The first thing the foreign visitor should know about beaches in Croatia is that very few of them are sandy. Fine shingle is the closest you’re going to get – and, in most cases, the beach is ...

Imagine lounging on a white pebble beach while turquoise waves lap at limestone cliffs and your only worry is if you've applied enough sunblock. Sound appealing? Croatia's hidden coves and ...

Make sure you try two of Croatia's best delicacies, which are produced on the island - Krk prosciutto and Krk olive oil. And if you're looking for a nice beach, try the popular one at Baška.

Remember that there’s very little sand in Croatia – almost all the beaches are of pebble and rock, or in some cases you swim from man-made concrete bathing platforms with steps into the sea.

Setting off from Zadar, many tours will take you around Silba and Olib, another tiny car-free island with sandy lagoons and some of the most breathtaking beaches in the country, ideal for ...