Last Minute Holidays to Croatia in October

Resort stays suit travellers who want a base with pools, dining and easy access to the coast throughout the month.

• Brac island (Bol): Bol on Brac is a resort town reached by ferry from Split, and its pebble beach at Zlatni Rat is one of the more distinctive stretches of coast in the country. In October the water is usually still pleasant for a dip, and the beach is quieter than in midsummer, which makes an early morning swim easy. The trade-off is that the ferry crossing adds time to any day trip, so we recommend staying a few nights rather than rushing. For a resort with a relaxed pace and reliable sea access, Bol is a strong late-season choice. It is exactly the brief our Croatia holidays deals are built around.
• Makarska coast: The Makarska coast sits on the central Dalmatian mainland with a long promenade, pebble beaches and mountains rising directly behind the town. October weather here is typically mild, and the town keeps a steady rhythm of cafés and restaurants even as the peak season winds down. Because it is a mainland resort, you avoid the ferry dependence that stays on the offshore side involve, which keeps transfers simple. It suits couples and small groups who want a working coastal town rather than a purpose-built party strip, the same kind of relaxed brief our Croatia All Inclusive Holidays deals are built around.
• Crikvenica: Crikvenica is a family-friendly resort on the Kvarner coast, with a promenade, sheltered bays and shallow water that suits younger children. October here brings calmer seas and lower room rates than the summer months, which can make a last minute booking good value. The town is less busy than the Dalmatian hotspots, so you will find more space on the beach and in restaurants. It is a practical choice when budget and a relaxed setting matter more than nightlife. It is exactly the brief our Croatia Family Holidays deals are built around.
• Biograd na Moru: Biograd na Moru is a small harbour town on the central Dalmatian coast with a quieter atmosphere than the larger resorts nearby. It is a practical base for boat trips to the Kornati islands, which depart from the harbour and suit a calm day on the water in October. Accommodation tends to be simpler and more affordable here, which helps a last minute budget stretch further. The town is best for travellers who want a laid-back stay with easy access to the sea. It is exactly the brief our Croatia Last Minute Holidays deals are built around.
• Novalja on Pag: Novalja, set on the Pag peninsula of the Adriatic coast, is a resort town with a lively reputation in summer, but its tempo drops considerably once the season ends in October. Many bars close, which leaves a calmer town with a few open restaurants and quieter beaches. The surrounding landscape is bare and wind-swept, so the appeal lies more in space and scenery than in full resort facilities. It suits travellers who want a quieter stay and are happy to accept that fewer services will be running, much like the relaxed brief our Hvar holidays deals are built around.