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Croatia

Adriatic islands, walled towns and turquoise lakes.

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Croatia stretches along the Adriatic with over a thousand islands and a green interior. It suits travellers who like beaches, sailing, Roman and Venetian towns and seafood. It is known for Dubrovnik, Split's Diocletian's Palace and Plitvice Lakes. Summer is busy, so spring and autumn are lovely alternatives.

Where to start

Top 15 things to do

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  1. Dubrovnik is a walled medieval city on the sea. Walking the walls gives views over red roofs.

    2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Walk the walls early in the morning.
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  2. Plitvice has terraced turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls. Wooden boardwalks cross the water.

    1 dayTime needed
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    Tip. Buy tickets online for your entrance time.
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  3. Split's old town grew inside a Roman emperor's palace. Shops and cafés fill its ancient halls.

    1 to 2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Visit the basement halls.
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  4. Hvar is a sunny island with lavender fields and a lively harbour town. Stari Grad Plain is UNESCO listed.

    2 to 3 daysTime needed
    yes, in summerBook ahead
    Tip. Stay in Stari Grad for a quieter base.
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  5. Krka has waterfalls and a river canyon with boardwalks. Skradinski Buk is the main fall.

    1 dayTime needed
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    Tip. Go early to avoid tour buses.
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  6. Korčula has a compact medieval town on a peninsula. Its wines are notable.

    2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Try local Grk and Pošip wines.
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  7. Rovinj is a pretty Istrian harbour town with a hilltop church. Its lanes are full of galleries.

    2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Watch sunset from the old town rocks.
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  8. Zagreb's Upper Town has St Mark's Church and museums. It has a café culture.

    1 to 2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Visit the Museum of Broken Relationships.
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  9. Trogir is a small island town with Romanesque and Renaissance buildings. Its cathedral portal is famous.

    Half dayTime needed
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    Tip. Combine with Split.
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  10. St James's Cathedral is built entirely of stone. Carved heads ring its exterior.

    2 hoursTime needed
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    Tip. Visit St Michael's Fortress too.
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  11. Pula has one of the best-preserved Roman amphitheatres. Concerts are held there in summer.

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    Tip. Check for summer events.
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  12. Mljet has saltwater lakes and a monastery on an islet. It is quiet and green.

    1 dayTime needed
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    Tip. Rent a bike in the park.
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  13. Zadar has a Roman forum and the Sea Organ that plays with the waves. Its fortifications are UNESCO listed.

    1 to 2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Watch sunset by the Sea Organ.
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  14. This basilica has 6th-century Byzantine mosaics. It is a key early Christian site.

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    Tip. Climb the bell tower for views.
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  15. Zlatni Rat is a pebble spit beach that shifts with the wind. Brač island is known for white stone.

    1 to 2 daysTime needed
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    Tip. Windsurf in the afternoons.
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Not on the map: Zagreb Upper Town, Šibenik Cathedral.
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Pick your bases

Cities to visit

Each city with a guide opens its own page: map, where to stay, what to eat.

DubrovnikZysko serhii, CC BY-SA 4.0
3 nights suggested

Walled city.

history, beaches · Open the city guide
SplitTatyana Peshkova, CC BY-SA 4.0
3 nights suggested

Ferry hub and Roman palace.

history, gateway · Open the city guide
ZagrebNick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine, CC BY-SA 2.0
2 nights suggested

Capital.

culture · Open the city guide
HvarBernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Island life.

beaches, nightlife · Guide coming
RovinjFlorian Hirzinger - http://www.fh-ap.com, CC BY-SA 4.0
2 nights suggested

Istrian charm.

food · Guide coming
Zadardronepicr, CC BY 2.0
2 nights suggested

Northern Dalmatia.

history · Guide coming
SibenikLady Ivy, CC BY-SA 4.0
1 nights suggested

Quiet historic town near Krka.

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KorculaQuintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
2 nights suggested

Quiet walled island town.

islands, wine, relaxing · Guide coming
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Know the map

Regions

Dalmatia

Islands and old towns.

Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar

Istria

Hilltop towns and truffles.

Rovinj, Pula, Motovun

Continental Croatia

Capital and green hills.

Zagreb, Plitvice

Kvarner

Bays and islands.

Opatija, Krk

Dubrovnik and the South

A far south strip with the famed old town and nearby islands.

Dubrovnik, Mljet, Korcula

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Ready-made routes

Choose how long you have, then add the whole route to a trip as places and nights.

  1. Zagreb, 1 nightsUpper Town.
  2. Plitvice, 1 nightsLakes.
  3. Split, 2 nightsPalace and Trogir.
  4. Dubrovnik, 3 nightsOld town and walls.
Plan your dates

Seasons and weather

Best: May to June and September. Warm sea and fewer crowds than midsummer.

The coast is hot and busy in July and August, while the interior and Zagreb are pleasant in spring and autumn.

Busy and pricey. July to August. High season: crowds and the highest hotel prices. Book ahead.
Shoulder. May, June, September, October. Good weather with fewer people and better prices.
Quiet and cheaper. November to April: quiet, many island businesses closed. Low season: lowest prices and few crowds, but shorter days and some places closed.

January. Quiet season. Lower prices, fewer crowds.

Usual weather in Dubrovnik

Temperature

32°50°68°86°104°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecDaily highAverage

Rain

0.00.81.62.43.13.94.75.56.37.1JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

January

51°F daily high, 49°F average, 5.6 in

  • Warmest month August (82°F)
  • Coolest month January (49°F)
  • Wettest month November (6.3 in)
  • Driest month July (1.4 in)

Average of past years from NASA POWER, worked out at each city's position. A place far from these cities can be quite different.

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Know before you go

At a glance

5/5
Safety

US State Department Level 1 (exercise normal precautions).

4/5
Getting around

Good buses, ferries and catamarans connect the coast.

3/5
Value

Coastal prices in summer are high.

Good to know

Entry with your passport

Entry rules depend on your passport. Members see the rules for their own passport here.

Passport and visa rules change often and without notice. Always check the official pages before you book and again before you travel.

EntryCheck current visa and entry rules on the visa information page of the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs (mvep.gov.hr) and the EU's Travel Europe site, and your own government's travel advice, before you book, as rules change.
PlugsType C, F; 230 V, 50 Hz
Tap watersafe
TippingAbout 10 percent for good service.
PaymentsCards widely accepted.
Emergency112 general
EtiquetteCover up when leaving the beach. Avoid comparing Croatia to its neighbours carelessly.
What to wearCover shoulders in churches.
DrivingOn the right
Between citiesBuses run frequently along the coast; Jadrolinija and others run ferries and catamarans to islands. Driving is easy on motorways.
Main airportsZAG, SPU, DBV, ZAD, PUY
Ride appsUber, Bolt
Taste it

What to eat

Black risottoPekaPašticadaFresh oysters from StonTruffles from IstriaCroatian winePeka (slow-baked meat and vegetables)Fresh grilled fish

A short history

The coast was part of the Roman Empire, and Diocletian built his retirement palace at Split around 300. Later centuries saw Venetian, Hungarian, Habsburg and Ottoman influence, with Dubrovnik a powerful independent republic. Croatia was part of Yugoslavia and declared independence in 1991, followed by a war until 1995. It joined the EU in 2013 and adopted the euro in 2023.

Researched 2026-10-13. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.

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