Kitesurf in Croatia : all you need to know
Croatia, a popular European destination, yet unknown for kitesurfing.
The best season for kiting extends from May to September.
The main spots are Bol and Viganj.
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Why kitesurfing in Croatia is a good choice ?
Croatia is an affordable and easily accessible kite destination for the summer.
There are quite a few well-windy spots that will allow intermediates and advanced practitioners to progress. Moreover, apart from kiting, it’s a beautiful destination filled with tourist activities.
Kite cruises in Croatia are starting to appear, which is a great way to discover the country by sea.
Best period and spots to kite in Croatia
There are two main regions for kiteboarding: Istria in the North and the entire coast between Split and Dubrovnik, in the South of the country (especially the spots of Bol and Viganj). It might not necessarily be the best destination for beginners as the launch areas are not convenient. Indeed, the beaches are quite narrow and the coast is rocky.
On the other hand, the landscapes are beautiful and the coastal towns are very nice to visit (especially Split and Dubrovnik).
Best season (for kiting): from May to September (beware, a lot of people in July/August).
Discover the kite spots in Croatia
Viganj
Bol
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Drawbacks
- A beautiful coast
- Easy access from Paris
- Nice cities to visit
- a rocky coast
- Many people in July / August
Our best advices to travelers
How to get there ?
Travel time: 2h30/3h
Direct flight: yes
Time difference: UTC+2
Airlines: Transavia – Croatia Airlines – XL Airways – Air Méditerranée – Air France – Easyjet
Main airports: Dubrovnik (DBV) – Split (SPU) – Zadar (ZAD) – Zagreb (ZAG)
Flight price: 150/400€
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: None
- Visa requirements: Not required for stays up to 90 days for Americans and Britons
- Need for electrical adapter: Type C and F electrical outlets
- Official language: Croatian
- Currency: Croatian Kuna (HRK)
Additional tips
– Transavia, Croatia Airlines and XL Airways operate direct flights to Dubrovnik and Split. Air France also operates direct flights to Zagreb (ZAG). However, there are no direct flights to Zadar (ZAD) from Paris.
Car rental is recommended for getting around and visiting (unnecessary, however, if you plan to stay in one spot, which is possible in Viganj, for example).
It’s still really worth exploring the region a bit!
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
Outside of kite, Croatia has incredible treasures to discover. Superb beaches to start with, but also mythical cities like Dubrovnik (a bit too crowded in season, however) or split.
Croatia also has beautiful national parks, such as Krka National Park, which is a must-see.