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Aerial shot of a large white cruise ship in the Adriatic Sea

Sep 30, 202616 min read

Cruising in Croatia

A view over streets of tall houses around St James Cathedral in Šibenik, Croatia.

Sep 20, 20267 min read

Why You'll Love the History and Charm of Šibenik, Croatia

People walk down a pedestrianized street with a tall bell tower in the distance in Dubrovnik, Croatia.

Aug 10, 202610 min read

16 Best Places to Visit in Croatia

Aerial view of a street in Dubrovnik Old Town.

Jul 29, 20267 min read

What to Know Before Traveling to Croatia

A group of people are pictured midair as they jump off the harbor of a town into the sea.

Mar 27, 20267 min read

The Best Time to Visit Croatia

Boats moored next to a pebble beach in Croatia

Mar 27, 202610 min read

13 Best Beaches in Croatia

People walk on a pathway over water past a series of waterfalls.

Mar 13, 20264 min read

Croatia’s Top National Parks

Passengers on a ferry in the Šibenik archipelago, Croatia. Pat Moore/Shutterstock

Feb 10, 20267 min read

How to Get Around in Croatia

Vineyards outside Motovun in Istria. Daniel Alford/Lonely Planet

Oct 30, 20257 min read

A Guide to Croatia’s Wine Regions

The Međimurje region. xbrchx/Shutterstock

Oct 25, 20259 min read

The Best Alternatives to 8 Croatian Favorites

Zadar Diving Board in Zadar. Cynthia Hofmann for Lonely Planet

Aug 26, 20257 min read

Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Croatia with Kids

See the best of Croatia with our week-long itinerary. DaLiu/Shutterstock

Aug 26, 20259 min read

See the Best of Croatia with Our 7-Day Itinerary

Cruising in Croatia. Always Croatia

Aug 20, 202510 min read

A Locals’ Guide to Cruising Croatia

The Adriatic Highway (Jadranska Magistrala) along Croatia's coast. Tupungato/Shutterstock

Aug 13, 20257 min read

The 7 Best Road Trips into the Heart of Croatia

Hvar harbour in the old town of Hvar and the Spanish fortress above the town, Dalmatia, Croatia

Aug 6, 20257 min read

The 15 Best Things to Do in Croatia

Hiking through Croatia's Velebit mountain range. bajla marija/Shutterstock

May 12, 20257 min read

5 of the Best Hiking Routes in Croatia

Local wine in Korčula, Croatia. Antonio Petrone/Shutterstock

May 6, 20256 min read

Croatia's Best Food and Drink Experiences

People lie on the sand and wade into the water at a beach by a historic town. A fortress is visible across the water.

May 6, 20256 min read

Croatia Things to Do: 3 Itineraries for Exploring Cities, Coasts and National Parks

Much of Croatia is a snowy wonderland in the winter months – the most economical time of year to visit. ninopavisic/Shutterstock

May 3, 20257 min read

14 Tips for Traveling in Croatia on a Budget

The Paklinski Islands, off the coast of Hvar, Croatia. Ajan Alen/Shutterstock

Apr 14, 20257 min read

How to Plan the Perfect Island-Hopping Trip in Croatia

Lonely Planet's Aoife Breslin shares highlights from a trip to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast.

Jul 25, 20245 min read

Copy My Trip: Sightseeing Along Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Croatia has kept its visa system fairly easy to navigate © Littleaom / Shutterstock

Mar 14, 20245 min read

Do You Need a Visa to Visit Croatia?

Find your perfect place to stay in Croatia with our insider tips © Try Media / Getty Images

Feb 6, 20249 min read

The Best Places to Stay in Croatia, from Mountain Huts to Luxury Villas

Take a kayaking tour of Dubrovnik and marvel at astonishing sunsets over these monumental fortifications that have guarded the city for more than 500 years © Benny Marty / Shutterstock

Oct 30, 20237 min read

Croatia Is an Outdoor Paradise, on and Off the Coast

Exploring Croatia got a bit easier this year © Patricia Jekki

Jan 11, 20235 min read

A Reason to Travel to Croatia in 2023: Meet the Eurozone’s Newest Member

Skakavac is a 115-foot tall waterfall in Croatia's Jankovac Forest Park.
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Jul 1, 20215 min read

Head to Croatia’s Hinterland to Discover Its Nature Parks

Dubrovik’s old town had over 1.5 million visitors in 2019 © Callum Hyland Photography / Getty Images

Feb 16, 20212 min read

How to Spend a Year in Croatia as a Digital Nomad

The cruise will stop along the beautiful coasts of Croatia, including Dubrovnik ©Cory Schadt/500px

Jun 9, 20202 min read

Take a Private Cruise Around Croatia's Hidden Gems

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