Discover Croatia

Real Croatia. Unforgettable Experiences.

Your practical guide to Croatia – destinations, beaches, food, getting around and parking, explained by people who know the places.

More than a destination

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Regions, towns & islands

Where to Stay

Areas, towns & tips

Eat & Drink

Konobas, wine & local food

Experiences

Boats, hiking, wine & culture

Explore by region

Explore Croatia by Region

From the olive groves of Istria to the city walls of Dubrovnik, every part of Croatia has its own character, food and rhythm. Choose a region to find its towns, beaches and the best places to stay.

Istria

Hill towns, truffles, wine and the Venetian harbours of Rovinj and Poreč.

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Kvarner

The Opatija riviera, Rijeka and the islands of Krk, Cres and Lošinj.

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Gorski Kotar

Forests, lakes and mountain villages an hour inland from the sea.

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Dalmatia

Zadar, Šibenik, Split and Dubrovnik – Roman towns on a long, sunny coast.

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Lika

Plitvice Lakes, the Velebit mountains and quiet, wide open spaces.

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Zagreb & Central Croatia

The capital's cafés and markets, castles of Zagorje and thermal spas.

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Slavonia

Danube wine country, baroque Osijek and the Kopački Rit wetlands.

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Croatian Islands

Hvar, Brač, Vis, Korčula – more than a thousand islands, islets and reefs.

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Where to go

Top Destinations

Red-tiled rooftops and historic domes fill Dubrovnik Old Town, with the Adriatic Sea beyond.

Dubrovnik

Dalmatia

Split Riva waterfront and the cathedral bell tower in Diocletian’s Palace at dusk, Dalmatia, Croatia

Split

Dalmatia

Aerial view of Rovinj old town and harbour at dusk, with St Euphemia's church tower above the peninsula.

Rovinj

Istria

Aerial view of Hvar town, its harbour and fortress, island of Hvar, Dalmatia, Croatia

Hvar

Croatian Islands

Aerial view of Zadar Old Town on its peninsula, with red-roofed buildings, harbour and Adriatic Sea.

Zadar

Dalmatia

Zagreb Cathedral rises above the city centre as streetlights glow at dusk.

Zagreb

Zagreb & Central Croatia

Pula in Istria region of Croatia

Pula

Istria

Aerial view of St James Cathedral amid Šibenik’s stone old town and waterfront.

Šibenik

Dalmatia

Where to stay

Choose the Right Base

Old town or seafront? Island or mainland? Our where-to-stay guides compare areas, walking distances, parking and noise, so you can pick the right base before you book anything.

  • Honest comparisons of towns and areas
  • Parking, access and walking distances
  • Tips for families, couples and pets

Plan your trip

Useful Information

Everything you need before you go – how to get here, how to get around the coast and islands, and when to travel for the weather, prices and crowds you want.

Getting to Croatia

Airports, flights, trains and buses into the country.

Ferries & Islands

Routes, timetables and tips for island hopping.

Driving & Tolls

Motorways, tolls, parking and car hire basics.

Best Time to Visit

Weather, crowds and prices month by month.

Regions & Maps

Where each region is and how the country fits together.

Travel Tips

Money, language, safety and local etiquette.

Stone houses with terracotta roofs and a church tower in Hum, Istria.

Your Croatia

Create Your Own Story

Slow mornings in a stone village, a boat to a bay with no road, dinner in a family konoba as the sun drops into the sea. Let us help you plan the trip you will talk about for years.

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