Captivating Croatia

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BEGUILING: A typically idyllic setting in Istria, Croatia which sits alongside the Adriatic Sea.

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BURSTING WITH COLOUR: Tourists and locals alike mingle in Croatia's charming capital city of Zagreb.

Closely located, the islands are within easy distance of each other, making an ideal route for those who don't like to stay in one place for too long.

Havr

A favourite of the young jet set yachting fraternity, Havr island is not exactly one of Croatia's best kept secrets but is now firmly on the map as one of the places to visit during the summer.

The island is home to just 3,000 locals, but numbers swell to 30,000 during the tourist season.

Tourists young and old converge to drink coffee on the island's main square during the day and sip cocktails at its many coffee shops-cum-bars and clubs by night.

A short ferry ride from mainland Split, the island features traditional Venetian architecture and plenty of spectacular modern-day yachts, which line the quay side of the popular Havr Town. Other less well-known spots on the lavender covered island are the quieter towns of Jesla and Stari Grad.

In Havr Town, the local hotel chain Suncani Havr Hotels, has transformed all of the island's key hotel venues and restaurants. The chain now owns a number of four and five-star hotels around the island, the pinnacle being it's newly refurbished 300-plus room Amfora, which sits at the peak of the town and offers fantastic views of the bay and plenty of water sports activities.

Unlike many Mediterranean hot spots Croatia isn't famous for its long stretching sandy beaches, but don't let that put you off. All guests at any Suncani hotel on the island have access to the Amfora's vast swimming pool (in addition to a 10 per cent discount at any of its 30 venues on the island).

And if you are really looking to relax, head to the Bonj les Bains, with its recently renovated 1930s changing rooms overlooking Havr Town's bay where guests can enjoy early morning yoga sessions and al fresco beauty treatments.

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