
Best time to visit
43 things to do in Croatia

Opuntia or Prickly Pear
This cactus with beautiful flowers is also quite tasty

Zagreb Christmas Market (Advent Zagreb)
The spirit of Advent and entertainment for the whole family awaits in one of Europe's best Christmas destinations

Autumn
Still great time to be on the beach, hiking in a national park or attend a cultural festival

Pag Cheese Season
Famous cheese from Pag island is a national pride of Croatia, known as Paški sir

Winter
Moderately cool and humid season with some snow in the center of the country

Sinjska Alka
A medieval equestrian knightly competition in Sinj that is part of the UNESCO list

Painting Pisanica or Easter Egg
Don't miss a beautiful tradition of colouring eggs before Easter

Stories of Diocletian
In Split, do as Romans do during a colorful carnival at Diocletian Palace

Dvorišta—the Courtyards of Zagreb
Get behind closed doors in old Zagreb and meet some locals during a ten-day festival

Rijeka Carnival
Winter holiday season in Rijeka is highlighted by the biggest carnival in Croatia with costumed parades and performances, lots of music and dancing

Skiing and Snowboarding in Croatia
Northern Croatia boasts a few decent skiing locations in winter

Autumnal Plitvice Lakes
Natural wonder wearing all shades of gold and red

Beach Season
Croatian coastline boasts some of the most picturesque beaches in Europe

Kumpanjija Performance
See a unique historical dance on Korcula Island with sword fights

Lobster Eating Time
Mouth watering lobsters as well as other delicious seafood streight from the Adriatic

Ultra Europe Music Festival
Feeling the beat of Adriatic with an ultrahip Ultra music festival

International Donkey Race
Visitors get a chance to hop on a donkey and speed up in Tisno or Tribunj during the annual donkey race

Birdwatching in Kopacki Rit
Exciting birdwatching on one of the largest wetlands in Europe

Ribarska Festa
Fisherman festivals in an Istrian town of Vrsar is a unique experience available at the Adriatic

Jujube or Chinese Dates
Sweet fruit suitable for jams or rakija (local strong liquor)

Frozen Waterfalls in Plitvice Lakes
Frozen Plitvitce Lakes are called Croatia's natural miracle

Diving
Clear waters of the Adriatic are popular with divers. Take a chance to explore marine life, ship wrecks and underwater caves

Fried Dormice
A grilled dormouse—a rather unusual dish for modern European cuisine

Oysters Season
Locally produced oysters and mussels is a must try for seafood lovers

Kitesurfing and Windsurfing
Good conditions for windsurfers and kitesurfers during the summer

Dimensions Festival
A giant party in a 2000-year-old Roman fortress

Love International Festival
Experience non-stop underground DJs, producers, and live acts under the blazing Adriatic sun