What makes Croatia famous?

Lying at the junction of central and southeast Europe, Croatia is famed for its nature, culture, history, and gastronomy. One of the country's most iconic assets is Dubrovnik's ancient walls, stretching around the Old Town's churches, palaces, and terracotta rooftops.



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Croatia's process of economic convergence continues, with GDP per capita (in Purchasing Power Parity) in 2022 reaching 73% of the average European Union (EU) member states' level. The country has recorded the highest post-pandemic recovery of all EU member states (with the notable exception of Ireland).

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Croatia's economy continues to grapple with an ongoing energy crisis and inflation, reaching a peak of 13.5% in November 2022, inevitably leading to a general rise in prices. The additional currency transition to the Euro on January 1, 2023, happened at an unfavourable time.

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Some interesting facts about Croatia
  • English poet Lord Byron was the first that described Dubrovnik as the “pearl of the Adriatic.” ...
  • Croatia has 1246 islands, isles and imlets for you to sail through. ...
  • Games of Thrones Kings Landing is in fact Croatian town Dubrovnik. ...
  • Croatia invented the necktie.


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Croatia. Namely, Rough Guides' readers chose Croatia as the 19th most beautiful country in the world, behind Norway and in front of Vietnam.

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When it comes down to budget, Croatia wins over Italy. The local currency in Croatia is the Kuna and in Italy, it is the Euro. Prices are around twice as high in Italy.

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Greece's capital, Athens, is a great place to spend time, particularly if you're a history buff. The Greek Isles are world famous, but so is Dubrovnik, the coastal town and top tourist destination in Croatia. In general, Greece is more expensive than Croatia.

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Costs of Food and Drink in Croatia Croatian food is both delicious and, in most places, excellent value. In the very best restaurants of major tourist destinations Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar, a two-course dinner excluding drinks and tips will be around US$80.

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What is the Currency in Croatia? As of January 2023, the currency used in Croatia is the Euro. Prior to this change, Croatia's official currency was the Croatian Kuna (HRK) between 1994 and 2023. Below we'll provide you with all the information you need to know about navigating the currency in Croatia.

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