If Tuscany was about slowing down—savoring wine under the golden light, getting lost in medieval streets, and letting time stretch like fresh pasta—then Croatia is about turning the volume all the way up.
Welcome to Croatia: where summer takes on a whole new meaning.
This next chapter begins along the dazzling Adriatic coast, starting in Split, just in time for Ultra Europe, one of the worlds most iconic electronic music festivals drawing thousands of partygoers from all over the world, to being home base for the legendary Yacht Week, where every day is a new destination, a new swim spot, and a new excuse to pop champagne in your swimsuit. Croatia has cemented itself as one of this summer’s most-hyped hotspots. The energy here is palpable, the coastline unreal, and the vibe? Unapologetically elevated fun.
For the timeliness of these events let’s break it down:
🌊 Yacht Week
If the thought of sailing from island to island with a curated crew of stylish strangers, DJs on deck, and endless dips in crystal-clear water speaks to your soul—Yacht Week is your blueprint. With routes departing from Split and weaving through some of the Adriatic’s most iconic islands (think Hvar, Vis, Brač), it’s part music festival, part floating fashion week, part fantasy summer camp for adults. This isn’t your average “relax on the beach” vacation. It’s movement, music, and Mediterranean magic on repeat. Every day is a new destination, a new swim spot, and a new excuse to pop champagne in your swimsuit. There’s a kind of magic in waking up on the water and never knowing where the day will take you.
🎶 Ultra Europe
Timed perfectly in early July, Ultra drops some of the biggest names in EDM into Croatia’s historic coastal city of Split. The festival includes headliners that span the global EDM elite—think Martin Garrix, Tiësto, David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, and more. But it’s not just the lineup that makes Ultra a bucket-list event—it’s the setting Imagine castle backdrops, yacht pre-games, and dance floors that stretch from sunset to sunrise. Whether you’re a die-hard raver or just down for the ride, Ultra is an unforgettable kickoff to a Croatian adventure.
Beyond the buzz and beach clubs, there’s also beauty in the balance. Hidden coves, sea-to-table cuisine, historic towns glowing at golden hour—it’s all here, wrapped in that signature Croatian charm.
This new Era en Vogue series is diving deep into what makes Croatia such a standout—how to do it with style, what not to miss, and how to curate a summer you’ll actually want to remember (even if the champagne says otherwise).
