Croatia Travel Insights
What to Eat in Croatia (and Where to Eat It)
Spicy seafood stews, sausages sizzling on the grill, homemade pasta topped with shaved white truffles, cakes made with juicy citrus fruits: Croatia has so much to offer gourmet travelers. Read on to find out about the diverse cultural influences that shaped the national cuisine—and where to try the best dishes.
5 Best Bars in Dubrovnik
Where better than Dubrovnik to relax with a drink in hand? With its cliffside cafés, swanky ocean-view lounges, and literally subterranean watering holes, we can't think of a sweeter spot. Check out the 5 best spots to grab a cocktail or Croatian craft beer in Old Town and beyond.
Best Places to Eat in Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is the culinary center of Croatia, due in large part to its perch on the bountiful Dalmatian Coast. Thanks to the city’s popularity, the dining scene has grown to accommodate all types of travelers, from foodies looking for a life-changing meal to families in need of a quick bite—and the food is often accompanied by sweeping views or great streetside people-watching.
Taste of the Balkans: Sarajevo, Mostar, Split, Dubrovnik & Kotor - 14 Days
This tasty journey through the Balkans is packed with two weeks of food tours, cooking classes, farm dinners, and wine tastings. Start in Sarajevo with a food tour and burek-making workshop before visiting multicultural Mostar and its iconic bridge. Cross into Croatia for a food tour of Split, ferry out to the island of Korcula for local wines, and drop in at Ston to meet an oyster farmer. Break bread with local families in Dubrovnik, then head down the coast and into Montenegro to explore the Bay of Kotor.
Dalmatian Coast Food & Wine Tour: Split, Hvar, Korčula & Dubrovnik - 9 Days
Eat and drink your way down Croatia's Dalmatian Coast on this 9-day gastronomic adventure. Sample sweet and savory delicacies on a walking tour of ancient Split, then hop between the sun-soaked islands of Hvar and Korcula for wine-tasting and Adriatic views. Head to Ston for the country's best oysters, then end in Dubrovnik—touring the spectacular walled city and escaping to the countryside for a farmhouse feast.
Flavors of the Adriatic: Montenegro, Croatia & Slovenia - 21 Days
Lean into the beautiful landscapes and inspired flavors of the Adriatic with this delicious three-week trip across the Balkans. Start in Montenegro with a private food tour of Kotor, then cross to Croatia, where oysters, wine, and food experiences await in Dubrovnik, Korcula, and Hvar. Learn to cook traditional dishes like soparnik in Split, go truffle hunting on the Istrian peninsula, and meet a beekeeper in Slovenia. You'll also ride a hot-air balloon over Lake Bled, visit Plitvice Lakes, and boat to the Elafiti Islands.
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists
Robert Pinčević
I always say, do not consider me only as your guide, but as your friend, who is trying to make your trip more comfortable for you! At the end, it all about you, and if you are happy, I am happy! I...
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Nikola Vojvodić
Born and raised on a small island in North Dalmatia, Nikola is an expert in adding a local, authentic touch to your Croatian adventure. His life-long dream is to visit every one of Croatia's 1000...
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Ivan Cosic
I was born in the small town of Tomislavgrad in Bosnia & Herzegovina, but moved to Zagreb, Croatia, as a child when the war began in the early nineties. I love showing people how far this region...
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Sarah Cosic
I'm originally from Burlington, Canada and I have always loved traveling, meeting new people and discovering unique places. Once I graduated university, I decided to take a year off to travel...
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Trip Reviews for Croatia
KimKim rep Nicola did a fabulous job planning our trip.
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Sep 12 - Sep 26, 2025
Thank you so much, Nancy! 😊 I'm beyond happy to hear that you and your husband had a fabulous time in Croatia! It sounds like the weather played along just right, and I'm thrilled to hear that you liked the hotels and activities! It was my pleasure tailoring a trip that fit your style. Thanks for choosing kimkim, and I look forward to welcoming you back for more adventures! ☀️
Lincoln's and Frančeska's trip "back home" to Bosnia and Croatia, where we started 56 years ago. As as traveled from Zagreb to Banja Luka, from Plicvice to Zadar, along the Adriatic Coast towns of Šibenik, Trogir, Split and Klis fortress and were treated to a sumptuous homemade meal of Croatian dishes and delicacies, each day brought new magic and surprises. The most wonderful of which was all about the warmth and welcoming and helpfulness of the people we met. We were truly blessed by the guides that our Antonia and Sara provided an each new venue. Our driver, Duje, became to us much more than an able and reliable guide, but a friend. At Split-Klis, Vanna shepherded us on an all-day historical and culinary experience. We fell in love with A
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Dec 15 - Dec 31, 2025
Dear Frančeska,
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Antonia and I are happy you and Lincoln enjoyed your stay and had such a great connection with the guides. Thank you for putting your trust in us. It was a privilege to organize such a special mother and son trip!
Hopefully, our paths will cross again, and we will get an opportunity to meet in person!
Sending warmest regards from snowy Zagreb,
Sara
Hard to even describe the wonderfulness of Iv...
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Oct 9 - Nov 3, 2025
We travel a lot, and the more we travel, the more we get particular about what we like and want our vacations to be. On our trip to Croatia and Slovenia, it was as if Ivan and Sarah could read our minds. From every excursion to every driver, we were so delighted by the experience as much as the staff. You can tell a lot about people, by the people and vendors they choose to work with and based on this trip, I can tell that they are... Read more
