Winter in Croatia

Winter in Croatia - weather forecast in Croatia

Winter in Croatia is not so popular season to visit Croatia but it still has a lot to offer. Being a small country, it is convenient to travel around , visiting different cities along the coast. On some islands like Hvar, the winter climate is almost never under 5C (41 F). In this period there is plenty of available accommodation, you can select and prices are much lower than in main season.

You can find the most of hotels closed, but some of them are open all the year round. Ferries are on winter schedule but they still cover the connections to the main islands like Hvar, Brac, Korcula and ferry from Rijeka keeps regular connection to Split, Korcula and Dubrovnik. For more info about winter schedule visit Jadrolinija (National Ferry Company.

Some of national parks like Plitvice Lakes are particularly fascinating during the winter months as this picture below reveals.

Winter on Plitvice Lakes

Winter in Croatia is characterized by many festivals and celebrations like Carnival, wine festivals, Christmas celebrations and film festivals. Hear are some of the most important from November to March:

Animafest, a festival of animated films, takes place in Zagreb during the month of November (2009). The festival’s website gives information about the event’s program but the 2010 edition will be on June 1st to June 6th.
Christmas - 25 December - Christmas is celebrated everywhere in Croatia on December 25. While Christmas Eve is a day of fast, Christmas Day is one of feast. Sweet and savory dishes are prepared for the Christmas holiday, and age-old traditions are observed.
New Year’s Eve - 31 December - New Year’s Eve is celebrated throughout Croatia. Cities’ sizes and resources dictate how extensive fireworks and other public celebrations will be presented. Restaurants, bars, and clubs will also open their doors to celebrants on New Year’s Eve.
Carnival Festivals - February - Carnival is celebrated throughout Croatia with parades, costumes, food, drink, and music. Split, Rijeka, and Zagreb are most famous for their Carnival celebrations.
Blaise’s Day Festival - 3 February - Dubrovnik celebrates St. Blaise’s Day with a parade and various entertainments. St. Blaise is the patron saint of one of Croatia’s most popular cities for visitors, and travelers will find the St. Blaise’s Day festival unique to the region.

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