Summer Holidays to Croatia

The hottest and sunniest bases tend to sit on the central and southern coast, where long dry spells keep the sea warm well into the evening.

• Hvar: Hvar is among the sunniest places in Croatia, and its harbour town gives you a lively base with shaded fortress walks above the water. The island is reached by ferry from the mainland port city, which means day trips can be planned around the timetable. Evenings around the harbour can be busy in July and August, so we suggest choosing accommodation a short walk from the quieter back streets. For guests who want reliable sunshine and a strong island atmosphere, it is one of our most dependable summer choices. It is exactly the brief our Hvar holidays deals are built around.
• Split: Split sits on the central Dalmatian coast, and its climate is consistently hot and dry through the summer months. The city centre is compact, with Diocletian's Palace, promenade cafés and a working harbour all within easy walking distance. Ferries leave from here to the islands, making it a practical base if you want sunshine by day and a city feel by evening, the same brief our Croatia Luxury Holidays deals are built around. It is busy in peak season, so early morning visits to the palace are a sensible way to beat the heat and the crowds.
• Dubrovnik: Dubrovnik is one of the hottest places on the Adriatic in July and August, with sea views from the old town walls and plenty of shade in the stone streets. The city walls circuit is a manageable walk, so timing the route for early morning or late afternoon keeps the effort comfortable. Shuttle buses and taxis link the cruise port and the airport to the old town. The trade-off is high prices and dense visitor numbers in the middle of summer, which is why we often recommend shoulder weeks in late summer for a calmer stay. It is exactly the brief our Dubrovnik holidays deals are built around.
• Korcula: Korcula is a walled island town on the southern Dalmatian coast, reached by ferry from Orebic and the historic city to the south. Its climate is typically warm and dry through the summer, and the pace is calmer than the busier mainland resorts. The town is said to be the birthplace of Marco Polo, which adds an unusual historical thread to a sunny stay. Ferry schedules are the main constraint, so we recommend booking crossings early for island-hopping days.
• Brac island (Bol): Bol on Brac is a warm, sheltered beach town with a long sunny season and a relaxed waterfront. Zlatni Rat, the pebble beach that shifts shape with the currents, sits close to the town and faces onto clear, warm water. Brac is reached by a short ferry crossing from the mainland, so it works well for a sunny base within easy reach of the coast. Afternoons can be windy, so mornings on the beach tend to be the most comfortable.