Where to base yourself
- Zagreb. If you want to explore northern Croatia (Zagorje) or discover the relatively unknown east (Slavonia), Zagreb is the best starting point as it has good transportation connections and everything is within a few hours driving. ...
- Zadar and Split. ...
- Rijeka.
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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Korcula is one of Croatia's must-visit islands for both its beautiful landscapes and impressive cultural heritage. Connected by catamaran to Split and Dubrovnik and with several ferries that travel between it and Orebic on the mainland, you'll have no trouble getting here.
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The Island of Hvar in Croatia One of the best known and most luxurious islands in Dalmatia is Hvar; good for the highest number of sun hours in Croatia! The hilly, 70-kilometre-long area - located opposite Split – boasts beautiful nature sites and beaches.
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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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Dubrovnik. Dubrovnik is often referred to as the Pearl of the Adriatic and its walkability only makes it more of a treasure. Historic wealth and the preservation of history are visible in the inticate details found inside of Old Town, whose streets are still protected by the dramatic city walls.
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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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Cost of Living in Croatia: Zadar Most Expensive City, Dubrovnik Second. According to Numbeo, Zadar is the most expensive city to live in Croatia. Namely, the average family of four needs 18,973.92 kuna to live without rent, and a single person needs 5,486.52 kuna for monthly expenses.
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Split has some great beaches but also the bars and parties for those that want them, while Hvar has a more explorable landscape with plenty of hidden coves, sleepy fishing villages and luscious beaches.
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Slavonski Brod. Slavonski Brod is one of the cheapest cities to live in in Croatia. In fact, it is the cheapest one. Slavonski Brod is the second-largest city in Slavonia and is situated in the eastern part of the country near the Bosnia and Herzegovina border.
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