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Croatia villas with fantastic locations – Croatia is known for its beautiful coastline, turquoise bays and pristine beaches so it’s worth choosing a villa that allows you to experience the best locations Croatia has. Let us recommend the perfect villa in Croatia with private pool or a large Croatia villa for the perfect Croatia family villa holiday in the peak of the summer… Or if you’re travelling as two families, consider having two side-by-side villas in Croatia with pools!

When is the best time to visit Croatia? If you’re chasing the sun, there are some lovely Croatian villa holiday locations for May Half Term and June Sunshine. Indeed, check out the special offer for Villa Mila, a luxury villa Croatia on Brac. Or ask us about Spring or late summer Croatian villas outside of high season – there are some boutique villas perfect for couples or groups of friends to escape for some September sun. Or book a half term October Croatia Villa Rental. And if you’ve been to Croatia before, we can help you on where to plan your next Croatia villa holiday? If you haven’t been on villa holidays in Croatia before then you are in for a treat! Click here to find out more about how to start planning a Croatia villa holiday.

Croatia Villas by Location…

Explore villas to rent in Croatia by location… Whether you want to explore the Dubrovnik Riviera or are looking for balmy evenings on Dalmatian islands, there are some super locations. Brac Island, Hvar or Korcula Island, have some idyllic Croatian villas in all each area. Summer holiday bookings for a villa in Croatia 2023 are well underway and Dubrovnik villas, as always, are the most sought after on the whole Croatian coast… If you are after a luxury villa in Croatia, there are some really sublime Dubrovnik villas for a 2023 villa rental, Croatia. If you’re looking at Dubrovnik, Villa Turquoise is one of the best Croatian villas to book for this summer. Or, if you’d love to explore Split and the fantastic Roman remains of Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, you are spoiled for choice with options for wonderful Croatia holidays. And Hvar Town isn’t the only place for cool Croatia villa holidays – Bol Town is hot on its heels for cool appeal.

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Need Inspiration? Browse our Collections…

Meander though our beautiful Croatia Villa Collections… Are you desperately seeking a Beach villa in Croatia? If you’re looking for a holiday villa in Croatia on the beach, Palm Tree Villa is hard to beat. Or are you planning an extended family get together in a Large Croatia villa? Perhaps a small luxury villa in Croatia? Would you like a traditional or contemporary Croatian villa – Check out these luxury Dubrovnik villas which are Yin & Yang! Or there are some superb Dubrovnik villas with views…

Would you like a Croatia child friendly villa or to see the best family villas in Croatia? Are you looking for the perfect family villa in Dubrovnik? Check out all our villas in Croatia with pools or go straight to School Holiday Villas to see what weeks are free for the upcoming summer season. For example, check out one of our favourite Croatia holiday villas, Villa Godistar with only a few summer holiday dates left now in 2023… Or, for groups who like to be active on their Croatia holiday, Villa Dream, in Istria, is the perfect villa in Croatia to rent.

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Our Favourite Villas in Croatia…

The set up of Croatia villas can also make the world of difference to your holiday and we can help with all the finer details and recommend the best Croatia villas for you, whether you want a villa with wow factor, or to make sure your villa will work for the different age groups in your party, if you want to avoid steps, have privacy and be off the beaten track or be as close to everything as possible – we can help.

Find out why Croatian villas for rent are so popular. Large villa Croatia? A Croatian villa rental is a superb way to catch up. And see our top 10 Croatian villa holidays selection for your next trip. From beautiful beaches to historic towns, we’ve got all the info you need to plan an unforgettable villa holiday. Here are some of our favourite Croatia villas to help inspire you!

Happy to Help find your Villa in Croatia…

We are always delighted to be featured in the Press and are always excited to be able to help our guests make the most of their villa holiday in Croatia by sharing our extensive knowledge, expertise and local contacts on the ground in Croatia to help arrange any extra and bespoke services guests may want.

Croatian Villa Holidays

Croatia Gems has a beautiful range of Croatia villas up and down the Croatian coast. With an expert knowledge of Croatia’s locations, villas, and beaches, we are happy to advise on the perfect Croatia villa and location for your Croatia villa holiday. So, feel free to call us for a chat and book your villa in Croatia. Do let us know if you are particularly looking for a luxury villa in Croatia and we will focus our recommendations. Holiday villas Croatia on the Adriatic are waiting for you!

Croatia Villa Locations

Close to the Uk and with a fantastic Climate, Croatia is known for being a very safe country and so it’s great for families. It also has fabulous wine so ideal for the grown ups too! So, read more about why a Croatia villa rental ticks so many boxes in our article 10 Good Reasons you should visit Croatia!

Although there is an expansive coastline and many many islands to choose from, there are certain Croatia villas for rent that tick more boxes than others. Let us help you decide with our guide to villa locations in Croatia. Obviously it depends what sort of holiday you’re looking for; Easy Locations make a world of difference to your Croatia villa holiday with teenagers & little ones, so feel free to give us a call for some help with the best places for you.

Croatia villas near beaches are in demand, along with those that are within walking distance of the best beaches. Of course, so are villas with the most wonderful views, or close to atmospheric old towns. Croatia villas close to the idyllic islands off the coast, with calm, protected bays, are all waiting to be enjoyed! There are some fantastic national parks and Croatia is well known for its natural beauty. Combining a villa holiday in Croatia with a sailing holiday is also a great way to experience the best of the coast.

Where to Stay in Croatia?

Easy to Get To

Head for Dubrovnik and Split for some of the best Croatian family villas. Which is better for a Croatia holiday – Dubrovnik or Split? If you haven’t been before, this can be a dilemma in choosing villas to rent in Croatia!  The Split Riviera is one of our favourite locations for a family holiday and a great place for a villa to rent in Croatia. Because the area has so many activities and excursions for all age groups, it’s a fantastic area for families of all ages. Indeed, from small families with young children to extended family groups all sharing a large Croatia villa, it works well.

Pretty bays and beaches are plentiful and many are within walking distance, or a short drive from villas. And because it’s an easy transfer as Split Airport, it’s a pleasurable trip all round. You’ll find that the airport is only approximately a 20 minute drive from most villas. Sound interesting? For villas in Croatia Split – check out Ciovo, Trogir’s Own Adriatic Island. Discover the delights of the Split and Trogir Riviera’s own island that doesn’t need a ferry to get there! Check out some of the best Croatia family villas to rent here. There are a some particularly good areas with great villas for families and groups to rent around the Trogir area of Split too…

Pretty Croatia Beaches & Bays

Along the Dubrovnik Riviera there are a beautiful selection of houses. According to Conde Nast Traveler (2022 Readers’ Choice Awards), readers have voted Dubrovnik amongst the twelve friendliest cities in Europe so Dubrovnik villas are a winner! But, it’s worth saying that villas here don’t have to be located right by the old town. In fact, there are often more alluring locations value in nearby bays. It depends what you’re into… For example, there are Croatia villas for rent in stunning Zaton near Dubrovnik as well as the other prime bays of Mlini Bay and Cavtat Bay nearby. A Dubrovnik villa is hard to beat and Mlini Bay is one of the best locations for a villa in Croatia with pool.

Great Restaurant Scene

For some of the most sought after villas, Mlini Bay is lovely and has some of the prettiest beaches with a good selection of restaurants. Cavtat Bay, which has a picturesque old town and foodie friendly restaurant scene is also a popular and good choice. From organic, domestic ‘Konoba’s to the Michelin star restaurants, it’s hard not to be impressed by the local restaurants in the Dubrovnik area. Self-catering Croatia villas are a great way to make the most of the local food scene. Check out some of the 2022 Croatia ‘Dobri Restorani’ award winning Croatia restaurants here!

Plenty of Activities

The Dubrovnik Riviera has lots to do with boat trips to islands and of course, the incredible Dubrovnik Cable Car with wonderful views of Dubrovnik Old Town..

Split is a great area for teenagers with plenty of activities. Zadar is another area to explore from a Split or Trogir villa. The Zadar Sea Organ is a must. Additionally, there are also some well located, super villas in Croatia to rent on Peljesac Peninsula. Certainly, this area is all the more accessible now with the Peljesac Bridge in place. If you want activities, there are some great wind surfing and kite surfing locations in Croatia to take advantage of too. And one of the best is near Orebic on the Peljesac Peninsula. Of course, Croatia is also famous for its islands and an island villa rental is an idyllic option.

When is the best time for a Holiday to Croatia?

The holiday season in Croatia starts around Easter with weekend breaks and city breaks mostly. And then, the holiday season proper generally starts on 1st May each year. Then it runs through the summer and finishes finally at the end of October. May is a beautiful time to go and Croatia is usually heating up nicely with lots of sunshine by the end of May. the British half term holiday is perfect timing for the climate and as such does tend to book up early. Indeed, there are some lovely villas in Croatia with private pool for May half term to choose from.

June temperatures are wonderful – not too hot but definitely usually beach weather.

More Information

You can find out more about Croatia Locations, Croatia Beaches, Croatia Restaurants and Things to Do in Croatia in our Croatia Info section and by checking out the Croatian National Tourist Board site.

Croatia became a complete member of the EU on 1st January 2023 by joining the Schengen Area and adopting the Euro as its currency! If you are planning a villa in Croatia for rent this coming summer here’s what you need to know about how this will affect your holiday.