Croatia Holidays in August

August is peak beach season, and the resorts below offer different kinds of sand, shallow water and nightlife.

• Makarska: Beach Resorts in August: Ipsos Beach near Benitses offers a relaxed, family-friendly stretch of shoreline on Corfu's east coast, with shallow, calm water that suits younger children and gentle swimmers. Tavernas line the promenade, sunloungers are easy to hire, and the short drive into Corfu Town means you can enjoy both laid-back sand days and lively evening walks through the old quarter.
• Bol: Bol, a compact resort on the Dalmatian coast, is one of the most family-friendly beach destinations in August, with Zlatni Rat beach offering a pebble shore whose shape shifts with the wind and currents. The approach into the water is shallow, which suits younger children on warm days. The ferry crossing from the mainland port is the usual route in, and day trips over the summer can sell out, so we advise booking crossings early. Bol is a good choice for a relaxed family beach stay, though the resort can feel crowded in the central beach area at midday. Families looking for a relaxed seaside break will find this a sensible base, the same brief our Cheap Croatia Holidays deals are built around.
• Rovinj: Rovinj in Istria is a small fishing town on a peninsula with sea views on both sides, and August sees steady visitors who come for the seafront restaurants and old town streets. The sea is warm and swimmable, and the coastline offers rocky coves as well as sandy spots. Accommodation fills early in peak weeks, so booking well ahead is important for the best locations, the same brief our Croatia Luxury Holidays deals are built around. Rovinj suits couples and food lovers seeking a calmer seaside base than the Dalmatian resorts, but it is less suited to travellers who want big beach clubs.
• Krk: Krk is the largest island in the Kvarner Gulf and is reached by road bridge from the mainland, which makes it simple to reach by car in August. Its beaches range from pebbly coves to larger stretches with cafés, and the sea warms well through the month. Traffic on the bridge and around the island can build on peak weekends, so allowing extra time for transfers is wise. Krk works well for a beach holiday with easy access, though the resorts can be busy in the middle of August.
• Mljet: Mljet is a green island reached by ferry from the nearby historic walled city on the Adriatic coast, and its national park offers saltwater lakes that warm up well in August. The island is quieter than the busier neighbouring islands further up the coast, and beaches are often less crowded outside the middle of the day. Ferry timetables are fixed and boats can fill on peak days, so we suggest booking the crossing early, the same kind of planning our Croatia All Inclusive Holidays are built around. Mljet is ideal for travellers who want sea and woodland without the nightlife, though its restaurants and shops are fewer than in larger resorts.