Croatia travel guide
Croatia is a country of sea light and stone, where walled old towns face the Adriatic and islands drift offshore. You can walk Roman and Venetian streets, hear the Sea Organ at Zadar, climb to a hilltop fortress on Hvar and watch the sun set from a harbour terrace. Zadar and Šibenik offer historic centres with easy access to national parks and the Kornati archipelago, while Rovinj brings the pastel harbours and food of Istria. Hvar is the island pick for sailing, beaches and summer nightlife. Krka National Park, near Šibenik, adds waterfalls to a coastal itinerary, and Rovinj and Hvar reward slow evenings by the harbour. Late spring and early autumn avoid the peak summer crowds and heat, while July and August are the busiest and warmest months. Croatia is compact enough for a road trip and suits couples, sailors, families and anyone building a coastal road trip. Zippy Trips can help you plan the itinerary city by city.
Capital: Zagreb.
Visa for Indian passport holders
Visa required, apply before you fly.
Before you go to Croatia
- Currency
- EUR €
- Emergency number
- 112 / 192
- Plug type
- Type C, F
- Tap water
- Tap water is safe
- Tipping
- Optional
- Bargaining
- Not expected
- eSIM
- Available
- Card networks
- Visa, Mastercard, Maestro
- ATM fees
- Usually free at bank ATMs; Euronet machines charge several euro and push DCC
Cities in Croatia
- Dubrovnik The "Pearl of the Adriatic" — a walled medieval city of limestone streets, baroque churches and sea-bound ramparts on Croatia's southern…
- Split Dalmatia's largest coastal city, built in and around the 4th-century Roman Palace of Diocletian — a living UNESCO monument, buzzing…
- Zagreb Croatia's capital: an Austro-Hungarian city of a medieval Upper Town, grand Lower-Town boulevards, café culture, museums and green parks in…
- Zadar A Dalmatian peninsula old town layered with Roman ruins and modern art installations — the Sea Organ and Greeting to the Sun — famed for…
- Hvar The chic main town of Hvar island — a Venetian-era harbour of marble squares, a hilltop Spanish fortress, lavender fields and the Pakleni…
- Rovinj A pastel-hued fishing town on Istria's west coast, its cobbled hilltop old town crowned by the baroque Church of St. Euphemia — one of the…
- Šibenik A historic Croatian-founded Dalmatian city of stone alleys and four fortresses, home to the UNESCO Cathedral of St. James and the closest…
Frequently asked questions about Croatia
- Do Indian citizens need a visa for Croatia?
- Visa required, apply before you fly.
- What currency is used in Croatia?
- The currency in Croatia is the Euro (€). €1 is about ₹107.
- Can I use cards and ATMs in Croatia?
- Accepted card networks: Visa, Mastercard, Maestro. Decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card machines.
- Should I tip in Croatia?
- Tipping in Croatia: optional. Tipping appreciated but not obligatory; round up or leave ~10% for good restaurant service.
- Is tap water safe to drink in Croatia?
- Tap water is safe. Tap water is safe to drink throughout Croatia.
- What plug type does Croatia use?
- Croatia uses Type C, F plugs.
- What is the emergency number in Croatia?
- Emergency: 112. Police: 192. Ambulance: 194.
- Can I get a SIM or eSIM in Croatia?
- SIM and eSIM available in Croatia.
- What is the capital of Croatia?
- The capital of Croatia is Zagreb. Time there: IST - 3 h 30 min.