What 7 travel creators agree you should do
We watched 13 videos from 7 travel creators covering Croatia and ranked every place by how many of them independently recommend it — so the spots at the top aren't one person's opinion, they're consensus.
Most-recommended: Dubrovnik Old Town Exotic Vacation 170K subs
Ranked by creator consensus
3 of 13 spots independently recommended by 2+ creators
Latest source May 2026 · 100% from the last two years
+7 more spots, sourced & cited below ↓
Multiple creators flag walking the iconic fortified walls as the defining Dubrovnik experience, offering panoramic views of the Adriatic and the medieval city below. Exotic Vacation specifically calls it one of the best things to do across a 3-day visit.
Creators consistently point to Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town as the heart of any visit, praising its medieval architecture, narrow limestone streets, and proximity to hidden beaches and local food spots. The Travel Guide calls it a picturesque showcase of Croatia's coastal heritage.
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Uses the Old Town as the Day 1 base to get your bearings, with Day 3 dedicated to uncovering its hidden gems. [watch]
Describes the Old Town as the reason Dubrovnik earned the 'Pearl of the Adriatic' title, spotlighting its captivating medieval architecture. [watch]
Uses Dubrovnik as the starting point for a broader Balkan motorcycle journey, underscoring its gateway status on the southern Adriatic coast. [watch]
BobShots Travel recommends a day trip from Dubrovnik across the border into Bosnia to experience the neighboring culture of Mostar, calling it a great option for travelers wanting a taste of the wider Western Balkans region.
The Four Chains Travel dedicates a full video to the ancient Roman palace at the center of Split, highlighting its underground cellars used as Game of Thrones filming locations where Daenerys kept her dragons in the show's city of Meereen. Explorer's Radar also includes it as a Day 1 must-see in Split.
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Places Diocletian's Palace as the anchor of Day 1 orientation in Split, describing it as one of the city's defining highlights. [watch]
Featured alongside Diocletian's Palace in The Four Chains Travel's Game of Thrones tour, Klis Fortress served as another key HBO filming location and sits just outside Split with commanding views over the surrounding landscape.
The Four Chains Travel calls Zadar's Sea Organ world-famous — a unique musical instrument built into the waterfront promenade that produces sound powered entirely by Adriatic waves, making it one of the most unusual and memorable stops on any Croatian itinerary.
The Four Chains Travel pairs a walking tour of Zadar with a scenic boat ride across the Adriatic to Uglijan Island and the village of Preko, presenting it as a rewarding extension of a Zadar cruise stop.
BobShots Travel singles out Korčula as a Croatian island gem packed with history and natural beauty, recommending it as a must-stop on any tour of the country's coastline.
Luigi's Travel Tips calls Rovinj the 'Blue Pearl of the Adriatic' and Istria's most picturesque coastal town, praising its colorful old town houses, charming alleyways, and the hilltop Church of St. Euphemia as the defining sights of the Istrian coast.
Luigi's Travel Tips flags the hilltop Church of St. Euphemia as the iconic landmark of Rovinj, a visual centerpiece visible from across the harbor and a key stop on any walk through the old town.
Luigi's Travel Tips explores this protected nature park at the southernmost tip of Istria, praising its rugged cliffs, hidden coves, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and diverse flora and fauna as ideal for nature lovers and adventurers seeking unspoiled scenery.
Luigi's Travel Tips spotlights Hum as a Guinness World Record holder for the world's smallest town, with a population of just over 20, and highlights its ancient Glagolitic script and medieval fairytale atmosphere deep in the Istrian interior.
Luigi's Travel Tips covers Istria as a multi-day bike and hiking destination, moving from inland mountains to the sea through medieval towns, picturesque vineyards, and quiet beaches — presenting the peninsula as an underrated alternative to Dalmatia's busier coast.
Across creators, the most frequently cited Croatia highlights include Dubrovnik's UNESCO-listed Old Town and city walls, Split's Diocletian's Palace, Plitvice Lakes and Krka National Parks, and the Dalmatian coast islands. City Life Travel singles out Makarska and Zlatni Rat beaches alongside Zagreb and Zadar as must-visit spots. Martijn Around The World covers Zagreb's Ban Jelačić Square, Upper Town, Dolac Market, and Zagreb Cathedral as the capital's essential stops.
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Several creators point travelers beyond the main Dubrovnik-Split circuit. Walk The Tour highlights Cavtat — a charming waterfront town near Dubrovnik — as a peaceful, crowd-free alternative. Outside Beyond the Lens specifically notes that most visitors only see Split and Dubrovnik, and recommends exploring Croatia's northern Istria region, including hilltop villages and wine country. Luigi's Travel Tips covers Istria's lesser-known stops such as the tiny medieval town of Hum, Cape Kamenjak's wild cliffs, and the ruins of Dvigrad. Alle Abroad also flags underrated islands and a hidden cave with electric-blue water among her ten must-sees.
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Multiple creators strongly endorse sailing as a standout Croatia experience. Rhett and Claire documented an 8-day Sail Croatia cruise along the Dalmatian coast from Dubrovnik to Split, calling it incredible European summer inspiration. A Couple' Coasters reviewed a MedSailors trip from Split to Dubrovnik covering stops like Lovište and Korčula, asking whether the experience is worth it and concluding positively. The format — island-hopping by boat — comes up repeatedly as a preferred way to see the Dalmatian coast.
Sharing the Road produced a dedicated Dubrovnik food tour video covering the best foods to try in Croatia, making Dubrovnik a natural starting point for culinary exploration. Alle Abroad's first-timers guide also touches on what to eat as a core part of any Croatia visit. Per Sharing the Road, pairing a food tour with the city's main sights is an efficient way to experience Dubrovnik's culture in one go.
Croatia is a well-documented filming location for Game of Thrones, and creators cover it directly. Rhett and Claire link to a Game of Thrones walking tour in Dubrovnik as a recommended activity. The Four Chains Travel produced a dedicated video on a Game of Thrones walking tour in Split, exploring the ancient cellars of Diocletian's Palace — used as Daenerys's dragon pits in the series — and nearby Klis Fortress, which served as the city of Meereen.
BobShots Travel highlights Mostar in neighboring Bosnia as a great day trip from Dubrovnik to experience a different culture. Tourismos Travel Guru covers Šibenik as a base for day trips to Krka waterfalls, Trogir, and Split. Before You Go promotes a small-group day tour from Zagreb to Plitvice Lakes combined with the village of Rastoke. A Couple' Coasters visited Korčula as part of a sailing itinerary from Split, while BobShots Travel separately flags Korčula Island as a recommended stop full of history and natural beauty.
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Our Travel Place dedicated a full video to Zadar, listing 10 reasons to visit and describing it as a city that 'completely won us over.' They position Zadar as versatile — suitable as a standalone city break, a stop on a broader Croatia itinerary, or a base for exploring the surrounding region — and note it is packed with things to do, see, and eat. Zadar also appears in City Life Travel's overview of Croatia's best places, further reinforcing its status as a worthy destination beyond the Dubrovnik-Split corridor.
Synthesized from 17 videos across 7 Croatia-focused YouTubers (combined audience: ~285,830 subscribers), filtered to videos naming specific attractions, neighborhoods, or experiences in Croatia or on direct day trips from Croatian bases.
Every attraction is sourced from a named creator's video. Updated May 5, 2026. See when to visit Croatia or browse Croatia channels.