Croatia Singles Holidays & Solo Tours

Croatia Solo Holidays - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best solo tours to Croatia?

Croatia is a bit of an undiscovered highlight of the Mediterranean. In the north, you'll find the Istrian Coast, dotted with pretty coastal towns and villages. Further south you could take a Dubrovnik singles holiday to explore the many delights of the Dalmatian Coast or enjoy visiting many of Croatia's islands on an singles island hopping cruise.

What are the highlights on a solos tour to Croatia?

There are so many reasons to visit Croatia, here are some of our favourite highlights:

• Head to Rovinj on a singles tour to Istria and up to the Church of Saint Euphemia for wonderful views out across the Adriatic Sea
• Taste typical cuisine on a tour of the Dalmatian Coast
• Set sail and enjoy a small ship singles cruise to Croatia's picturesque islands
• Explore the dlightful town of Tucepi on a solo holiday to the Makarska Riviera
• Visit Plitvice or Krka National Park and be amazed by the spectacular waterfalls.

What is the best time of year to take a singles holiday to Croatia?

Croatia has a varied climate, with continental climate conditions inland and Mediterranean influence on the Adriatic coast.

You can expect plenty of sunshine from April to October on the coast, with July and August being the hottest months. April/May and September/October are the best months to travel holidays that involve activities and sightseeing, as the heat remains moderate and there are fewer crowds.

What's the food like in Croatia?

Eating out in Croatia is a joy. There is a huge choice available, from the smartest, sophisticated restaurants to the simplest of cafes and bars. There is something for everyone whether you want a sandwich, snack or a full meal.   

The Adriatic coast is renowned for its variety of seafood dishes, and Italian influences are found here as well as in Istria. You’ll find exquisite cakes and desserts all over the country. Croatia produces plenty of wine, with the best reds generally coming from the Pelješac peninsula on the coast, and the best whites usually produced in eastern Slavonia and in Istria.

There are many local specialities found throughout Croatia and such dishes include;

• Pršut i paški sir (air-dried ham similar to Italian prosciutto and sheep's cheese from the island of Pag) - platters are served as an appetiser.
• Salata od hobotnice (octopus salad) - this is made from octopus, potato, onion, chopped parsley, olive oil, crushed garlic and lemon juice.
• Crni riýot (black risotto) - this is made from cuttlefish cooked in its own ink.
• Janjetina (roast lamb) - this is popular all over Croatia, and it’s not unusual to see whole lamb roasting on a spit at roadside eateries.
• Tartufi (truffles) – these feature heavily on the menu in Istria.

Below are a few national drinks you may like to try;

• Dingač – the most celebrated red wine producing area, on the Pelješac peninsula, featuring the Mali Plavac (little Plavac) grape.
• Malvazija – a very good to excellent white wine from Istria.
• Medovača – a type of rakija (a very strong local spirit) with the edge taken off by the addition of a touch of honey, particularly popular in Istria. Other types of rakija include travarica (made from distilled grapes and flavoured with herbs) and Šljivovica (made from distilled plums).

What is the time zone in Croatia?

The local time in Croatia is 1 hour ahead of the UK.

What is the currency in Croatia?

The currency in Croatia is the Kuna (HRK), which is widely available in the UK.