5 Croatian islands you need to see ASAP!

The Worlds eyes have been focused on Croatia, recently. This is why we are giving you a peek at what the country has to offer.

Croatia's president is not the only interesting feature of the European country. It is home to the world's first underwater winery and one of the weirdest museums in the world.

These islands and beaches are a must-see!

Badija

With a regular taxi boat service from nearby Korčula, Badija receives a steady flow of visitors in summer. However, the beautiful island in Croatia that has been uninhabited since the community of Bosnian monks was broken up in the 1950s. Today, you might find deer and, in season, leisure-seekers and naturists. Fringed with pine forest, its pebble beaches are the perfect relaxing getaway, with the deer venturing down to wander nearby.

Krk

Krk is said to be the largest and most populous island in the Adriatic. Krk is connected to the mainland by a 1.4 kilometres long bridge but also offers several convincing arguments for new arrivals to stay put. Krk town is busy and bustling, with a decent choice of restaurants and remnants of Roman occupation. Tourist-focused Baška is lined with beaches while medieval Vrbnik overlooks the Adriatic from its limestone promontory, stunning views best appreciated with a glass of locally produced Žlahtina wine.

Rab

Rab was popularised as a holiday getaway by reigning monarch Edward VIII and his lover Wallis Simpson at the height of their scandalous affair in 1936. Rab has plenty of secluded beaches and its a reputation as a haven for naturists was famously established in 1936.

Šolta

Šolta offers similar pleasures to other islands, only without the crowds. Fishing and production of olive oil are the main activities, with tourism yet to really take off despite the conversion of a baroque castle into upscale hotel and the restaurant Martinis Marchi, at the marina in Maslinica.

Sveta Katarina

Sveta Katarina is on the on the west coast of Istria and now contains a namesake hotel and recreation complex. Boats to the island are scheduled every 30 minutes. Filled with all kinds of plant life and lined with rocky beaches, Sveta Katarina is also the perfect vantage point to watch sunset slowly fall over Rovinj, whose historic buildings can be easily picked out on the horizon.