Holidays to Croatia under £700

The resorts below are the places where budget packages are most often realistic, because hotel supply is broad and transfers stay short.

• Makarska Riviera: The Makarska Riviera sits on the central Dalmatian coast and is one of the more affordable beach areas for a package holiday. Its pebble beaches, promenade and mix of family hotels and apartments mean you can find accommodation at several price points without travelling far for supplies or dining. The main trade-off is that the resort is quieter than the headline destinations, so evenings are relaxed rather than lively. For a budget trip that prioritises sea, simple meals and easy access to the coast, it is a sensible choice. It is exactly the brief our Croatia holidays deals are built around.
• Podstrana: Podstrana is a short distance along the coast from Split, and its hotel stock gives budget travellers a good spread of options. The resort offers a practical base with pebble beaches, local restaurants and frequent bus links towards the city. Because it is close to Split airport and the main road, transfers are typically quick, which helps keep the overall cost of a package down. It suits travellers who want a calm coastal base with city access nearby rather than a resort with its own nightlife. It is exactly the brief our Cheap Croatia Holidays deals are built around.
• Biograd na Moru: Biograd na Moru is a historic harbour town on the northern Dalmatian coast with a range of mid-priced hotels and apartments. Its relatively modest size keeps local prices lower than in the busiest tourist centres, which is why it often appears in budget packages, the same brief our Croatia Adults Only Holidays deals are built around. Boat trips to the nearby Kornati islands are available from the harbour, adding value without extra accommodation cost. The town is a practical choice for travellers who are happy with a low-key stay and want good sea access.
• Novalja: Novalja is the main town on Pag island, known for its wide sandy beaches and a more relaxed, sun-focused atmosphere, the very brief our Croatia Beach Holidays deals are built around. Accommodation here is often priced below the most fashionable islands, and the resort offers plenty of simple, good-value dining. The island's bare, windswept landscape means shade can be limited, so it suits those who spend most of their time on the beach. Travel to Pag involves a bridge crossing from the mainland, which keeps transfers straightforward.
• Crikvenica: Crikvenica is a long-established resort on the Kvarner coast with promenades, a pebble shoreline and a broad range of hotels and family-run guesthouses. Its position on the mainland means ferry costs are avoided, and onward connections to nearby islands remain possible, the same kind of flexible planning our Croatia All Inclusive Holidays are built around. Prices tend to hold steady outside the peak weeks, which makes it a dependable choice for budget travellers. The resort is quieter than the big southern destinations, so it suits those who want a sedate stay rather than a busy party scene.