Croatia Travel Guide
Start planning your Croatia sailing holiday or tour with our handy travel guide resources. Here you'll find our selection of the best places to visit, when to go for the perfect weather conditions and the choice of sailing boats available. Find out what visas you'll need, see what our travellers say about our tours and get to know Croatia a little better with our comprehensive travel tips covering everything from health to currency and food.
Best Places to Visit
If you need help deciding where to go, check out our list of must-see destinations from historic cities to beautiful islands as well as national parks for the best of Croatia
Best Time to Visit
Time your visit to Croatia perfectly with our guide on the seasons and what to expect of the weather with info on festivals and events held throughout the year
Top Travel Tips
Plan for your holiday to Croatia with our round up of top travel tips that include everything from health advice to currency, what to expect of the food
Croatian Island Hopping
Find out more about island hopping in Croatia, and browse our trips
Choice of Ships
Not sure which ship is best for you? Have a read of the different boat types we offer and the benefits of each
Croatia & Balkans Tours
Explore the highlights of inland Croatia and the Balkan countries of Serbia, Bosnia, Slovenia & more
Beaches in Croatia
A guide to the best beaches in Croatia, including those you can visit with our range of cruises and sailing holidays!
Tourist Visas
Know before you go - check what visas you'll need to visit Croatia and where you can apply for your visa
Game of Thrones Guide
Many of the iconic scenes from 'Game of Thrones' were filmed in Dubrovnik. Find out more!
Traveller Reviews
Don't just take our word for it - see what our customers have to say about our tours and sailing holidays to Croatia
Plan your trip to similar destinations!
Recommended Reading
- Croatian Nights
by Borivoj Radakovic - Black Lamb and Grey Falcon
by Rebecca West - A Traveller's History of Croatia
by Benjamin Curtis
Facts about Croatia
- Croatia's currency, Kuna, was named after a small rodent, whose fur was used for payment many centuries ago.
- The limestone columns of the White House in Washington, D.C. were made from Croatian stone.
- The famous explorer, Marco Polo, was actually born on the Croatian island of Korcula.
Croatia Travel Advice for Australian Travellers:
The safety of our travellers is paramount and we keep informed of the latest travel updates on Croatia. We recommend that you check the latest travel advice from Smart Traveller when planning your trip.
Flying to Croatia from Australia:
Getting to Croatia from Australia requires an average flying time of 30 hours with two stops made en route. Some of the quicker air options are with Emirates and British Airways. As connection times can vary widely you may wish to consider stopping over in London for a few nights and picking up a cheap flight to Croatia with Wizz Air or easyJet. These budget airlines offer great airfares when booked in advance and are best booked directly online via the official websites. As these budget airlines also offer direct routes from Croatia to popular European capitals like Paris and Rome, you may wish to combine your Croatia tour with a larger trip around Europe. For international flights from Australia to Croatia check out Skyscanner.
Useful Online Resources:
The official Croatia Tourist Organisation site and the latest Croatia Weather Updates from the BBC.