Croatia travel resources
Dubrovnik's city walls, Split's Roman palace, island-hopping on the Adriatic and the lakes of Plitvice.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Croatian
- Best time to visit
- May–Jun and Sep Compare countries by month
- Emergency
- 112
- Plug types
- C, F
- Drives on
- Right
- Government travel advice
- UK Canada How to read it
General guidance; seasons vary by region. Plug types from Wikipedia's mains electricity by country table; currency and driving side from Wikidata; emergency numbers checked against UK government travel advice in . Check the latest advice for entry rules and safety before you book.
Before you go
- Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) registers non-EU visitors’ fingerprints and a photo at the border instead of stamping passports; allow extra time on your first entry. ETIAS, the EU travel authorisation for visa-free visitors, has not started yet; check the official EU site before you go.
- Croatia uses the euro and has been in the Schengen area since 2023.
- Buy Plitvice Lakes tickets on the official webshop in summer: entry is timed and limited, and on-site tickets can sell out.
- Book car ferries to the islands ahead in July and August on Jadrolinija.
Top destinations in Croatia
Travel resources
- Croatia Full of Life
- Croatian Railways
- Jadrolinija Ferry
- Croatian National Tourist Board
- Plitvice Lakes National Park (official tickets)
Travel tips
- Visit Dubrovnik and Split early in the morning or in the evening, when cruise passengers have left.
- Visit the coast in May, June or September for warm sea and fewer crowds than July and August.
- Swimming shoes help on rocky and pebble beaches, which are more common than sand.
- Many restaurants and smaller guesthouses still prefer cash; carry some euros.
- Buses are often faster than trains along the coast.
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