Foaming waterfalls, Roman architecture, edgy urban culture: Croatia is a country that offers it all. As an increasingly popular destination, Croatia retains an authentic character with its crumbling palaces, idyllic islands and, undoubtedly, the best nightlife in the Adriatic. Plus, there's a plethora of eccentric bars in Dubrovnik and quirky art in Zagreb to take in, too. If rustic cuisine and sailable seas are what you're after, then it's time to start planning your trip with this fully updated Rough Guide.
Croatia travel guide
Discover Croatia with this comprehensive, entertaining, ‘tell it like it is’ Rough Guide, packed with exhaustive practical information and our experts’ honest independent recommendations.
Whether you plan to taste biscuits and sweets in Korcula, take in the maritime panoramas from Vis’s Mount Hum or head to the Museum of Broken Relationships, The Rough Guide to Croatia will show you the perfect places to explore, sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way.
Croatia Top 10
1. Plitvice Lakes National Park
2. Pula Amphitheatre
3. Sunsets in Zadar
4. Hvar: The Island
5. Museums of Broken Relationships
6. Sea-Kayaking
7. Čigoč
8. Šibenik
9. Walking Dubrovnik's Walls
10. Kornati Islands
Features of The Rough Guide to Croatia:
Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for every step of every kind of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas. Regions covered include: Zagreb; Inland Croatia; Istria; the Kvarner Gulf; Northern Dalmatia; Split; the south Dalmatia coast; the southern Dalmatian islands; Dubrovnik.
Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides’ trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, and recommendations you can truly trust, our writers will help you get the most from your trip to Croatia.
Meticulous mapping: always full-colour, with clear numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Hvar, Rovinj and many more locations without needing to get online.
Fabulous full-colour photography: features a richness of inspirational colour photography, including Plitvice Lakes National Park’s sequence of foaming waterfalls and turquoise lakes and Zadar’s muddle of architectural styles, from Romanesque churches to Corinthian columns to glass-fronted café-bars.
Things not to miss: Rough Guides’ rundown of Hvar, Istria, Dubrovnik and Zagreb’s best sights and top experiences.
Itineraries: carefully planned routes will help you organise your trip, and inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences.
Basics section: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting there, getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more.
Background information: comprehensive Contexts chapter provides fascinating insights into Croatia, with coverage of history, music and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.
– Covers: Zagreb, Inland Croatia, Istria, the Kvarner Gulf, Northern Dalmatia, Split and the south Dalmatian coast, the southern Dalmatian Islands, Dubrovnik and around.
Author: Jonathan Bousfield