Tourist guide Croatia

Complete guide to tourist attractions in Croatia. Discover, explore and visit natural and cultural sights, events and points of interest, and spend an unforgettable vacation in Croatia! Top 10 reasons to visit Croatia!

10 attractions

Nature park Vransko lake

Pakoštane

Vransko lake is the largest natural lake in Croatia, located near Pakoštane. Vransko lake is a cryptodepression in karst since the lake surface is 2 meters above the sea level, while the bottom of the lake is 4 meters below the sea level. The lake is connected with the sea by the underground channel...

Nature park Učka (peak Vojak)

Lovran

The Učka Nature park encompasses an imposing mountain range that rises above the Opatija Riviera and along with the Ćićarija mountain divides Kvarner and continental Croatia from Istria. Due to its close proximity to the sea, specific climate, rich meadows and other anthropogenic habitats where nume...

Our Lady of Loreto - Lookout

Primošten

Our Lady of Loreto is the patron saint of the town of Primošten. In May 2017, a 17-meter-high statue of Our Lady of Loreto was inaugurated at the top of a 170-meter-high hill Gaj (Kremik), where the Lady is watching and preserving Primošten. In addition to the statue of Our Lady, there is a gorgeous...

Zrmanja canyon

Obrovac

For thousands of years, Zrmanja river has created one of the most beautiful canyons in Croatia - the impressive Zrmanja canyon. The canyon is protected as a significant landscape, so it is not surprising that every year many visitors come to enjoy its natural beauty. Numerous waterfalls and rapids o...

National park Brijuni

Fažana

The Brijuni islands are one of the most visited national parks in Croatia. The Brijuni islands were declared a national park in 1983. The Brijuni islands consist of 14 islands, out of which the most famous are the island of Veliki Brijun and island of Mali Brijun. The closest place on the mainland i...

Nature park Papuk

Požega

Although many associate Slavonija with fields and plains, one of the most beautiful mountains in Croatia, also a nature park, is located in Slavonija - nature park Papuk. Nature park Papuk covers the area of Papuk mountain and part of Krndija mountain (covers the area of more than 335 km2). It has...

Rajska beach

Rab - Lopar

Sandy beach Rajska beach (or paradise beach) is one of the most beautiful beaches in Croatia and the most famous beach on the island of Rab. Located in the north of the island, Rajska beach offers everything you need for the perfect vacation. White sand, crystal clear sea, and pine trees are tradema...

Diocletian palace

Split

Diocletian palace in Split is one of the best-preserved monuments of ancient Roman architecture in Europe, so it is no wonder that it is on the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The palace was built more than 1700 years ago according to the wish of the Roman emperor Diocletian, who, after his ret...

Nature park Lastovo islands

Lastovo

Nature park Lastovo islands is the youngest nature park in Croatia, consisting of a group of islands, islets, and rocks. The largest island is the beautiful island of Lastovo. The total area of the nature park is 53 km2 on land and another 143 km2 at sea. Lastovo archipelago is located in the sout...

Zagreb upper town

Zagreb

Whether you visit Zagreb during summer months or winter months, we recommend visiting one of the most beautiful parts of the city - Gornji grad or Gradec (the upper town). The upper town is situated on the far slopes of Medvednica, less than 10 minutes' walk from the central town square - Ban Josip...

Why visit Croatia?

Top 10 reasons to visit Croatia

1 5835 km of coastline
The Adriatic shore of Croatia is the most indented coastline in the Mediterranean making it an oasis for numerous summer activities. Croatia's Adriatic Sea mainland coast is 1777 kilometers long, while its 1246 islands and islets have a further 4058 kilometers of coastline making a total of 5835 kilometers coastline. A paradise for sailing, boat trips, summer vacation, enjoying on beaches, water sports, and explorations.

2 1246 islands and islets
The largest islands in the Adriatic are Cres and Krk (405 km²) and the tallest is Brač (Vidova gora - 780 meters above sea level). Out of 1246 Croatian islands, islets, and rocks, 47 of them are permanently inhabited. The most populous islands are Krk and Korčula (a little bit more than 15000 residents).

3 10 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Although a small country, Croatia has a rich culture and history. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List are: Plitvice Lakes National Park, Euphrasian Basilica in Poreč, Diocletian's Palace and medieval Split, the Old City of Dubrovnik, historic city of Trogir, Stari Grad plain on the island of Hvar, the cathedral of St. James in Šibenik, stećci - medieval tombstones, Venetian works of defense between 16th and 17th centuries (fortress of St. Nikola in Šibenik and defense system in Zadar), and primeval beech forests of the Carpathians and other regions of Europe (national parks North Velebit and Paklenica).

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4 8 national parks
Brijuni, Kornati, Krka, Mljet, Paklenica, Plitvice lakes, Risnjak, and North Velebit are national parks in Croatia. The oldest, largest, and most popular Croatian National Park is Plitvice lakes, but each national park is unique and worth of visit. You can swim in emerald waters of river Krka, hike and climb on Velebit mountain, sail between hundreds of islands of Kornati, dive in crystal clear Adriatic sea on the island of Mljet, or explore many waterfalls in Plitvice.

5 Natural and geographical diversity
Thanks to its 3 very distinct geographic regions (Adriatic, Dinaric, and Continental/Pannonian), Croatia is abundant with natural beauties. Croatia occupies the largest part of the eastern coast of the Adriatic sea which, as a part of the Mediterranean sea, penetrates deepest into European soil. The narrow Dinaric Alps (Dinarides) mountain range separates the Adriatic (Mediterranean) region from central European continental part. Continental Croatia spans from the easterly edges of the Alps in the North-West to the shores of the Danube in the East, encompassing the southern part of the fertile Pannonian lowlands.

6 Spectacular beaches
Croatia is famed for its scenic beaches and crystal clear sea that almost every place on the coast has. One of the most well-known beaches is Zlatni Rat (Golden Cape) in Bol on the island of Brač and Nugal beach in Makarska. Most beaches on the Croatian Adriatic coast are pebbles but there are also sandy beaches that are very popular for families with children and one of the most famous sandy beaches is Paradise beach in Lopar on the island of Rab. It is no surprise that Croatia and Adriatic coast is as a tourist magnet attracting visitors from all around the world.

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Istria

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Zadar - Dalmatia

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Continental Croatia

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Kvarner region

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Lika

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Šibenik - Dalmatia

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Dubrovnik - Dalmatia

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Split - Dalmatia

7 Pleasant climate
The areas along the Adriatic coast have a pleasantly mild Mediterranean climate with a large number of sunny days, summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and wet. When is the best time to visit? We would say spring (May and June) and autumn (September and October) to avoid the peak season crowds. May and the first half of June is a great time to visit Croatia, as temperatures have already risen to pleasant levels and days are longer and longer. September and early October have sunny weather with very warm temperatures, and the sea is warm enough for swimming. You’ll also get a greater choice of private accommodation in Croatia and can dodge high prices during main season.

8 Olive oil, wine, and Croatian cuisine
The coastal region of Croatia is characterized by the influences of Mediterranean cuisines. It features many seafood specialties (squid, cuttlefish, octopus, shrimp, lobster...) prepared in various ways, olive oil, prosciutto, various vegetables, Dalmatian wines such as Babić, Malvasia, Prosecco and Vrbnik Žlahtina, and various liqueurs like the famous Maraschino. Continental Croatia cuisine is rich with meat products, freshwater fish, and vegetables. Istrian and Dalmatian olive oil is exceptional, the extra virgin quality, and you can participate in olive harvest during October and November and experience local customs and traditional way of life.

9 Easy to reach and super safe
Thanks to its geographical position and excellent road connections (modern highways) it only takes couple of hours drive from Austria, Slovenia, Italy, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia to reach Croatia and Adriatic coast. There are many air lines between Croatia (Zagreb, Zadar, Pula, Split, Dubrovnik) and major European citys (inluding lowcost flights). In Croatia, you will feel super safe as crime rates are among lowest in the world, but it makes sense to be careful in public places, especially train and bus stations in major cities.

10 Laganini (Mediterranean) lifestyle
Did you know Laganini is a Croatian slang word? Laganini means to go slowly without any rush, but its true meaning is much more than that. Laganini is a state of mind, slowness rather than fatigue, lowering from a higher speed to a slower speed, or how to learn to appreciate a slower lifestyle. And Croatians would say "Samo Laganini", in literal translation - "go slowly", because it is a lifestyle. Similar to the Mediterranean style of living a more simple life outdoors which has a slow pace and of course accompanied by healthy Mediterranean food.