Croatia

Adriatic islands and walled Dalmatian cities.

US travel advisory: Level 1 · checked 2026-11-02

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This is a first draft of the Croatia list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Must-See

Cities · UNESCO

Dubrovnik

Marble streets inside huge sea walls. Walk the ramparts early, ahead of the cruise crowds.

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Must-See

Nature · UNESCO

Plitvice Lakes

Turquoise lakes linked by waterfalls, crossed on boardwalks.

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Must-See

Cities · UNESCO

Split and Hvar

A city living inside a Roman palace, with island-hopping to party Hvar.

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Worth a Detour

Beaches · Islands

Vis and Korčula

Quiet islands, with the glowing Blue Cave at Biševo.

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Worth a Detour

Cities · Truffles

Rovinj and Istria

An Italian-feeling harbor town, with truffles in the hills.

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Worth a Detour

Beaches · Islands

Hvar

Lavender and a lively harbor town under a fortress.

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Worth a Detour

Cities · Roman

Pula

One of the world's best-preserved Roman arenas.

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Worth a Detour

Cities · Sea Organ

Zadar

A Roman forum, and a sea organ the waves play.

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If You're Nearby

Cities · Museums

Zagreb

A pleasant capital, with a lovely Advent market.

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Nature · Waterfalls

Krka and Zadar

Waterfalls, and Zadar's sea organ.

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Cities · UNESCO

Šibenik and Trogir

A tiny medieval island town, by a stone-roofed cathedral.

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Mountains · Hiking

Paklenica and Velebit

Canyons and Croatia's biggest mountain range, above the Adriatic.

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Beaches · Islands

Brač and Zlatni Rat

A pebble spit that shifts with the wind.

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On the Map

Grey pins: guides still being written.