Croatia is an excellent destination for a family holiday, especially if you enjoy combining outdoor adventures with historic towns and beautiful beaches. We spent 17 days exploring Croatia with kids, travelling from Zagreb and Plitvice Lakes National Park to the Dalmatian Coast. Along the way, we explored ancient fortresses, hiked scenic coastal trails, visited waterfalls and spent plenty of time playing on Croatia’s beaches.
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3 Days in Dubrovnik with Kids: 7 Fun Things to Do
We loved visiting Dubrovnik with kids during our family trip to Croatia! From walking the historic city walls to hiking on Mount Srđ and spotting wild peacocks on Lokrum Island, we found plenty of fun things to do in Dubrovnik with kids. We spent three days exploring Dubrovnik with our 2-year-old and 4-year-old, and it turned out to be one of our favourite stops in Croatia.
Korčula to Kočje Hike: Trail Guide & Map
After enjoying some incredible hiking on Hvar with kids, we were eager to explore more hiking trails in Croatia. During our 3 days in Korčula with kids, we decided to try the Korčula to Kočje Hike, which turned out to be one of our favourite hikes of our entire Croatia family vacation.
3 Days in Korčula with Kids: 5 Fun Things to Do
We hadn’t originally planned to spend much time in Korčula with kids. It was a convenient stop on our Croatia family vacation, located between Hvar and Dubrovnik. We’d heard great things about the beautiful Korčula Old Town, but we weren’t sure there would be enough things to do in Korčula to keep our active kids entertained.
Hvar with Kids: Our 3-Day Itinerary & Things to Do
Hvar has a reputation as one of Croatia’s top party destinations, so we weren’t entirely sure what to expect when we decided to visit Hvar with kids. Travelling with a 2-year-old and a 4-year-old, we were far more interested in beautiful beaches, scenic walks and family-friendly activities than nightlife. As it turned out, Hvar was one of our favourite stops in Croatia!
How to Get to Klis Fortress From Split (4 Ways)
Perched high above Split, Croatia, Klis Fortress is a former Croatian royal castle and stronghold with an incredible history and some of the best views of Split and the Adriatic Sea. It’s well worth visiting, but its location outside the city means you’ll need to figure out how to get to Klis Fortress from Split before you go.
Things to Do in Split with Kids: Our 3-Day Itinerary
Split is a great stop on a family trip to Croatia, especially if you want to mix historic sights with beaches and easy time outdoors. There are plenty of things to do in Split with kids, from exploring Diocletian’s Palace and climbing around Klis Fortress to visiting playgrounds, walking the waterfront and spending time at the beach.
Plitvice Lakes with Kids: 15 Tips for Families
Croatia is full of incredible places for a family vacation, but visiting Plitvice Lakes with kids was one of the experiences we were most excited about. Plitvice Lakes National Park is famous for its turquoise lakes, waterfalls and wooden boardwalks, with walking routes winding through 12 Upper Lakes and four Lower Lakes. It is a beautiful place to explore as a family, but there are a few things parents should know before they arrive.
9 Best Things to Do in Zagreb with Kids
Croatia is packed with well-known family destinations, from Plitvice Lakes and Hvar to Split and Dubrovnik, but Zagreb with kids was one of the biggest surprises of our trip. It was the starting point for our family trip to Croatia, and while we originally saw it mainly as a convenient place to begin, we quickly found there were plenty of worthwhile things to do in Zagreb as a family.