Travel Stories

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

9 min read • Jan 27, 2023

If your Mediterranean fantasy features sapphire waters, sandy beaches and medieval city walls, Croatia ticks all the boxes. Here are the best places to go.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Jan 27, 2023

Dubrovnik is simply gorgeous, yes – which is why it draws such crowds. Find the same history and charm in lesser-known Šibenik.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • Jan 25, 2023

If you’re planning a summer holiday in the Adriatic, start with some of these best beaches in Croatia.

• destination practicalities

• accessible travel

6 min read • Jan 17, 2023

Find your way around Croatia with this guide to transportation, including local buses, ferries and train services.

• sports

• activities

7 min read • Jan 16, 2023

With a glorious Adriatic coastline that reveals one beauty spot after another, Croatia was made for road-tripping. Here are the seven best drives.

• hiking

• activities

7 min read • Jan 13, 2023

From easy forest walks right outside Zagreb to multiday mountain hikes through wild landscapes, here are the best of Croatia's diverse trekking routes.

• national parks

• activities

6 min read • Jan 10, 2023

Ancient palaces, hikes with sea views, idyllic islands and superb wines: here are the best things to do in charming Croatia.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

6 min read • Jan 8, 2023

Planning your first-ever holiday in Croatia? Here are a few travel tips to make your trip run smoothly.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

6 min read • Jan 4, 2023

Whether you’re looking to bask on the beach in peak season or have a crowd-free visit, we can help you choose the best time to go to Croatia.

• budget travel

• connections

6 min read • Dec 18, 2022

Save some money on your vacation to Croatia with this guide to visiting on a budget.

• destination practicalities

• tips and advice

4 min read • Dec 2, 2022

With an economy that depends heavily on tourism, Croatia has made it easy for citizens from many nations to come and visit without a visa.

• tips and advice

• destination practicalities

5 min read • Sep 28, 2022

Croats are passionate about food. With such a delectable blend of cuisines, foodie culture is on the rise here. Here’s what to eat and drink in Croatia.

• cycling

• activities

3 min read • Jun 13, 2022

From waterfalls to wildlife-watching and the best mountain hikes, here are the top experiences in Croatia's national parks.

• beaches

• activities

7 min read • May 19, 2022

This week-long itinerary takes in the highlights of Croatia and is a perfect guide for first-time visitors to this dazzlingly beautiful country.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Jul 1, 2021

Croatia is known for its islands and beaches, but its nature parks protect a variety of landscapes, from wetlands and forests to mountains and canyons.

• history

• art and culture

5 min read • Feb 1, 2021

Explore the Balkan Peninsula and the turquoise waters of the Adriatic with these scenic drives in southeastern Europe – a perfect road trip experience.

• cruise

• activities

6 min read • Nov 9, 2020

Dalmatia’s natural beauty, historic villages, and fine foods make for an uplifting antidote to the dark horizons that have cast their pall over travel

• wildlife and nature

• activities

5 min read • Nov 9, 2020

Croatia is the ideal place to reconnect with the wild. Its natural beauty has been able to breathe and regenerate in preparation for a return to travel

• history

• art and culture

4 min read • Oct 16, 2020

Slavonia is one of four historical and cultural regions in Croatia and provides rare insight into early European civilization and plenty to see, do and eat

9 min read • Oct 16, 2020

Two families who are embarking on new lives on foreign shores share their experiences with Lonely Planet.

• wildlife and nature

• activities

4 min read • Aug 7, 2020

Whether you choose to join the queue or set sail in a boat of your own, here are six picturesque places to take to the seas this summer.

• history

• art and culture

3 min read • Mar 11, 2020

Port town Rijeka is European Capital of Culture for 2020. Here are the highlights of Croatia's third-largest city.