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With its breathtaking beaches, dramatic sunsets and palm-fringed ports, Croatia certainly isn't short of romance and beauty. In fact, you voted it one of the most beautiful countries in the world making it pretty much perfect for a honeymoon you'll never forget.
Happily, Croatia is currently emerging as one of Europe’s best options for that magical post-vows trip, thanks to a recent swell in the number of boutique hotels, spa resorts, outstanding restaurants and specialist tour operators. Whatever you’ve jotted down on your honeymoon wish-list, the necessary infrastructure is here.
Indeed, there’s hardly a single corner of the country that hasn’t got something going for it, and the real trick is deciding when to do the deed.
Arrive in high summer (when the peak tourist season coincides with what is traditionally the peak wedding season) and it can seem as if every couple have booked into the same hotel. Choose spring, early autumn, or even December, and you could come back with some very special memories indeed.
For more on the best time to visit, read up on when to go to Croatia, and read on to discover Croatia's best honeymoon destinations to help you plan your perfect getaway. If you'd prefer to forgo the stress of planning, explore our customisable tailor-made Croatia trips.
Gorgeous gems of Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia
From the spas of Budapest to Lake Bled with its castle and further on to Croatia - this itinerary takes you across 3 countries, with a special focus on Slovenia's lake area and the Dalmatian coast in Croatia.
customize ⤍Sailing Croatia
If you want to experience the Dalmatian coast from a whole different perspective, then this trip is for you! Hop aboard a beautiful cruiser and sail along some of Croatia's most stunning islands.
customize ⤍Southern Pearls
This ten-day trip will take you around three adjacent countries, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro. Your tour starts in Split, Croatia, moving south (hence the name "Southern Pearls") over the island of Hvar and Mostar in Bosnia & Herzegovina to end up in Montenegro.
customize ⤍Gourmet Tour
You will visit three different adjacent countries and experience traditional local food and wines. You will visit some of the most intriguing restaurants and wineries in the area taste the delicious contrast between fine restaurants, and more traditional, authentic taverns.
customize ⤍Culinary Secrets of Croatia
This vintage holiday celebrates the wine and olive oil-making traditions of Croatia’s Adriatic coastline, which form the foundations of the country's Mediterranean culinary heritage. Visit world-class wineries, and sample Dalmatian delicacies as you travel south to Dubrovnik.
customize ⤍Balkan Extended
The Balkan Extended tour truly showcases the finest of Balkan’s heritage and natural beauty as you make your way through the 5 countries. Learn about the Serbian Athens, climb the splendid Old Bridge in Mostar, observe Slovenia's water castle and dive into the pearl of Croatia's beauty in Istria.
customize ⤍Love Thy Neighbor - Croatia and Slovenia
Slovenia and Croatia are neighboring countries, and the close proximity of Slovenian and Croatian Istria make them a perfect destination for a single trip. The area has numerous stories waiting to be discovered, from magical alpine landscapes of Slovenia to charming historical towns inland.
customize ⤍Croatia's Best Kept Secret - Vis Island
Surrounded by an archipelago of other islands and islets, the island of Vis is simple, sleepy and authentic. As a military base, the island was closed until 1991 and has remained its original charm. Come for the unique experience, stay for the hospitality and friendliness of the locals.
customize ⤍The Ultimate Croatian Adventure
This trip is designed for people searching for an exciting lifestyle and never-ending adventure. With so many different landscapes, beautiful nature, stunning mountains, and picturesque Adriatic coast, Croatia is a place that can offer a truly incredible and adventurous experience.
customize ⤍Dalmatian Honeymoon
This honeymoon trip was inspired by love towards our home that Dalmatia is. The tour is planned out to the last possible detail, but still respecting the time you wish to spend at your own pace in privacy. It will take you around the most romantic islands of Korcula and Hvar.
customize ⤍Be warned that you’re unlikely to be on your own in high summer, when hordes of day-trippers render the old-town alleys almost impassable. Better to save your strolling energies for the evenings and early mornings, when the city is guaranteed to charm your pants off.
Adding to the romance, Dubrovnik offers easy access to a smattering of stunning islands — take your pick from fertile nature reserves and chic retreats. Plus, it's also close to several of the best beaches in Croatia. For more inspiration, read up on top Croatian island getaways, and discover top things to do in Dubrovnik.
Discover more places to stay with our guide to the best areas to stay in Dubrovnik.
The key component in Lošinj’s makeover is the provision of a broad palette of spa and beauty treatments, many of which owe at least something to the island’s extraordinary natural treasury of medicinal plants and aromatic herbs. Indeed, special two-person spa ‘rituals’ are included in the honeymoon packages offered by the main hotels.
For beach addicts, local ferry lines offer the chance to cruise leisurely towards some of the Adriatic’s most seductive smaller islands, notably sandy Susak.
Lošinj’s single most popular tourist attraction is the Apoksiomen, a Graeco-Roman statue of a handsomely naked athlete, which adds to the island’s sensual appeal.
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However, this buzzing Central European capital has a lot to recommend it, with its café culture, cutting-edge contemporary design, and copious cake shops.
Arrive on a Saturday and you can join the local newlyweds having their photographs taken in front of St Mark’s Church — the city’s main registry office is nearby. If your hearts are set on a December wedding then consider Zagreb very, very seriously — it’s home to one of the best Advent scenes in Europe, with boutique wines, gourmet food and live music enlivening its parks and squares.
Need more convincing? Find out why Zagreb is Croatia's capital of cool.
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Arrive in style by taking the European Coastal Airlines seaplane from Split to Jelsa before picking up a taxi to Hvar Town. After being blown-away by its medieval charms, explore Stari Grad Plain and Start Grad historic centre — both UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Hvar is the kind of place where chic bars and restaurants rub shoulders with gothic palaces and chapels, while water taxis whisk bathers to idyllic offshore islets. Talking of which, in good news for beach-lovers, Hvar bagged a few spots in our overview of the best beaches in Croatia.
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However, Rovinj also scores high marks for discreet sophistication, with a sprinkling of bijoux galleries and suave wine and cocktail bars. Excellent local restaurants serve up platefuls of fish, scampi, truffles and other regional goodies. Oysters from nearby Lim Fjord, for example, make the ideal aphrodisiac.
Talking of food, the gourmands among you will want to read up on Croatia's top foodie experiences.
While in Rovinj, take a trip down the coast to pretty, historic Pula — hailed by one of our experts as a place that should be your next city break.
Read up on other places to stay in Rovinj.
All Rough Guides trips are 100% customisable, which means you'll be able to curate the honeymoon you've been lusting after without having to go through the pain of planning and coordinating all those pesky details.
If you adore fine food and idyllic islands, the Feel and Taste Dalmatia itinerary may well float your honeymoon boat. Alternatively, if you and the love of your life share a love of the great outdoors, how about sailing across Dalmatia, or enjoying the ultimate Croatian adventure?
Contact Marko, our local Croatian expert, to start making your honeymoon dreams a reality.
For more inspiration, read up on best things to do in Croatia, and arm yourself with our Croatia travel tips for first-timers.
You'd also do well to get your hands on a copy of The Rough Guide to Croatia, with a handy pocket guide also available.
Decided on Dubrovnik? Packed with rewarding walking routes, the Explore Guide to Dubrovnik is the perfect companion for romantic strolls.
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written by Rough Guides Editors
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