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NewsNewFires in the far south: Duba Konavoska out on 2 September, what remains
After more than two weeks of fire crossing from Bosnia into Konavle and Župa dubrovačka, the last active front at Duba Konavoska was declared fully extinguished on 2 September. Pelješac, where the August fire between Kuna and Potomje burned a church, is quiet. Roads and beaches are open; the burned hills are not.
NewsNewBura on 3 and 4 September: gusts to 85 km/h, roads and ferries open
The state weather service has a yellow warning out for the coast: bura with gusts of 65 to 85 km/h, strongest under Velebit and in the Kvarner. As of noon on 3 September no bridge or road is closed and the ferries sail. What the wind does to a travel day, and where to check before you drive.
NewsNew on Croatia Atlas: dog beaches
36 official dog beaches in 16 towns, curated and signposted. Now a section of its own.
News54 holiday lets sealed this summer: how to check yours is registered
Croatian inspectors sealed 54 unregistered apartments, rooms and holiday homes for at least 30 days each. Guests inside had to leave. The check takes two minutes and works before you pay.
NewsSuperyachts off Mljet, and what the island offers them
Croatian media report several billionaires meeting aboard a yacht off Mljet. Why that island, and what visitors to the national park notice of it.
NewsWildfires in Croatia, 22 August: one fire left, and a new one at Primošten
Only the Dinara is still burning. Gračac is out, Omiš and Primošten are contained. The new one hit a holiday village on 20 August and burned 100 hectares of olive groves in hours. What that means for this week, and why your phone may buzz in German.
NewsWildfires in Croatia, 20 August: where it still burns and what it means for travel
Two fires are still burning, on Dinara and near Gračac. Pelješac and Omiš are under control with crews still working the ground. Here is the state of play from the fire service, and what it changes for a trip this week.
NewsFerries thin out from 31 August, not from October
The peak season timetable ends on 30 August 2026, a month before the winter one starts on 28 September. Anyone travelling to an island in September is on a schedule that has already been cut once.
NewsCroatian schools go back on 7 September: what it changes
The ministry has set the first day of the 2026/2027 school year for Monday 7 September. For anyone travelling, that Monday is the sharpest line in the Croatian season: the domestic crowd leaves the coast overnight.
NewsAfter the Omiš fire: arrests, damage claims and new blazes
The fire is out and the clean-up has begun: the damage toll, the four arrests near Benkovac with USKOK now involved, how affected owners file claims, and where new fires broke out over the weekend.
NewsCroatia weather warning, 17 August: storms and hail
DHMZ has the Rijeka region on orange for Monday and most of the country on yellow: evening thunderstorms, hail and gusts of 65 to 85 km/h. Two sea lines are already suspended, and the heatwave is over.
NewsCroatia's July 2026 in numbers: where the crowds really were
4.7 million arrivals and 29.6 million overnight stays, the best July in two years. The interesting part is the distribution: Istria alone outweighs Dalmatia, and nine in ten visitors do not fly in.
NewsCroatia raises capped fuel prices from Tuesday 18 August
Petrol rises 7 cents to 1.63 euro a litre and diesel 9 cents to 1.80 euro from Tuesday 18 August 2026. On a 60-litre tank that is about 4.20 and 5.40 euro more than the week before.
NewsWildfires in Dalmatia: police investigating suspected arson
Several fires burned along the Dalmatian coast this month. Croatian police are investigating suspected arson in the Zadar area. Here is what travellers should watch, and where the official information comes from.
NewsEES at Croatia's borders: how crossing works now
The European Entry/Exit System now applies at all international crossings in Croatia. It affects third country nationals, not EU citizens, and it can make the queue longer.
NewsStara Gradiška crossing closed: use Gornji Varoš instead
Damage to the bridge has stopped traffic in both directions between Stara Gradiška and Gradiška. A new crossing at Gornji Varoš has been open since 19 May and takes the traffic.
NewsDubrovnik to Bari ferry suspended after technical fault
Line 54 between Dubrovnik and Bari is out of service until further notice. The ship stays moored in Dubrovnik. Sea traffic is otherwise running normally.
NewsHeat and thunderstorm warnings across Croatia
Warnings are active in every mainland region, from Istria to Dubrovnik. Most are yellow, Kvarner and Istria stand at orange for thunderstorms.
NewsWeight limits on eastern border bridges: what campers need to know
Several crossings towards Serbia and Bosnia have limits well below the usual truck threshold. If you travel in a heavy motorhome, the route matters more than the distance.
NewsKrk bridge: queues towards the mainland on changeover days
The bridge to Krk backs up in the direction of the mainland, with the queue starting well before the toll area. It is a Saturday and Sunday pattern, and it is avoidable.
NewsA1 and A3 in August: where the queues actually form
Traffic is heavy on the main routes towards the sea and back inland. The pinch points are predictable, and two of them are toll plazas rather than the open road.
NewsFire rules on the Croatian coast, and why they are strict
Most fires in Dalmatia start with people, not lightning. The rules in force through the summer are simple, and ignoring them is expensive.
NewsReading Croatian weather warnings: the regions behind the colours
Warnings are issued per region, not per town, and the regions are larger than most visitors expect. Knowing which one covers your beach saves a wasted day.
NewsWildfire at Omiš: what travellers need to know
The wildfire that started at Lokva Rogoznica on 13 August and spread towards Omiš has been contained since the morning of 15 August. Here is the confirmed situation, what it means for the coast road, and where to check before you set off.
NewsCroatia motorway tolls in 2026: what drivers need to know
Croatia still uses route-based motorway tolls rather than a national vignette. Here is how tickets, cards, cash and ENC work, plus where to check live traffic.
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