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Walled Dubrovnik, island-hopping on the Adriatic and the waterfalls of Plitvice β€” Croatia is the Mediterranean at its most photogenic.

Schengen visa πŸ“… Best: May–Jun, Sep πŸ’΅ $110/day avg
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Capital
Zagreb
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
Croatian
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Best time
May–Jun, Sep
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$55 – $320
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Safety
Very safe
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Main airport
Zagreb (ZAG) / Split (SPU)
Overview

Why travellers love Croatia

Sail the Dalmatian coast between Split and Dubrovnik, party on Hvar, and inland marvel at the lakes and waterfalls of Plitvice.

Game of Thrones fame put it on the map; the food, beaches and old towns keep people coming back.

Where to go

Top places in Croatia

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

πŸ—“ 2 days

The walled 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.

CultureHoneymoon
Split

Split

πŸ—“ 2 days

Diocletian's Palace and island ferries.

HistoryBeach
Hvar

Hvar

πŸ—“ 2 days

Chic island of beaches and nightlife.

BeachNightlife
Plitvice Lakes

Plitvice Lakes

πŸ—“ 1 day

Terraced turquoise lakes and waterfalls.

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Plan day by day

Croatia itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Dubrovnik β†’ Split β†’ Hvar
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$275 – $1,600
1–2

Dubrovnik

The walled 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Honeymoon
3–4

Split

Diocletian's Palace and island ferries.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Beach
5

Hvar

Chic island of beaches and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
Route
Dubrovnik β†’ Split β†’ Hvar β†’ Plitvice Lakes
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$385 – $2,240
1–2

Dubrovnik

The walled 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· Honeymoon
3–4

Split

Diocletian's Palace and island ferries.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Beach
5–6

Hvar

Chic island of beaches and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
7

Plitvice Lakes

Terraced turquoise lakes and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ Nature Β· Iconic
Route
Dubrovnik β†’ Split β†’ Hvar β†’ Plitvice Lakes
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$550 – $3,200
1–3

Dubrovnik

The walled 'Pearl of the Adriatic'.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· Honeymoon
4–6

Split

Diocletian's Palace and island ferries.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ History Β· Beach
7–8

Hvar

Chic island of beaches and nightlife.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Beach Β· Nightlife
9–10

Plitvice Lakes

Terraced turquoise lakes and waterfalls.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Nature Β· Iconic
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Visa & entry

Croatia visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply (joined 2023)
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Croatia is in the Schengen Area β€” visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Croatia immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Croatia visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Croatia budget guide

Budget

$55/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Croatia budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Croatia

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Dubrovnik city walls

Walk the ramparts above the Adriatic.

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Plitvice Lakes

Boardwalks over turquoise waterfalls.

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Dalmatian island-hopping

Hvar, Brač, Korčula and hidden coves.

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Diocletian's Palace, Split

A living Roman palace-city.

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Zadar sea organ

Sunsets with music made by the waves.

Get outside

Nature in Croatia

All nature
Plitvice Lakes
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Plitvice Lakes

16 stepped travertine lakes connected by 90+ waterfalls β€” wooden boardwalks loop the whole thing.

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Plitvice Waterfalls
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Plitvice Waterfalls

Travertine pools cascading down 90+ waterfalls inside Plitvice Lakes National Park β€” wooden boardwalks weave between them.

πŸ“ Plitvička Jezera
Plitvice Lakes National Park
🌳 National Parks

Plitvice Lakes National Park

16 stepped lakes and 90 waterfalls connected by wooden boardwalks β€” Croatia's most-visited natural site.

πŸ“ Plitvička Jezera
Krka Waterfalls
πŸ’¦ Waterfalls

Krka Waterfalls

Travertine cascades inside Krka National Park, quieter than Plitvice β€” boat trip up the river to the Visovac…

πŸ“ Skradin
Hvar Island
🏝️ Islands

Hvar Island

Croatia's sunniest island β€” Venetian harbour town, lavender fields, hidden Pakleni Islands coves and the loudest summer nightlife…

πŸ“ Hvar Town
Brač
🏝️ Islands

Brač

Croatia's third-largest island, famous for the Zlatni Rat ("Golden Horn") shifting-pebble beach and white-stone villages.

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Korčula
🏝️ Islands

Korčula

Marco Polo's claimed birthplace β€” a walled medieval town on a finger-shaped Croatian island, lined with vineyards.

πŸ“ Korčula Town
Plitvice Beech Forest
🌲 Forests

Plitvice Beech Forest

A UNESCO-protected old-growth beech forest surrounding the Plitvice Lakes β€” wolves, bears and lynx still roam here.

πŸ“ Plitvička Jezera
Cetina River
🏞️ Rivers

Cetina River

A Croatian karst river emerging from a deep blue eye-spring β€” canyoning, rafting and zip-line tours from OmiΕ‘.

πŸ“ OmiΕ‘
Vis
🏝️ Islands

Vis

A remote Croatian island closed to outsiders until 1989 β€” Blue Cave grotto, sleepy fishing villages and a…

πŸ“ Vis Town
Hum
πŸ’Ž Hidden Gems

Hum

The world's smallest town (population 30) β€” Croatian Istrian hilltop hamlet, the Glagolitic Alley sculpture route leads up…

πŸ“ Hum
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