2011 - The year to visit Croatia

Travellers seeking great value for money and breathtaking scenery should head to Croatia this summer. That's the message from Hays Travel, the UK's largest independently-owned travel agent. Croatia's impossibly blue Adriatic coastline is studded with over 1100 islands - that's nearly as many as the Maldives. And with flights to Croatia taking around three hours from the UK, the Adriatic Sea is a lot closer than the Indian Ocean.

Key Croatia Holiday Points and Tips

Croatia's clean, pebbly beaches don't get as crowded as those in Mediterranean resorts, offering peace and seclusion for a relaxing holiday. Accommodation tends to be in self catering apartments or half board hotels, but all inclusive holidays in Croatia are becoming increasingly popular. Choose to holiday in the Dubrovnik Riviera, Dalmatia or Istria (where it's possible to visit Venice in a day.) Discover cobbled streets, bustling harbours. hillside villages and pine clad hills. Take boat trips along the glittering coastline and stop off for swims in hidden coves, or spend the day island-hopping.

Croatia Currency

Currently, Croatia isn't in the EU, meaning your holiday money goes a lot further. The local currency is the Kruna and Croatia is one of the last few remaining resorts within a short flying distance of the UK. (Visit now for great value.)

Croatia offers great holiday choice and value

As well as offering great value for money, holidays in Croatia really do offer something for every taste. Beach holidays are an obvious choice, but the country's stunning countryside also makes it a great location for hiking, horse riding and other activity holidays. Croatia is a wonderful destination for family holidays, with many resorts and islands offering full service, child-friendly hotels. Hays Travel have a great selection of accommodation in popular resorts like Cavtat, Rovinj and Porec. The country's dramatic scenery and tranquil islands also make it a great choice for an affordable honeymoon. Croatia city breaks are also on the up, with savvy travellers heading to hip destinations like Zadar, Dubrovnik and capital Zagreb. The small village of Petrcane on the Dalmation coast is home to a number of small boutique-style music festivals, attracting crowds from all over the world. To see the Adriatic in style, a cruise holiday offers the chance to stop off at multiple Croatian destinations in one trip.









Hays Travel have a huge selection of cheap holidays to Croatia including many summer 2011 Croatia late deals. As an independently-owned agent, Hays search hundreds of suppliers and tour operators to find outstanding holiday deals. Visit their website and build your own Croatia holiday, or call them on 0800 408 4130.