By air: The international airports in Croatia also cater to domestic flights. They are located in major Croatian cities such as Zagreb (ZAG),Rijeka (RJK), Split (SPU), Pula (PUY) and Dubrovnik (DBV). The national carrier operating international and domestic flights is Croatian Airlines. Major airlines with direct flights to Croatia include: Lufthansa, Alitalia, Air France and British Airways.

By rail: The Croatian railway network is estimated to cover about 2,974 km of tracks. The major railway routes in the country are: Zagreb–Vinkovci, Zagreb-Osijek (via Koprivnica), Zagreb-Rijeka and Zagreb-Split. The railway network is constantly being expanded and upgraded, with newer lines offering shorter connections between major Croatian cities and nearby European destinations. The InterRail Croatia Pass will entitle you to nearly unlimited rail travel in Croatia. A discount is given to those below 26 years old.

By road: Traffic drives on the right. Croatian highways are considered to be one of the safest and modern in Europe. The motorways levy a toll charge, with the exception of the Zagreb and Rijeka bypasses. The most important motorway, the A1 Zagreb-Split connects the continental part of Croatia with the Mediterranean parts. Motorways also offer connections to neighbouring countries such as Hungary, Slovenia and Serbia. Expressway routes are marked with a D followed by a number. County roads are minor roads that are marked with signs with a yellow background and road number. 

Buses: Buses are the cheapest and most widely used means of public transport in Croatia. It has an extensive national bus network that runs throughout the whole country, including the most remote areas. Passengers usually enjoy pleasant travelling comfort as almost all the buses are air-conditioned. Bus fares can be paid on the bus or to the ticketing offices before boarding. International bus services are also available.

Car-hire: Major international (Budget, Hertz) and some local car hire companies are available at all major airports and big hotels to those over 21 years old.

Public Transport: In addition to buses, another mode of public transport is the tram. There are extensive tram networks within Croatian cities such as Zagreb, Osijek and Dubrovnik. Services operate to high frequencies and are surprisingly efficient despite the high patronage numbers and the low priority on the streets for vehicles.

Some recommended dishes:

• Istrian yota (a stew prepared from sauerkraut, beans, smoke-dried meats and various kinds of seasoning.) 
• Turkey with mlinci (a national roast prepared from fat-free dough.)
• Scampi or shellfish buzara (lobsters or mussels prepared with oil, garlic, parsley and wine)
• Rozata (Crème caramel dessert)
• Sarma (Sauerkraut rolls filled with minced pork and rice)

• Museums such as the Archaeological Museum, Croatian Natural History Museum and Museum of Technology in Zagreb (Zagreb, Croatia)
• Historical port city of Split, with a rich history stretching back to the beginnings of Greek civilisation (Spilt, Spilt-Dalmatia County)
• Dubrovnik, a historical coastal city marked as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a historical legacy as a city-state during the 12-14th centuries (Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik-Neretva County)
• Plitvice Lakes National Park, one of the most beautiful natural sights in Europe and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Plitvice, Plitvice Lakes municipality)
• Vineyards in Croatia’s two main wine regions: Continental (Kontinetalna) and Coastal (Primorska), which includes the islands (Slavonia region, for continental wines and Istria County for coastal wines)

• Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration
• Croatian National Tourist Board
• Lonely Planet Croatia