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- The Croatian Adriatic coast is perfect for camping holidays: over 1,200 kilometers of coastline, more than 1,000 islands, crystal-clear water and a climate that reliably provides sunshine from May to October.<\/li>\n
- The ferry to Kor\u010dula (birthplace of Marco Polo) departs every 30 minutes and costs only 15 HRK (2 euros).<\/li>\n
- Highlight: From the campsite you can reach bays in 10 minutes on foot that look like in Thailand \u2014 only without the 14-hour flight.<\/li>\n
- From here, the Kornati Islands \u2014 the island archipelago with over 100 uninhabited islands \u2014 can be reached by boat tour (from 250 HRK, approx. 35 Euros).<\/li>\n
- In addition, there is a camping culture that is unparalleled in Europe \u2014 over 500 registered campsites, ranging from huge 5-star resorts right by the sea to small family camps in olive groves.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
I've done three road trips through Croatia, each time with a tent and drone in tow. From Istria in the north, through the Kvarner Bay and Dalmatia, all the way down to Dubrovnik. In this post, I'm sharing my 15 favorite campsites\u2014tested, reviewed, and with all the information you need. Plus, the mistakes I made at the beginning, so you don't have to repeat them.<\/p>\n
Camping in Istria: The most beautiful campsites in Umag, Rovinj & Pore\u010d<\/h2>\n
1. Camping Stupice (Premantura, near Pula)<\/h3>\n
At the southernmost point of Istria, right next to the Cape Kamenjak Nature Park. Kamenjak is a drone paradise\u2014rugged cliffs, hidden coves, turquoise water. The campsite is located in a pine forest, 200 meters from the sea. Pitches are shaded, sanitary facilities are clean, and there's a small supermarket. No luxury, but a perfect location. Price: from \u20ac25 per night (2 people + tent). Highlight: From the campsite, you can reach coves in 10 minutes on foot that look like they're in Thailand\u2014only without the 14-hour flight.<\/p>\n
2. Camping Mon Perin (Bale, near Rovinj)<\/h3>\n
Glamping on another level. Mon Perin offers safari tents, treehouses, and mobile homes with private pools\u2014as well as classic pitches for tents and campervans. The site is situated on a hill overlooking the Istrian hinterland all the way to the sea. There are two pools, three restaurants, and a shuttle boat to Rovinj (15 minutes). Price: Pitches from \u20ac35, safari tents from \u20ac120 per night. For me, the best all-around campsite in Istria.<\/p>\n
3. Camping Porton Biondi (Rovinj)<\/h3>\n
Right by the sea, a 15-minute walk from Rovinj's old town. The pitches under pine trees, the view of the old town at sunset\u2014the reason why Rovinj is rightly considered the most beautiful town on the Adriatic. Launching the drone over the campsite and flying it towards the old town: the church on the hill, the colorful houses by the water, the boats in the harbor\u2014one of my most shared photos. Price: from \u20ac30 (more expensive in high season). Disadvantage: Very crowded in July\/August.<\/p>\n
Camping Krk & Kvarner Bay: The best pitches on the largest island<\/h2>\n
4. Camping \u010cikat (Mali Lo\u0161inj)<\/h3>\n
Lo\u0161inj is Croatia's wellness island\u2014the air is so clean that spa treatments have been offered here since the 19th century. Camping \u010cikat is situated in a fragrant pine-covered bay with direct access to the sea. The swimming opportunities are fantastic: rocky platforms with ladders leading into the crystal-clear water. In the evenings, a drone flies over the bay at sunset\u2014the light filtering through the pines, the shimmering sea. Price: from \u20ac28. Getting there: Ferry from Valbiska (Krk) to Merag (Cres), then via Cres to Lo\u0161inj, approximately 2 hours in total.<\/p>\n
5. Camping Krk (Island of Krk)<\/h3>\n
Krk is the easiest island to reach \u2014 a bridge connects it to the mainland. Camping Krk<\/strong> Located directly on a shallow, sandy bay\u2014a rarity in Croatia, where most beaches are pebbly. Perfect for families. The town of Krk, with its medieval fortress, is a 5-minute walk away. The campsite boasts a huge water park, restaurants, and even a small harbor. Prices start at \u20ac30. Premium pitches right on the water start at \u20ac45.<\/p>\n
6. Autocamp Slapi\u0107 (Duga Resa, near Karlovac)<\/h3>\n
No beach, no sea \u2014 but one of the most beautiful river campsites in Europe. Right on the Mre\u017enica, a river with emerald-green water and small waterfalls. You swim in natural pools, jump from rocks into the water, and paddle a kayak among travertine cascades. For me, an absolute highlight away from the coast. Drone footage over the river: the green water, the rapids, the surrounding forest \u2014 like a miniature Plitvice Lakes without the entrance fee. Price: from \u20ac18. A perfect stopover on the way from Zagreb to the sea.<\/p>\n
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7. Camping \u0160imuni (Island of Pag)<\/h3>\n
Pag looks like the moon\u2014a barren, white, rocky landscape with hardly any vegetation, but it boasts the famous Pag cheese and the party beach Zr\u0107e (Croatia's answer to Ibiza). Camping \u0160imuni is located on the quieter west side of the island: a spacious campsite with its own marina, pool, and pitches nestled in an olive grove. Flying a drone over Pag's lunar landscape\u2014the white rocks, the deep blue sea, the salt pans\u2014creates images that look like they're from another planet. Price: from \u20ac25.<\/p>\n
8. Camping Park Soline (Biograd na Moru)<\/h3>\n
A 5-star campsite that truly deserves its 5 stars. A huge pool complex, water sports center, children's entertainment, and yet plenty of quiet corners for couples. The pitches are right by the sea with views of the Pa\u0161man Channel and the islands just offshore. From here, the Kornati Islands\u2014an archipelago with over 100 uninhabited islands\u2014are accessible by boat tour (from 250 HRK, approx. \u20ac35). The Kornati Islands from a drone: a labyrinth of islands, bays, and the clearest water in the Adriatic. Price: from \u20ac35 (premium seaside pitch from \u20ac55).<\/p>\n
9. Camping Falkensteiner Premium (Zadar)<\/h3>\n
Located near Zadar, one of the most underrated cities on the Adriatic. The campsite is modern, with an infinity pool and direct beach access. But the real reason to be here: Zadar boasts what Alfred Hitchcock called the most beautiful sunset in the world. Along the Riva (waterfront promenade), you'll find the Sea Organ\u2014steps that create music through the waves\u2014and the Greeting to the Sun, a light installation embedded in the ground. A drone flight over the old town peninsula at sunset: magical. Price: from \u20ac38.<\/p>\n
Southern Dalmatia \u2014 Dubrovnik and the islands<\/h2>\n
10. Camping Adriatic (Orebi\u0107, Pelje\u0161ac Peninsula)<\/h3>\n
Pelje\u0161ac is Croatia's wine and oyster peninsula. Camping Adriatic is located in Orebi\u0107 with views of the island of Kor\u010dula\u2014a panorama you'll never forget. The ferry to Kor\u010dula (birthplace of Marco Polo) departs every 30 minutes and costs only 15 HRK (2 euros). The Ston Wall, which runs across the hills of Pelje\u0161ac, is often called the Little Great Wall of China\u2014impressive and rarely visited. Price: from 22 euros.<\/p>\n
11. Camping Solitudo (Dubrovnik)<\/h3>\n
Dubrovnik and camping \u2013 it might sound contradictory at first. But Camping Solitudo is located in the Babin Kuk district, just a 20-minute bus ride from the Old Town. It offers sea views, a pool, and the bus takes you directly to the Pile Gate, the entrance to the Old Town, for 15 HRK. Dubrovnik is expensive (entrance to the city walls: 35 euros), but camping saves you a lot on accommodation. Prices start at 28 euros. Photographing the city walls from above with a drone is unfortunately prohibited. But the coastline in front of them is fair game.<\/p>\n
12. Camping Kalac (Trstenik, Pelje\u0161ac)<\/h3>\n
A small, family-run campsite right on a pebble beach in a tiny fishing village. There's nothing here\u2014no pool, no restaurant, no entertainment. Just the sea, the peace and quiet, and a hostess who brings fresh bread every morning. That's what makes it perfect. For anyone looking for camping in its purest form. Price: from \u20ac15. The best budget camping in Dalmatia.<\/p>\n
Wildcard picks \u2014 Off the coast<\/h2>\n
13. Camping Plitvice (near Plitvice Lakes)<\/h3>\n
The Plitvice Lakes are Croatia's number one natural wonder\u201416 cascading lakes connected by waterfalls. Camping Plitvice is located 7 kilometers from the park entrance, in a quiet wooded area. Drones are completely prohibited in the national park, but the surrounding forests and rivers offer alternatives. National park entrance fee: \u20ac40 in high season\u2014arrive at 7 a.m. when the boardwalks are still empty. Price: from \u20ac20.<\/p>\n
14. Camping Modra \u0160pilja (Vis Island)<\/h3>\n
Vis is the most remote inhabited island in Dalmatia\u2014until 1989 it was a military zone and closed to tourists. The result: an almost untouched island with a 1960s atmosphere. Camping Modra \u0160pilja in Komi\u017ea is small, simple, and perfect. The Blue Cave, from which the campsite takes its name, on the neighboring island of Bi\u0161evo is accessible by boat (from 180 HRK, approx. \u20ac25)\u2014the light in the cave is surreal. Price: from \u20ac18. Ferry from Split: 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n
15. Camping Galeb (Omi\u0161)<\/h3>\n
Omi\u0161 lies at the mouth of the Cetina River, and the Cetina Gorge is Dalmatia's outdoor paradise. Rafting, canyoning, and ziplining across the gorge (150 meters high, 700 meters long \u2013 pure adrenaline!). Camping Galeb is located right on the pebble beach, with the mountains of the Cetina Gorge as a backdrop. Fly a drone over the gorge: the emerald-green water of the river, the vertical rock faces, the bridges \u2013 absolutely breathtaking. Price: from \u20ac22. Split is 25 kilometers away \u2013 a perfect combination.<\/p>\n
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Camping in Croatia: Budget for 14 days at the campsite<\/h2>\n
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