Sea kayaking below the city walls
Dubrovnik3 hrs€45
Croatia travel guide
The Adriatic coast, island by island
Destinations, routes, stays and food. Plan your trip from Istria to Dubrovnik in one place.
- Currency
- € EUR
- Country code
- +385
- Emergency
- 112
- Islands
- 1.000+
- Sea in August
- ±25 °C
- Mainland coast
- 1,777 km
Popular destinations
From walled towns to turquoise lakes.
The sunniest island in the Adriatic, with lavender fields and a lively harbour. For quiet, head to Stari Grad and Jelsa.
Pastel houses on an Istrian peninsula, crowned by the church of St Euphemia. Pair it with truffles and olive oil from the hinterland.
Roman ruins, the Sea Organ and the coast's most famous sunset. Close to Krka National Park and the Kornati islands too.
A medieval town laid out like a fishbone, surrounded by vineyards of grk and pošip. Local tradition claims it as Marco Polo's birthplace.
Things to do
Boat trips, hikes, tastings and more, by destination.
Deals & stays
Villas, apartments and sailing weeks.
Inspiration & tips
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Taste Croatia
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Peka
Lamb or octopus with potatoes, slow-cooked for hours under an iron bell covered in embers.
Whole coast
Crni rižot
Black risotto coloured with cuttlefish ink.
Dalmatia
Pašticada
Beef marinated for two days in wine vinegar, braised with prunes and served with gnocchi.