Croatia

11 Best Things to Do in Croatia

Croatia's heavyweights in one place, at most three picks per city so the whole country gets a look.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers across 530 tracked Croatia places, capped at 3 per city. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Old Town

    Neighborhood · RovinjFree entry

    Rovinj is the most beautiful town on Croatia's Istrian coast, a former Venetian fishing port whose Old Town crowds onto a small peninsula, a tangle of steep cobbled lanes climbing to the hilltop…

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  2. Cruises With Karaka

    Landmark · Dubrovnik

    Cruises With Karaka offers an unforgettable maritime experience along the Adriatic coast, departing from Dubrovnik's historic Old Town harbor.

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  3. Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik

    Museum · Dubrovnik

    Located within the historic Sponza Palace in Dubrovnik's Old Town, the Memorial Room of the Defenders of Dubrovnik is a solemn tribute to the civilians and soldiers who lost their lives during the…

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  4. Ploce Gate

    Landmark · DubrovnikFree entry

    Ploce Gate is one of the main entrances to Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town, located on the eastern side of the city walls.

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  5. Crozzies

    Sight · Split

    Crozzies is a vibrant bar located on Trogirska Street, just a short walk from Split's Riva waterfront.

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  6. Split Fish Market

    Market · SplitFree entry

    The Split Fish Market, known locally as Ribarnica, is a vibrant hub of daily life situated along the Riva promenade.

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  7. Taxi Gogo Trogir

    Sight · Trogir

    Taxi Gogo Trogir is a local taxi company based in the historic town of Trogir, a UNESCO World Heritage site on Croatia's Dalmatian coast.

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  8. Igreja Romanica Da Santissima Trindade

    Religious site · RovinjFree entry

    The Igreja Romanica Da Santissima Trindade is a small Romanesque church located just steps from Rovinj's bus station, making it an easy stop for travelers arriving or departing.

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  9. Skaraba Beach

    Park & nature · RovinjFree entry

    Skaraba Beach is a small, pebbly cove located just south of Rovinj's old town, along the scenic coastal path.

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  10. Disco Club 305 A.D.

    Sight · SplitFree entry

    Disco Club 305 A.D. is a nightlife venue located in Split, Croatia, on Trogirska Street.

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  11. Park Fortin

    Park & nature · TrogirFree entry

    Park Fortin is a serene green space located in the historic town of Trogir, Croatia.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the places to visit in Croatia?

Old Town in Rovinj is the most reviewed, with 4,365 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Croatia's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?

Cruises With Karaka in Dubrovnik rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 1,478 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

Which city in Croatia has the most places to visit?

Rovinj, with 3 on this list, ahead of Dubrovnik on 3. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.

Are any of these places to visit free to visit?

Yes, 7: Old Town, Ploce Gate, Split Fish Market and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.

How is this list of places to visit ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 530 tracked places in Croatia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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