Travel Tips
Croatia
Walled Adriatic cities, island hopping and the waterfalls of Plitvice make Croatia a classic summer trip.
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Croatian
- Best overall
- May to June and September
- Emergency
- 112
- Electricity
- 230V, plug types C and F
Top Destinations
This country is in the Schengen Area. Many visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa, while others need a Schengen visa. Check the current rules for your passport, including the EES and ETIAS entry systems. Passport validity rules vary, so check the requirements before you book.
Read about visa on arrival, e-visas and online registration →
Still have specific visa questions?
May, June and September offer warm seas with smaller crowds. July and August are hot, busy and expensive.
Not sure which month suits your trip?
Dubrovnik
Walk the old city walls above the Adriatic, ideally early in the morning.
Split
A lively town built in and around the Roman Diocletian's Palace.
Plitvice Lakes
Turquoise terraced lakes linked by waterfalls and wooden walkways.
Hvar
A stylish island of lavender, vineyards and clear bays.
Zagreb
An easygoing capital with cafes, museums and markets.
Need help choosing where to go?
- Days 1 to 2 Zagreb
- Day 3 Plitvice Lakes
- Days 4 to 5 Split
- Days 6 to 7 Hvar
- Days 8 to 10 Dubrovnik
Want a route planned around your dates?
- Buses and ferries cover the coast well. Book ferries early in summer.
- A car is useful inland, but parking on the coast is difficult.
Not sure how to get between places?
- Cards are widely accepted. Carry some cash for markets and small islands.
- Buy an eSIM before you fly or a local SIM on arrival, so maps work from day one.
Questions about costs, cash or SIM cards?
- Black risotto with cuttlefish ink.
- Peka: meat or octopus slow-cooked under a bell.
- Fresh grilled fish along the coast.
Want tips on what and where to eat?
- Book Plitvice tickets in advance, as entry is timed in busy months.
- Pack water shoes for pebble beaches and sea urchins.
Planning a trip to Croatia?
Book a one-on-one call and bring your questions about your route, costs and visa.
Information on this page may change, so please confirm the latest visa and entry requirements and your government travel advice on official websites before you travel.