Swimming in the waterfalls, climbing the treetops, ziplining above the rivers — if visiting Croatia with your kids sounds like a dream come true, it’s because it is.
Bags are neatly packed, sandwiches are prepared and your family is finally ready to start the holiday. First thing when traveling with kids is surviving the long ride to your destination without being bored. We’ve got you covered, these simple but fun games will keep everybody entertained!
Another thing is to plan the activities for your trip so that you can seize every day and make memories. When camping with kids staying in the camp for the whole day is a superfun option on its own, because camps offer creative workshops, treasure hunts and exciting sports to try out, so you can be sure that your kids will never be bored.
But while in Croatia, there are a lot of cool activities that your kids (and yourself) will just adore. Check them out!
Go treetop climbing in the Adventure park
If your family is an outdoorsy physical type, you should definitely visit Adventure park Zadar. The park has many obstacles to cross while you’re climbing through the treetops and it even has ziplines to get you to different points. Everybody gets a safety course before the start and all levels are safe for kids, so each family member is bound to have fun.
Zipline over the Cetina canyon
Adventure park Zadar has a few ziplines, but none compare to the ones that go over the Cetina river. With 8 wires totalling 2100 metres that soar 150 metres above the canyon, you can be sure that everybody will remember the spectacular views and the adrenaline rush! Ziplines are safe for children, but they can go on the ride only if they’re 9 or older.
Swim under the Krka waterfalls
There are many beautiful national parks that will impress both you and your kids, but if your family is more into experiencing instead of just looking, go to the Krka National Park and swim under the waterfalls! Skradinski buk waterfalls look like something straight out of The Blue Lagoon, they’re kid-friendly and make for the coolest Instagram moments. What more does a perfect holiday day need?
Explore the fish in the Split Aquarium
Sure, you can go snorkelling on almost every beach in Croatia, but you won’t see all of the different species living in the Adriatic Sea. That’s why visiting the Split Aquarium, which is the largest marine aquarium in Croatia, is a great idea! All of the little Finding Nemo fans will enjoy seeing more than 130 characteristic fish species in 22 aquariums.
Salute the sun in Zadar
How about an activity to end the day full of excitement? The Greeting to the Sun, unique light installation on Zadar’s shore made of 300 multilayered glass plates, absorbs sunlight during the day and lights up during the night. Not only will you get to see the most beautiful sunset in the world, but while you relax, your kids can enjoy the trippy light show! It’s a win-win.
Another option if you want your kids to have a memorable summer is to send your children camping on their own. Check out Šimuni summer sport camp where they can make new friends, learn valuable skills and get to know Dalmatia’s culture.
Let us guess — right about now, when you’ve mastered all of the Croatia camping tips, you’re thinking about all the thrilling activities you can do when traveling with children and don’t know which one to try first? Well, one thing’s for sure — you can start by booking your accommodation in Šimuni.