Self Catering
For many regular visitors to Croatia the best way to enjoy the country is to be unrestricted by hotel routines. Also, apart from the freedom, you will find the price of your holiday considerably less than it would be to stay in a hotel.
The resorts we feature are attractive and the people are welcoming.From your apartment you are free to come and go when you please. At the same time you will feel very much in the heart of local community life. You can shop around to find just the kind of food you want - at the price you want to pay, or you can go to a nearby restaurant and sample local dishes.
The accommodation Croatia for Travellers provides conforms to the local tourist authorities standard and is inspected regularly by our local handling agents, Atlas who act as our representative on site. When you arrive at your destination airport you will be met by an Atlas representative who will allocate your self- catering accommodation and arrange the transfer. In all our featured resorts you will find an Atlas office, where staff will provide any assistance required.
Please contact us for quotation for single and multi centre self-catering holidays. For example, it is possible to arrange a one week stay in Dubrovnik and one week in Hvar.
Most of the apartments are properties within walking distance (usually maximum 1000 meters) from your resort, shops and beaches. The style of property varies from recently built family villas to older stone built houses and in the majority of cases they will have their own entrance. Some properties offer villa accommodation rented to visitors with the host family usually occupying the ground floor.
A kitchenette will be equipped with a refrigerator and gas or electric rings, sink with hot and cold water, cutlery and crockery. Kettles are not widely used in Croatia, instead a saucepan is used to boil water. When you arrive you will find the accommodation clean, with fresh bed linen and towels (not beach towels) supplied. At the end of each week the rooms are cleaned and the linen and towels renewed.
Facilities offered by standard type of self catering apartments
- Type A2 Accommodates 2 persons: Comprises 1 bedroom with two beds, kitchenette -cum dining space, bathroom or shower, wc, balcony or terrace
- Type A3 Accommodates 3 to 4 persons: Comprises one bedroom for two-three persons, kitchenette/ diner with convertible sofas for one-two persons, shower, wc wc, balcony or terrace
- Type A4 Accommodates 4 persons: Comprises 2 bedrooms each with two beds, kitchen or kitchenette/diner, bathroom or shower, wc, balcony or terrace
- Type A5 Accommodates 5 to 6 persons: Comprises two bedrooms with two-three beds in each room, wc, balcony or terrace kitchenette/diner, convertible sofa, shower and wc.
- Type A6 Accommodates 6 persons: Comprises 3 bedrooms each with two beds, kitchen or kitchenette/diner, bathroom or shower, wc, balcony or terrace.
Istria
Rovinj
This fishing port was once the principal town of the Istrian peninsula; it is one of the most attractive towns in the region and its historic centre was modelled on Venice.
It has a maze of narrow streets leading to a harbour full of fishing boats and yachts. It is a haven for artists and this may account for its fame as the "Montmartre of Istria". During August the main street is used to display works of numerous artists.
Rovinj offers many amenities particularly in the south of the town where the magnificent coastline provides good clean water for bathing, sailing and diving. Nearby the village of Monvi can be visited in the evening for dining, cabaret and dancing.
The islands of Katarina and Crveni Otok are also easily reached from Rovinj. Nearest airport Pula, transfer time 1 hour.
Middle Dalmatian Riviera
Trogir
Trogir, set on a small island less than an hour from Split, is one of the most seductive towns on the Dalmatian coast. Its weathered Romanesque and Venetian-Gothic palaces, churches and monasteries fanning from its antique square have put Trogir on the Unesco list of world heritage sites.
A stone bridge makes it accessible from the mainland, a mobile bridge connects it with the island of Ciovo. Originally it was a Greek colony. The city was founded in the third century by the Greeks from Syracuse and it was called Tragurion (Goat Island).
After Greeks the city was ruled by Romans, Venetians, French, Austrian Italian and Germans. Apart from many interesting architectural and historical sites, Trogir offers a warm climate, lush green surroundings, a number of good restaurants, cafes and bars. Nearest airport Split, transfer time 30 minutes.
Hvar
A long, narrow and intensely beautiful island whose air is filled with the fragrances of lavender, rosemary and laurel. Hvar is blessed by such a good climate that it is nicknamed 'the Madeira of the Croatian Adriatic'.
The town of Hvar, is dominated by the Piazza with St Stephen's Cathedral and has some exquisite public buildings with delicate stone carved facades. Among these is the arched Venetian arsenal. The upper storey of the arsenal used to house the oldest theatre in Croatia and one of the first in Europe. It was opened in 1612, whilst Shakespeare was still alive. The auditorium is still intact. Further away but worth visiting are the resorts of Starigrad, Jelsa and the very pretty village of Vrbovska. All these are easily reached by public transport.
Brac
One of the largest of Dalmatian islands whose local economy before the advent of tourism depended on the export of goat's milk cheese, wines and especially the famous milk-white marble used in buildings such as the Sacre Coeur in Paris, Liverpool Cathedral, the White House in Washington, Berlin Reichstag and much earlier the palace of the emperor Diocletian in Split. While coastal areas are very green with beautiful villages which now rely on tourism, the interior is overgrown with macchia and is still largely unspoilt.
The most popular resort on Brac is Bol on the south side, facing the island of Hvar. Other well known resorts include Supetar, Postira, Milna, Sumartin. Nearest airport Split, transfer time 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Makarska
Nestling at the foot of the stark massif Biokovo mountain Makarska is a lively seaside town and port surrounded by greenery on all sides. Makarska is the leading resort of the region with many high quality amenities including a 2km long main beach, good restaurants, cafes and bars and walks along the beach front. Nearest airport Split, transfer time 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Brela
This village of traditional white stone houses lies at the North West end of the long Makarska Riviera, one of the most beautiful stretches of the Dalmatian coast. Brela is surrounded by magnificent pine forests which extend from the edge of the massive Biokovo range of mountains down to the coast.
Its long white beach of fine pebbles, clean blue sea and peaceful atmosphere make it a perfect choice for a relaxing holiday. Nearest airport Split, transfer time 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Dubrovnik Riviera
Cavtat
This charming and popular resort, surrounded by trees and greenery offers excellent amenities to holidaymakers. There is a beautiful palm-lined promenade with many cafes, bars and restaurants. A regular bus service operates to Dubrovnik and a boat service from the harbour.
Mlini
A charming small village 10 km away from Dubrovnik. The name derives from the Croatian word meaning mills and several water mills were set up here to take advantage of local springs. To the north, Mlini is protected by high mountains creating ideal conditions for sub-tropical vegetation, palms, oleander, lemon and orange trees.
The old stone houses that face a delightful little harbour provide an attractive setting for those seeking a quiet retreat. There is a regular bus service to Dubrovnik. Nearest airport Dubrovnik, transfer time 15 minutes.
The Peninsula of Peljesac
Peljesac was acquired by the Republic of Dubrovnik at the beginning of the 14th Century because of its strategic position to protect the Republic and for economic reasons as producer of salt, vegetables, oil, cheese and wines. The 65 km long peninsula has a number of attractive villages in the interior miraculously untouched by the tourist industry probably, due to under developed infrastructure although, along the shores there are villages and ports offering visitors accommodation in apartments and rooms in private houses.
Orebic
Unique and off the beaten track, Orebic, protected by the Peljesac Peninsula at its back, is a small tranquil village and harbour on the tip of the Peljesac Peninsula facing seaward the island of Korcula, just 1 ½ km away. Orebic is famous for its sea-faring past, and is often known as the 'town of sea captains' because of the many retired mariners who once lived there.
There is a fascinating maritime museum and private collections of nautical interest which can be visited by arrangements. Around the opulent villas, a luscious foliage of palms and cacti vie with the tropical colours of peaches and oranges to create a luxurious image of prosperity in this sunny corner protected by the mountain range which runs the length of the peninsula.
A gently shelving shoreline with some of the finest beaches in south Dalmatia make Orebic ideal for a relaxing holiday, with an expansive sea view that allows sunbathers to follow the course of the sun from sunrise to sunset - a feature peculiar to Orebic.
Peljesac Peninsula - places of interest Potomlje - Situated 300 m above sea level in the middle of the peninsula, Potomlje has been producing high quality wine for centuries. The wines of Peljesac are extremely good, the most famous being Dingac a full-bodied dark red with a high (up to 17°) alcohol content. This wine is strictly controlled and grown in a restricted area on south-facing slopes near the sea.
Postup is another well know wine which is less heavy as Dingac Loviste -A fishing port with genuine Dalmatian atmosphere with villagers mending their nets, tending vineyards and in early autumn drying figs.
Ston
A small fortified medieval town, which lies at the point where the Peljesac peninsula joins the mainland, some 60 km from Dubrovnik. The most impressive feature in Ston are its fortified walls (a miniature version of the Great Wall of China) stretching for just under 5 kilometres.Architecturally Ston is a curiosity. Its built area is compressed into a small space with streets running from south to west and crossed at right angles by a number of very narrow lanes devised to help the town to defend itself.
One of the most important sources of the Republic's riches was salt, harvested from the natural Salt- pens in Ston these are still being worked today. The majority of visitors are locals from Dubrovnik attracted to Ston by its peaceful surroundings, open countryside for walking, fine wines of Peljesac peninsula and most of all for the oysters served in the local restaurants, which come straight from Ston's famous oyster beds.
Zuljana
A tiny village situated 5 km off the main road on the southern side of the peninsula facing a sheltered bay. A walk through vineyards and vegetable gardens leads to a pebbly beach.
Velika Prapratna
Situated on the northern side of Peljesac near Trpanj, this village until recently was virgin territory not easily accessable by road. A beautiful bay rich in marine life is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards,at the foot of a small wooded mountain.
Trstenik
A pleasant quiet place to spend a day swimming and sunbathing on one of the beaches. This village is situated in a beautiful bay backed by Mount Cucan and inhabited by rare wild boars and mouflons (wild goat). From its small harbour it is possible to visit the island of Mljet on the opposite side. Korcula and Mljet Islands are easily reached from Orebic.
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