⭐ 9.4
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Dubrovnik
Pearl of the Adriatic — medieval walled city, Game of Thrones filming locations, and electric Adriatic blue.
⭐ 9.5
Lika-Senj
Plitvice Lakes
UNESCO turquoise lakes connected by 16 waterfalls through primeval beech forest — Croatia's greatest wonder.
⭐ 9.2
Split-Dalmatia
Split & Diocletian's Palace
Roman emperor's retirement palace — now a living city inside ancient walls, with bars in former Roman cellars.
⭐ 9.2
Split-Dalmatia
Hvar
Croatia's sunniest island — lavender fields, Pakleni Islands, fortress, and the Mediterranean's best nightlife.
⭐ 9.1
Dubrovnik-Neretva
Korčula
Marco Polo's birthplace — walled old town on a peninsula, Moreška sword dance, and quality Pošip wine.
⭐ 9.2
Istria
Rovinj
Venetian-influenced fishing town — colourful old town on a promontory, Istrian truffles, olive oil, and Malvazija wine.
⭐ 9
Zadar
Zadar
Sea Organ music on the waterfront, Sun Salutation light installation, Roman forum ruins, and brilliant sunsets.
⭐ 9
Split-Dalmatia
Brač & Zlatni Rat
Golden Horn beach shifts direction with the wind — Croatia's most iconic and photographed beach.
⭐ 9.1
Šibenik-Knin
Krka National Park
Swim under Skradinski Buk waterfall (sometimes), ancient watermills, and river canyon through Dalmatian forest.
⭐ 9
Istria
Pula
Roman amphitheatre (6th best-preserved in the world), Arch of Sergii, Istrian olive oil and white wine.