What is the posh part of Croatia?

Located in the far south of the country, Dubrovnik rises dramatically from the glittering Adriatic Sea between mountains. Once a wealthy maritime republic in competition with the Venetian Empire, it's now among the most luxurious cities in the world and Croatia's most upmarket destination.



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The 16 best places to visit in Croatia
  • Dubrovnik. Best for cultural heritage and architecture. ...
  • Plitvice Lakes National Park. Best for spectacular waterscapes. ...
  • Hvar Town. Best for beachside parties. ...
  • Mljet. Best for epic landscapes. ...
  • Zagreb. Best for city and cafe culture. ...
  • Istria. ...
  • Vis Island. ...
  • Brac Island.


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Split is more relaxed and fun, centrally located, offering more day trip options, better nightlife, and slightly cheaper prices than Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is one of the most beautiful walled cities in the world, very elegant, with better beaches and hotels than Split. Both towns are must-visit places in Croatia.

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Where do the stars go in Croatia? Celebrities love the Croatian coast. If you want vacations as the jet set, your itinerary needs to include Dubrovnik and Hvar. By adding to your list Split, Vis, Korcula, and some towns in Istria, you will cover 99% of the most prominent Croatian destinations among the celebs.

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Small towns and other rural areas in the east and southeast, primarily near the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia, are the most impoverished areas in Croatia.

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Zagreb. Zagreb is the capital city of Croatia and the largest city in the country. As the nation's functional heart and home to a quarter of its population, Zagreb has the largest expat population in the country.

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Croatia has many sparsely inhabited areas, especially on its islands. As a result, essential emergency services may be slow to arrive in parts of the country. Croatia is also in an earthquake-prone region and may experience intense seismic activity.

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Best Croatian Food and Dishes You Need to Try
  • Black Risotto. While black risotto can be enjoyed throughout Croatia, particularly in the coastal regions, the dish is best sampled in the small town of Ston on the Peljesac Peninsula. ...
  • Brodetto. ...
  • Buzara. ...
  • Grilled Fish. ...
  • Peka. ...
  • Bean Soup. ...
  • Octopus Salad. ...
  • Pršut.


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The best time to visit Croatia is in May and June or September and October when the weather is pleasant and sunny. This makes it ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It is also less crowded at these times than in the summer months of July and August which are high season and can be very hot, especially in the afternoon.

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Tourists have been overcharged at bars and clubs ('gentlemen's clubs'), sometimes by thousands of Euros, and threatened with violence if they will not pay. Pickpockets operate in tourist areas. Avoid carrying large sums of cash, do not leave valuables unattended and use hotel safes if possible.

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8 Things You Should Avoid in Split
  • Scams. Let's be real – scams are happening everywhere. ...
  • Overpriced Restaurants. So many amazing restaurants in Split serve delicious traditional Croatian cuisine. ...
  • Pickpockets. ...
  • Crowded Areas. ...
  • Crowded Beaches. ...
  • Split's Football Frenzy. ...
  • Driving & Parking. ...
  • Brda (City's neighbourhood)


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