Culture
Customs
Welcoming to foreigners? Yes LGBTQ friendly? While not illegal, it's tolerated but not celebrated. Zagreb, the capital, is the only city in Croatia with gay clubs.
Etiquette tips
Croatia has a strong coffee culture - get used to your social life revolving around grabbing a cup of coffee and leisurely chatting.
How to great people
A handshake is best if you're meeting the person for the first time, while friends will usually give you a quick hug.
Tipping norms
10%
Food
National dish
Crni Rižot — Black risotto typically found in traditional Dalmatian taverns, made with fresh squid or cuttlefish.
Must try local food
A popular fish stew in the Croatian coastline.
Pag cheese from sheep milk made exclusively on the tiny island of Pag, often served with prosciutto.
Croatian seafood stew, you'll see it often as "škampi na buzara" on the menu, meaning "shrimp stew".
Peka is a delicious meat roast, usually made with veal or lamb, and potatoes.
A popular fish stew in the Croatian coastline.
Pag cheese from sheep milk made exclusively on the tiny island of Pag, often served with prosciutto.
Croatian seafood stew, you'll see it often as "škampi na buzara" on the menu, meaning "shrimp stew".
Peka is a delicious meat roast, usually made with veal or lamb, and potatoes.
A popular fish stew in the Croatian coastline.
Pag cheese from sheep milk made exclusively on the tiny island of Pag, often served with prosciutto.
Croatian seafood stew, you'll see it often as "škampi na buzara" on the menu, meaning "shrimp stew".
Peka is a delicious meat roast, usually made with veal or lamb, and potatoes.
Restaurants to visit
Restaurant recommendations from nomads & locals. 4.0+ rating, great atmosphere and good food guaranteed.
Food festivals & markets
Green Market Ribarnica — Fish market with fresh seafood and fish.
Food delivery apps
Art & music
Where to listen to live music
Theatre & film
Visual art
Meštrović Gallery — A museum dedicated to Croatia's most renowned sculptor, Ivan Meštrović, located in a neo-classical villa he built himself.
