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Croatia

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description Croatia Overview

Croatia is a country in southeastern Europe with a mainland coast on the Adriatic Sea and more than a thousand islands and islets. Its regions include the capital Zagreb and continental plains, the Dinaric Alps, the Istrian Peninsula, and historic coastal cities such as Dubrovnik, Split, and Zadar. The country contains Roman, Venetian, medieval, and Austro-Hungarian heritage, along with national parks protecting karst landscapes, forests, waterfalls, and wetlands. Travelers visit for the coast, old towns, sailing, and cultural sites.

help Croatia FAQ

When did Croatia adopt the euro?

Croatia adopted the euro on January 1, 2023, retiring the kuna, and joined the Schengen passport-free zone on the same day. This made it dramatically easier to travel between Croatia and its eurozone neighbors.

Where in Croatia was Game of Thrones filmed?

Dubrovnik's walled old town served as King's Landing, appearing throughout the series from season two onward. The Klis Fortress near Split stood in for Meereen, and several other Dalmatian coastal locations were also used.

How many islands does Croatia have?

Croatia's Adriatic coast includes well over a thousand islands and islets, with the commonly cited figure being 1,244. Only around 50 of them are permanently inhabited, with Hvar, Brač, and Korčula among the most visited.

What is there to see in Split besides the beach?

Split's centerpiece is Diocletian's Palace, the massive retirement palace built for the Roman emperor around 305 AD, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Uniquely, the modern city was built inside and around the palace walls, so shops and apartments sit within Roman stonework.