Is Croatia safe for solo female travelers?

Croatia is generally safe for solo female travelers offering a low crime rate. However, like anywhere, it's always important to stay vigilant, especially in crowded areas and at night. The locals are usually friendly and happy to help, but it's wise to avoid remote areas late at night. Basic precautions, such as using reputable transportation services, avoiding secluded places, and keeping your belongings secure will help ensure a stress-free visit.

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How safe is Croatia for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.7 /5

based on 128 experiences from female travelers

Zivogosce, Family travel

amazing small town with a beautiful sea and beautiful people. me and my family went there and almost visit each year. the place is not overcrowded like the neighbour place of makarska. there are not many events as the town is very small, but sometimes the city organises dinners and pub concerts.

Posted: October 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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Lila

Lila

Germany

Dugi Otok, Solo travel

I randomly discovered Dugi Otok while in Zadar traveling alone. In March, most seafood restaurants are still closed, but there are delightful little cafes full of fishermen and retired people, a welcoming local library that acts as a meeting space for the community, small towns, gorgeous cliffs and nature. I loved staying at the island in between cities, you feel very far away from the mainland even though the ferry takes barely any time. Locals are happy to talk to you and help with finding the bus, for example.

Posted: October 6, 2025
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Anita

Anita

Hungary

Croatian Nobles Square, Family travel

We spent a week at Croatia. I liked it, we was near to the water. The people was friendly. We travelled to more beaches, and I really liked them. They was clear and beautiful. We saw little stores as well, and my favourite knife is from Croatia. I felt safe alone as well, I even talked with a german woman at the beach at night in the moonlight. It was magical.

Posted: September 9, 2025
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Croatia, Group travel

Went on a roadtrip with friends and stopped in Zagreb, split, zadar and Dubrovnik. Felt safe but also because we were a group. The cities were clean and people were nice. We mostly travelled by car and stayed at airbnbs. Everything there went according to plan. We did a boat trip to the islands and enjoyed the beach. Dubrovnik was more full of tourists than I expected after the GoT hype but it was beautiful. Recommend trying to go another season it was too hot. Must see in Zagreb: museum of broken relationships; split: palace; zadar: sea organ; Dubrovnik: city walls.

Posted: August 14, 2025
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Croatia, Family travel

Might be our false but all places we been there (and we touring all country by car) were too much touristic and overpriced, I didn't feel any of the local atmosphere (if it actually exists). Safety was fine but it may feels like that only because I was with my family.

Posted: August 13, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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How safe is Croatia for women?

Local safety index

4.7 /5

Based on 96 local experiences

Local crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 96 local experiences

Varazdin

It is a very safe place, you can go around at night safely. There are some creepy guys here and there, but for now I haven't heard any horror story from my friends nor they happened to me. I would suggest still having your guard up in the clubs.

Posted: October 21, 2025
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Helena

Helena

Zagreb

Zagreb is really a safe city, as is the whole Croatia. You can go anywhere alone, although the people are sometimes a bit rude, so they catcall you or give you some kind of compliment. All in all, Croatia is very safe country to walk around freely.

Posted: September 30, 2025
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Mera

Mera

Osijek

I have never had any issues or reasons to be scared. The only issue is stealing but if you are careful with your things it should be fine. Bicycle theft is kind of famous in Osijek so lock your bicycles!

Posted: September 29, 2025
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Rea

Rea

Zagreb

Very safe, good public transport and a nice peaceful neighbourhood. It's ok to walk alone at night and getting a taxi is easy. Worst thing that can happen is a comment from some drunk guy on a friday night

Posted: September 4, 2025
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Anamarija

Anamarija

Zagreb

Zagreb is very safe city. You can walk alone at night without worrying about anything. Maybe there are some parts of city that are little bit less safe but still pretty safe. There are no murders here od gun shootings. Biggest problem is bike stealing.

Posted: August 27, 2025
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Safety in Croatia