Croatia Destinations – Cities, Islands & Coastlines

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Croatia Destinations

Cities, islands, and coastlines from Istria to Dubrovnik

Where to Go in Croatia

Croatia divides into five travel regions, each distinct in architecture, cuisine, and rhythm: the southern Dalmatian coast around Dubrovnik; the Dalmatian islands of Hvar, Korčula, Brač and Vis; the central Dalmatian coast around Split; the Istrian peninsula in the north; the Kvarner archipelago; and the inland heritage country around Zagreb. This is the index page — use it as the starting point for our destination guides.

Dalmatian Coast

Dubrovnik old town
Southern Dalmatia

Dubrovnik

The Pearl of the Adriatic. Marble streets, sea-walled medieval beauty.
Split Riva
Central Dalmatia

Split

A Roman emperor’s palace, alive after seventeen centuries.
Zadar sea organ at sunset
Northern Dalmatia

Zadar

Sea Organ, Roman ruins, and the Adriatic’s most beautiful sunsets.
Sibenik UNESCO Cathedral
Northern Dalmatia

Šibenik

UNESCO cathedral, four fortresses, and Krka National Park.
Trogir UNESCO old town
Central Dalmatia

Trogir

UNESCO old town on a tiny island, 30 minutes from Split.
Primosten peninsula old town
Central Dalmatia

Primošten

Medieval old town on a peninsula, Babić wine country, the Adriatic’s most photographed coastlines.
Omis Cetina river canyon
Central Dalmatia

Omiš

Cetina river canyon, pirate-town history, and Croatia’s adventure coast.
Peljesac peninsula coast
Southern Dalmatia

Pelješac

Plavac Mali wine country, oysters of Mali Ston, the second-longest defensive wall in Europe.
Orebić on the Pelješac peninsula opposite Korčula
Southern Dalmatia

Orebić

Pelješac’s sea-captain town on the Korčula channel, with the Postup and Dingač vineyards above.

Dalmatian Islands

Hvar harbor
Islands

Hvar

Lavender, Venetian streets, the most glamorous harbor in Croatia.
Korcula old town
Islands

Korčula

Marco Polo’s rumored birthplace, walled and wine-graced.
Brac Zlatni Rat beach
Islands

Brač

Zlatni Rat, the white-stone island, the highest peak in the Adriatic islands.
Vis Stiniva cove
Islands

Vis

Closed to foreigners until 1989. The quietest, most considered food island.
Mljet secluded bay
Islands

Mljet

Two saltwater lakes, a 12th-century monastery, the green national park island.
Krk old town
Kvarner

Krk

Croatia’s largest island. Medieval old towns, sandy beaches, Žlahtina wine.
Cres wild coastline
Kvarner

Cres

Wild island, Griffon vultures, Kvarner’s best-kept secret.

Istria & the North

Rovinj at sunset
Istria

Rovinj

A pastel harbor town shaped by Venice, framed by the Adriatic.
Pula Arena
Istria

Pula

An impossibly preserved Roman amphitheater on the Adriatic.
Motovun hilltop town
Inland Istria

Motovun & the Hill Towns

The Tuscany of the Adriatic. Truffles, Malvazija, medieval villages.
Opatija Belle Epoque resort
Kvarner

Opatija

The Habsburg empire’s seaside resort. Belle Époque grand hotels, the Lungomare.

Inland & National Parks

Zagreb cathedral and city
Inland

Zagreb

Croatia’s capital. Austro-Hungarian architecture, café culture, museums.
Plitvice Lakes
National Parks

Plitvice Lakes

Sixteen turquoise lakes, ninety waterfalls, Croatia’s UNESCO masterpiece.
Krka National Park
Guide

All Eight National Parks

Plitvice, Krka, Mljet, Kornati, Brijuni, Paklenica, Risnjak, Northern Velebit.
Croatia islands
Guide

Croatia Islands Guide

Choosing among the 1,000+ islands of the Adriatic.

Plan Your Croatia Trip

Once you’ve chosen your destinations, see the main Croatia Travel Guide for the full picture, the 7-Day Croatia Itinerary for a worked example, the Best Time to Visit guide for month-by-month timing, the Ferry & Yacht Guide for inter-island logistics, and the Things to Do hub for the experiences worth building a trip around. For a fully concierge-managed Croatian week, see our concierge enquiries page.