Island hopping is the most appropriate and affordable way to explore the 400 islands that are scattered along the coastline of Croatia. There are many airports and large ports with car ferries and catamarans that operate daily between the islands, offering you a chance to travel or sail to your preferred destination island with ease. The geographical landscape of these islands makes it a perfect place for exciting adventures. There is everything for everyone on the islands starting from family-friendly isles to romantic escapes and nature-giving isles. Below are examples of islands and the activities that make them famous.

• Family friendly islands

With a port and airport in Rijeka on the Krk island, it is an ideal point to begin your adventurous trip in the northern islands of Kvarner.

1. Krk

It is largest and most developed of the islands in Croatia. It is an appropriate place for the traditional spade and bucket family holiday. The island boasts of a two-kilometer beach that hosts the famous Baska resort that can offer accommodation for your family. Krk town has a beautiful historic walled center while the countryside has many atmospheric villages to visit and have a magnificent view.

2. Rab

It is among the greenest Croatian islands. It offers family fun activities with the long bike and trek trails through pine and oak woods. The waters are ideal for diving and windsurfing during autumn and spring. You also get to explore some wrecks and give your family a memorable experience.

3. Pag

This island is famous for summer parties which are most coveted by teenagers. The serene beaches transform into beachfront clubs at night attracting crowds of people.

• Islands for romantic escape

4. Hvar

The romantic island is laden with hills that are covered with sweetly scented lavender that create the romantic atmosphere. The hills also offer a beautiful view of the charming Hvar town. There are large olives, and vineyards fields ideal for passionate nature walks for couples. The high waters of the island offer various water sports including jet-skiing, stand-up paddleboarding, speed boating, and tubing.

5. Vis

The island has fishing and production of wine as the leading businesses. It is ideal for adventurous couples who would like to unravel the mystery of the former military base. The island is also scattered with Roman and Greek ruins ideal for exploring.

6. Brač

Brac island hosts the picturesque town of Bol that gets linked with the most photographed beach in Croatia by a walkway through the woodlands. This city is ideal for honeymoon escapades for memorable and scenic photo shooting. Evenings on the island are quieter which makes it serene to spend a couple of peaceful nights there.

• Islands for the nature lovers

7. Sipan

The medieval island of Sipan has two towns, Sipanska Luka and Sudurad, that are connected by a road running via citrus, vineyard and olive groves. These beautiful trees that make nature groves are also used to manufacture the highly quality Sipan wine.

8. Mljet

Mljet is the most naturally beautiful island in Croatia. It is laden with scenic villages and ancient forests. It also has olive groves, and two lovely turquoise lakes-Malo and Veliko-which provide a pleasant experience of Croatia sailing. There is the Mljet national park that you can cycle through on bikes for adventure.

9. Korčula

The island is popular with the Korcula town that has a beautiful Venetian architecture. It also has beautiful sandy beaches which are a rare thing to find in Croatia. More than half the island is filled with pinewoods. The rest is covered with vineyards which are used to make wine.

Whenever you plan to do island hopping in Croatia, consider the above islands and their unique features they will offer to your adventure.