OUR TOP 5 BEACH VILLAS IN CROATIA
The Best Beach Villas: To experience the best beaches in Croatia, book a holiday villa!
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VILLAS IN SPLIT CROATIA– SEE WHERE NETFLIX ‘THE WEEKEND AWAY’ WAS FILMED
Villas in Split Croatia – See where Netflix ‘The Weekend Away’ was filmed
By Idyllic Croatia Villas, 23rd January 2026 If you’re looking at villas in Split, Croatia for your summer holiday, definitely watch Netflix’s ‘The Weekend Away’ for some fantastic footage of Split and the surrounding area! Find out moreVILLAS IN SPLIT CROATIA– SEE WHERE NETFLIX ‘THE WEEKEND AWAY’ WAS FILMED Read More »
WINE LOVERS’ AND FOODIES’ GUIDE TO THE CROATIAN COAST
Who better to guide us on an epicurean’s journey down the Adriatic coast for Croatia holidays than expert Croatian travel writer, Mary Novakovich.
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LUXURY VILLAS IN CROATIA – CROATIA CERTAINLY HAS THE WOW FACTOR…
Luxury Villas in Croatia? Croatia certainly has the wow factor
by Saron Lease 20th October 2025As a luxury destination, Croatia surpasses itself
Croatia certainly has the wow factor and for a luxury villas in Croatia it is a superb destination… With reports of a new celebrity guest arriving for a holiday in Croatia almost every day, it’s not hard to see that the allure of the pristine Adriatic coast. Find out moreLUXURY VILLAS IN CROATIA – CROATIA CERTAINLY HAS THE WOW FACTOR… Read More »
Palm Tree Villa, Ciovo Island, Trogir, Split Croatia – Perfect Croatia villa for family or group Croatia Holidays – Beautiful Croatian beaches & old towns..
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IS CROATIA SAFE FOR YOUR VILLA RENTAL HOLIDAY?
A key consideration when travelling solo or as a family group having a Croatia villa rental holiday, is the question ‘is Croatia safe’?
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LAST MINUTE SPLIT VILLA – JUST ONE WEEK TO SPOIL YOURSELF AT SUPER PALM TREE VILLA
By Idyllic Croatia Villas, 26th July 2025
A key high season holiday week has become free at Palm Tree Villa on the Split Riviera, so if you’ve yet to find a large villa with private pool for 6th – 13th September, we wholeheartedly recommend this villa. Find out more
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OFF THE BEATEN TRACK – BEST PLACES IN CROATIA
Off the Beaten Track – Best Places in Croatia
by Idyllic Croatia 12th July 2025 Certainly we would recommend getting a bit off the beaten track and heading to less well publicised places on the Dalmatian Coast. Find out moreOFF THE BEATEN TRACK – BEST PLACES IN CROATIA Read More »
Super Family Villa Free in August due to Cancellation
Last minute school holiday Croatia family villa free due to cancellation
by Idyllic Croatia Villas, 31st May 2025Villa Belvedere is a stunning property
Villa Belvedere is a stunning property with sea views and large pool near the sought after Mlini Bay on the Dubrovnik Riviera. Find out moreSuper Family Villa Free in August due to Cancellation Read More »
LAST MINUTE KORCULA VILLA – FABULOUS VILLA OPUS UNEXPECTEDLY FREE FOR PRIME WEEK
by Croatia Gems, 18th April 2025
This rarely happens, as luxury Villa Opus is usually sold out a year in advance, but Croatia luxury Villa Opus has had a cancellation! Find out more
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VILLA TURQUOISE – OUR TOP PICK OF CROATIA VILLAS TO RENT RIGHT NOW
Villa Turquoise is our Pick of Croatia Villas to Rent Right Now
by Saron Lease 2nd April 2025Summer holiday Croatia villas to rent – Villa Turquoise is idyllic…
As a Croatia villa rental company we have them all at our fingertips and its easy to see the best all round Croatian villas and locations. Find out moreVILLA TURQUOISE – OUR TOP PICK OF CROATIA VILLAS TO RENT RIGHT NOW Read More »
VILLA GODI STAR BRAC ISLAND VILLA – JUST A FEW SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKS LEFT
Grab the last July & August summer holiday weeks at this Croatia holiday villa
by Croatia Gems, 24th March 2025 It’s nearly April and already several of our favourite Croatian villas are running out of free weeks for this summer – Villa Godi Star on Brac island is one such, so here’s the low down on why it always books up early. Find out moreVILLA GODI STAR BRAC ISLAND VILLA – JUST A FEW SUMMER HOLIDAY WEEKS LEFT Read More »
POOLS WITH A VIEW: VILLAS, CROATIA HAVE MESMERISING VIEWS
Let the view come to the villas – Croatia & Dubrovnik villas with views to die for that bring the wow factor to your Croatian holiday
by Helen Lease, 10th March 2025If you are looking for the best views, Check out Dubrovnik villas.
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VILLA IN CROATIA 2025 – OUR PICK OF THE BEST DUBROVNIK VILLAS FOR 2025
Villa in Croatia 2025 – Our Pick of the best Dubrovnik Villas for 2025
by Saron Lease 8th Jan 2025With the arrival of the New Year, Summer villa holidays are booking up for 2025!
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IF YOU WANT TO RENT A VILLA DUBROVNIK WILL EXCEED EXPECTATIONS – SUSAN CALMAN SAYS IT IS STUNNING
Susan Calman says Dubrovnik is one of the most stunning places she’d ever been in her entire life, so if you are looking for a villa, Dubrovnik is the place to be
by Croatia Gems 8th August 2026 We at Croatia Gems are maybe a tad biased, but if we were recommending you a villa, the Dubrovnik area is the first we’d suggest. Find out more
VILLAS DUBROVNIK: TAKE THE CABLE CAR EXCURSION ON YOUR CROATIA HOLIDAY
The Cable Car is a Fantastic Excursion from a Villa near Dubrovnik
by Saron Lease 3rd April 2024The new Cable Car has given a villa near Dubrovnik a lift in Croatia!
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THE BEST DUBROVNIK RESTAURANTS
The Best Dubrovnik Restaurants
by Saron Lease 3rd April 2024Dubrovnik restaurants offer the culinary quality and variety expected of such a luxury destination.
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CROATIA BEACHES – MLINI BAY HAS SOME OF THE MOST IDYLLIC BEACHES ON THE DUBROVNIK RIVIERA FOR FAMILY HOLIDAYS
Croatia Beaches – Mlini Bay has some of the most Idyllic beaches on the Dubrovnik Riviera for Family Holidays
by Saron Lease, Croatia Gems 3rd April 2024,As a coastline, they don’t get much more beautiful than the Dalmatian Coast in Croatia and there are many many beaches to lay down your towel for an afternoon of pure zen.
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CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY, DUBROVNIK IS A GREAT CHOICE
Why is Dubrovnik a Great Choice for a First Croatia Villa Holiday?
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GET TO KNOW THE LOCAL WINE SCENE DURING YOUR DUBROVNIK HOLIDAY
by Bozidar Jukic
Get to know the Dubrovnik wine scene on your Dubrovnik holiday – Croatia, much like many other Mediterranean countries, enjoys a long tradition of wine making.
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HEAD TO LOVELY CAVTAT FOR YOUR DUBROVNIK VILLA HOLIDAY
Croatia Holiday – Dubrovnik villas for rent – check out divine Cavtat, Dubrovnik
By Croatia Gems, 2nd April 2024 Cavtat is wonderful to visit and just perfect for holidays. Find out moreHEAD TO LOVELY CAVTAT FOR YOUR DUBROVNIK VILLA HOLIDAY Read More »
ZOOM IN ON CROATIA: BEST CROATIA FAMILY VILLA HOLIDAY SPOTS ON THE DUBROVNIK RIVIERA – MLINI BAY
Zoom in on Croatia: Best Croatia family Dubrovnik villa pool holiday spots on the Dubrovnik Riviera – Mlini Bay
by Saron Lease, 2nd April 2024The Dubrovnik Riviera is easy to get to with good flights from the UK and Europe and makes a great base for family summer holidays to Croatia – Croatia Gems has the lowdown on what Mlini Bay and the Dubrovnik Riviera has to offer…
The area close to Dubrovnik is the best place for a villa holiday with many pretty little bays and beaches and lots to visit nearby. Find out more
FINDING THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A HOLIDAY VILLA, CROATIA
You are spoilt for choice when looking for a holiday villa, Croatia but let us help with this quick guide
by Croatia Gems, 1st April 2024A long Adriatic coastline is great for beach and sea view lovers, as it gives us plenty of choice for a Croatia villa holiday destination
The stats tell us* that although Croatia is not particularly long as the crow flies, its Adriatic coastline is 1,777 km long (1,104.4 miles). Find out moreFINDING THE PERFECT PLACE FOR A HOLIDAY VILLA, CROATIA Read More »
MLINI VILLAS, DUBROVNIK – MLINI BAY HAS IT ALL FOR A CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
Mlini Villas, Dubrovnik – Mlini Bay has it all for a Croatia Villa Holiday
By Croatia Gems, 1st April 2024 Which villas in Croatia are close to everything? Find out moreMLINI VILLAS, DUBROVNIK – MLINI BAY HAS IT ALL FOR A CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY Read More »
VILLAS MLINI – OUR TOP PICK IN THIS DUBROVNIK BEACH LOCATION
Villas Mlini – Our Top Pick in this Dubrovnik Beach Location
by Saron Lease 1st April 2024Mlini Bay is our go to location for Dubrovnik villas – here’s the lowdown…
If you’re looking at Dubrovnik villas, Mlini is probably the most sought-after location for a family Croatia villa holiday. Find out moreVILLAS MLINI – OUR TOP PICK IN THIS DUBROVNIK BEACH LOCATION Read More »
EASYJET FLIGHT SALE ENDS 10th JANUARY SO BOOK YOUR VILLAS IN CROATIA WITH POOL ASAP
When most of us are thinking about soaking up the sun in villas in Croatia with pool, easyJet has a handy flight sale on!
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DUBROVNIK VILLA STAY: VISIT FAMOUS STRADUN – TREASURE OF EUROPEAN FILM CULTURE
Dubrovnik Villa Stay: Visit Famous Stradun – Treasure of European Film Culture
by Croatia Gems 1st April 2024The Old Town’s famous Stradun is a must-see from your Dubrovnik villa stay – it is a ‘Treasure of European Film Culture’
Even if you haven’t yet visited Dubrovnik old town when on your Dubrovnik villa holiday, you will almost certainly have seen images of Stradun – its famous main thoroughfare. Find out moreDUBROVNIK VILLA STAY: VISIT FAMOUS STRADUN – TREASURE OF EUROPEAN FILM CULTURE Read More »
DUBROVNIK VILLAS – DUBROVNIK VOTED ONE OF THE FRIENDLIEST CITIES IN EUROPE
What would encourage you to a Dubrovnik visit?
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THE INSIDE TRACK ON THE BEST BEACHES IN DUBROVNIK FOR A CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
The Inside Track on the best beaches in Dubrovnik for a Croatia Villa Holiday
by Croatia Gems 1st April 2024 In Dubrovnik, as anywhere else on Croatian Adriatic, one can swim and sunbathe almost everywhere along the coast. Find out moreTHE INSIDE TRACK ON THE BEST BEACHES IN DUBROVNIK FOR A CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY Read More »
HOW TO BECOME A DUBROVNIK LOCAL
How to become a Dubrovnik local when staying at your Dubrovnik villa
by Croatia Gems, 1st April 2024With Dubrovnik it’s always about the culture – Culture is a very wide term and sometimes it’s hard to identify every aspect of it but follow these steps when on holiday at your Dubrovnik villa, and by the end of this article you will start thinking like a Dubrovnik local too.
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VILLAS NEAR DUBROVNIK – DUBROVNIK’S RESTAURANTS ARE READY TO INDULGE YOU
Villas near Dubrovnik – Dubrovnik’s Restaurants are Ready to Indulge you!
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OUR TOP 5 – CROATIA VILLA TO RENT WITH GROWN UP KIDS
Croatia villa to Rent with Grown Up Kids? Here’s our top 5
by Saron Lease 1st April 2024Villas in Croatia are a great way to spend some quality time with grown up kids and their partners
Quality time with grown up kids and their partners, is a joy! Find out moreOUR TOP 5 – CROATIA VILLA TO RENT WITH GROWN UP KIDS Read More »
DAVID BECKHAM – CROATIA HOLIDAY ON LOPUD ISLAND
The David Beckham Croatia Holiday location for the last 2 years running has been staying just off Dubrovnik on Lopud island
By Croatia Gems, 1st April 2024 David Beckham Croatia holiday – The Beckhams back in Croatia for a second time… Following a very happy holiday in Croatia the year before, celebrity watchers will be very aware that David Beckham and family returned to holiday again on Lopud island just off the Dubrovnik riviera coast. Find out moreDAVID BECKHAM – CROATIA HOLIDAY ON LOPUD ISLAND Read More »
TAKE THE ORIENT EXPRESS TO YOUR SPLIT CROATIA HOLIDAY
Take the Orient Express to Your Villa in Split Croatia
By Croatia Gems, 1st April 2024Travelling by Orient Express to Split in Croatia means you can take the greener (and the more stylish route) to your villa in Split Croatia
The Orient Express returned to Croatia in 2023 according to Time Out. Find out more
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TOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY
If you’ve booked a villa, Croatia private pool here’s how to make your spending money go further
By Croatia Gems, 1st April 2024Renting a Villa (Croatia – Private Pool) gives you many Options for Avoiding Tourist Spend
The Dubrovnik Times reminded us that there are ways to help that precious holiday money go further, whilst at the same time immersing yourselves more into Croatian life. Find out moreTOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON YOUR CROATIA VILLA HOLIDAY Read More »
TOP NOTCH LARGE VILLAS IN CROATIA FOR GROUPS OF FRIENDS & FAMILY ARE POPULAR
There’s increasing popularity for a villa with pool in Croatia in May & June as the temperatures hot up!
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CROATIA NOW A COMPLETE MEMBER OF THE EUROPEAN UNION – IMPLICATIONS FOR YOUR CROATIA HOLIDAY
Croatia became a complete member of the EU on 1st January 2023 by joining the Schengen Area and adopting the Euro as its currency – implications for your villa in Croatia for rent
By Croatia Gems, 30th March 2024Congratulations are in order as this will likely help further Croatia’s financial stability and its strengthening relationships with other EU countries.
Find out moreDUBROVNIK VILLA TURQUOISE – LAST MINUTE CROATIA VILLAS SPECIAL OFFER
Last Minute Deal: Dubrovnik Villa Turquoise – Last Minute Croatia Villa
by Croatia Gems – 29th March 2024Don’t leave it to the last minute to book summer holiday Croatia villas – check out Villa Turquoise
SPECIAL OFFER: €2,499 per week – 31st May – 8th June 2024 A prime Dubrovnik villa, idyllic Villa Turquoise books solid all year. Find out moreDUBROVNIK VILLA TURQUOISE – LAST MINUTE CROATIA VILLAS SPECIAL OFFER Read More »
THE BEST CROATIA LARGE VILLAS FOR FAMILIES & GROUPS
The Best Croatia Villas Locations for Families & Groups…
There are some locations dotted around Croatia that lend themselves very well to family villas, groups who want large villas, and multi-generation groups. Find out moreTHE BEST CROATIA LARGE VILLAS FOR FAMILIES & GROUPS Read More »
HOLIDAY TO CROATIA – LAST-MINUTE VILLA AVAILABILITY
Last-Minute Villa Availability for a June Holiday to Croatia
by Saron Lease 23rd March 2024We’re nearly at the end of March, so the clock is ticking for you to book the holiday to Croatia you’ve been promising yourself.
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VILLA IN CROATIA TO RENT – VILLA DREAM IS PERFECT FOR ACTIVE FAMILIES
For groups who like to be active on their Croatia holiday, Villa Dream is the perfect villa in Croatia to rent
By Croatia Gems, 22nd March 2024Finding the right villa in Croatia to rent for your active family or group can be difficult and time-consuming.
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AMAZING CROATIA HOLIDAYS – CROATIA VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOLS
Serious pleasure & enjoyment at Croatia villas with private pool
by Croatia Gems, 1st March 2024Conde Nast Traveller on the depth of pleasure that can be found when staying in Croatia villas with private pool
Describing Croatia as having a seemingly endless coastline Conde Nast extols the virtues of Croatia’s fabulous beaches, culture, water sports, adrenalin sports, nature, and exceptional dining…Coastline
The fringe of each of the 1,000 plus islands, added to the long Adriatic coastline, gives everyone ample beach space, be it a child-friendly Croatia beach with inflatables or a hidden beach to yourself. Find out moreAMAZING CROATIA HOLIDAYS – CROATIA VILLAS WITH PRIVATE POOLS Read More »
Are you looking for a holiday villa in Croatia on the beach? Palm Tree Villa is hard to beat.
The best Croatia villa on the beach? Palm Tree Villa is the perfect spot for your Croatia holiday
Palm Tree Villa is a Croatia villa on the beach that is hard to beat..
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CROATIA YACHT SHOW AT ZADAR CRUISE PORT, CROATIA
Croatia Yacht Show – 1-3 October 2024 at Zadar Cruise Port, Croatia
By Saron Lease, 16th March 2024 This year’s Croatia Yacht Show will take place 1-3 October 2024 at Zadar Cruise Port, Croatia. Find out moreCROATIA YACHT SHOW AT ZADAR CRUISE PORT, CROATIA Read More »
CROATIA BEACHES – 98% RATED EXCELLENT FOR BATHING WATER QUALITY
Croatia beaches – 98% of sea water locations rated as having ‘excellent’ bathing water quality
By Croatia Gems, 21st March 2024 As the UK continues to allow raw sewage to be released into its waterways and the sea, Croatia is the exemplar in keeping its beaches pristine, and safe for bathing. Find out moreCROATIA BEACHES – 98% RATED EXCELLENT FOR BATHING WATER QUALITY Read More »
VILLAS CROATIA WITH POOL – THE BEST BEACH HOPS FROM DUBROVNIK
Villas Croatia with Pool – Check out the Best Beach Hops from Dubrovnik
by Saron Lease 1st March 2024We often get asked where would we go for the best beaches near Dubrovnik?
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CHASING THE SUN – BEST WARM WEATHER DESTINATIONS FOR SUN SEEKERS ON CROATIAN HOLIDAY
Inspiring Locations on the Croatian Coast for a Spring Croatian Villa Holiday
by Croatia Gems, 1st March 2024
Chasing the Sun – Sublime Croatian villa holiday locations for May Half Term and June Sunshine – Summer comes early to the Croatian coast – We are often out in Croatia during the Spring-time doing photo-shoots of new villas in Croatia which is certainly a fantastic perk of the job!
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CROATIA VACATION – VILLA VACATION RENTALS TO EXPLORE THE MEDITERRANEAN
Croatia Vacation – Villa Vacation Rentals to Explore the Mediterranean
by Saron Lease 23rd February 2024With flights to Croatia back in full swing from the US, a Croatia vacation is back on the cards in a big way!
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HOW TO AVOID THOSE EXPENSIVE WEEKEND FLIGHTS TO CROATIA
Top Tip on How to Avoid Those Expensive Weekend Flights to Croatia
by Croatia Gems, 10th August 2022Lovely Croatian Villa but weekend flight costs can be exorbitant, so how can you get around paying them?
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SPLIT VILLAS CROATIA: NEW DUBLIN TO SPLIT FLIGHTS ON SPECIAL OFFER
For a Split villa holiday, move quickly to get 30% off Croatia Airlines’ new Split flights
By Croatia Gems, 22nd February 2024 For a Split villa holiday, bag some good flights. Find out moreSPLIT VILLAS CROATIA: NEW DUBLIN TO SPLIT FLIGHTS ON SPECIAL OFFER Read More »