Why do so many Americans go to Croatia?

Many U.S. travelers visit Croatia for its beautiful islands and incredible coastline and to explore the breathtaking coastal city of Dubrovnik. But Croatia offers a well-rounded travel experience and its inland destinations are just as attractive for American travelers as its more well-known coastal spots.



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Gorgeous beaches and hidden coves, picturesque towns and stunning scenery – Croatia has everything you could possibly want for the ultimate summer holiday, proving popular among honeymooners, families and large groups alike.

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Croatia is a safe country with low levels of violent crime. The most prevalent issue for tourists is pickpocketing, but even that's on a much lower scale than in other European countries.

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Croatia is most popular among Germans, who made up a massive 3.2 million of its visitors in 2022.

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Tourism is on the rise in Croatia and there's no wonder why. This beautiful Central European country along the Adriatic Sea was Travel + Leisure's Reader's Choice Destination of the Year in 2016 due to its gorgeous beaches, historical points of interest, picturesque national parks, and delicious food.

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Tourist visas for American citizens to visit Croatia Americans have visa-free travel to 118 countries around the world. Croatia is one of those countries. Even though a visa is not needed, there are requirements for American citizens to enter Croatia.

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English is by far one of the most commonly taught at this point, along with German and Italian. Being bilingual, or even multilingual, is common among Croatians. For example, a recent poll showed that 80% of Croatians are multilingual. Within that group, 81% speak English.

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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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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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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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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 is one of the safest countries in the world with a very low violent crime rate, but if you're a woman traveling alone, it's wise to keep your wits about you. Many women who have traveled to Croatia say they felt perfectly safe and wouldn't hesitate to travel there alone again.

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Croatia is most popular among Germans, who made up a massive 3.2 million of its visitors in 2022.

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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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