Croatia is an amazing country. And it is one that needs to be explored in unique ways. You can easily drive a car all around this European destination. However, I recommend choosing to ride a bike through Croatia instead. When you do, you have the opportunity to stop in many places you couldn’t with other modes of transportation. You can choose any region for your adventure. Or I can help you find the adventure your family will enjoy the most for your vacation in Croatia.

Biking Through Croatia During Your Next Family Vacation

Best Time to Vacation in Croatia

You can easily take a family vacation in Croatia at any time of the year. But I must warn you that the months of July through September are the busiest.

It is during those three months that the Croatian biking trails are packed with people doing the same thing. So, if you do not love large crowds, you may want to travel to Croatia during one of the off-peak months.

Best Places to Cycle in Croatia

Medjimurje

Medjimurje is in northern Croatia. The traffic is usually light in this area of the country.

The Mura-Drava trails are all flat. This is perfect if you would prefer to enjoy the stunning scenery instead of focusing on the twists, turns, and hills of some roads.

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Istria

Quite a few biking tours are available in Istria. So, it is an excellent choice if you don’t want to venture out on your own.

The best area for biking in Istria, Croatia is over in Parenzana. That area has an abandoned railroad that has been transformed into a biking and hiking trail.

Central Dalmatia

The Central Dalmatia region has long been known as a touristy area. But it wasn’t until recently that bike riders showed up for rides.

To entice people to stay, 4,000 kilometers of biking trails have now been created in this area of Croatia. You will want to pedal along the entirety of the trails during your family vacation in Croatia.

Biking Tours in Croatia

Not everyone wants to head out on their own for a biking adventure in Croatia. That is where the numerous biking tours can be helpful during your family vacation in Croatia.

A few of the more popular biking tours in Croatia include:

• The Istrian Peninsula
• Croatian Coast
• West Balkan Triangle
• Dalmatia
• Dalmatia and the National Parks

Best Biking Routes in Croatia

If you are fond of heading out on your own for biking adventures when traveling, you can choose from hundreds of different biking routes in Croatia.

A couple of biking routes in Croatia that are popular include:

• Split to Lecevica and back to Split
• Along the Kupa River from Zagreb to Karlovac
• Through the Streets of Dubrovnik
• Anywhere Through Plitvice National Park

Cycling through Croatia is very easy. Plus, it will enhance the experiences you have during your family vacation. You will never need to take bikes with you on your vacation in Croatia. There are multiple places to rent bikes in Croatia. Therefore, you will have a bike whenever you need it.

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