Croatia | EU
Porec | Rovinj | Pula | Krk Island | Plitvice Lakes | Split | Omis | Dubrovnik
Our trip started on the coast of Umag, crossing the border at Slovenia. Travelling South down and around the coast via Krk Island (our absolute favourite spot in Croatia). We recommend this being on everyones Itinerary, especially when travelling with a Camper Van.
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Poreč
After travelling along the coast from Umag, this was one of our first and favourite stops, staying close to the Old Town with lots of bars and restaurants, complemented with beaches. Our favourites stops along the way were Funtana & Vrsar.
Approx: 2 -3 Days
Top Things To Do:
Visit one of the Many Beaches around The Coast
Take a Boat Trip to See Dolphins
Take a Bike Ride around The Coast to Funtana
Take a Day Trip to Venice from Porec
Visit the Town Of Vrsar
Visit The Old Town of Porec with lots of Bars/ Restaurants
Where To Stay :
Croatia is super strict when it comes to wild camping. So if you are not up for taking a risk we found a perfect Park Up in a Valamar Car Park for 20€ for 24 Hours - electricity available too! A short walk to the beach & Old Town:
Rovinj via Fjord
The Old Town of Roving has got to be one of the BEST in Croatia - sitting right on the water with secret alleys to hidden cafes and bars. Rovinj is a must for any Croatia Itinerary.
Approx: 1 -2 Days
Top Things To Do:
Visit the Old Town of Rovinj with lots of Bars/ Restaurants
Visit one of the Many Beaches around The Coast
Take a Boat Trip to See Dolphins
Take a Trip to the Fjord for Coffee or a Boat Trip
Discover the Hidden Alleys
Where To Stay :
Located a short drive away from Rovinj Old Town, definitely not the most glamorous place we have stayed but a good option to save 50€ on a campsite. The Parking is a designated area for Camper vans with a WC for just 10€ Per night:
Pula
Continue the coastal drive around to Pula - one of the busier cities. Enjoy the Old Town or take one of the many boat trips to offer.
Approx: 1 -2 Days
Top Things To Do:
Visit the Town of Pula with lots of Bars/ Restaurants
Visit The Arena - See a show there
Take a Boat Trip to See Dolphins at Sunset - OUR FAVE!
Take a Ferry to Venice, Italy
Where To Stay :
Located a short walk away from the arena, another large parking lot open to camper vans and motorhomes. No facilities for just 10€ per night & plenty of other campers there:
Krk Island
Continue the coastal drive past Rijeka - one of the most scenic drives we have ever done!! Next stop is Krk Island - the dream spot for Camper Vans - this was top of our Croatia List.
Approx: 3-4 Days
Top Things To Do:
Vrbnik - Walk through the caves to a secret beach - Our Fave!
Vrbnik - Visit the narrowest street in the world
Baska beach and do watersports
Baska walk around the town with lots of bars/ restaurants
Visit Plague Oprna
Krk - have coffee at the harbour
Where To Stay :
Krk Island was possibly the most expensive place for camping in Croatia and almost impossible to wild camp. We managed to source a family run campsite in Brzac, charging less than 20€ per night - we loved this spot!
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Plitvice Lakes
Head inland to Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the most scenic National Parks - with endless waterfalls & blue lakes, it’s a fab place to spend the day. It is mainly flat depending on which circuit you choose!
Approx: 1-2 Days
Top Things To Do:
Choose from the many walking circuit routes available
Take a boat across the lake
Have Lunch in one of the restaurants
Not a fan of walking? Take the Bus!
Hike To the Lookout
Make Sure You Get Your Tickets Before You Go!
Where To Stay :
Possibly the best value for money campsite you will EVER get in Croatia - a brand new campervan park even with a restaurant and bar on site.
Split
Passing through Zadar for a couple of night we headed to Split. It’s much more touristy than most of the places so far and a lot more pricey $$$ - but the perfect place to take a boat trip for a day or two from the many Islands to choose from. BRAC was our fave!
Approx: 3-4 Days
Top Things To Do:
Walk Around Split Town
Have Lunch or Dinner at the waterfront
Take A Boat Trip
Visit One of The many islands For The Day
Hire a Moped In Brac For The Day
Visit The Cable Park Split - Must Do!
Where To Stay :
Another not so glamorous parking spot - in fact just a car park designated for buses, motorhomes and camper vans at a charge of 20€ Per Night. But an ideal/ safe area to park when visiting the Old Town or taking ferries to the islands - we ended up here 3 nights & surrounded by other campers:
Omis
Located not too far from Split, Omis is the perfect spot to break up the journey to Dubrovnik. Another little Coastal Town and Port in the Dalmatia region of Croatia. It’s worth a visit just for the views!
Approx: 1 Day
Top Things To Do:
Stroll Around The Town
Take A Boat Ride
Visit The Beach
Go to the Bridge View Point
Dubrovnik
Last stop of our Croatia Trip and a city that is full of history. Dubrovnik was by far the busiest stop of the trip and much more pricier to everywhere else we visited. However, packed with things to do, it would be shame to miss it out.
Approx: 2- 3 Days
Top Things To Do:
Visit The Old Town - Get Lost in The Streets
Take a Cable Car Up To The View Point
Have Dinner at the View Point
Visit One Of The Beach Bars
Find A Sunset Bar
Visit Il Vento Pool Bar
Walk the Walls Of Dubrovnik
Where To Stay :
Another not so glamorous parking spot, in fact just a car park designated for buses, motorhomes and camper vans - at a charge of 20€ Per Night. But an ideal/ safe area to park when visiting the old town: