Croatia has become one of the Adriatic's most popular camping destinations, with a dramatic coastline of pine-backed coves, clear turquoise water and over a thousand islands. From large family resorts in Istria to smaller sites tucked along the Dalmatian coast, its campsites range from full holiday villages with water parks and entertainment to quieter pitches near medieval old towns like Rovinj and Dubrovnik.
Browse Croatia campsites Dubrovnik, Croatia Photo by Spencer Davis on UnsplashCamping took off along Croatia's Adriatic coast from the 1960s onward, when the country (then part of Yugoslavia) became a major destination for domestic and international tourists drawn by its beaches and mild climate. Istria and the Kvarner Gulf were early hubs for coastal campsites, many of which have since grown into large resort-style holiday parks with pools and varied accommodation. Since independence, and especially since EU accession in 2013, camping tourism has continued to grow, and the coastline remains one of the most popular camping regions in the Mediterranean.
