How to find yourself the best villa for rent in Croatia?  Here are few tips that can help you.

First of all, when you plan to go? How many persons are in your group (meaning how many bedrooms you need)? Which budget you prepared for renting villa in Croatia?

Most of tourists rent villa in Croatia during summer period because sea water is warm for swimming and landscapes are breathtaking, a lot tourist activities take place all along the coastline and islands, and all restaurants and bars are open. In summer there are temperatures between 28 to 39 degrees Celsius. Summers are very dry with very low humidity. Sea water is extremely clean and salty. Swimming in the sea helps reduce some health problems.

But also spring and autumn time is perfect for visiting Croatia. Sea water is warm enough for swimming, air temperatures vary from 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Advantage of spring or autumn visit of Croatia is less crowded and more relaxing locations which herds of tourists have not yet occupied.

Croatian villas for rent

When you are looking to rent villa in Croatia have in mind that most of villas have strict policy regarding arrival and departure day. It is Saturdays and minimum stay of 7 days in peak season time, which is July and August.

The rest of the season most of villas accept 5 days minimum stay and arrival/departure day can be any day.

Another useful information for all of you who are looking to spend lovely vacations in Croatian villa: price usually include set of towels and bed linen which are changed once or twice per week, final cleaning fee and tourist tax. Also price usually include free WI FI internet, TV channels (EU channels), free parking and use of all amenities, utilities, water and electricity consumption, heating and cooling.

Regarding budget level, Croatian villas for rent are set in wide range of prices. Price depends on many factors. Main factors that influence the price of villa per day is capacity of villa, number of bedrooms and bathrooms. Also if villa has pool, this also makes price impact. If villa is seafront, price will be higher than for villas which are close to the sea but not directly on the sea.  If villa is equipped with luxury items and amenities, that also reflect the price level.

In my agency there is array of villas in all price levels, from cozy house with pool for rent, stone cottages for rent, to large family villas for rent and luxury villas with pool for rent. The best are of course seafront villas for rent or beach villas.

Additionally, for some villas we can organize yoga classes with experienced yoga teacher.

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By renting your holiday house or apartment through our travel agency LuxuryCroatia, specialized in villa, house or apartment rentals, you can earn a nice amount of  steady profit, especially during the tourist season.

At the Luxury Croatia Tourist Agency, your Croatian property renting activities receive only the best and most dedicated promotion and support.

We have official contracts with at least 20 main global portals and tour operators for the rental market. Expected occupancy for our properties for rent in Croatia can be up to 18 or even 24 weeks.

If you decide to promote your home via our agency we will advise you about expected rental income calculated upon the property facilities and location.

On the other hand, if you’re planning to buy for rent, we strongly recommend you to contact us to help and guide you through the whole process of choosing, buying and renting your Croatian real estate.

We’ll instruct you and provide all info regarding the necessary work to prepare your property for renting.

LuxuryCroatia.net team can provide these services:

• Put on rent your property and take care of the entire bookings/reservations of your property throughout the tourist season (exclusive rent)
• Organize excursions and adventure sports arranged for your guests
• Property Transfers  by boat, yacht, taxi, limo or mini bus

We can recommend reliable agencies or individuals who can:

• arrange fixes/replacements where it’s necessary.
• make pre–season spring cleaning and  pool/garden/communal areas tidy–up
• do the meeting of the guests and after guests cleaning, which includes: Registration of guests with tourists authorities. Collection of tourist tax at beginning of stay, Collect deposit from guests, return on check out, On departure, inspect your property,check the inventory for losses and damages, Cleaning of the accommodation after guest departure and before new group arrive,  washing linen and towels,  ironing, preparing property for new guests

• Price for this service is defined according to every specific situation, and is depending on the size of property, number of rooms, other facilities which needs to be maintained (pool, garden).
• All of these services can be provided separately.

Grocery Supply and Furniture Buying and organizing installation (this service we provide only if your property is in town of Split):

Rates per day

• For buying grocery supplies and delivery to the property: 50EUR (3 hours max work time for this service, gasoline or transport cost not included),
• For preparing offers to buy furniture (going to the locations of shops, showing around, preparing offers, taking care of delivery to the property): 100EUR per day (7 hours work max, gasoline or transport cost not included)

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Holiday villas that our agency have in rent in Trogir area of Croatia are stunning, beautiful, extraordinary. Most of them are seafront or beachfront, with a lot greenery in the garden, with top amenities like pool, aircondition, parking and private beach access. 

Trogir area is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the Middle Dalmatia. Trogir is very old town, dating from Old Greek and Roman times. Great historic heritage is worth seeing in Trogir.

For most of the travelers it is important that Trogir is only few minutes drive from international Split airport. Also Split (second largest city in Croatia with about 250 thousand inhabitans) is about 15 minutes drive by new highway. Trogir has very impressive Old Town with more than 20 church bell towers! Old town has cozy narrow stone streets with small boutique shops where you can find a lot interesting local souvenirs and other things to buy and take home as reminder of your beautiful journey in Croatia. 

Trogir is famous for variety of fish restaurants, but they are open in summer season (from May to October usually). Many celebrities come to Trogir with their famous yachts and moor in Trogir. Summer Theatre Festival is also interesting for tourists, famous opera’s are held in Kula Kamerlengo (the tower on the seafront in Trogir) which is inside formed similar as Roman amphitheater. 

Trogir is connected with old and new bridge with island of Ciovo. Ciovo is famous for beautiful pebble beach which is few kilometers long, and has beach bars and restaurants, shops, sea activities for kids and adults, which all you can find on the beach called Copacabana, which is central part of the Ciovo, settlement called Okrug Gornji (easy to reach from Trogir, turn right after the bridge and just follow the road until you see the beach. There are a lot beaches on Ciovo beside this large one.

Trogir villas for rent, why book villa in Trogir area?

Trogir area includes Ciovo island, connected with bridge to the mainland. The old bridge is in the center of Trogir and new bridge is before Trogir (east of Trogir). Villas for rent on Ciovo are nested in wonderful scenery of lush Mediterranean trees and vegetation that creates fresh air. Sea water is extremely clean and clear and healthy so I recommend to enjoy in the sea water, of course if you are swimmer. Some villas have pools with sea water. 

In our offer is complex of 5 villas right on the beach on Ciovo east side. Most of villas have their own pool. If you and your friends or family are large group of about 30 – 40 people, we can accommodate you in these villas on the beach in Trogir area.

A lot more villas for rent in Trogir area we can offer. Trogir area includes also Rogoznica, Vinisce, Razanj, Kanica, Kastela… For any of these destinations we can provide details about amenities, restaurants, what to see and explore. Every of these places has its own story or legend. I will write about those soon in my new posts.

For yoga lovers, we can offer yoga classes in Trogir area villas. Our yoga teachers are young enthusiasts with Ananda Yoga Studio located in Split, near the beach of Znjan. However, you can order classes in villa. Also yoga teacher offer service of Thailand massage and Swedish massage. For more details you can contact us or directly at website of Ananda Yoga Studio.

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Dubrovnik villas

Dubrovnik is one of Croatian top destinations. It is no wonder why. Historic heritage of this beautiful stone walled town is so rich and so diverse that you need days and days to explore all that wonderful, amazing history. Wherever you look, there are so  many things to see, explore, look, find, discover in Dubrovnik.

Even we locals find Dubrovnik so irresistible that we travel few hours to reach Dubrovnik, just to have coffee on Stradun and wander the narrow streets, enjoying that special feeling of the past times that are so alive here in Dubrovnik. 

The Old Town is no cars zone. Parking around Old Town is hard to find in summer time. It is best if you can park in larger public garage which is walk distance from the Old Town. Another good option is to hire a taxi or Uber (download application to your mobile phone). Old Town is walking zone. There are so many things to see inside Old Town that you could explore for days and still a lot left to see. Inside Old Town you will find the best fish restaurants, and all other kind of restaurants.

I recommend fish restaurants because those are the best local restaurants serving the best Croatian coastal cuisine which is a lot like Italian and Mediterranean. Do not forget to taste Croatian wines. In some of next blog posts I will talk about Croatian wines. Also enjoy Croatian olive oil, it is one of the best in the world, extra virgin olive oil from Dalmatia and Istria. You can buy olive oil directly from the producers. If you don’t know where to find them, contact me. There are local tasting shops for wine and olive oil where local producers offer you to taste and to buy their wine or olive oil. 

Dubrovnik booking

In Dubrovnik Old Town we have in offer beautiful apartments, in old stone houses inside walls, inside walk zone. If you look to rent apartment in Dubrovnik, contact us.

We also have in offer villas for rent in Dubrovnik and in the area, nested by the sea or on the hillside around Dubrovnik, with fantastic panoramic sea view, so do not hesitate to contact us. If you look to book in the peak season (July or August), I suggest that you make booking at least 6-8 months before, to be able to choose the best villa at the best price. Some villas offer early booking discount so it is worth to book on time, while the dates in the best villas are still available.

If you need any info about Dubrovnik, where to eat, what to see, where to stay, we are happy to provide all info. We are locals, Croatians. 

We also have in our offer holiday villas for rent in Dubrovnik area, stone cottages with pool for rent in Dubrovnik area, luxury villas for rent in Dubrovnik area, seafront luxury villas for rent near Dubrovnik, waterfront villas for rent in Dubrovnik, seafront small hotel rooms for rent and many more beautiful holiday villas for rent in Dubrovnik and area.

How to get to Dubrovnik by road, plan your trip with Via Michelin.

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Hvar: One of the Top Croatian Destinations

RETIRE IN CROATIA – FORBES magazine says why you should

FORBES magazine ranks Croatia in the top 12 world best retirement havens in 2011. Article describes Croatia:

Sitting across the Adriatic Sea from Italy, Croatia offers great beauty, a mild Mediterranean climate, ancient culture, tax breaks for retirees and low cost of living. The Institute for Economics & Peace ranks it higher than the U.S. for safety and security.

Well, Forbes can’t claim to have been the first to recommend the Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast as a retirement destination. That title goes to the Roman Emperor Diocletian (AD 245-316), the only Roman emperor ever to retire. He chose to spend his golden years in his palace in Split, where he remained until his death in year 316. The Diocletian Palace was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1979 and it remains at the heart of Split, Croatia’s second-largest city, on the coast of Adriatic Sea, as capital of Dalmatia.

Croatian standards equal to EU standards….

Croatia has infrastructure at European standards, modern, high quality highways, high living standards, excellent and low cost medical service etc. Croatia has joined the European Union in year 2013.

Furthermore, the retirees in Croatia are exempted from paying income tax. Living in Croatia assures that you can enjoy a healthy life. Fresh natural foods and good medical facilities have increased the rate of life expectancy of the people. You will find many specialized polyclinics, hospitals and medical centers countrywide.

Celebrities buy and rent property in Croatia

Celebrities are rediscovering what tourists knew in the 1980s. Croatia — on the Adriatic arm of the Mediterranean – rivals other European top seaside areas with beaches, sailing, and superb cuisine that’s attracted superstars like Steven Spielberg, Beyonce and Jay Z, Madonna, Andre Agassi, Gwyneth Paltrow, Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood, Sharon Stone, Caroline of Monaco, the Prince of Hanover, the King of Jordan and the Prince of Oman, businessmen like Bill Gates, Bernie Ecclestone, Roman Abramovic, Deripaska, Melnichenko, Zeleznjak etc. Many of them are owners of residential properties in Croatia, and also business investments.

Croatian real estate sales on upward scale in 2013.

Croatia is now one of European Union countries, so EU citizens are now able to buy on the same terms as local Croats (except for agricultural land). (For non-EU citizens applies reciprocity rule and consent of the Ministry of Justice, which is obtained in short time). This advantage now speed up the property buying procedure, and encourage more foreigner buyers to purchase in Croatia with confidence. Besides, we are licensed Croatian real estate and tourist agency and offer professional service and care to foreign buyers, leading them through buying procedures and explaining all steps of buying process, with assistance of experienced lawyers, which makes buying procedures safe, fast and with no risk.

Romantic Croatia – paradise on Earth by George Bernard Shaw …RENT HOLIDAY VILLA IN CROATIA – WE CAN ORGANIZE YOUR WEDDING IN CROATIA AT STUNNING LOCATIONS

MAGNIFICENT SCENERY AND SPECTACULAR LOCATIONS IN CROATIA 

This is a story about a land of a thousand islands, her magical nature and rich heritage, her great Men whose great deeds have forever etched the name of Croatia in large letters on the map of the world. This is a story about a land whose beauties have been celebrated since ancient times. From Cassiodorus, who wrote of the divine life led by Patricians on her shores, to Dante, who wrote his immortal verses, enthralled by the epic scenes of the blue expanse, and all the way to George Bernard Shaw, who found his paradise on Earth right here. Croatia has always been a place of true inspiration.

Croatian treasures – the Mediterranean as it once was…

Croatia is one of the ecologically best preserved parts of Europe. It is a land where the hues of the sunny and warm Mediterranean happily blend with the tranquillity and freshness of mountains and the gentle sway of the golden plains of Pannonia. A land of truly divine inspiration that has delighted many of the world’s prominent men of letters. A rare European landscape which boasts as many as eight nationa parks in so small an area!

With Risnjak, Paklenica, the Plitvice Lakes and Northern Velebit in the mountainous area, and with the Kornati Archipelago, the island of Mljet, the Brijuni Archipelago and the Krka waterfalls in the coastal area, Croatia is indeed a jewel of the primeval beauty of nature. Adding to that two arboretums, one in Trsteno, near Dubrovnik, and Opeka, near Vinica, numerous historical parks and protected nature parks, it is indeed a green land, with as many as 4300 plant and as many animal species.

Do not delay: sail the azure blue waters of the Adriatic and discover the island which is one of the last habitats of the griffon vulture in Europe. For dedicated nature lovers in Croatia you can put to sea with an adopted dolphin or, if you are particularly lucky, encounter the mysterious and rare Mediterranean monk seal. Whatever you decide to do, you will find that this is a place where the colours of nature are at their warmest and fullest.

Croatian cuisine  

The Croatian cuisine is diverse and known as a cuisine of different regions. Its modern form originates from the  ancient times. The differences in the selection of ingredients and preparation methods are the most obvious if we compare the continental and coastal regions.

The coastal region is characterized by the influences of the Greeks, Romans, Illyrians and later Mediterranean cuisines – Italian and French. It features many seafood specialties (squid, cuttlefish, octopus, shrimp, lobster…) prepared in various ways, olive oil, prosciutto, various vegetables, Dalmatian wines such as Babic, Malvasia, Prosecco and Vrbnik Žlahtina, and various liqueurs like the famous Maraschino.

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If you would like to witness the most beautiful sunset, chill in the cristal clear blue sea and relax in the shades of pine wood trees, Šolta is the perfect choice for you.

After reaching the ferry port of Rogač, other settlements in the island are easy to reach, either with a car or the local bus lines driving to the main settlements such as Stomorska, Maslinica, Gornje Selo, Srednje selo and Donje selo.

Did you know that the first settlements on the island date back to the ancient Roman times? Famous Roman Emperor Diocletian used the smallest bay in Necujam as his own fishing pond in the 4th century and there are still remains of this pond on the bottom of the sea. He even had his thermae in the same bay where he would come to bath, not so far from the magnificent palace he built in Split, whose remains are now protected as UNESCO’s World Heritage site.

This peaceful island is known for producing a very good quality extra virgine olive oil, as well as an indigenous wine called Dobričić, whose grapes are only grown on Šolta island and you can try both of these goods in the tasting rooms of Stomorska, as well as buy an original and worthy souvenir for your friends and family back home.

Šolta villas for rent

This waterfront holiday villa on Solta island with magnificent infinity pool and 6 bedrooms is located near the picturesque village of Stomorska, in a quiet bay without traffic, directly on the sea front, offering a luxurious accommodation for a group of max 12 people.

One of our favorite pick on Šolta island is Maslinica settlement, a wonderful place on the west part of the island, with a baroque castle and its tower from the Marchi family built in the 1706., number of small, cosy beaches and a mesmerizing sunset over a small archipelago in front of it, consisting of seven islets. Maslinica was awarded with a national award in 2013. for the best tourist destination in the Adriatic with less than a thousand inhabitants. Maslinica has a great modern marina, and the whole island is a great destination for nautical tourists, with a great number of small hidden bays to discover along the coast. Unlike some other islands in Croatia, there are no snakes on Solta island, which goes great in hand with a number of marked trails along the island, making it also a great destination for hikers or bike riders.

Waterfront castle for rent Šolta

There is a legend which says that the queen Teuta owned a castle on a hill Mir above the bay of Senjska and if the fishermans would return their first caught fish back to the sea, they could request a wish from the Ilyrian queen. Indeed the island position provides a number of various fish specialties that can be found in a first class fish restaurant in the seafront castle for rent in Solta Maslinica, making it a truly special option to organize a wedding or similar special event.

Today, the amazing baroque castle welcomes you in its chambers, renovated into a truly luxurious six suites, covering an area of 1500 square meters. All the rooms have been named after famous people of that time who were somehow connected to the castle or to its builder. You can enjoy the advantages of a large heated pool, terraces, sauna and steam bath, a sun terrace and a large garden, as well as breath taking views of the sea. Marina for yachts in right in front of the castle and castle is just in the center of the old village.

If you are looking for a more affordable accommodation that will still allow you to enjoy all the advantages of Maslinica within walking distance, we recommend this waterfront modern villa for rent in Solta island, which can accommodate up to 10 people. Enjoy the swimming pool and a private beach that are exclusive to the guests of the villa, as well as the surrounding beautiful 400 m2 garden full of Dalmatian plants.

Here is another beautiful 4 star villa for rent on Solta island, that will provide a truly tranquil and picturesque stay. This recently renovated villa is located on the hills of Necujam, only steps away from the crystal clear Adriatic sea. Enjoy your days and nights on the covered terrace with breathtaking pool and sunbathing patio surrounded by palm and olive trees!

First inhabitants of the island were Greeks, who named the island Olynta, onto the Romans who called it Solenta, Solentia, Solentij, leading to today’s name, Šolta. This sunny island has something to offer for anyone who chooses to visit and enjoy all the beauties and advantages it has to offer- if you choose Solta as your tourist destination, rest assured that you’ve made a good decision!

Note that all these beautiful villas you need to book at least 6 – 8 months before your dates, as there are many guests looking for such villas! Contact us as soon as you know your dates to stay, and we’ll check availability of the villa you are interested in, or offer you similar one if available.

You can reach Solta with ferry or catamaran, schedule is here: Jadrolinija

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