Destinations In Croatia

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Our destination guides bring up to date information on major places to visit in Croatia. You will find here detailed city guides, less-known destinations, reasons to visit one place or the other, best places for couples, national parks, UNESCO sites, and more.

Whether you are taking a cruise, going on a two-week family holiday, or a short break, you'll find here information to help you better plan your time in Croatia.

We update this section at least once a year, and more if needed, so you can always have fresh content.

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Riva in Split at nighttime

Split, Croatia, is a historical coastal city with the UNESCO-listed Diocletian's Palace and a vibrant Riva promenade.
 

Dubrovnik Old Town, Air View

Dubrovnik, Croatia, is a coastal city with a UNESCO-listed medieval Old Town and well-preserved ancient city walls.
 

Plitvice Lakes National Park|National Parks in Croatia

Plitvice Lakes, Croatia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site with cascading turquoise lakes, travertine waterfalls, and lush forests in a protected national park.

Panorama of Hvar Town from Spanjola Fortress at dusk

Hvar Island, Croatia, is an Adriatic island with lavender fields, the ancient Stari Grad Plain, Venetian architecture, and clear beaches.

Zagreb, Croatia's capital, is a central transportation hub with Austro-Hungarian architecture, vibrant cafes, and key political and cultural institutions.

Molo Grande, Rovinj

Rovinj, Croatia, is a coastal town in Istria known for its colorful waterfront houses, cobblestone streets, and the hilltop Church of St. Euphemia.

Porec Old Town at night

Poreč, Croatia, is a coastal town in Istria known for its Roman heritage and the UNESCO-listed Euphrasian Basilica.

Pula, Croatia, is the biggest coastal city in Istria and is known for its Roman amphitheater, historic landmarks, and bustling harbor.

Pucisca, Brac Island

Brač Island, Croatia, is a central Dalmatian Island known for the Zlatni Rat beach, ancient white stone quarries, and Mediterranean villages like Supetar.

Peljesac Travel Guide: Plan Your Visit To Peljesac Peninsula, Illustration

Peljesac Peninsula Travel Guide

Peljesac peninsula is the second largest peninsula in Croatia (after Istria), and it’s one of my favorite parts of Croatia (again, after Istria). Peljesac peninsula is famed for its rugged coast, pebble beaches, salt pans, fortification walls, sleepy villages, red wine – Plavac mali, and delicious oysters and other seafood.

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Best Makarska Hotels, Illustration

The 12 Best Makarska Hotels

Makarska is a famous resort town located on the Dalmatian coast of Croatia. Makarska is a popular destination known for its beautiful beaches, picturesque seafront promenade, and Biokovo Mountain range. With all this natural beauty, it’s no wonder that the coastal town of Makarska is a popular tourist destination.

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Dubrovnik food, Illustration

Dubrovnik Food

Visiting Dubrovnik is a must for anyone who loves to travel and explore different cuisines. As one of the oldest cities in Croatia, Dubrovnik has a unique culinary tradition that goes back centuries.

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Where to stay in Zagreb

For many years, Zagreb hotels catered almost exclusively to business travelers, but it’s not a case any longer. And while Zagreb still remains a transit town, travelers visit it for a day or two before heading to the coast, the number of visitors who at least spend a night in Zagreb significantly increased.

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Car Rental Zagreb Croatia

Starting your visit to Croatia in Zagreb and planning on renting a car in Zagreb to visit the rest of the country? If you are flying into Croatia, the chances you will fly into Zagreb Airport are pretty high. So, more often than not, Zagreb is the entry point for the majority of visitors to

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Best Bars In Dubrovnik Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Dubrovnik Bars & Nightlife

Dubrovnik bars & nightlife scene is pretty vibrant, although it does depend on the time of the year you visit. Winter in the old town is pretty quiet, and many Dubrovnik bars close for the winter. Naturally, with less crowd, the nightlife in Dubrovnik cease to exist.

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Baredine Cave Croatia

Baredine Cave Croatia: exploring Istrian caves and caverns

Istria is actually riddled with caves, and we’ll try to cover as many of them as possible, here at our blog. We start with the Baredine Cave, as it’s really close to our holiday rental (check it if looking for places to stay in Istria and Porec!). Besides, the Baredine Cave Croatia is the oldest cave in Istria open to visitors (since 1995); and it’s also the most adapted for visitors of all ages.

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Opatija For Couples |Best Places In Croatia For Couples

A quick guide to Opatija for couples

Once a favorite winter resort of European nobility and artists, Opatija is today an elegant resort town for couples of all ages, and a perfect getaway for a romantic break. Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Opatija offers a lot to its visitors: from climate benefits to wonderful vistas, beaches, lovely architecture, great restaurants,

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Porec Croatia Travel Guide | What To See In Porec

What to see in Porec Croatia

Lately we’ve attended a couple of workshops and lectures about Porec past. Seriously, this town tells stories; like the fact that even in Roman times, people kept fish farms in today’s Tarska Vala; or how Porec got seriously bombed during the WWII due to its shallow seas – curious?! Porec is a small town with barely 15.000

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Konoba Vrh Buzet | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Croatia Eats: Konoba Vrh Buzet, a delicious white truffles experience

Vrh might be a barley pronounceable name, but it’s a great restaurant worth seeking out. Located in the village of the same name, this family-run restaurant is loved by locals and foodies for few things: for tartufo vero, or a real Istrian truffle (including praised white truffle); for boskarin peka (braised Istrian ox), laid-back atmosphere,

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Porec bars, clubs, and nightlife

Porec bars, clubs & nightlife

Although we live in Porec, we realized the other day that here on our blog we almost have no posts about Porec. I guess it’s like traveling in your backyard, it’s just there, and you feel you can visit it anytime, and then you end up never visiting places that are so close to home.

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Peljesac Wine Tour | Explore Croatian Wines

Peljesac wine tour

I love so many places in Croatia, but Peljesac peninsula is really, really close to my heart. I simply love this part of Croatia. Funnily enough, one thing I love about it is the fact that there are fewer tourists who come here. And still, I can’t stop talking everybody into visiting Peljesac peninsula.

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Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa Bol Brac Croatia

Bluesun Hotel Elaphusa Bol

During our recent visit to the Brac island, we stayed at the Bluesun hotel Elaphusa. We couldn’t choose a better hotel for our stay on the island. The location is great, and the hotel has lots of facilities and activities, and the staff is very friendly and welcoming. But more about that later.

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Tips On Korcula Island From Two British Expats | Croatia Travel Tips

Life is simple on Korcula Island

For our first post about the Korcula Island (more to come!), we reached out to Korcula locals, Rachael and John of Korcula Explorer. Originally from England, they have made Korcula their home few years ago. They love picnicking on the island, and wanted to share this simple pleasure of life with our readers. Enjoy it!

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Best Wineries In Istria Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Wineries in Istria worth a visit

Wineries in Istria are awesome. If I remember them correctly. You know that a visit to the winery typically includes lots of wine-tasting. Wine-tasting could potentially affect my, otherwise good, judgement (you have been warned!). However from what I believe I have experienced on my visits to these wineries in Istria, I put them at

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Reasons To Love Vis Croatia | Croatia Travel Guide

Fall in love with Vis Croatia

We have yet to visit the island of Vis in Croatia. It’s on our ever-growing bucket list of places to visit in Croatia. To put us in the mood and give us a taste of the island, we’ve reached out to Xania and Craig of Wearactive. Originally from UK, they’ve been living on the island of

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Restaurant Sole Umag Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Sole Restaurant Umag

There are not too many restaurants in Istria we haven’t heard about. We certainly haven’t visited them all, but at least we thought that we’ve got them all on our bucket list. Well, it turned out not to be the case.

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Dolac Market Zagreb: Dried figs

Today spotlight: Dolac Market Zagreb

The Dolac market Zagreb is centrally located right behind the town’s main square. It’s Zagreb‘s main farmers’ market. We enjoy Dolac farmers’ market for all the right reasons: a fresh, and local produce, aromas, voices and atmosphere that you can only experience on a local market. It reflects local’s daily life. We can spend hours just walking around. 

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Sea Kayaking in Dubrovnik: Pretty scenery

Sea Kayaking in Dubrovnik

This is a hilarious guest post from travel writer Ashley Hubbard.  I’m sitting in the middle of the Adriatic, my shoulders and upper arms are numb from exhaustion, and my mother is doing nothing to help. An hour ago I thought kayaking three hours would be a piece of cake, now I was rethinking my overly confident

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Restaurant La Grisa Bale Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Restaurant La Grisa Bale

Restaurant La Grisa Bale has been on my wish list for a while. I’ve known that the restaurant was run by Karin Perdec. Karin was an owner of a nice wine bar Tinja near Pula. I’ve eaten there and I loved it. Wine bar Tinja went out of business few years ago. Now Karin is

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Events in Rovinj

Events in Rovinj

Events in Rovinj range from art exhibitions to lively music festivals and anything in between. Events include anything from street art, open-air concerts, culinary events, to photo exhibitions and small antiques fair.

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Dalmatia Croatia | Croatia Travel Guides

Dalmatia Croatia

If you plan on visiting Croatia, you most likely plan to visit Dalmatia. Dalmatia is an Adriatic region in Croatia spreading from Zadar to the north to the Peljesac peninsula in the south, including many lovely islands like Brac, Hvar, Vis, etc.

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A complete travel guide to Istria Croatia

Istria Croatia

The most visited region in Croatia, Istria is a heart-shaped peninsula located in the northern Adriatic. Istria is rolling hills, medieval hilltop towns, historical coastal towns, rocky coast, breathtaking views, tasty food, excellent local wines, and olive groves. Many visitors compared it with Tuscany, and sometimes call it “Tuscany with colors”.

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Best Restaurants In Novigrad Istria | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Restaurants in Novigrad

Restaurants in Novigrad are particularly good. I was kind of surprised, since Novigrad is one of the smallest resort towns in Istria. When it comes to food, Novigrad definitely beats Porec, Umag and even Rovinj. This is a mecca for the seafood lovers.

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Restaurant Marina Novigrad Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Marina Novigrad

Restaurant Marina Novigrad is definitely my new found gem. Vera and I were just blown away with a fabulous dining experience we had at the restaurant Marina Novigrad. Restaurant Marina is an intimate 30-seat establishment located across the street from the marina.

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Tavern Cok Novigrad Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Tavern Cok Novigrad

Tavern Cok Novigrad left us bewildered. Not that the food wasn’t good, because the produce they serve is clearly well sourced and fresh. Not that cooking was bad, because the meal was delicious, prepared respecting the taste of the ingredients. Not that service was bad, because the owner went out of his way to serve

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Resort Amarin Rovinj

Located 4 km north of Rovinj, the Resort Amarin Rovinj is a large tourist complex featuring self-catering apartments, rooms and campsite. There are 461 apartments in total (including 190 brand new one- and two-bedroom apartments built in 2013), and 650 pitches in the campsite.

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Konavle Region River Ljuta

Konavle region

Konavle region is a rural region south-east of Dubrovnik with Cavtat as its municipality center. It is southern most part of Croatia. It is a small region with a distinct character: its rocky coast on the South, its scrub covered mountain to the North and its green valley in between.

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Restaurant Proto Dubrovnik Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Proto Dubrovnik

Restaurant Proto Dubrovnik is one of the oldest restaurants in the town. It has been in operation since 1886. Located in the heart of the old town, at the corner of Siroka Street and Vara, restaurant Proto Dubrovnik, has a superb, breezy, upper terrace. It is renowned for the seafood, but it offers popular meat

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Valamar Diamant Residence Porec

Valamar Diamant Residence Porec

Valamar Diamant Residence Porec is a 3-star apartment complex featuring 128 apartments. Diamant Residence Porec is located near hotel Valamar Diamant. It is located 1,2 km from the center of the town, and 300 m away from the sea. This apartment complex offers a choice of one- and two-bedroom apartments. Apartments are spacious, modern, fully-equipped

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Restaurant Trost Vrsar Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Trost Vrsar

Restaurant Trost Vrsar has been on my list of restaurants to visit for quiet a while. Regardless of the fact that some of my friends go there regularly, and that Trost is widely considered the best restaurant in Vrsar, I was always hesitant to eat there.

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Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Porec

Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Porec

Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Porec is a 3-star hotel featuring 170 rooms. Hotel Laguna Gran Vista Porec is fully air-conditioned. Hotel is located in a resort, 5 km away from Porec downtown. The hotel is a bit dated and the bathrooms are tiny but it is well maintained and clean. The staff is friendly. Buffet

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Hotel Laguna Materada Porec

Hotel Laguna Materada Porec

Hotel Laguna Materada Porec is located in a residential area of the town, 3 km far from the center and not far from Pinia Residence. Hotel is located by the sea. It is surrounded by a very nice garden. The hotel, its beach and park around are gated. Hotel Laguna Materada Porec is a 3-star

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Istria Off The Beaten Track: Hilltop towns

Istria off the beaten track

Istria off the beaten track – Istria has much more to offer than sea and sun. Tired of crowded beaches, cheap souvenirs, mediocre food and icecream parlors… discover different Istria. Discover Istria off the beaten track. Below you will find Frank’s ideas to help you discover Istria off the beaten track. These are 6 things

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Valamar Riviera Hotel and Residence in Porec

Accommodation Porec

Accommodation Porec include great choice of hotels, holiday rentals, villas and campsites. It is important to choose accommodation Porec to suit your needs. Families should look for family friendly hotels. Couples on romantic getaway will be better off choosing accommodation Porec for couples. And young travelers don’t want to end up in a boring resort

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Apartments Lanterna Porec

Apartments Lanterna Porec

Apartments Lanterna Porec are located 15 km away from Porec Old Town. They are situated on the peninsula of the same name, near the village of Tar. Apartments are part of the large tourist resort featuring Hotel Valamar Tamaris, Valamar Tamaris Residence, camping Lanterna and naturist resort Solaris. This 2-star apartment complex consists of 678

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Hotel valamar Rubin Porec

Hotel Valamar Rubin Porec

Hotel Valamar Rubin Porec is located 15 minutes walk from the center of Porec. From hotel Valamar Rubin Porec to Porec harbor, there is a beautiful promenade through pine wood along the shoreline. Hotel Valamar Rubin is a 3-star property featuring 258 rooms. Rooms are spacious. All the rooms, but single, have a balcony.

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Apartments Astra Porec

Apartments Astra Porec

Apartments Astra Porec are situated in Zelena Laguna Resort (Green Lagoon Resort), 5 km from the old town. There is a bus connection from the town to the resort, as well as tourist train, cycling and walking paths. This holiday complex consists of 125 units, each accommodating maximum of 5 persons. Apartments Astra Porec consist

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Hotel Delfin Porec

Hotel Delfin Porec

Hotel Delfin Porec is located in Zelena Laguna Resort, 5 km south of Porec. Hotel Delfin Porec is the largest hotel in Porec and in Croatia. Hotel Delfin Porec features 793 rooms. This is a cheap hotel in Porec. Hotel Delfin Porec is a huge dormitory with small rooms and bathroom. The rooms aren’t air-conditioned.

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10 genuine Istrian souvenirs

Istrian souvenirs, let’s be honest, are as much Istrian as they are Chinese. Just like anywhere else in the world very few products intended to tourists are actually made in the country. Frank got so screwed once over Istrian truffle that tasted like a shoe sole that it still hurts to think about it. Frank

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Camping Male Ciste Makarska Entrance

Camping Male Ciste Makarska

Camping Male Ciste is another small family run campsite on Makarska Riviera. It is adjacent to the camping Boban Makarska. Camping Male Ciste Makarska is the smallest of all, offering in total 20 camping units. The camping Male Ciste Makarska is open all year around. The owners live onsite. And they run the entire business.

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Camping Boban Makarska Beach

Camping Boban Makarska

Camping Boban Makarska is a small family run campsite. Camping Boban is located 26 km from Makarska, midway between the towns of Zivogosce and Drvenik. It is adjacent to camping Dole Makarska. It is one of the three small family own campsites in this area. They are all located one next to the other.

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Restaurant Hrast Porec Croatia | Croatia Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Hrast Porec

Restaurant Hrast Porec is often overlooked by many people, including myself. The restaurant is located in a tiny one-way street leading from hotel Pical to the town, just across the bus garage. From the front it doesn’t look very attractive, and it’s easy to miss it.

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Camping Lanterna, Istria

Camping Lanterna, Istria

Camping Lanterna is the largest camping in Croatia. It is situated on Lanterna peninsula, halfway between Porec and Novigrad. I like camping Lanterna the most of all the campsites in Croatia. But ?’ve got my own private reasons for that. Camping Lanterna can accommodate up to 9.000 people in a single day. It is a

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Istria Hotels: Hotel Lone

Istria Hotel Brands

Frank decided to give you an overview of big Istria hotel brands. Reason is simple: Frank knows a lot about them, and your chances of staying in property owned and/or managed by one of these Istria hotel brands during your visit to Istria are pretty high.

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Accommodation in Istria

There is a wide variety of accommodation in Istria. Visitors can choose from 5-star luxury accommodation, resort-style accommodation to campsites and everything in between: small and family run hotels, big hotels, apartments and residence, cottages, caravan parks, campsites and holiday rentals.

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