Croatia has one of the best motorbike routes in Europe. Amazing scenery and local history will make you take photo breaks more than often.
The best memories are made on the motorbike. If you agree then we have the top 3 routes for you to explore while in Croatia. Whether you enjoy long-kilometer routes or planning a shorter ride, there is enough scenery, nature, and culture to explore until you can’t keep your eyes on the road anymore (which we don’t recommend :D). Should you decide on a slower tempo, you can choose to enjoy what the road is steadily revealing and follow the path.
The most amazing thing about Croatia is its regional diversity. Coastal, inland, or both is a real trilemma here. The good news is that you can combine and choose depending on several factors: traffic, season, and personal preference.
Low season – April until the end of June or the beginning of September until the end of October – will offer more pleasant driving conditions. With lower temperatures and less crowded with tourists, the low season is certainly more enjoyable for motorcycle touring. And if you want to steal a moment or two completely alone on the road April or October early mornings are tailored for that.
High season, on the other hand, offers countless hours of beach and maritime fun. Although sea temperatures go up to 28 C in summer there is still room for swimming in the low season if you enjoy somewhat refreshing conditions with sea temperatures from 18C to 20C. Keep in mind, though, that the high season is the time when most tourism happens in coastal regions reflecting the same conditions on the roads.
Conditions aside, we’ll say culture and local experience are real perks when motorcycling Croatia. Most of the cities have a long tradition and history to tell. Here we’ll name the 3 best routes for motorcycle touring Croatia in 2022.
We’ve always been fans of a good combo. So, this time our personal favorite is:
North island-hopping route. Dalmatia and Istria mototrip
This route is a real gem. Why? It has got 7 days packed with scenic and cultural excitements.
Above all, it includes one of the best road parts for motorcycle driving in Croatia you can take. Starting in Split, the route is a circle route to Rijeka and back. The road will take you from Split following coastal state road Jadranska Magistala up to Šibenik, continuing to Zadar where you can choose to take a ferry to Mali Lošinj (option A) or continue to Starigrad (option B). Should you board the ferry, the route continues with island exploring to Cres across to Brestovo and Opatija to Rijeka where the path leads you back to Split. Should you continue to Starigrad along Jadranska Magistrala, offering one of the best parts for motorcycle riding – Starigrad Karlobag and Karlobag Senj. Keep in mind that due to high northeastern winds, these road parts are often closed for motorcycles.
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Continental route moto trip
This route is perfect for high-season visits! Starting yet again in Split, its road markings will take you more inland to leafy green woods and national parks leading you to explore the most mountainous Croatian region. It will make you not skip parts of Jadranska Magistrala which we can’t recommend enough. Renting a motorcycle in Split the journey will take you all the way to Ljubljana, Slovenia crossing the border, all the way back to Zagreb, Croatia’s capital, and back. Start your journey here.
Apart from enjoying the road we recommend visiting Croatia’s national parks as Plitvice or a stop in the town of Delnice for a local experience.
Cross border route moto trip
Since one of the most asked questions we get about motorcycle renting in Croatia is – can we cross the border with Rent a GS motorbike – we list this route as a recommendation for your journey. Similar to the Continental route, Cross border route combines two countries’ experiences which will lead you from Split Croatia to Sarajevo Bosnia, and Hercegovina. If you’re not too sure what to expect at a border crossing, do not worry, Rent a GS has you covered with insurance when entering another country.
More about motorcycle rental terms and conditions you can find out here.
Roads to Sarajevo will also lead you inland to mountainous Bosnia with a first stop in Kupres. Popular daily ski resort by winter, this small border town has something to offer in warmer times. Route takes you then further into the country all the way to Sarajevo, Bosnia’s capital where we recommend spending more than one day in order to find out more about the history and blending with the locals. More details about the route you can find out here.
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