- 1. 1. Lanterna Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
- 2. Facilities: Lanterna Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
- 3. 2. Camping Park Umag
- 4. Facilities: Camping Park Umag
- 5. 3. Krk Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
- 6. Facilities: Krk Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
- 7. 4. Cast Away Eco Village
- 8. Facilities: Cast Away Eco Village
- 9. 5. Arena One 99 Glamping Pula
- 10. Facilities: Arena One 99 Glamping Pula
- 11. 6. Val Saline Camping
- 12. Facilities: Val Saline Camping
- 13. 7. Naturist Camping Valalta
- 14. Facilities: Naturist Camping Valalta
- 15. 8. Camping Village Šimuni
- 16. Facilities: Camping Village Šimuni
- 17. 9. Camping Stobreč Split
- 18. Facilities: Camping Stobreč Split
It's peculiar: you simply search for campsites in Croatia, and depending on which pictures you look at, the depicted groups of people vary enormously.
Dropouts, students, middle-class families, young families, and nature lovers all apparently enjoy camping in Croatia.
Upon closer inspection, it all makes sense - the dream view of the Adriatic is included.
Map: Popular Campsites in Croatia
The most beautiful campsites in Croatia are by the sea with sandy beaches, pools, and restaurants.
In short:
Comfortable and genuine alternatives to hotels.
Whether you prefer to stay in a tent, a campervan, or a vacation home is up to you.
To help you decide which campsite in Croatia to aim for, we'll give you an initial overview of the facilities, location, and prices for pitches.
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1. Lanterna Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
Region: Poreč, Istria
Cost per night: from €12.20 per person, from €24.20 per pitch (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: beach holidayers, families with children, couples
Beaches: sandy beach and pebble beach
You can rub your eyes as long as you want:
The water park at the Lanterna campsite really has 16 pools, the sports park features an 18-hole mini-golf course, and the three-kilometer cycling and hiking trail leads directly along Croatia's coast.
For many visitors, Lanterna campsite near Poreč in Istria is considered one of the best campsites in Croatia.
The area along the Adriatic coast resembles a huge vacation resort.
The beaches of the campsite are surrounded by shade-giving pines.
But it's not just the location that makes the Lanterna Resort one of the most popular campsites in Croatia.
The overnight options are impressive too.
There are pitches for tents and campervans, vacation homes with gardens, cozy bungalows for camping holidays with dogs, or luxurious glamping tents for the whole family.
No question:
If you're interested in versatile camping holidays in Croatia for the whole family, stop by.
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Facilities: Lanterna Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, kettle, stove, toaster, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Beds (double bed, single beds, sofa bed)
- Private bathroom with shower, toilet, sink
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Water park with 16 pools
- Kids club
- Cycling and hiking trail by the sea
- Sports park (tennis, skate park, etc.)
- Fitness classes
- Beach access
- Restaurants, bars, and snack trucks
- Located directly at the pebble beach
- 3 km to the old town of Novigrad
- 6 km to Istralandia Aquapark
- 7 km to Baredine Cave
- 8 km to Poreč
2. Camping Park Umag
Region: Umag, Istria
Cost per night: from €9.90 per person, from €22.10 per pitch (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: dog owners, couples
Beaches: pebble and paved bathing areas
The natural Adriatic coast, the almost fragrant Croatian vegetation, and the natural beaches make campsites in Istria an extraordinarily popular accommodation option.
One of the most well-known campsites in this region of Croatia is Camping Park Umag.
The campsite area stretches three kilometers along the Adriatic coast and is divided into different areas for caravans and tents, vacation homes, or for dog owners.
Especially popular accommodations: The mobile homes with terrace and sea view.
During the day, you can relax with yoga or other fitness courses at Camping Park Umag, while your children are professionally supervised in the campsite's kids club and have fun.
Although this campsite in Croatia is also located directly by the sea, your younger children might prefer swimming in the facility's pool.
After all, they have to conquer a pirate ship.
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Facilities: Camping Park Umag
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchen with coffee maker, kettle, stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Beds (double bed, single beds)
- Private bathroom with shower, toilet, sink
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi
- Terrace
- Parking (for a fee)
- Mobile homes with varying levels of comfort available
- Pool with pirate ship
- Massages
- Playgrounds
- Kids club
- Sports fields (volleyball, basketball, etc.)
- Fitness classes
- Restaurants, bars, and snacks
- 6 km to Novigrad
- 8 km to Umag
- 6 km to Istralandia Aquapark
- 16 km to Poreč
3. Krk Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
Region: Island of Krk, Kvarner Bay
Cost per night: from €12.60 per person, from €35.00 per pitch (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: families, couples, seniors
Beaches: sandy beach, nudist beach, pebble beach
Some luxurious campsites in Croatia resemble holiday resorts with hotel-like features.
When you enter the 5-star family eco-campsite on the popular Croatian island of Krk, you really start to wonder why you ever thought about bent tent pegs and snagged zippers on sleeping bags when camping in Croatia.
The stunning surroundings, 650 m of coastline with natural, nudist, or sandy beaches, and the resort's diverse landscape, including a water park and panoramic views from the restaurant, are included even in the lowest accommodation category.
The luxurious campsite homes with private bathrooms, sea views, terraces, and modern furnishings (TV, kitchen) have little in common with the outdated image of camping vacations.
The comfortable vacation homes can sleep up to four adults and two children.
Since the beautiful old town of Krk is only 500 m from the camping resort, this campsite is particularly recommended for groups who prefer to stay in nature instead of in a classic hotel.
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Facilities: Krk Premium Camping Resort by Valamar
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchen with coffee maker, kettle, stove, microwave, refrigerator
- Beds (double bed, single beds)
- Private bathroom with shower, toilet, sink
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Free parking
- Water park with slides, children's pool
- Spa with wellness treatments
- Street food and craft beer
- Restaurant, cocktail bar
- Pools (including infinity pool)
- Sports facilities (football, volleyball, etc.)
- Kids club
- Shops
- Located on the Island of Krk
- 500 m to the old town of Krk (city)
- 150 m to 1 km to various beaches (pebble, family beach, or dog beach)
4. Cast Away Eco Village
Region: Island of Hvar, Split-Dalmatia
Cost per night: from €50.40 per person (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: minimalists, dropouts, backpackers
Beaches: rocky and pebble beaches nearby
Feel like Robinson Crusoe for a moment.
Or for cinephiles:
Like Tom Hanks in the film Cast Away.
The namesake eco-village on the Croatian island of Hvar is the Spartan campsite on Croatia's untouched coast.
Perfect for those who no longer feel like taking selfies on vacation, stress, or even electricity.
What sounds like a gravel pit in the middle of nowhere is a loving homage to purism.
Adventurers have everything they need for an extraordinary vacation right here.
The small camp consists of mini wooden huts, a few hammocks, and a kind of community lounge made from a few covered DIY chillout chairs.
They have a mattress on Euro pallets, pillows, bedding, storage, and a mosquito net.
The atmosphere at Cast Away campsite is exceptionally peaceful and reminds some of the last WG (shared flat) meeting, where it was discussed which local provider to order the organic box from in the future.
A small kitchen, a refrigerator, and a rainwater shower and toilet are available.
Since this campsite in Croatia is by the sea, you shouldn't miss the water sports opportunities in the area.
Diving gear is provided free of charge in the camp.
You can rent kayaks and surfing equipment just like a car or motorcycle nearby.
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Facilities: Cast Away Eco Village
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Tent with wooden roof
- Mattress, pillow, lamp
- Community area with kitchen (stove, gas refrigerator)
- Hammocks
- Solar shower
- Rainwater toilet
- Pets allowed
- Diving and snorkeling
- Motorcycle tours
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Fishing
- Located directly at the natural beach
- 2 km to Grapčeva Cave
- On the Island of Hvar
- 15 km to Vrboska
- 16 km to the neighboring island of Bol
5. Arena One 99 Glamping Pula
Region: Pula, Istria
Cost per night: from €6.60 per person, from €12.60 per pitch (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: families, couples, active vacationers
Beaches: rocky and pebble beaches
You don't have to travel to the Caribbean to melt away in a seaside paradise, as proven by more and more campsites in Croatia.
Glamping is the magic word, which encapsulates the combination of glamour and camping.
Glamping tents are an unexpectedly comfortable mix of bungalow and tent.
Inside, there are feature highlights like bathrooms, kitchens, and Wi-Fi.
The camping tent character of Arena Campsite's glamping area in Pula, Istria is maintained by the fact that, for example, the porch is covered with tent tarps.
If you prefer authentic camping feeling, you can alternatively park your camper or car directly at the seaside of the campsite in western Croatia and enjoy the view.
The beaches at the campsite have pebbles and are not just filled with gravel.
However, they have showers and are suitable for families with children.
If you also want to find out how it feels to mix a natural, wild environment with glamping in Croatia, this campsite is a solid destination.
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Facilities: Arena One 99 Glamping Pula
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, stove
- Double bed, bunk beds or single beds
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Air conditioning, safe
- Free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV
- Pets allowed
- Mobile homes with varying levels of comfort available
- Water sports center
- Whirlpools
- Diving and dive courses
- Sports fields (including basketball, badminton)
- Mini-golf
- Massages
- Playgrounds
- Kids club
- Restaurant, bars
- Directly on the beach
- 4 km to Medulin
- 8 km to Pula
- 7 km to the original Cape Kamenjak
6. Val Saline Camping
Region: Rovinj, Istria
Cost per night: from €26.70 per pitch (peak season Jun-Aug)
Suitable for: families, couples, seniors
Beaches: pebble beach
Every year, the ADAC evaluates numerous campsites in Croatia.
Regularly, the Val Saline Camping near Rovinj is awarded as a super place.
Why is the campsite near Rovinj so extraordinarily popular?
An absolute highlight is the well-maintained beach area.
Lying on one of the free beach loungers under a sun umbrella, you can directly gaze upon the bay where Val Saline is located.
It's not that unusual to see a few motorboats racing across the turquoise sea.
After all, the campsite has its own small harbor.
The campsite in Istria is also exceptionally green.
The spacious area is surrounded by pines; plateaus and terraces are planted with shrubs and flowers.
Above all, vacationers who love to camp traditionally in a tent know how soothing a shady spot can be.
Alternatively, you can also arrive with your own caravan or opt for a mobile home.
The vacation homes come equipped with a kitchen, private bathroom, and TV.
Wi-Fi is available throughout the site for an extra fee.
If you'd rather engage in active pursuits rather than surf the internet, you can rent a bicycle at the reception and explore the area.
Rovinj, one of the most popular vacation destinations in Croatia, is only 7.5 km away from the beloved campsite.
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Facilities: Val Saline Camping
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchen with coffee maker, kettle, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator
- Double bed, bunk bed
- Private bathroom with shower and toilet
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Pools, children's pool
- Playgrounds
- Water spray park (accessible)
- Spa & massages
- Bicycle rental
- Small harbor for sports boats
- Restaurant, bar, café, stores
- Directly on the beach
- 3 km to the old town of Rovinj
- 36 km to Aquacolors Water Park
- 38 km to the old town of Poreč
- 43 km to Baredine Cave
7. Naturist Camping Valalta
Region: Rovinj, Istria
Cost per night: from €12.80 per person, from €35.00 per pitch (peak season Jun-Aug)
Suitable for: couples, seniors
Beaches: sandy, rocky, and pebble beaches
Those who choose a camping vacation in Croatia are not necessarily looking for the cheapest accommodation, but for proximity to nature.
At one of the most famous campsites in Croatia near Rovinj, this naturalness is particularly emphasized.
Welcome to Naturist Camping Valalta. The entire facility is clothing-optional.
The enormous, clothing-optional area is rated by ADAC as one of the top campsites in Croatia.
A notably comfortable infrastructure in the camp is paired with its outstanding location at a beautiful bay just before the picturesque town of Rovinj.
You might think, 'What a hit' and probably be right.
Unlike some adult hotels, the Valalta campsite is exceptionally family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages.
Playgrounds, water slides, and animation programs ensure that children of all ages are entertained or can exert themselves together with their peers.
In addition to a supermarket, there is also a beauty salon and a doctor on-site with emergency services available around the clock.
If you do not arrive with your campervan or stay in one of the bungalows and vacation homes with kitchens, you can also indulge in the diverse restaurants available.
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Facilities: Naturist Camping Valalta
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchen with coffee maker, microwave, stove, refrigerator, possibly dishwasher
- Double bed or single beds
- Private bathroom with shower, toilet, and hairdryer
- Flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Harbor for sailing boats
- Water playground in the sea
- Pools with water slides
- Supermarket
- Brewery
- On-site doctor
- Saunas
- Fitness room
- Beauty salon
- Playgrounds (including with trampolines)
- Bicycle rental
- Restaurants, bars, snacks, cafés
- Directly on the beach
- 4 km to FKK Beach Punta Križ
- 6 km to Rovinj
- 36 km to Aquacolors Water Park
- 39 km to the old town of Poreč
- 44 km to Baredine Cave
8. Camping Village Šimuni
Region: Island of Pag, Split-Dalmatia
Cost per night: from €11.60, from €24.30 per pitch (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: couples, vacationers with dogs, active vacationers
Beaches: pebble and sandy beaches
If you are looking for campsites by the sea in Croatia, sandy beaches are an indisputable plus when choosing a vacation spot.
In Camping Village Šimuni on the island of Pag, there are several sandy beaches to choose from.
In total, six different beaches offer a suitable spot for every vacationer.
At one beach, for example, you can kite, another beach is accessible, and at two beaches dogs are also allowed.
This makes Camping Village Šimuni the ideal destination for anyone looking for a campsite in Dalmatia where dogs are permitted.
Numerous sports facilities for tennis or volleyball, fitness equipment and classes, or a climbing wall are guaranteed to get your pulse racing.
The island itself also has a bustling nightlife, especially in Novalja.
The island of Pag and particularly the town of Novalja are known for vibrant nightlife.
The contrast to this quiet campsite is striking.
To find your peace, you can simply get a pitch with a direct view of the Adriatic Sea.
The bungalows and mobile homes in the camp are particularly suitable for groups traveling together who want to relax in one of the simplest campsites in Croatia.
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Facilities: Camping Village Šimuni
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchenette with stove, refrigerator
- Private bathroom with shower and toilet
- Double bed, single beds
- Flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Free parking
- Accessible camping
- Water sports
- 6 beaches in the camp
- Kids club, playgrounds
- Sports fields (including volleyball, tennis)
- Boulder wall
- Fitness classes (including yoga, Zumba)
- Beauty salon
- Restaurants, bars, and snacks
- Located on the island of Pag, the island is connected to the mainland by a car bridge
- Directly on the beach
- 13 km to Zrće Beach (party beach)
- 16 km to Novalja
- 62 km to Zadar
9. Camping Stobreč Split
Region: Split, Split-Dalmatia
Cost per night: from €9.90 per person, €27.60 per pitch (peak season Jul/Aug)
Suitable for: couples, seniors
Beaches: pebble beaches
Hotels and vacation rentals near vacation centers like Split, Zadar, or Dubrovnik are popping up like mushrooms.
Nevertheless, there is a campsite in Split that has made a name for itself even before the Croatia boom and has since evolved through targeted investments into one of the most popular campsites in Croatia.
Camping Stobreč Split is located about 7 km from the historic city center of Split.
You can easily undertake day trips to the picturesque coastal town by bicycle from the campsite.
If you don't have your own bike with you, perhaps because you are staying in one of the comfortably and modernly equipped vacation homes with private bathroom, Wi-Fi, and kitchen, you can conveniently rent a bike on the camp premises.
Since the campsite near Split is directly by the sea, you should also take the time to relax on one of the two pebble beaches.
Families with small children will appreciate that the beach slopes gently into the water or has a children's pool with a small water slide.
Meanwhile, older generations are amazed when they discover the spa with sauna and hot tub.
Perhaps the view of the Adriatic from the restaurant is enough to shake off everyday stress?
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Facilities: Camping Stobreč Split
For more details, visit the campsite website
- Kitchen with stove, refrigerator
- Double bed, single beds
- Private bathroom with shower and toilet
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Terrace
- Pets allowed
- Free parking
- Pools, children's pool
- Restaurant, bars
- Bicycle rental, car rental
- Sports fields (including street basketball, bowling)
- Fitness classes (including aqua aerobics, Pilates)
- Spa (sauna, hot tub)
- Directly on the beach
- 8 km to the old town of Split
- 28 km to Trogir
- 41 km to Brela