The Sun: The tiny ‘underrated’ European island with 30C summers & £20 flights from the UK

A TINY European island has been praised as an “underrated” holiday hotspot.

Not only that, but flights are just a few hours from the UK and start from £20.

Often called “Little Venice,” Trogir Old Town is located just a few miles from Split in Croatia.

It was also named as one of the most “underrated” European destinations by Conde Nast Traveler earlier this year.

And Accor named it the second-best destination for both beach and culture travellers.

The city is built on a tiny islet dating back to the 3rd century BC, which is connected to mainland Croatia by a footbridge.

Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, the most popular attractions include the 13th-century Italian-style belltower and the Cathedral of St Lawrence.

However, there are also lots of cafes, restaurants and bars to choose from, with many along the seafront promenade, and the entire island is car-free.

The city is also popular for sailing holidays, with two marinas serving as home to a number of luxury yachts and boat trips.

Tourists also flock to Trogir during the summer for live music festivals including Moondance and KulaKula.

One of the popular snacks is the rafioli, a sweet shortbread cookie filled with almonds, although another sweet treat is best found at Gelato Bar Bella with flavours such as panna cotta and pomegranate along with ricotta and orange.

It’s also been used as a filming location for a number of TV shows including Game of Thrones, serving as the location of the city of Qarth, and series 5 of Doctor Who.

And just outside the old town are a number of nearby beaches along the Trogir Riviera, including the nearby Medena Beach.

A bit further is the most popular Okrug Gornji Beach, which has been named the “Copacabana of Croatia’”. 

If you fancy staying the night in Trogir, there are a number of hotels to choose from with boutique hotel Brown Beach House being one of the most popular.

However, B&Bs can be found for as little as £54 a night, according to Expedia.

It’s easy to get to as well – it’s just three miles from Split Airport.

And budget airlines such as Wizz Air and easyJet have flights from the UK to Split for as little as £20 each way.

The old town is then just a short taxi or bus ride.

Earlier this year, Croatia joined the Schengen Zone, meaning it is now part of the EU.

The local currency, which was kuna, has since been scrapped in favour of the euro, although Brits can exchange any old kuna until the end of the year.

And the new rules mean Brits will only be allowed to stay for 90 days in any 180-day period, although this includes any other visits to European countries.

Source: The Sun