Lonely Planet ranks Croatia in Top 10 countries in the world for 2024

Great news for Croatia from Lonely Planet, one of the leading global travel platforms and specialised media for travel. 

On the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Lonely Planet has published a list of the 50 best global destinations across five categories, with Croatia securing its place in the category of the top 10 countries to visit next year.

“Lonely Planet’s choice confirms Croatia’s status as one of the highest quality, and simultaneously most beautiful, global countries, whose global visibility is increasingly significant. Its natural heritage, rich culture, the friendliness of its people, as well as strong drivers of progress in various aspects of tourism, are the cornerstone of our offer, which is becoming more and more recognisable throughout the year. I believe that our numerous guests have already been convinced of the attractiveness of the Croatian tourist offer and the dedication of the entire Croatian tourism sector, while those in the future will be convinced”, emphasised Kristjan Staničić, Director of the Croatian Tourist Board, stressing the importance of sustainability in development, as well as the promotion of sustainable tourism, as we are witnessing an increasing number of travellers following ecological trends.

Lonely Planet described Croatia as a country with a beautiful sun-drenched coastline, numerous islands, challenging mountains, and historic cities. The description also highlighted Croatia’s entry into the Schengen area, the opening of the Pelješac Bridge, and other infrastructure projects, all of which are just some of the synonyms for Croatia, which have placed it among the best countries in the world.

It is worth mentioning that alongside Croatia, countries such as Mongolia, India, Morocco, Chile, Mexico, and others have also secured their place on the list. 

In addition to the list of the best countries, Lonely Planet has also published lists of the best sustainable destinations, the best city, the best region, and the destinations offering the best value for money. 

You can find the complete ranking of Lonely Planet destinations by categories here..

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Source: CNTB

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