Luxury and Wild Partying Along Croatia’s Coast
Balkan Travellers
The old favourites like Opatija and Dubrovnik have retained their charm, but they are now joined by new hotspots, created for a five-star tourism experience, led by Hvar and Brač.

Designer hotels, spa centres, renovated medieval stone houses built during the Venetian Republic, combined with the dark blue waters of the Adriatic, criss-crossed by white sailboast add to Croatia’s ever more convincing image of a top destination, especially outside of the busiest season between mid-July and the end of August.
A bit further to the north, Šibenik has been turning for a few years now into a cult destination for those that like to go wild around Europe’s night clubs, even though popular DJs are transforming the evenings in most of the larger resorts along the coast into endless parties.
The most important clubs along Croatia’s coast:
Aurora, Šibenik: The largest club along the coast, it accommodates up to 2,000 people, including international VIPs. June’s programme features DJ Todd Terry and Electro-Funk Festival for the season’s opening on June 28. There is a view and a pool.
Hacienda, Šibenik: With its impressive parties, this club also attracts a great amount of people in a good mood. The DJs are world-class, with Hector Romero having been a guest last year.
The Garden, Zadar: This British-owned club has already spread to the entire city into the interior of the Venetian fortress walls, and has four separate stages. On July 2, DJs will be the people who make London’s summer underground secretsundaze - James Priestley and Gilles Smith.
Carpe Diem, Hvar: This club, on Hvar’s port, is mostly frequented by people who come with yachts, making it one of the most luxurious venues on Croatia’s coast. The summer season’s opening is on May 25.Several top hotels in Hvar and Brač:
The Riva-Hvar Yacht Harbour, Hvar: This is one of the cheapest, by comparison, among the most luxurious hotels and part of the Leading Small Hotels of the World group. With a view of the sparkling yacht harbour and the Pakleni Islands and the frequent sound of live jazz, the hotel is housed in an elegant stone building from the eighteenth century. Prices for a double room start at 180 euro.
Hotel Adriana, Hvar: This is one seriously luxurious hotel – the erstwhile hotel Adriatic, now renovated by several million euro-worth of investment. Its features include a heated seawater pool on a rooftop terrace, a chill-out bar with a DJ and a spa centre. Prices for a double room start at 290 euro.
Palace Hotel, Hvar: Hvar’s oldest hotel combines Gothic and Renaissance architecture and, as such, is a good example of Dalmatia’s specific charm. With a view of the historical square and St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Prices for a double room start at 70 euro.
Hotel Kaštil, Brač: Housed in one of the historical buildings in the town of Bol, this three-star, immaculately maintained hotel offers splendid views from the rooms on the third floor. It is located 20 minutes away from one of the most impressive beaches on Croatia’s coast, Zlatni Rat, though it is better to avoid it during the busy season. Prices for a double room start at 65 euro.Read more about Croatia on BalkanTravellers.com
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Hi - I've been driving down to Croatia for the pas 7 years and am always trying to find good , fairly priced campsites along the Dalmatian coast. As the place has become more and more popular, so the prices have exceeded many great camps in Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Do you have any archive articles or ny recommendations of good camps between Zadar and Split? I would rather spend my money on going to Aurora and so on - as per your nightlife article but need to find a base to stay at first! :) Thanks if you can help |
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