Cycling Holidays in Croatia

Croatia's rich cultural heritage is matched only by its natural beauty. With its diverse scenery of rolling olive groves, vineyards, rugged mountains, secluded valleys, and jagged coastlines, you'll experience a paradise for outdoor pursuits on our Croatia bike trips.

Whether you opt for the drama of the Istrian Peninsula, with its Roman remains and Byzantine basilicas, or the medieval towns and pebble bays of the Dalmatian Coast, cycling in Croatia is the perfect way to immerse yourself in its delights.

SEE THE BEST OF THE COUNTRY ON OUR CROATIA CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Our self-guided cycling tours in Croatia are based on the Istrian Peninsula at the top of the Adriatic, known as 'Croatia's Tuscany'. It houses a treasure trove of antiquities including a vast Roman amphitheatre in Pula, exquisite Baroque and Byzantine basilicas in Rovinj, and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica in Porec.

Cycling Croatia is relatively easy, and on Istria's west coast you'll flit past Roman remains, pine-fringed bays, and lemon and olive trees before some gentle climbs to admire the sweeping vistas.

Our expertly researched, self-guided Croatia bike tours allow you to go at your own pace, so if you fancy exploring Pula's marbled alleys, stopping off for a swim, or enjoying a lazy lunch with a view, you're free to do so. Istria is Croatia's gastronomic capital, where you can enjoy fresh seafood, truffles, and cured meats along with many other local specialities.

We offer two cycling holidays in the country, so for a more challenging Croatia bike tour, head south to the Dalmatian Coast to explore Dubrovnik and the islands of Hvar and Korcula. Here you can take on energetic ascents and be rewarded with spectacular views of the mountainous mainland and turquoise Adriatic waters.

Where can I go on a cycling holiday in Croatia?

Our bike trips to Croatia give you the chance to visit multiple outstanding locations in just one tour. Here are some of our cycling holiday destinations in Croatia:

The Dalmatian Coast

The Dalmatian Coast is one of the true natural wonders of the world and boasts some of the clearest and most dazzling blue waters in the Mediterranean. With over 120 exciting cycling routes, this bike tour is perfect if you want to lose yourself in gorgeous Croatian scenery. Our Croatia cycling holidays allow you to visit the nearby paradisical islands of Hvar and Korcula, with scheduled stops in the UNESCO city of Dubrovnik.

Istria

This small peninsula in northern Croatia was Italian until 1945. It's packed with more than 500 kilometres of cycling trails for all levels set against an out-of-this-world backdrop. Not only will you glide along curving coastal roads, taking in ancient historical towns and fishing villages, but you can sample the gastronomical delights that Istria is known for. Uncork a bottle of wine and lose yourself truffle-tasting before visiting the nearby Brijuni National Park.