Taking place this weekend, between Thursday October 17 and Sunday 20, the annual Dubrovnik Film Festival is being screened at two major cinemas in town. The...
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Discover Croatia's best things to do, attractions, restaurants, bars and nightlife
Rovinj prepares for Ginistra, Croatia’s largest gin festival
Some 50 distillers, distributors and manufacturers from around the region will be descending on Rovinj this month for the third edition of Ginistra,...
Revamped Natural History Museum free to see this weekend
Formally completed earlier this month, with some special early access granted to a lucky few, the newly renovated Croatian Natural History...
Rijeka Gateway to be fully powered by green energy
A major transport hub and the most significant project currently ongoing in Croatia, Rijeka Gateway has managed to secure electricity from renewable sources to...
ZEZ Festival for experimental music tours Zagreb
A highlight event for the alternative crowd in Zagreb, the ZEZ Festival (Zavod za Eksperimentalni Zvuk, 'Institute of Experimental Sound') returns...
The best of Croatia
The 13 best Croatian islands
Croatia’s coast is pure, nearly all 2,000 kilometres and 1,200 islands of it, and is open to all.
The 10 best Croatia beaches
Everything you need to know about the best beaches in Croatia.
Croatia’s coast is pure, nearly all 2,000 kilometres and 1,200 islands of it, and is open to all.
The 13 best Croatian islands
Croatia’s coast is pure, nearly all 2,000 kilometres and 1,200 islands of it, and is open to all.
The 10 best Croatia beaches
Everything you need to know about the best beaches in Croatia.
The 43 best things to do in Croatia
Whatever you’re into, you’ll find your heaven in Croatia.
The 51 best things to do in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is a one-town tourist industry on its own, with endless things to do all year round. As stunning as the clear blue sea around it, the former centre...
The 71 best things to do in Zagreb
Compact and easy to navigate, Zagreb contains plenty of historic sights and fascinating galleries, destination busy bars and numerous live-music venues.
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DUFF 2024 runs from October 17-20, screening works by mainly teenage directors and animators from across the Mediterranean region
Rovinj prepares for Ginistra, Croatia’s largest gin festival
Fashionable spirit in focus at this major industry showcase, along with the barrels and glasses it is stored in and poured into
Revamped Natural History Museum free to see this weekend
On October 12 and 13, this Zagreb institution will showcase the results of its €32m contemporary makeover at a two-day public reopening
Rijeka Gateway to be fully powered by green energy
Renewable sources now confirmed for this major transport and logistics hub in the northern Adriatic
ZEZ Festival for experimental music tours Zagreb
Avant-garde event spreads across four venues in the Croatian capital, showcasing local, regional and international pioneers
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In pictures: 35 photos taking you on archeological road trip across the Croatian coast
Croatia has a rich and long-spanning history with manifold sights to prove it. Indeed, there could be an archaeological road trip for...
In pictures: 58 photos of the top things to do during summer in Slavonia
Come summer, many tourists and locals flock to Croatia's coast, often leaving overlooked one of the country's most beautiful regions - Slavonia. We're here to...
Croatia has a rich and long-spanning history with manifold sights to prove it. Indeed, there could be an archaeological road trip for...
In pictures: 35 photos taking you on archeological road trip across the Croatian coast
Croatia has a rich and long-spanning history with manifold sights to prove it. Indeed, there could be an archaeological road trip for...
In pictures: 58 photos of the top things to do during summer in Slavonia
Come summer, many tourists and locals flock to Croatia's coast, often leaving overlooked one of the country's most beautiful regions - Slavonia. We're here to...
14 romantic photos of Croatia for Valentine's Day
Daydream this Valentine's Day with this gallery of 14 full-of-romance photos. It might just tempt you to book your ticket to Croatia for next February...
In pictures: Top 34 photos of Christmastime across Croatia, 2020 edition
This year, the holiday season is different. Croatia's cities are usually overrun with locals and tourists eager to munch on traditional sausages, sip mulled...
In pictures: Top 26 photos of autumn in continental Croatia
To get into the Halloween spirit, we're bringing you 26 photos of autumn in continental Croatia. We're covering it all; from the spooky to the...
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Croatia villa holidays with Villsy
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The incredible monuments of Bjelovar-Bilogora county
The incredible monuments of Bjelovar-Bilogora county
Bjelovar-Bilogora county is steeped in history, reflected in its attractive Habsburg buildings, its Austro-Hungarian spas and its post-war memorials. These...
Croatia's 'island of vitality' opens itself to restorative weekends aimed at men
Croatia's 'island of vitality' opens itself to restorative weekends aimed at men
Losinj Hotels & Villas' award-winning Hotel Bellevue is launching a restorative weekend getaway aimed at men. The five-star hotel is the brand's principle...
Osijek on a plate
Osijek on a plate
Fresh pasta from Istria, served with generous shavings of truffle, sumptuous seafood accompanied by zesty wedges of lemon and the traditional green chard;...
Lošinj's Hotel Bellevue celebrates art and beauty at an exclusive pop-up exhibition
Lošinj's Hotel Bellevue celebrates art and beauty at an exclusive pop-up exhibition
Lošinj Hotels & Villas has announced an exciting new pop-up exhibition at the five-star Hotel Bellevue, a collaboration with leading galleries and curators...
Croatia's best cities
The 66 best things to do in Zagreb
The 66 best things to do in Zagreb
Zagreb contains plenty of historic sights and fascinating galleries, busy bars and fabulous live-music venues.
The 20 best things to do in Split
The 20 best things to do in Split
Split is brimming with high-quality bistros, antiquities aplenty and the best bar scene on the Adriatic.
The 20 best things to do in Dubrovnik
The 20 best things to do in Dubrovnik
Your bucket and spade list.
The 20 best things to do in Zadar
The 20 best things to do in Zadar
Imaginative public installations like the Zadar Sea Organ by give this historic Roman city a contemporary, vibrant feel.
The 20 best things to do in Rijeka
The 20 best things to do in Rijeka
Rijeka has a fascinating history, great restaurants and kicking year-round nightlife.
20 great things to do in Pula
20 great things to do in Pula
Istria’s historic main city of Pula is symbolised by its Roman amphitheatre, scene of a surprisingly wide range of outdoor events every summer. Festivals of...
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Croatia's best islands
20 best things to do on Hvar
Hvar is Croatia’s most happening island, a destination for celebs, moneyed revellers and visitors familiar with five-star luxury.
20 best things to do on Brač
The Dalmatian island of Brač is best known for its iconic beach of Zlatni rat, which moves according to winds and tides.
Hvar is Croatia’s most happening island, a destination for celebs, moneyed revellers and visitors familiar with five-star luxury.
20 best things to do on Hvar
Hvar is Croatia’s most happening island, a destination for celebs, moneyed revellers and visitors familiar with five-star luxury.
20 best things to do on Brač
The Dalmatian island of Brač is best known for its iconic beach of Zlatni rat, which moves according to winds and tides.
20 best things to do on Vis
Secluded beaches, sunlit caves and succulent lobster make the longer crossing from Split well worth the journey.
20 best things to do on Pag
Pag is Croatia’s up-and-coming island, its profile raised by the Ibiza-like phenomenon of Zrće.
20 best things to do on Cres
One of the largest but least developed of Croatia’s islands, the relatively untouched gem of Cres is a rugged wilderness.
Popular destinations in Croatia
The 20 best things to do in Rovinj
The 20 best things to do in Rovinj
Rovinj is Istria at its most chic, a scenic resort of quality restaurants and cocktail bars, galleries and boutiques.
The 20 best things to do on Krk island
The 20 best things to do on Krk island
Nearly 20,000 locals call this diverse island home, their forefathers subject to Roman, Avar, Frankopans, Venetian, Habsburg and Italian rule.
The 20 best things to do in Trogir
The 20 best things to do in Trogir
Just behind Split airport, Trogir offers intricate medieval architecture, Dalmatian waterside dining and a busy market across two interlinked islands.
The 20 best things to do in Poreč
The 20 best things to do in Poreč
Halfway between Rovinj and Novigrad on Istria’s busy west coast, Poreč has long been given over to tourism, even before Croatia’s current boom.
The 20 best things to do in Šibenik
The 20 best things to do in Šibenik
A classic Dalmatian destination in many ways, historic Šibenik is coming into its own after being somewhat left behind by...
The 20 best things to do in Pelješac
The 20 best things to do in Pelješac
Lined with long shingle beaches, the Pelješac peninsula is that wonderful rarity, a Dalmatian getaway without the crowds.
Croatia's best bars and restaurants
The best Dubrovnik restaurants
The best Dubrovnik restaurants
Dubrovnik restaurants are beginning to offer the culinary quality and variety that should be expected of such a luxury destination. And dining in...
The 100 best Zagreb restaurants
The 100 best Zagreb restaurants
This ultimate guide to Zagreb restaurants covers it all: from splash-out fine dining to street food, bistros and east-west fusion.
The best Split restaurants
The best Split restaurants
Croatia's second city is a gastronomic destination equal to almost any in the country.
The best Zagreb bars
The best Zagreb bars
People in Croatia's capital city always give themselves time to linger and socialise over drinks. Whatever the time of year, new Zagreb bars are always raising...
The best Dubrovnik bars
The best Dubrovnik bars
Dubrovnik bars spring to life by night, with a number of atmospheric spots serving up anything from fine Dalmatian wines to fancy cocktails.
The best Split bars
The best Split bars
On any given night, you’ll find at least one you love, but know you’ll never find again.
More great travel destinations in Croatia
20 great things to do in Motovun
20 great things to do in Motovun
Motovun is one of Istria’s most beautiful and best-preserved medieval hilltop settlements.
The 20 best things to do on Rab
The 20 best things to do on Rab
The busiest of the islands dotted around Kvarner, Rab has been a popular tourist destination ever since Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson frolicked nakedly in its...
20 great things to do in Makarska
20 great things to do in Makarska
Makarska lends its name to the Riviera that stretches for 30 kilometres in either direction, one north towards Split, the other south to Dubrovnik.
The 20 best things to do in Osijek
The 20 best things to do in Osijek
Arguably the home of Croatia’s friendliest hosts and some of the finest examples of Austro-Hungarian cuisine in the country.
The 20 best things to do in Primošten
The 20 best things to do in Primošten
Fragrant pines back its pretty beaches, hilltop restaurants offer fresh seafood and stunning views, and seafront cafés fill with locals.
The 20 best things to do in Novigrad
The 20 best things to do in Novigrad
Novigrad is neither as posh as Rovinj nor as packed as Poreč, but that’s precisely why this can be a charming location for a relaxing...