one of the quieter islands in the Kvarner Gulf, linked to Krk by a bridge and reached easily from the mainland in February. Its old stone towns and olive groves stay calm through winter, and the island's wind-sheltered coves make a peaceful base for walking. Accommodation availability varies by village at this time of year, so we confirm which properties are open before booking rather than assuming a full season of services.
• Korčula: Korčula is the island that many visitors overlook, but in February it becomes a calm and affordable base, with mild sunshine on clearer days. Its medieval old town and stone walls are open to explore at a gentle pace, and the ferry from the mainland port offers an easy route for a day trip or a longer stay. The trade-off is that seafront cafés and evening entertainment are largely closed, so we suggest Korčula for couples and quiet travellers rather than those seeking a lively season, the same relaxed brief our Croatia Adults Only Holidays deals are built around.