See what the experts are saying about Croatia. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Until recently, July and August in Croatia belonged to German and Italian tourists, who clogged border crossings in their annual "migration" to the country's endless beaches and clear blue sea. Today, the rest of the world has discovered Croa... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Listening to the Sea Organ (Zadar): Waves move water through this organ's undersea pipes, creating music. Add a set of white stone steps descending into the crystal water above the organ and a sky full of stars, and you have a matchless venue... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
Valsabbion (Pula): This is one of those restaurants that defies categorization. It is innovative yet traditional; stylish yet not overly so; a mecca of haute cuisine but not at all intimidating. Valsabbion is a temple to Istrian ingredients a... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
The Best Small Hotels & Inns Hotel San Rocco (Brtonigla): San Rocco's location deep in Istria adds to the romance you'll find in its lovingly restored stone buildings and grounds. Flowers, olive groves, and an assortment of ruins comprise... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Baska (Krk Island): This is a sun-lover's paradise, with more than 30 beaches of varying size and a promenade that skirts most of them. Baska's beaches once were sand, but today the sand is covered with pebbles that extend a few feet into the... Continue reading »
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The best promenades
Tkalciceva Street (Zagreb): This is a designer's runway, a shopper's paradise, a gourmet's delight, and a historian's fascination. This is where Zagreb's cafe society holds court and where everyone -- including tourists -- takes a stroll in t... Continue reading »
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The best town squares
The Forum (Zadar): The city's main square, the Forum is notable for the Roman ruins that lie in situ just outside the St. Donatus church complex. The ruins are used daily. Merchants display their wares on what's left of the walls; kids ride t... Continue reading »
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The best castles
Pazin Kastel (Istria): One of the best-preserved castles in Istria, this is a surprising "must-see" in the Istrian interior. Pazin Kastel is built next to one of the scariest-looking gorges ever, a feature that was conveniently utilized as a... Continue reading »
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The best markets
Dolac (Zagreb): The market is above the main square at the foot of Old Town but it is more than just a place to buy fruit and veggies. This urban market is a crossroads where people come to see and be seen; to trade gossip; and to relax with... Continue reading »
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The best natural attractions
Plitvice Lakes National Park (145km/90 miles southwest of Zagreb): Plitvice is Croatia's best-known natural wonder. The park's 16 crystal-clear, turquoise lakes and countless waterfalls put on a great show. The lakes flow into one another and... Continue reading »
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The best ruins
Pula Amphitheater (Pula): Smaller than Rome's coliseum but in much better shape, the amphitheater is a lot more accessible to tourists than its Rome counterpart. Don't miss the newly restored underground chambers and their exhibits featuring... Continue reading »
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The best small towns and villages
Kumrovec in the Zagorje region is like a Croatian Williamsburg, Va. with restored cabins and barns furnished as they were when Croatia's most famous son, Josip Broz Tito, was born in the early 20th century. Some of the rustic buildings in thi... Continue reading »
Croatia Travel Experiences
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Croatia
June 11. We left Lujubljana on a morning train to Zagreb, Croatia. The train was uneventful. Getting our rental car was another matter. J... Continue reading »
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Off-season
We hiked up a foothill separating the Croatian coast town of Dubrovnik from Bosnia. From such a height, I noticed that Dubrovnik has... Continue reading »
