Croatia is wonderful to visit year ’round, but there is something extra special about Spring in this beautiful country.

The “season” has barely started, so all the locals are well rested and ready for another busy year.  It is starting to warm up, and life moves out into the outdoor cafes and restaurants.

It is warm and sunny enough to sit on the terrace, overlooking Dubrovnik’s Old Town, and sip some wine.

Flowers and herbs start to bloom in stone walls.

Everything is green and lush.

Red poppies bloom above the sea.

The colors of Croatia seem especially vibrant in the Spring.

The air is magical, and perfect for photography, in the Spring.

Beautiful flowers bloom everywhere….

You never know if a Spring squall will come, but the resulting sunsets are spectacular!

Join one of GrapeHops Spring Tours to Croatia and see for yourself!

Shannon Essa leads small-group tours focusing on wine, food, and local culture in Croatia, Slovenia, Northern Italy and Northern Spain & Portugal. Discover the backstreets of Venice or the wine, craft beer, and slow food of Piedmont, Italy. In Spain, experience the rustic foods and low-key lifestyle in beautiful Galicia, the wineries along the Camino de Santiago in the Bierzo region, or the justifiably famous wine regions and local food traditions of Catalonia. See many of Croatia’s most beautiful sights and learn about the rebirth of one of Europe’s oldest wine areas. And see all this with Shannon, who loves unique and out of the way wine and food experiences. When not in Europe, Shannon does her eating and drinking in San Diego, California. Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.