COUNTRY GUIDE

Croatia Travel Guide

The Adriatic's walled cities and turquoise coves.

Dubrovnik's walls, Split's Roman palace, and clear seas opening onto a thousand islands. Croatia combines history and the Mediterranean in a single route.

Last updated: 2026-09-07

CITIES

Cities in Croatia

Hour-by-hour plans, daily budgets and practical info ready for each.

CroatiaDubrovnikA stone fairytale wrapped in walls by the Adriatic CroatiaSplitAn Adriatic city still living inside a Roman palace
PRACTICAL INFO

Before you go

When to go

May–June and September–October.

Visa

In the Schengen area (since 2023) and uses the Euro.

Money

The currency is the Euro (EUR). Cards are common; markets and beach bars want cash.

Transport

Ferries and buses between coastal cities; ferries to islands; car rental is ideal for the coast.

FAQ

Croatia: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Croatia?
May–June and September–October are ideal: the sea is warm, crowds and prices are reasonable. July–August is the hottest, busiest, and most expensive period; Dubrovnik becomes unwalkable on cruise days.
Is Croatia expensive?
Dubrovnik is expensive (Western European level); Split and inland areas are more reasonable. Mid-range daily budget per person is ~$70–130. Accommodation prices rise significantly in high season.
Dubrovnik or Split?
Dubrovnik for city walls, medieval atmosphere, and Game of Thrones; Split for a living Roman palace, island hopping base, and lower prices. Ideal is combining both and visiting the islands in between (Hvar, Korčula).
How to avoid cruise crowds in Dubrovnik?
Check the cruise schedule; Old Town gets packed on port days. Walk the walls early at opening time (before cruise passengers arrive); evenings are also quieter.