Planning a trip to Croatia? This beautiful country offers crystal clear waters, charming cities and stunningly beautiful national parks. Here are our top tips for travelling to Croatia.
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Travelling to Croatia - guides, reports and tips
Croatia, located in Southern Europe, is a marvellous country with a lovely Mediterranean climate, a long beautiful coastline and an archipelago of over a thousand islands and islets. In addition, the country offers beautiful historical environments. Here you will find reports with tips for your trip to Croatia.
Things to do on Hvar in Croatia - our top 12 tips
Cruise in Croatia - a fantastic trip with Katarina Line
Visiting Korčula Island in Croatia - our top tips
Split in winter – tips for a weekend in Croatia
Restaurants in Split - our top restaurant tips
Radisson Blu Resort & Spa in Split - spa weekend in Croatia
Things to do in Croatia - 30 sights and experiences
Christmas in Split – this is how to celebrate Christmas in Croatia
Sinj in Croatia - among knights and Unesco heritage sites
What to eat in Croatia? - 25 classic dishes you must try
UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia – all 10 natural and cultural heritage sites
National parks in Croatia - 8 lovely oases
Facts about Croatia - 30 things you (might) not have known
Holidays in Dalmatia - 10 favourites on the Croatian coast
Things to do in Zadar - 12 sights and experiences
Paklenica National Park – guide to hiking in Croatia
Zaton Holiday Resort in Croatia - with extra everything
Things to do in Nin, Croatia – 10 attractions and experiences
Pag Island in Croatia - salt, cheese and sandy beaches
Pakoštane in Croatia – beaches, holiday life and camping
Biograd na Moru in Croatia – town, beaches and camping
Istria in Croatia - 9 wonderful places to visit
Things to do on Brač in Croatia – our 15 best tips
Christmas Market in Zagreb – Experience Advent Zagreb
Things to do in Opatija – 12 attractions and experiences
Chocolate Festival in Opatija – chocolate party in Croatia
Zagreb in Croatia – 20 attractions and things to do
Things to do in Hum in Croatia – the world's smallest town
Things to do in Poreč – 10 attractions and experiences in Istria
Things to do in Vrsar – 9 tips for the west coast of Istria
Things to do in Rovinj – attractions and experiences in Istria
Things to do in Fažana – the fishing village on the west coast of Istria
Labin in Croatia – old town, Istrian food and camping by the sea
Things to do in Split – 20 attractions and experiences
Pula Arena – visit the Roman amphitheater in Pula
Naturist beaches in Croatia – sunbathing and swimming without textiles
Zlatni Rat on Brač – Croatia's most famous beach
Bol on Brač in Croatia – guide to the charming holiday resort
Plitvice National Park – guide to the Plitvice Lakes in Croatia
Krka National Park – guide to Krka in Croatia
Things to do in Trogir - 10 sights and experiences
Shopping for food in Croatia – our experiences from Croatian grocery stores
Omiš in Croatia – the pirate town on the Cetina River
Makarska Riviera in Croatia – from Brela to Gradac
Things to do in Dubrovnik - 16 sights and experiences
Films from Croatia
Here you will find films from different parts of Croatia that we have visited.
Good to know before travelling to Croatia
Fast facts about Croatia
- Capital city: Zagreb
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Language: Croatian
- Time zone: GMT+1
- Population: about 4 million
- Electricity: 230V (European plugs work)
- Go ahead: right side
Frequently asked questions about Croatia
When is the best time to travel to Croatia?
Summer (June-August) is the high season with warm weather and ideal for swimming. Spring and autumn offer more pleasant temperatures and fewer visitors.
Do you need a visa for Croatia?
No, as a Swedish citizen you do not need a visa to travel to Croatia.
How long should you stay in Croatia?
5-10 days provide the opportunity to explore several coastal towns and islands, while longer trips are suitable for a round trip along the coast.
Is Croatia an expensive destination?
Croatia is a medium-price country, but popular coastal resorts can be more expensive in high season.
How to get around Croatia?
Buses work well between towns, but a car or campervan is a great way to discover the coast and islands at your own pace.
Is Croatia safe to travel to?
Croatia is a safe destination with low crime rates.
What are the top travel destinations in Croatia?
Dubrovnik and Split offers history and coastline, while Where and other islands offer swimming and nature. Plitvice Lakes offers spectacular scenery.
Do you need a vaccine before travelling to Croatia?
No, no specific vaccinations are required beyond basic protection.
What to consider culturally in Croatia?
Croatia has a strong connection to both the Mediterranean and Central Europe. The pace is often relaxed, especially along the coast.
What is the food like in Croatia?
Croatian cuisine varies between regions, with influences from the Mediterranean and Central Europe. Seafood and grilled dishes are common along the coast.
Similar destinations in Europe
If you like Croatia, there are several destinations in Europe that combine sun and sea with historic cities and coastal experiences.
- Greece - islands, history and crystal clear waters
- Italy - coast, culture and variety between city and beach
- Spain - sun, swimming and bustling coastal towns
- Montenegro - dramatic landscapes and historic coastal towns in a compact format
- Albania - growing destination with beaches, nature and history
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Gisela Karlsson says:
Really lovely pictures and wonderful descriptions of the Croatian coast.
I can't wait to get there myself.
Going there now in spring / summer, however, no details are ready. But there will be work anyway, and hopefully a lot of sunbathing when the work band is ready.
Looking forward to more good and lovely reading
Kind regards,
Gisela
22 February 2016 - 15:55
Anonymous says:
Great to read, we have plans to drive the coastal road down to Dubrovnik in September. // Hasse
08 March 2016 - 20:55
Anonymous says:
What nice photos, well described and informative. Will be fun to go there this summer. We are looking for ferry information and routes but it was difficult, ended up on your site instead. / Marlène
12 March 2016 - 22:27
Karin says:
Hi wondering if you know if May is a good month to visit Croatia? I am afraid that it will be too cold. We have at least 25 degrees warm gladly. We have booked a trip to Baska Krk. We are wondering if it is nice there, if it is worth going there take a rental car and explore the area? We have the possibility to cancel the trip. Thank you! 🙂
10 April 2016 - 7:31
admin says:
Gisela Karlsson, hope you have a great trip to Croatia!
Hasse, the coastal road in Croatia is very nice, and Dubrovnik too!
Marlene, thanks for the great feedback on our site!
Karin, we have not been to Croatia in May, but would think it is nice! Our experience from other parts of southern Europe in May is that it can be warm and pleasant during the day, but a little cooler in the evenings. We also experienced quite a big difference between the beginning and end of May... We have not been to Baska in Krk, but another travel blogger was there in August 2015: http://www.lanclin.com/baska-en-liten-turistort-pa-den-kroatiska-on-krk/
10 April 2016 - 9:34
Rose-Marie says:
What an incredibly professional site and beautiful pictures of Croatia. We have never been to Croatia before but are thinking of going in September. Have some questions that I hope you can help us with? From Split is it easy to get to Bol? Is everything open in the middle of September? Warm and nice in air and water? Mosquitoes? We are thinking of an excursion to the island of Hvar as well, a day trip, or is it enough to explore? Very grateful if you have time to answer all our questions.
Rose-Marie
24 January 2017 - 22:55
admin says:
Rose-Marie, we're glad you like our site and that you're planning a trip to Croatia! It is easy to get from Split to Bol. You take a ferry from the harbour in Split and it goes to Supetar on Brac. From there you have to take a car or bus across the island to get to Bol (can't remember how long, but maybe 40 minutes or an hour). Everything is open in mid-September! It is only at the end of October that you notice that some things close again. It is warm and pleasant in September (although you can of course be unlucky and get rain, we can not guarantee the weather ;)). The bathing temperature is good, we bathed in Croatia both in October and November 😉 We have not noticed mosquitoes. It is probably excellent to take a day trip to Hvar and look around the city of Hvar, which is very nice! Hope you have a nice trip!
25 January 2017 - 15:57
Kenneth Risberg says:
Thanks for the great tips and fantastic photos, as usual.
Do you have any tips for travelling beyond Germany?
25 February 2017 - 20:01
Helena says:
You can go down through Poland and the Czech Republic. We have done it once. It was an interesting trip, but took longer ... I don't remember exactly which roads we travelled unfortunately.
02 March 2017 - 21:10
Elisabeth says:
Many beautiful towns and regions
26 February 2017 - 22:05
Helena says:
Croatia is really nice almost everywhere!
02 March 2017 - 21:10
Michaela says:
Hi! Very nice page?
Looking for info on the villages that are close to Split. Can you recommend any? It should be cosy and genuine and at the same time have a range of restaurants and cafes and close to a nice beach. Like Baska voda? We have looked at Stomberg, Podgora among others.
Thank you in advance
Michaela
07 March 2017 - 16:43
Helena says:
Glad you like our site Michaela! We have heard that Podgora is nice and also Brela, but have not been there ourselves. We ourselves like Omis, which is a charming little town with an old-fashioned neighbourhood with many restaurants, possibilities for boat trips on the river and also a small sandy beach.
07 March 2017 - 20:05
LinizTravel says:
Oh I'm dreaming of Croatia 🙂 want so much
Go there this summer 🙂 hugs
07 March 2017 - 21:26
Daniela / Discovering The Planet says:
What a great guide. Smart and easy to find your best tips.
07 March 2017 - 23:20
Ann-Charlotte Aronsson says:
Hi! Great info. We plan to drive to Croatia now in May. Do you have tips on a good travel route, we live in Malmö. Thanks in advance
13 March 2017 - 13:28
lisbeth sageland, says:
I am travelling on 14 February. how is the weather then and are there restaurants open then? we start the trip in dubrovnik.
30 November 2017 - 19:33
Helena says:
Nice that you are planning to go to Croatia Lisbeth! However, I think it is cold in February, it is the middle of winter. Maybe around 10 degrees? In the cities there should be restaurants that are open all year round, but I would think that many restaurants are closed in the winter. Especially on islands and small tourist resorts. We were on Brac in the autumn and after 30 October there was almost nothing open, except the grocery store, the post office and a kiosk.
02 December 2017 - 10:46
Pontus Svensson says:
hello
We will drive down to Croatia this summer. Have heard that the island of Brac is lovely! Question. Can you take your car on the boats from split-supets?
23 May 2018 - 19:59
Anonymous says:
Very nice site. We are going to Croatia in five days and this site made us very excited about the trip.
05 November 2019 - 16:06
Ned says:
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