The tourism sector is growing rapidly in Croatia as people start to return to the once popular tourist magnet but the war in Croatia during the 1990s means that you can still find reasonable priced accommodation in Croatia even if you want to stay right at the beach or in the very city centre of historic hubs like Dubrovnik and Zagreb. You will also be able to enjoy a long row of different activities such as tours, beach sports and of the legendary nightlife without having to spend too much money.
Croatia is located on the coast of a part of the Mediterranean Sea called the Adriatic sea is located between Italy and the Balkan peninsula in southern Europe. The country offers chilly winters and a nice mediterranean climat during the rest of the years. The warmest month is August with an average temperature of 21-39°C, while spring and autumn offers milder conditions and are favoured by many vacationers from northern Europe.
If you are on a budget you might want to consider renting a villa in Croatia since this often can save you a lot of money compared to staying at hotels or B&Bs. If you spend the same money you would to stay two weeks in a mid-level hotel you can choose from everything froma house on the beach and Croatia villas to town houses in the centre of towns and picturesque cottages. Renting a house also gives you your own kitchen which allows you to save money by cooking your own food as well as gives you a chance to try cooking local dishes using local ingredients. Croatia is famous for its mediterranean cooking and a cook book will make a great souvenir to bring back home from Croatia.
Some very popular tourist spots along the adriatic coast include Ploe, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Omi¡alj and Pula. The city of Dubrovnik is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the far South of the country, It is nicknamed “Pearl of the Adriatic”. Dubrovnik is one of the most well known tourist resorts on the mediterranean coast and is often used as a starting point for people that want to explore the Adriatic sea by boat. There are a lot of charter agencies in Croatia if you want to go for a boat tour in the Adriatic sea and the prices are low enough to make the charters a possibility even on a budget if you travel with a group that can split the bill.
Dubrovnik is more expensive than other parts of Croatia, this is true both for accommodations and for dinning experinces and entertainment due to the fact that the city is popular among European tourists. Although there are a few Croatia hotels that cater for the budget conscious traveller, a hostel is probably your best choice especially during peak season. Another cheap option if you travel in a group is to rent a low-end property.
Less crowded towns like Omi¡alj and Pula offer more value for money and have retained much of their village charm from the olden days. Omi¡alj is located on a cliff 80 meters up and offers fantastic views of the Adriatic Sea, the town is home to a long row of cultural and historical monuments, including a 13th century church and the ruins of the roman town Fulvinium. Pula is home to one of the largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in the world and the city square is still located where the Romans once constructed their forum. Pula was built by the Illyrians about 3,000 years ago and occupied by the Romans in 177 B.C. The entire peninsula on which Croatia is located on was pillaged by the Ostrogoths after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.