Discover Croatia
Croatia is a land of countless islands and some of the most passionate football players and fans in the world.
Adriatic islands, Roman ruins and yacht-week glamour wrapped in Mediterranean light.
Capital
Zagreb
Currency
Euro (€)
Best Time
May, June and September
Vibe
Sun-soaked, scenic, social
Budget
$$$Why Croatia
Croatia is one of those rare places that lives up to the hype — the islands are stunning, the food is fresh, and walking inside ancient Roman walls in Split never gets old.
Must Try
- Peka — meat or octopus baked under an iron bell
- Fritule with rakija on a windy night
- Pršut and paški sir on Pag island
Must Visit
- Hvar town and the Pakleni islands by boat
- Dubrovnik walls at golden hour
- Plitvice in spring melt
Before You Go
- The bura wind cancels boats — always check before island plans
- Sit-down coffee is sacred; standing espresso is a tourist thing
- July–August is bright but loud; June and September are the secret months
Local Legend
The polka-dot pattern of Dalmatian dogs supposedly began on the Dalmatian coast — the breed's name is older than the country, and you'll still see the spotted dogs running on island beaches.
Explore by Category
What to Visit in Croatia
Cities
- Zagreb
- Hvar
- Rovinj
Landmarks
- Dubrovnik walls at golden hour
Nature Spots
- Plitvice in spring melt
Stories from Croatia
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Local insight
A konoba on Vis with no menu sat travellers down, asked what travellers had eaten that week, and brought out the opposite. Octopus under the peka, fritule, homemade prošek — three hours of food travellers didn't order and will never forget.
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A local legend
The polka-dot pattern of Dalmatian dogs supposedly began on the Dalmatian coast — the breed's name is older than the country, and you'll still see the spotted dogs running on island beaches.
sunset
The one line that stays
Croatia is the sea remembering it was once a Republic.
4 Quizzes about Croatia
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Which Croatia signature bite matches you?
Destination Quiz
Which Croatia region should you visit first?
Culture Quiz
Test your Croatia everyday habit know-how.
Adventure Quiz
What's your Croatia explorer type?
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