We’re planning our own trip to Croatia for next year, which is exactly why this page exists. Bi Village and Polari in Istria, and Zaton Holiday Resort near Zadar, are the three on our own shortlist right now.
I worked a season on the Adriatic coast in Venice back in 2011 so I know the coastline and the parcs along it well so here’s our shortlist of places to go next year.
Quick picks
- Our own shortlist: Bi Village and Polari (Istria), Zaton Holiday Resort (near Zadar)
- Most pools and slides: Zaton Holiday Resort, with 9 pools and 8 slides
- Toddlers: Amadria Park Camping Šibenik, with toddler shallows in the pool and Aquapark Dalmatia close by
- Cheapest for May half term 2027: Park Umag in Istria, from £277.55
- Quietest beach parc: San Marino in Kvarner, 499 pitches on a sandy beach with a wellness centre
- Nearest to an airport: Amadria Park Camping Trogir, about 15 minutes from Split
- Highest Google rating: Amadria Park Camping Trogir, Krk Premium Camping Resort and San Marino, all 4.4
Which are the best Eurocamps in Croatia?
Our own shortlist for next year is Bi Village and Polari in Istria, plus Zaton Holiday Resort near Zadar in Dalmatia. The family features that matter most to us are pools and slides, kids club ages, and how far each one is from an airport. As we haven’t yet stayed at any of them, take the next sections as planning notes, not full blown reviews.
Bi Village, Fažana (Istria)
Bi Village is top of our own list for next year, mainly because of the pools. It’s a big resort of 1,100 pitches right on the Adriatic near Fažana, with six pools and seven waterslides between them, plus a toddler pool. There’s a kids club and entertainment running all season though it seems to be less outside of July and August.
It’s about 2km from Fažana and around 12km (roughly 20 minutes) drive from Pula airport. That makes it one of the easier Croatian parcs to reach without a long transfer. It scores 4.2 on Google from over 7,000 reviews, and it’s open from late April to late September. Eurocamp’s own guest feedback flags that outside July and August the kids club and some pools or slides run a reduced service. If slides and clubs matter to you, this is one for the school summer holidays.
Who it’s for
families who want lots of slides on the Istria coast and the shortest airport drive in Istria
Good to know
- Six pools and seven waterslides between them, plus a separate toddler pool
- Reviewers often mention the minigolf, the spacious pitches and a dog beach
- One of the easier Croatian parcs to reach, about 20 minutes from Pula airport
Watch out for
- Guests visiting outside July and August say the kids club and some pools or slides run a reduced service
- A few reviews mention it can get noisy during the summer holidays
Polari, Rovinj (Istria)
Polari is our second pick, and the draw here is the beach. It has direct access to two private beaches right on the site (pebble and stone, so beach shoes are worth packing). There’s also a large pool complex with four slides, a splash playground and a kids club.
It’s 2,000 pitches, so it’s a big one, and it’s about 5km from Rovinj and around 35km (around 35 minutes) from Pula airport. It scores 4.3 on Google from over 7,100 reviews and is open mid May to early October.
Who it’s for
families who want beach access over the biggest pool complex on this page
Good to know
- Direct access to two private beaches, pebble and stone, so beach shoes are worth packing
- A splash playground and aqua aerobics alongside the four slides and kids club
- Scores 4.3 on Google from over 7,100 reviews, one of the higher ratings here
Watch out for
- Bigger drive from the airport than Bi Village, around 35 minutes from Pula
- At 2,000 pitches it’s one of the larger sites on this page
Camping Lanterna, Tar (Istria)
Camping Lanterna is one of the biggest Eurocamp parcs in Croatia at just under 3,000 pitches. It has eight pools, three slides and a waterpark all on site. There’s a kids club for 3 to 12 year olds, and it’s one of the few Croatian parcs that opens as early as April.
It’s about 1km from Tar and about 57km (around an hour) from Pula airport, which is much closer than Rijeka. It scores 4.2 on Google from over 10,000 reviews, one of the two most reviewed parcs on this page (Zaton is the other).
Who it’s for
families who want one of the biggest water setups here and don’t need to bring a dog
Good to know
- Eight pools, three slides and a waterpark all on site
- One of the few Croatian parcs that opens as early as April
- Reviewers often mention the aquapark, the bouncy castle and the size of the campsite
Watch out for
- At just under 3,000 pitches it’s a huge site, so check where your pitch or mobile home is
- No dogs allowed, unlike every other parc on this page
Park Umag, Umag (Istria)
Park Umag is the biggest parc on this page at just over 3,000 pitches, and it’s the cheapest of the big Istria parcs for 2027. It has two pool complexes with six pools between them, children’s slides, a water playground with a big bucket drop and a mini pirate ship. There are three kids clubs (the Pepi Club is for 4 to 12 year olds) and direct access to a Blue Flag beach, plus an inflatable water course, parasailing and a climbing wall.
It’s about 9km from Umag and around 80km (about 1 hour 20) from Pula airport. Trieste airport in Italy is about 100km away, so it’s another option. It scores 4.3 on Google from over 7,300 reviews and is open from late April to late September. For May half term 2027 it’s from £277.55 for 7 nights, the cheapest of the parcs I could price for that week.
Who it’s for
families who want a big, lively beach parc with lots of pools for the lowest price in Istria
Good to know
- Two pool complexes, six pools and a water playground with a bucket drop
- Three kids clubs and direct access to a Blue Flag beach
- Dogs are allowed (on a lead), and the Istralandia aquapark is 15km away
Watch out for
- About 1 hour 20 from Pula airport, further than Bi Village or Polari
- At over 3,000 pitches it’s the largest site on this page, so check where your pitch or mobile home is
Krk Premium Camping Resort, Krk (Kvarner)
This is the standout option in Kvarner for us. It’s smaller than the Istria parcs at 500 pitches, with four pools and three slides, a toddler pool and Maro kids clubs for 3 to 12 year olds. Rijeka airport is on Krk island itself, and if you’re driving you cross the Krk Bridge rather than take a ferry.
It’s about 2.6km from Krk town and a measured 24km (around 25 minutes) from Rijeka airport, one of the shortest airport drives on this page. It scores 4.4 on Google from over 5,100 reviews.
Who it’s for
families wanting a short airport drive and no ferry
Good to know
- One of the shortest airport drives on this page, about 25 minutes from Rijeka
- Four pools and three slides plus a toddler pool and kids clubs for 3 to 12 year olds
- Rijeka airport is on the island, and drivers use the Krk Bridge rather than a ferry, unlike San Marino on Rab
Watch out for
- Smaller than the Istria parcs at 500 pitches, so less on site overall
San Marino, Lopar, Rab (Kvarner)
San Marino suits a quieter family holiday. It’s one of the smaller parcs here at 499 pitches, and there’s no pool complex. It sits alongside Paradise Beach and has a wellness centre, plus two kids clubs covering 3 to 12 year olds.
Rab is an island, so you drive there via the Stinica to Mišnjak car ferry. The measured drive plus crossing from Rijeka airport comes to about 118km and roughly 170 minutes door to door, by far the longest transfer on this page. It scores 4.4 on Google from over 3,900 reviews and is open May to September.
Who it’s for
families after a quieter beach holiday with a wellness centre rather than a big pool complex
Good to know
- Sits alongside Paradise Beach with two kids clubs covering 3 to 12 year olds
- Reviewers often mention the sandy beach, shallow water and a mini disco
- Scores 4.4 on Google, tied for the highest rating on this page
Watch out for
- No pool complex on site, it’s all about the beach here
- Rab is an island, so you need the Stinica to Mišnjak car ferry, the longest transfer on this page at around 170 minutes from Rijeka airport
Zaton Holiday Resort, Zaton (Dalmatia)
Zaton Holiday Resort is the third parc on our own shortlist for next year, and the pools are the reason. It has 9 pools and 8 slides between them, a toddler pool, three clubs covering 3 to 17 year olds (Mini, Maxi and a Junior Club for teens), and direct access to a Blue Flag beach. It’s also one of the parcs outside France that readers have booked through our links, which is part of why it’s on our shortlist.
It’s about 1.1km from Zaton and a measured 25km (roughly 35 minutes) from Zadar airport, and Zadar’s old town is a short drive away too. It scores 4.2 on Google from over 10,400 reviews, open late April to early October. Eurocamp’s own guest feedback flags it can get noisy in the summer holidays, which is worth knowing but I don’t think you’d be booking this one if you wanted a calm holiday anyway.
Who it’s for
families who want the most pools and slides in Croatia and don’t mind it being busy
Good to know
- 9 pools and 8 slides between them, more than any other parc on this page
- Direct access to a Blue Flag beach, with Zadar’s old town a short drive away
- It’s one of the parcs outside France that readers have booked through our links
Watch out for
- Eurocamp’s own guest feedback flags it can get noisy in the summer holidays
- Some guests mention the accommodation feeling outdated for the price so book premium
Amadria Park Camping Trogir, Seget Vranjica (Dalmatia)
This is the easiest parc on this page to reach. It’s 450 pitches with three pools, a kids club, a kids’ pool and inflatables on the water, with watersports from local providers nearby. It sits right next to the beach.
It’s a measured 11km (about 15 minutes) from Split airport, the shortest drive of any parc on this page, and Trogir’s old town is close by for a day out. It scores 4.4 on Google from over 3,800 reviews, tied with Krk Premium Camping Resort and San Marino for the highest rating here. It’s open late April to the end of October, longer into the autumn than most of the parcs on this page.
Who it’s for
families who want the shortest airport transfer of any parc in Croatia
Good to know
- A measured 11km and about 15 minutes from Split airport, the shortest drive on this page
- Direct beach access, with inflatables on the water for the kids
- Open late April to the end of October, longer into the autumn than most of the parcs on this page
Watch out for
- Just three pools and no waterslides on site
- Watersports are run by local providers rather than the parc itself
Amadria Park Camping Šibenik, Zablace (Dalmatia)
Our last pick is this one, for families with a toddler. It has a saltwater pool with toddler shallows, Aquapark Dalmatia close by, a kids club, and beaches spread along a 4km stretch of coast. There’s just one pool and slide on site, so the beaches and waterpark do more of the work here than the pool complex.
It’s about 0.5km from Zablace and a measured 57km (around an hour) from Split airport. It scores 4.2 on Google from over 4,200 reviews and is open late April to late October.
Who it’s for
families with toddlers who’ll use the nearby waterpark and beaches more than an on-site pool complex
Good to know
- Beaches spread along a 4km stretch of coast
- A saltwater pool with toddler shallows, plus Aquapark Dalmatia close by
- Reviewers often mention the aquapark, mini golf and how well kept the campsite is
Watch out for
- Just one pool and one slide on site, so the beaches and waterpark do more of the work here
- About an hour from Split airport, longer than Amadria Park Camping Trogir
Which Croatian Eurocamps are the best?
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| Parc | Region | Pitches | Pools / slides | Kids club | Nearest airport | Guest rating | May half term 2027 | Peak summer 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bi Village | Istria | 1,100 | 6 / 7 | Yes | Pula, 12km (about 20 mins) | 4.2 | £512.89 | £1,417.99 |
| Polari | Istria | 2,000 | 5 / 4 | Yes | Pula, 35km (about 35 mins) | 4.3 | £392.21 | £1,013.74 |
| Camping Lanterna | Istria | 2,999 | 8 / 3 | 3 to 12 | Pula, 57km (about an hour) | 4.2 | £350.00 | £1,013.74 |
| Park Umag | Istria | 3,036 | 6 / 4 | 4 to 12 (3 clubs) | Pula, 80km (about 1 hr 20) | 4.3 | £277.55 | £935.27 |
| Krk Premium Camping Resort | Kvarner | 500 | 4 / 3 | 3 to 12 | Rijeka, 24km (about 25 mins) | 4.4 | not priced yet | not priced yet |
| San Marino | Kvarner | 499 | 0 / 0 | 3 to 12 | Rijeka, 118km plus ferry (about 170 mins) | 4.4 | £337.89 | £862.89 |
| Zaton Holiday Resort | Dalmatia | 1,650 | 9 / 8 | 3 to 17 | Zadar, 25km (about 35 mins) | 4.2 | £1,400.75 | £1,792.07 |
| Amadria Park Camping Trogir | Dalmatia | 450 | 3 / 0 | Yes | Split, 11km (about 15 mins) | 4.4 | not priced yet | £1,550.71 |
| Amadria Park Camping Šibenik | Dalmatia | 800 | 1 / 1 | Yes | Split, 57km (about an hour) | 4.2 | not priced yet | not priced yet |
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2027 prices are the cheapest 7 nights for a family of four arriving 29 or 30 May (May half term) and 24 July to 14 August (peak summer), checked on Eurocamp on 29 October 2026. Where it says not priced yet, Eurocamp hadn’t released those dates when I checked.
What our readers actually book in Croatia
Zaton Holiday Resort is the Croatian parc our readers book most through our links. It’s one of the parcs outside France that families book through us, along with others like Duinrell in the Netherlands. Over the last year, Polari has had the most clicks from our readers, followed by Val Saline, Zaton and Bi Village.
Should you fly or drive to Croatia?
It’s the question we get asked most about Croatia. Istria is about 1,500km from Calais, so it’s a big drive, but plenty of families do it. Here’s how the two compare.
Driving
From the Calais ferry, it’s about 1,520km and 15 and a half hours of driving to Park Umag, and around 1,570km and 16 hours to Polari or Bi Village. Dalmatia is further again: about 1,740km to Zaton and 1,830km to Amadria Park Camping Trogir. Most families split it into two or three days, and an overnight stop at a parc on the way is half the fun (we stopped at Annecy and Lake Passy on our way to Italy).
Tolls and stickers on the usual route through Belgium, Germany, Austria and Slovenia add up. Germany and Belgium are free for cars, but you’ll need an Austrian vignette (€12.80 for 10 days) and a Slovenian one (€16 for a week). Croatian motorways are tolled at the booth, for example about €26 from Zagreb to Split.
Driving wins if there are five or more of you, you want to bring a lot of kit, or you’re combining Croatia with stops in France, Switzerland or Italy. It also means no car hire bill at the other end.
Flying
Which airport you land at depends on the region:
- Istria (Pula airport): direct summer flights from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Luton and Manchester, with Jet2 and easyJet. They run May to September only.
- Kvarner (Rijeka airport): very few UK flights. Ryanair flies from London Stansted in summer only, so many families fly to Pula or Zadar instead.
- Zadar and the north of Dalmatia (Zadar airport): Ryanair from Birmingham, Bournemouth, Edinburgh, Leeds Bradford, Liverpool, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle, plus easyJet from Gatwick. Summer only.
- Split and the south of Dalmatia (Split airport): the best connected, from 12 UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh and Leeds Bradford. Some routes run into the autumn and winter.
You’ll need a hire car for every parc on this page except Amadria Park Camping Trogir, which is close enough to Split airport for a transfer. Car hire is busiest and most expensive in July and August, so book it when you book your flights. Allow for a child seat, and check the hire company lets you take the car onto island ferries if you’re going to Rab.
Flying wins for shorter trips, for Dalmatia (which is a very long drive), and for families with toddlers who won’t cope with two days in the car. Our Eurocamps near an airport guide has more on flying in.
Croatia or the Italian Adriatic?
If you’re torn between Istria and the Italian coast near Venice, I can help. I spent my first ever season on the Venice coast in 2011, and I know Pra’ delle Torri and Union Lido well. They’re only about 190km (two and a half hours) from Park Umag, so they’re closer than people think. Here’s how they compare.
- Beaches: the Italian side has long, flat, sandy beaches that are brilliant for toddlers and sandcastles. Croatia is mostly pebbles and rocks (Zaton and San Marino are the sandy exceptions on this page) with clearer water, which older kids love for snorkelling but little ones find harder.
- The parcs: Pra’ delle Torri (4.6 on Google) and Union Lido (4.5) are two of the best rated resorts on the Venice coast, with huge water parks. The Croatian parcs score a little lower (4.2 to 4.4) but are much cheaper.
- Price: Croatia is usually cheaper. For May half term 2027, Park Umag is from £277.55 and Polari from £392.21, against £856.82 at Pra’ delle Torri and £1,420.55 at Union Lido. In peak summer, Pra’ delle Torri is from £1,876.57 and Union Lido from £2,449.79, against £935.27 at Park Umag.
- Getting there: Venice is slightly nearer from Calais (about 1,400km against 1,520km to Umag) and Venice airport has more UK flights, more of the year. Pra’ delle Torri and Union Lido are both about 45km (roughly an hour) from Venice airport.
- Dogs: Pra’ delle Torri and Union Lido don’t take dogs. Every Croatian parc on this page does, apart from Camping Lanterna.
My honest view: for toddlers and sand, go Italian. For older kids, clearer water and a lower price, go Croatian. Or do both, because they’re close enough for a two-parc trip. Our campsites in Italy guide covers the Venice coast in more detail.
What catches British families out in Croatia
- Pebbles and sea urchins: most beaches are pebble or rock, and sea urchins live on the rocks in the shallows. Pack water shoes for everyone. A stood-on urchin is the quickest way for a beach day to end early.
- It’s the euro now: Croatia swapped the kuna for the euro on 1 January 2023, so older guides and reviews quoting kuna prices are out of date.
- Island ferries: Krk has a bridge, but Rab doesn’t. You need the car ferry, which is cheap (around €12 to €15 for a car each way), but tickets are only sold at the port, the queues are long in August, and it can be suspended when the bora wind blows.
- The heat: July and August average around 29°C in Pula, 30°C in Zadar and 31°C in Split, against about 21°C in Calais. Plan for shade, sun cream and a quiet afternoon, and look for mobile homes with air-con.
- Dogs: every parc on this page takes dogs except Camping Lanterna, and Bi Village has its own dog beach. Many beaches, including some at the parcs, don’t allow dogs, so look for the signed dog beaches.
- Busy in August: the big parcs fill up with families from all over Europe in August, so the pools and beaches are busy. June and early September are calmer, but some clubs and pools run reduced hours.
What is there to do in Croatia with kids?
Each region has its own pull for families. Istria has Pula’s Roman arena and amphitheatre, plus Rovinj’s old town for a wander after the beach. Kvarner has island hopping between Krk and Rab, both reachable by road, with Rab’s sandy beaches a change from Istria’s pebbles. Dalmatia has Zadar’s old town and sea organ, Split’s Diocletian’s Palace, and Krka National Park’s waterfalls near Šibenik. We haven’t done any of these with the girls yet, so we’re building our own days out plan from Eurocamp’s own information for now.
When is the best time to go to Croatia?
July and August are when these parcs are at their best, with every pool, slide and kids club running and entertainment on most evenings. Several of these parcs, including Bi Village, scale back the kids club and some pools or slides outside the summer holidays. If that matters to your family, book the school summer holidays first. A few parcs, like Amadria Park Camping Trogir and Šibenik, stay open into October. That’s worth knowing if you’re after a quieter half-term break with milder weather, though some pools and clubs may be limited by then.
FAQ
What is the best Eurocamp in Croatia?
We haven’t stayed at a Croatian Eurocamp, so we can’t say from experience. Bi Village and Polari in Istria and Zaton Holiday Resort near Zadar are the three on our own shortlist for next year, picked for their pools, slides and ratings.
Which Eurocamp in Croatia is best for a Split airport trip?
Amadria Park Camping Trogir, a measured 11km and about 15 minutes from Split airport. Amadria Park Camping Šibenik is the next closest at around an hour.
Which Eurocamp in Croatia is best for a Zadar airport trip?
Zaton Holiday Resort, a measured 25km and roughly 35 minutes from Zadar airport. Karin and Ljutić are near Zadar too, but they’re much smaller (49 and 153 pitches), and Zaton has far more for kids.
Which Eurocamp in Croatia has the most pools and slides?
Zaton Holiday Resort, with 9 pools and 8 slides. Camping Lanterna is next with 8 pools, though only 3 slides.
Is it better to drive or fly to a Eurocamp in Croatia?
Drive if there are five or more of you, you want to bring lots of kit, or you’re stopping on the way. It’s about 1,520km from Calais to Istria, so most families take two or three days. Fly for shorter trips or Dalmatia, but you’ll need a hire car at the other end.
Is Croatia cheaper than Italy for a Eurocamp holiday?
Usually, yes. For May half term 2027, Park Umag in Istria is from £277.55 for 7 nights, against £856.82 at Pra’ delle Torri near Venice.
Do you need a car for a Eurocamp holiday in Croatia?
Yes, for every parc on this page. None of them are a realistic walk from the airport, and a car makes it much easier to get into the nearby towns and day-out spots too.
Bringing your own tent, caravan or motorhome? Eurocamp only sells its own accommodation, so for pitches, JetCamp lists more than 280 campsites on the Croatian coast and Eurocampings has inspected campsites with camper reviews.
Still deciding where to go? Our find your campsite quiz takes two minutes, or see our full list of best Eurocamps in Europe. If Italy is also on your list, we have a guide to campsites in Italy too, including the Adriatic coast where Bree worked.
