Beach people, your time of the year has finally begun! June, or Lipanj in Croatian, is the first month of the year where the beautiful coastline really becomes the highlight and the summer season of tourism takes off. With this great weather, there is still plenty to do inland if you're not a beach person. So, if you're traveling to Croatia in June on vacation as a family, an outdoor adventurer or music lover, there is a thirst for not only a good drink but a lot of fun things to do this month too!
Family Fun
Speaking of sand, if you're vacationing in June near the north coast of Croatia, check out the Festival of Sand Sculptures in the town of Lopar on the island of Rab at Paradise Beach. Artists use only sand and water to create their masterpieces and the best sculptures are awarded prizes. A fun sight to see for the whole family.
And speaking of family fun, a little further down the coast of Croatia, check out the International Children's Festival that runs for several weeks in June in the city of Šibenik. The festival has been held every year for several decades, celebrating children's imagination and creativity. The city's squares are surrendered to children and dedicated to the development of all the artistic forms of their creative drive. There are three parts to the festival: the domestic and international children's ensembles, the workshop program of children in the act of creation and the educational symposium addressing issues such as aesthetic education of children.
READ: Summer in Croatia
Outdoor Adventurers
Also on the island of Rab in the month of June for the cyclists is the Rab Island Hero MTB Marathon. This race has sweeping views of the beautiful Kvarner region and travels over hard stone surfaces, sandy spots, stone cliffs, gravel and forests. Cyclists from all over the world come to compete here.
For the runners, Velebit Ultra Trail is a 100 mile race that takes place a little further down the coast near the city of Zadar, through Paklenica National Park in the month of June. If running is not your thing, the park has other wonderful outdoor activities to offer such as hiking and rock climbing, as well as visiting its Manita peć Cave.
For more ideas READ: Best Outdoor Activities in Croatia and
Music Fans
For the music goers, Krk Music Fest takes place in the month of June on the island of Krk in the city of the same name. The festival celebrates World Music Day and is the official opening to the summer season. Along with music, experience dance events and street food specialties from around the world. Nearby in the town of Punat, also taking place in June, is the Velvet Festival, with more celebrations of music on multiple stages, as well as boat parties and gourmet food offerings.
Another music festival to attend during the month of June is RetrOpatija in the town of Opatija. Celebrating swing, rockabilly, rock, jazz and electric disco from the 20th century. Retro musicians, pin-up models, dancers, cars and motorcycles fill the streets to party.
For more about Opatija READ: Travel Guide to Opatija.
The music festivities continues in Croatia with INmusic Festival in the country's capital of Zagreb on the Island of Youth at Lake Jarun. This is the largest open air event in Croatia and each year it continues to grow internationally as one of the world's most popular music festivals.
At the end of the month you can also attend the Hideout Festival on the island of Pag. An electronic music festival with six open-air stages.
Interested in island hopping? READ: Day Trip to Krk, Cres & Lošinj Islands.
On the Sea
Fiumanka is an annual, mid-June, international sailing event takes place in the city of Rijeka promoting all the Kvarner Bay has to offer, inlcuding sports and entertainment programs and the traditional cruiser regatta.
For more about Rijeka READ: Travel Guide to Rijeka.
Crafts
The town of Lepoglava on the island of Pag holds the Međunarodni Festival Čipke (International Lace Making Festival). This festival includes a parade through the main street of town with a brass band, woodwind orchestra and several cultural and artistic groups participating. There will be workshops, exhibitions, lectures and cultural and entertainment events all focused around this ethnographic skill.
Food and Drink
The town of Lovran celebrates Cherrry Days, where cherries are the main attraction. Offering several kinds of tastings, including a 10 meter long cherry strudel, as well as music and cultural festivities.
There are two events taking place along the north coast in June focused on beverages. First, is Kincses Pince which is a wine festival in Crikvenica that has wineries from all over Europe participating. The second, is Molo Longo which is a beer festival in Rijeka including local breweries, food and live rock and roll music.
For more on Crikvenica READ: Favorite Location in Croatia: Crikvenica
Families, outdoor adventurers, music lovers and sailors can all enjoy traveling to Croatia in June. Whether you are on the beach or in the mountains (maybe having a drink), you will have endless events you can attend on your vacation this month.
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