the 9-to-5 nomad's guide to solo travel
know before you go.
transportation:
Ride-sharing services (Uber/Bolt) are available in major cities, and tend to be more affordable. For traveling between destinations, rental car or cheap flight are recommended. Bus vs Trains: Buses tend to be faster then the rail system.
CURRENCY:
(KUNA/EURO) Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels, restaurants, shops, & tourist attractions - but cash is still king. You can use a bank ATM upon arrival, and keep Kuno on hand for taxi's and ferry's.
is it expensive?
The cost is considered Moderate to High. During peak season, you can expect to spend $100- $400/night for accommodation, depending on travel style. November-March is the off season & the cheapest time to visit.
Solo travel safety:
Solo Safety Rating: SAFE. It's a popular tourist destination with a well-developed infrastructure
language:
English is widely spoken in Croatia, especially in tourist areas and among younger generations. However, always nice to have a few Croatian words like "Dobar dan" (Good day) when interacting with locals.
travel tips
Many shops and businesses close in the afternoon for a siesta, typically between 1pm and 4pm. Be careful for Sea Urchins when swimming in rocky areas. Croatians take their coffee seriously. Expect strong espresso drinks and a relaxed cafe culture.
2024 music FESTIVALS
A guide to the top festivals happening this summer
Secret island parties, sunrise acoustic sessions, beach stages, and late night discos, are just part of this marathon electronic festival. There's also a world class lineup of DJs to dance your way through eight full days of activities and fun in Croatia.
Love International Festival 2024
July 10, 2024
Tisno, Croatia
When your official slogan is simply #ravetheworld, you know that Barrakud is going to be a blast. Taking place mid-August at the fabled Zrce Beach in Croatia, this electronic music festival is packed with festies on holiday from around Europe.
Barrakud Croatia 2024
August 11, 2024
Zrce Beach, Novalja, Croatia
Hosted every year on the idyllic Dalmatian Coast in Croatia, the European edition of the massively popular Ultra Festival has become one of the largest electronic festivals on the continent. The multi-venue event is known for changing up venues around Split, so expect everything from a massive stadium to intimate beach parties.
Ultra Europe 2024
July 12, 2024
Split, Croatia
Be there when Zrce Beach becomes Flamingo Republic in 2022! Dive into a completely different world, as it has never existed before at Zrce Beach: totally colorful, totally crazy and the most exuberant, and funniest party atmosphere you have ever experienced!
Flamingo Republic Festival
July 29, 2024
Pag Island, Croatia
You're going to need a vacation from your vacation after Hideout. With five packed days and nights of pool, boat, and after parties with 100+ DJs and thousands of electronic fans tearing it up under the Croatian sun, Hideout remains one of the standout electronic parties of the summer.
Hideout Festival 2024
June 23, 2024
Pag, Croatia
After a 10-year absence the famous Day & Night Festival returns to Zr će Beach promising to be crazier than ever. Boat parties, clubbing until dawn, and the best of electronic music will meet you on the beaches of Croatia this summer.
Day and Night Festival 2024
July 15, 2024
Zrce Beach, Island of Pag, Croatia
Momento Demento is an international collective rooted in Croatia. Striving forward, learning, self-improving and always pushing the boundaries of technical production is what makes Mo:Dem the unforgettable psychedelic experience it is known to be
Mo:Dem Art and Music Festival
August 5, 2024
Primislje, Croatia
As the sun sets on summer, underground electronic fans flock to Tisno for the last major music fest of the Croatian summer scene. A spin-off of the hugely popular Outlook Festival, diehards can stack these two festival weekends together for one mega-run of electronic goodness.
Dimensions Festival
August 29, 2024
Tisno, Croatia
