Honeymoon itinerary for exploring the best beaches of Croatia in July 2023

1. Day 1: Dubrovnik
   30 minutes (12.6 km) from Dubrovnik Airport

   Explore the historic city walls and immerse in the city's rich culture and cuisine.

2. Day 2: Makarska
   2 hours (154 km) from Dubrovnik

   Relax on the gorgeous beaches of Makarska and try traditional Dalmatian cuisine at a beachside restaurant.

3. Day 3: Split
   1 hour 40 minutes (114 km) from Makarska

   Visit Diocletian's Palace and go for a swim at Bačvice beach, the city's most popular beach.

4. Day 4: Šibenik
   1 hour 30 minutes (91 km) from Split

   Explore the old town of Šibenik, visit St. James Cathedral and take a dip at the nearby Banj Beach.

5. Day 5: Zadar
   50 minutes (74 km) from Šibenik

   Experience the mesmerizing sound installation, the Sea Organ and explore ancient Roman ruins in Zadar.

6. Day 6: Krka National Park
   1 hour (55 km) from Zadar

   Take a hike in the serene nature of Krka National Park and swim at the famous Skradinski Buk waterfall.

7. Day 7: Pag Island
   3 hours (169 km) from Krka National Park

   Enjoy the stunning scenery of Pag Island's rocky beaches and try the local specialty cheese, Paški sir.

8. Day 8: Rovinj
   3 hours 15 minutes (246 km) from Pag Island

   Stroll along Rovinj's picturesque narrow streets, indulge in Italian-influenced cuisine and take a swim at Lone Bay Beach.

9. Day 9: Pula
   45 minutes (38 km) from Rovinj

   Explore Pula's well-preserved Roman Amphitheatre and visit the beautiful Brijuni Islands National Park.

10. Day 10: Zagreb
    3 hours (251 km) from Pula

    Discover the capital city's coffee culture and architecture, visit the Museum of Broken Relationships, and end the day in the buzzing Tkalciceva street.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Dubrovnik city walls (2 hours, 200 HRK)
• Makarska beach (full day, free)
• Diocletian's Palace (2 hours, 100 HRK)
• St. James Cathedral (1 hour, 20 HRK)
• Sea Organ (1 hour, free)
• Krka National Park (full day, 150 HRK)
• Pag Island (full day, free)
• Rovinj's Old Town (2 hours, free)
• Roman Amphitheatre (1 hour, 80 HRK)
• Museum of Broken Relationships (1 hour, 40 HRK)
• Total Estimated Costs: 590 HRK per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit Hvar Island or Kornati National Park. If you have less time, skip a destination and spend more days in your favorite location. Don't miss trying Croatian wine and olive oil, and bring comfortable shoes for walking on cobblestone streets.