Croatia: what to see and travel guide
Croatia has more than a thousand islands and crystal-clear water: Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar, the Plitvice Lakes and Zagreb. May, June and September offer warm seas with fewer crowds than July and August.
- Capital
- Zagreb
- Continent
- Europe
- Cities and towns in Turi
- 77
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sept
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Main cities in Croatia
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- Split
- Rijeka
- Osijek
- Zadar
- Sesvete
- Pula
- Slavonski Brod
- Karlovac
- Varaždin
World Heritage sites in Croatia
Some of the places in Croatia on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, from the best known down:
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- Diocletian's Palace
- Šibenik Cathedral
- Euphrasian Basilica
- Paklenica
- Stari Grad Plain
- Lokrum
- St. Nicholas Fortress
What to eat in Croatia
- Peka
- Black risotto
- Štrukli
How to plan your trip
Decide how many days you have and pick two or three areas per week at most. Check your passport, entry requirements and insurance before booking, and save the places you want to see so you do not miss any.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Croatia?
The capital of Croatia is Zagreb.
Which cities should you visit in Croatia?
Some of the most important cities in Croatia are Zagreb, Split, Rijeka, Osijek, Zadar. In Turi you can mark any of its 77 cities and towns.
When is the best time to visit Croatia?
The best months are usually May, June, and September.
What local food should you try in Croatia?
Some typical dishes of Croatia are Peka, Black risotto, Štrukli.
What is there to see in Croatia?
Its best-known World Heritage sites include Plitvice Lakes National Park, Diocletian's Palace, Šibenik Cathedral, Euphrasian Basilica, Paklenica.