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Why visit
A polished Adriatic coastline of walled towns and island-hopping, at a premium compared to its Balkan neighbours.
Zagreb
Capital
3.9M
Population
EUR
Currency
Croatian
Languages
May, Jun, Sept
Best months
6 cities on the map
7–14 daysWarm · Mild€80–€120/dayMay, Jun, Sept
Must see
Dubrovnik old townSplit and Diocletian's PalacePlitvice Lakes National ParkHvar or Korčula
Why go
- Easy to navigate with good infrastructure
- Dramatic coastline and well-run ferries to islands
- Plitvice Lakes is a genuine natural highlight
Worth knowing
- Noticeably pricier than neighbouring Balkan countries
- Dubrovnik old town is severely overcrowded in summer
- Coastal accommodation books out early for July–August
57K km²
Area
UTC+1
Timezone
EU memberSchengen