Hot Croatian Nights: A Sundowner’s Guide to the Adriatic Party Scene
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The best beaches, the best
activities, the best food, the best cities - you’ve researched it all. You know
where you want to go and what you want to do in Croatia
- plus, you’ve heard the hype about this hidden gem in the Adriatic.
You’ve pictured your days lazing on a yacht or wandering around a quaint little
town, but what about those long balmy nights?
Whether it’s pounding a
few back on Pag, sipping Mojitos in Hvar, or partying in Primosten, Croatia
is also well-known for offering quite an itinerary after sundown. Check out
these premiere party spots that that aim to quench the collective thirst of sun-kissed
visitors.
Zrce Beach, Novalja, Island of Pag
With
3 beachfront clubs (Aquarius, Kalypso, Papaya) open 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week in peak season, it is easy to see (and hear) why Zrce has earned the title
as the party beach of Croatia. Favored activities quickly turn from waterskiing
and windsurfing to drinking and dancing as soon as feet return to dry sand.
Carpe Diem, Hvar, Island of Hvar
Sea…and
be seen. As the premiere party spot on Hvar Island,
Carpe Diem attracts socialites and sun worshippers for long nights that turn
lounging at the chic beach club terrace into raging electronic dance parties
with the hottest DJs. Cocktails are flowing and beats are pumping into the wee
hours in this hedonistic palace. Yes, we said palace.
Discotheque Aurora, Primosten
While Primosten oozes medieval Mediterranean style,
the scene at Discothèque Aurora is quite trendy and chic. With a restaurant, a
tiered-terrace, a VIP lounge, five cocktail bars, two dance floors and a
swimming pool all under one roof, it is truly a one-stop-shop for an
unforgettable night out.
Motovun at the time of Motovun
Film festival
The sleepy little town of Motovun, home to about 500
residents, transforms into a party and entertainment mecca during the Motovun Film Festival each July. Hosting
open-air screenings of indie films as well as thousands of visitors drinking
homemade wine and spirits with the locals, Motovun whets the palates of movie
buffs and boozers alike.
Zagreb, when it’s not summer
The partygoers may flock to the coast in the summer
season, but Zagreb
fulfills it capital-city duty and has a draw and solid nightlife year-round.
The student crowd, urban professionals and international tourists continually
fill the plethora of nightclubs, swank bars, and laidback cafes that Zagreb offers.
Curious about Croatia?
For the rest of the Best
of Croatia, check out Why Croatia
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Tell us where you have spent your hot Croatian nights.
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