TOURISM · CROATIA

What to visit in Croatia?

10 cities · 170+ places selected by the community. Landmarks, hidden restaurants, nature and viewpoints.

The country

According to a 2004 study based on topographic maps, the Croatian part of the Adriatic has 79 islands, 525 islets and 642 rocks and reefs, 1,246 in total; the largest island is Cres, at 405.70 km², and not Krk as earlier works stated.

Three Croatian sites have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1979: the Old City of Dubrovnik, Diocletian's Palace in Split, built between the late 3rd and early 4th centuries, and Plitvice Lakes National Park.

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Before you go

When to go

Croatia has three main climate types: continental, mountain and maritime. On the islands and the coast of the central and southern Adriatic, the dry season falls in the warm part of the year, and the driest month gets less than a third of the rain of the wettest winter month.

In 2024, the Adriatic accounted for 103.3 million overnight stays, compared with 2.7 million for the continental region and the same for Zagreb; growth was strongest outside the main season, from January to May and from October to December.

Getting around

Jadrolinija ferries, which serve the islands, carried a record 12.6 million passengers and 3.7 million vehicles in 2024. The motorways run by HAC are tolled.

Hozy tip

For Plitvice Lakes, it is best to buy your ticket online on the park's official website: you choose your entrance and time slot, and the ticket must be validated at that entrance within that slot. On site, tickets are only sold if some are left, and the wait can be long in high season.

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Frequently asked questions

Visiting Croatia, in practice

Which cities should I visit in Croatia?

Hozy lists 10 cities in Croatia: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korčula, Plitvice, Pula, and more. Each city offers landmarks, hidden restaurants, viewpoints and activities selected by the community.

How many days should I plan in Croatia?

A 5 to 10 day trip lets you discover 2 to 3 major cities in Croatia. For a full tour of the country, plan at least 2 weeks.

When is the best season to visit Croatia?

Croatia has three main climate types: continental, mountain and maritime. On the islands and the coast of the central and southern Adriatic, the dry season falls in the warm part of the year, and the driest month gets less than a third of the rain of the wettest winter month. In 2024, the Adriatic accounted for 103.3 million overnight stays, compared with 2.7 million for the continental region and the same for Zagreb; growth was strongest outside the main season, from January to May and from October to December.

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