Croatia road trip: Zagreb to Dubrovnik, 1562 km
A 1562 km route through Croatia from Zagreb to the Adriatic coast, covering the Krka National Park, the medieval towns of Trogir and Korčula, the resort towns of Makarska and Orebic, as well as the famous Dubrovnik. Includes stops in Pula, Rovinj and Zadar with visits to attractions such as Plitvice Lakes and the Instagram place Istok Cetina.
- Distance
- 1562.3 km
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Krka National Park
- End
- Brest
- Stops
- 19
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Krka National Park — A system of cascading waterfalls and lakes in central Dalmatia, where you can swim right at the foot of the terraces.
- Cozy Trogir — A medieval town on an island with narrow streets, Venetian architecture and marinas.
- Split, what to see — A major port city with Diocletian's Roman Palace in the center of the historic core.
- Omis - rocks, river, zipline and rafting — An adrenaline center at the confluence of the Cetina River into the sea with the possibility of rafting and jumping from cliffs.
- Makarska is a nice town — A seaside resort on the Adriatic coast with pebble beaches and views of the Biokov Mountains.
- Unpopular Gradac — A sparsely populated coastal village in the shade of neighboring popular places, ideal for a relaxing holiday.
- Ferry to the Trpanj Peninsula — A short ferry crossing connecting the mainland with the picturesque peninsula near Makarska.
- Beautiful and cozy Orebic — A port city on the Pelješac peninsula with ancient architecture and views of the neighboring islands.
- Korčula - a romantic fortress town — A fortified Venetian city on an island, the legendary birthplace of Marco Polo, with medieval walls.
- Dubrovnik, Game of Thrones and nudist beaches — A walled city on the south of the coast, known for show scenes and hidden naturist bays.
- The Quiet Town of Ston — A minimalist seaside town with a long medieval wall and oyster farms in the lagoon.
- Plitvice Lakes - a few words — A national park with 16 stepped lakes connected by waterfalls in the northern part of the country.
- Cetina, Hrvatska — A natural spring of the Cetina River with crystal clear turquoise water at the base of the rocks.
- Krakow — Second largest city in Poland; visited Market Square, Cloth Hall, Vistula River, and Wawel Castle
- Zagreb — Capital of Croatia; Lower Town, Ilica street, Stone Gate, Dolac food market
- Pula — City on Istria peninsula near Italian and Slovenian borders; Roman Amphitheater
- Rovinj — Small beautiful city in northwest Croatia, 100 km from Venice; old town on drop-shaped peninsula with cathedral
- Zadar — Small city in Dalmatia; Church of Saint Donat and Roman Forum in central square
- Brest — Border town, departure point via Varshavsky Bridge crossing
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Buy an electronic queue for the Warsaw Bridge border crossing in advance to save a couple of hours of waiting
- Save money
- Refuel in Poland before entering Slovakia, as gasoline is more expensive in Slovakia
- Tip
- Buy a SIM card with online in a store in Poland - it works in other European countries and is needed for a navigator and booking accommodation
- Transport
- The route through Slovakia (Tatras) is the shortest and free route from Krakow to Budapest, saves 14 euros, but takes more than 6 hours
- Transport
- In Hungary, buy a monthly vignette for driving on toll roads at a cost of 19 euros
- Food
- Visit the main food market of Dalac - buy fruits, vegetables and nuts cheaply
- Transport
- Avoid toll roads in Croatia – they are expensive (25 euros for a short stretch); Use free scenic roads
- Transport
- A ferry to the Pelješac peninsula (car + two people) costs 30 euros, a boat to the island of Korčula round trip costs 20 euros for two
- Where to stay
- Camping in Croatia is a budget option; Two nights can be free
- Transport
- Krka National Park costs €50 for two people
- Transport
- To enter Croatia, you need a multiple-entry Schengen visa or a national Croatian visa; Border control takes no more than 10 minutes
- Tip
- Zagreb is a beautiful city, but without a wow effect; main attractions: Cathedral, Stone Gate, Ilica shopping street