The 16 best places to visit in Croatia
9 min read • Jan 27, 2023
If your Mediterranean fantasy features sapphire waters, sandy beaches and medieval city walls, Croatia ticks all the boxes. Here are the best places to go.
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Croatia
- Why you should skip Dubrovnik and head to sensational Šibenik instead
5 min read • Jan 27, 2023
Dubrovnik is simply gorgeous, yes – which is why it draws such crowds. Find the same history and charm in lesser-known Šibenik.
- The 14 best beaches in Croatia
7 min read • Jan 25, 2023
If you’re planning a summer holiday in the Adriatic, start with some of these best beaches in Croatia.
- The best ways to travel around in Croatia
6 min read • Jan 17, 2023
Find your way around Croatia with this guide to transportation, including local buses, ferries and train services.
- Croatia's best road trips: 7 itineraries for every kind of adventure
7 min read • Jan 16, 2023
With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another, Croatia was made for road-tripping. Here are the seven best drives.
- 5 of the best hikes in Croatia
7 min read • Jan 13, 2023
From easy forest walks right outside Zagreb to multiday mountain hikes through wild landscapes, here are the best of Croatia's diverse trekking routes.
- The 15 best things to do in Croatia: palaces, parks and plenty of wine tasting
6 min read • Jan 10, 2023
Ancient palaces, hikes with sea views, idyllic islands and superb wines: here are the best things to do in charming Croatia.
- 18 insider tips you need to know before visiting Croatia
6 min read • Jan 8, 2023
Planning your first-ever holiday in Croatia? Here are a few travel tips to make your trip run smoothly.
- The best time to visit Croatia
6 min read • Jan 4, 2023
Whether you’re looking to bask on the beach in peak season or have a crowd-free visit, we can help you choose the best time to go to Croatia.
- 15 tips to help you see Croatia on a budget
6 min read • Dec 18, 2022
Save some money on your vacation to Croatia with this guide to visiting on a budget.
- Visa requirements for Croatia: everything you need to know
4 min read • Dec 2, 2022
With an economy that depends heavily on tourism, Croatia has made it easy for citizens from many nations to come and visit without a visa.
- Croatia's best food and drink experiences
5 min read • Sep 28, 2022
Croats are passionate about food. With such a delectable blend of cuisines, foodie culture is on the rise here. Here’s what to eat and drink in Croatia.
- Croatia's top 4 national parks for wolves, waterfalls and stunning archipelagos
3 min read • Jun 13, 2022
From waterfalls to wildlife-watching and the best mountain hikes, here are the top experiences in Croatia's national parks.
- See the best of Croatia with this week-long itinerary
7 min read • May 19, 2022
This week-long itinerary takes in the highlights of Croatia and is a perfect guide for first-time visitors to this dazzlingly beautiful country.
- Head to Croatia’s hinterland to discover its nature parks
5 min read • Jul 1, 2021
Croatia is known for its islands and beaches, but its nature parks protect a variety of landscapes, from wetlands and forests to mountains and canyons.
- Explore the Balkans on these four epic drives
5 min read • Feb 1, 2021
Explore the Balkan Peninsula and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic with these scenic drives in southeastern Europe – a perfect road trip experience.
- Two blissful weeks on the water from Dubrovnik to Split
6 min read • Nov 9, 2020
Dalmatia’s natural beauty, historic villages, and fine foods make for an uplifting antidote to the dark horizons that have cast their pall over travel
- Responsible outdoor excursions in Croatia this fall
5 min read • Nov 9, 2020
Croatia is the ideal place to reconnect with the wild. Its natural beauty has been able to breathe and regenerate in preparation for a return to travel
- Why food and culture fans need to explore inland Croatia
4 min read • Oct 16, 2020
Slavonia is one of four historical and cultural regions in Croatia and provides rare insight into early European civilization and plenty to see, do and eat
- Why these families left the US to see out the pandemic abroad
9 min read • Oct 16, 2020
Two families who are embarking on new lives on foreign shores share their experiences with Lonely Planet.
- 6 idyllic destinations for summer sailing
4 min read • Aug 7, 2020
Whether you choose to join the queue or set sail in a boat of your own, here are six picturesque places to take to the seas this summer.
- What not to miss in Rijeka, European Capital of Culture 2020
3 min read • Mar 11, 2020
Port town Rijeka is European Capital of Culture for 2020. Here are the highlights of Croatia's third-largest city.