CROATIA

Although Croatia is no longer the relatively untouched corner of Europe that I first visited in the noughties, it is nonetheless a beautiful and historic destination.

Game of Thrones fans will not need an introduction to Dubrovnik. Split, a popular port of call for Adriatic cruise ships, is the jumping-off point for adventures on the islands off the Dalmatian Coast.

terracotta rooftops of dubrovnik with church bell tower
Dubrovnik’s rooftops

CROATIA IN A NUTSHELL

  • Capital: Zagreb
  • Currency: Euro (EUR)
  • Population: 4 million
  • Official language: Croatian
  • Time zone: UTC+1 

SOLO TRAVEL RATING

  • Solo travel rating: 4 out of 5
  • Risk to women travellers: Low
  • Travel costs: Moderate
  • Recommended for first-time solo travellers: Yes

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