Inspiring Locations on the Croatian Coast to find a Villa with Private Pool for a Spring Villa Holiday
by Saron Lease, 14th April 2026,
Chasing the Sun – Sublime Croatia holiday locations for May Half Term Sunshine – Summer comes early to the Croatian coast
Croatia is the Perfect Temperature for a May Half Term Holiday
We are often out in Croatia during the Spring-time doing photo-shoots if we take on a new villa with private pool in Croatia, which is certainly a fantastic perk of the job! And we can tell you that the sun starts properly beating down with gorgeous warm days! The month of May marks the start of the summer season in Croatia. From then, temperatures are usually in the mid 20’s and everything springs into life with beautiful flowers everywhere. By the end of May, the mercury has usually risen to around 30 degrees so May is a month where Croatia literally hots up. So, the perfect month for choosing a villa with private pool. Also a chance to bag a bargain! And of course the temperature doesn’t tend to go below that level again until the end of October! Whilst we do have other’s, here are some of our picks of villas free for May half term week 2026:
It’s An Easy 50 Minute Ferry Hop to Brac Island for a Family Croatia Villa Holiday
If you’re getting away this May for the half term break, check out Brac Island just 50 minutes island hop from the Old Town of Split. Sumartin Bay has a quaint small town on one end of Brac Island with a cute little harbour that you arrive into, complete with colourful bobbing boats. There are several restaurants around the bay to enjoy scrummy local, organic fare and there is a beach every 100 yards to flop down onto when the going gets tough! Sumartin has breath taking views of the mainland coast and it’s easy to get around the island from here so perfect for exploring with the kids. You can also catch the ferry across from Makarska to make things interesting.
Exclusive Puntinak at Sumartin Bay on Brac Island has Pretty Coves & Beach Bars with walkable Restaurants
Where to stay in Sumartin? Villa Tika on Brac Island is flexible with start days which is great news for bagging the best flight deals. This is a good value large villa has 6 bedrooms (you don’t need to use them all), but can sleep up to 15. It’s arranged as apartments so it’s quite flexible accommodation with plenty of socialising space to get together to eat. It’s in the more exclusive Puntinak area. There are a couple of restaurants and a beach bar very close and more in Sumartin about 15/20 minutes’ walk away. This villa is situated just around the bay from main part of the town and harbour, just a short wander away and there is also a beach bar and restaurant yards from the villa itself. For up to 12 guests it is €4,200 for the week (approx. £3,652).
Luxury Villa Oceanfront is one Brac Villa with Private Pool that has Everything…
Or more luxurious, sea edge Villa Oceanfront is just along the lane. 6 bedrooms and with boat mooring and concierge is €8,750 for the week (approx. £7,609). If you need something smaller, popular 3-bedroom Villa Sinatra with its sea views and boat mooring, is in the same area, and is free 21st May – 1st June €2,500 per week (approx. £2,174).
A Villa with Private Pool near Split gives you Plenty of Scope for Activities, Sightseeing & Excursions
The Split Riviera has sky rocketed in popularity in the last 5-10 years and no wonder – easy to get to via Split Airport and with a wealth of things to do in the vicinity like the Krka Waterfalls, the Roman Palace in Split Old Town itself, the beautiful UNESCO Trogir Old Town and the numerous gorgeous little beachy towns and villages up and down its coast. Of course there are also many restaurants and cafes, bars and beach clubs to enjoy up and down the coast.
Villa Slatine near Trogir is a Beach Lovers Paradise positioned right opposite a Beach & Bistro
This villa with private pool is great for families or groups who want to arrive and get on the beach right away, so a popular choice. With 5 bedrooms and sleeping up to 14 guests, Villa Slatine, in Slatine bay is free until 6th June 2026. A week in May 2026 is – €3,205 (approx. £2,787). Or, really good value for a lovely villa with super views, is Villa Marina Beach at Marina, is just up the coast a little from Trogir. Free 23rd – 30th May 2026 for €2,800 per week (approx. £2,435).
Choose Dubrovnik for a Magical May Family Holiday
A Dubrovnik holiday to a villa with private pool ticks all boxes. The Dubrovnik area is just the right size to get around easily with you plenty to do on your family holiday. There’s the cable car which takes you to the top of Mount Srd with wonderful views of Dubrovnik Old Town below, there are little islands to explore just off the coast, and the old town of Dubrovnik itself of course is a must. You can also explore Ston up the coast, famous for its ancient salt production and stunning great wall protecting the area. Pretty Cavtat is a lovely visit on the boat and there are many museums worth a visit.
Villa Evie in Mlini is the Perfect Villa with Private Pool for your May Half Term Holiday
Most of the Dubrovnik villas are already snapped up for the half term break, but if you love a some peace and quiet in verdant surroundings, then 3-bedroom Villa Evie is one for you. It has a lovely pool and outside area and is just a 6-minute drive to the sea in Mlini bay. Mlini has everything you need from restaurants, bars, shops, play areas, water sports and a water taxi directly into Dubrovnik old town harbour. Free 22nd – 29th May 2026 at €3,421 for the week (approx. £2,975).
Please do contact us for other May 2026 availability, as we have more to recommend!
Please note: GBP (£) prices are approximate and based on a 1.15 exchange rate
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