7-Day Croatia Road Trip from Split to Makarska, Gospić, and Zadar

Your road trip adventure in Croatia begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Stobreč. You’ll stay in Stobreč for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Stobreč has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Marjan. This attraction is a mountain and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 12,259 visitors.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Arbanija, Perivoj restoran i kavana. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,279 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Arbanija is Villa Spiza. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,322 customers.

Locals recommend Šug Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Arbanija. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,279 customers.

Arbanija also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Arbanija is The Daltonist Craft Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Arbanija is Tennis Bar. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,185 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 7-day vacation in Croatia!

Day 2 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Stobreč and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Makarska. You will stay in Makarska for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Stobreč is the amazing Old Town Hall. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 569 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible museum, Diocletian's Palace. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 74,369 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Stobreč is the outstanding Golden Gate. This popular memorial gates and arches and travel destination has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,623 visitors.

The spectacular Kašjuni Beach is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating beach and attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,765 visitors.

You can make the most of your new day in Stobreč by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Croatia. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Makarska, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Tempera Streetfood & Bar, one of the best restaurants in the city of Makarska. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,117 customers.

Locals also recommend Pivnica Pivac as one of the best restaurants in the city of Makarska. Pivnica Pivac is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,076 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Makarska is Vicenco Grill Bar - Makarska. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 562 customers.

After dinner, visit Buba, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Makarska. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,428 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Špina bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 332 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

You’ll stay in Lika-Senj County for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Makarska today is Biokovo Nature Park - Skywalk. This excellent attraction is a park that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 9,803 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing St. Peter Forest Park, an outstanding park, in the city of Makarska. Around 4,905 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Makarska is Vepric - Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes. This amazing attraction is a church and is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,069 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Croatia, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the city, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Croatia. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Nikola Tesla Memorial Center for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,826 visitors.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Lika-Senj County.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Lika-Senj County, The Highlanders pub. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 928 customers.

Locals recommend Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav as one of the best restaurants in the city of Lika-Senj County. Bistro & Pizzeria Tomislav is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,954 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Lika-Senj County, Bistro @ izletište Travel. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia with a toast!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 4 of your epic road trip in Croatia, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Zadar. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Zadar. You’ll stay in Zadar for 2 nights. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Zadar’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Zadar, start your day with a visit to the amazing Market Zadar. This much-appreciated top-tier point of interest and attraction is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,413 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Sea organ. This tide organ and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 55,793 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Church of St. Donatus to make the most of your road trip across Croatia. The spectacular Church of St. Donatus is a church building that has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 8,543 visitors.

The lovely The Land Gate is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 4,939 visitors have left this must-see tourist destination average ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Narodni trg. This attraction is a must-see tourist destination rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 6,370 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Zadar has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Zadar. Zadar offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

After you’ve settled into your accommodation, we recommend a dinner at the popular Restoran 4 Kantuna. This popular restaurant is one of the locals’ most recommended restaurants in the city, with ratings of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 3,300 reviews.

The remarkable Konoba Rafaelo is another top restaurant in Zadar we recommend. This restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,104 customers.

If you would rather go somewhere else, the famous Pet Bunara Dine & Wine is also an excellent choice. This well-loved restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,856 customers.

After your meal, we recommend you drink at one of the best bars in Zadar, the fantastic Deja Brew Pub Zadar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 735 customers.

To end your night the best way possible, we recommend going to the wonderful BackStage Bar. This bar offers a great variety of drinks and has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 508 customers.

Another bar with a great atmosphere is Harbor CookHouse & Club. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers, so don’t forget to check this one out as well!

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Croatia!

You still have 1 night left in Zadar.

One of the best travel destinations you can make time for at the start of this day is Solana Nin Salt Museum. This incredible attraction is a museum and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,300 visitors.

Paški most is another popular attraction you'll visit. This spectacular attraction is rated 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,305 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit is Maslenica Bridge. This amazing attraction is a deck arch bridge and is rated an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 3,469 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Pariževačka glavica. This landmark and place of interest is rated an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars by 2,585 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore even more, then consider a visit to the fantastic Paklenica National Park. This park is a popular attraction with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5,736 visitors.

To do something one-of-a-kind today, you can join a popular tour. Check out all the fun and eye-opening experiences you can try out in Croatia to make your travel experience in the country more memorable.

When you’re done exploring for the day, you’ll drive to your accommodation in the city of Zadar.

We recommend eating at one of the best restaurants in the city of Zadar, like Trattoria Mediterraneo. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 762 customers.

Restoran Bruschetta is another of the best restaurant options in the city of Zadar. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,370 customers.

Locals enjoy Harbor CookHouse & Club, one of the most popular restaurants in the city of Zadar. The restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,272 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the best bars in the city of Zadar, Beach Bar Bamboo. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar that locals recommend, like La Famiglia. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,083 customers.

The Garden Lounge is another of the best bars in the city of Zadar. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,269 customers.

Raise your glass and relax after another big day of your road trip adventure through Croatia!

Day 6 of your road trip through Croatia gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Arbanija for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Šibenik is the amazing Krka National Park. This attraction is a park that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 57,687 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible waterfall, Skradinski buk. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,928 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Croatia. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Arbanija, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Fig Split, one of the best restaurants in the city of Arbanija. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,263 customers.

Locals also recommend The Daltonist Craft Bar as one of the best restaurants in the city of Arbanija. The Daltonist Craft Bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,191 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Arbanija is PORTOFINO Steak - Pasta - Seafood. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 892 customers.

After dinner, visit Makarun Split, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Arbanija. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bokeria Kitchen & Wine. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,989 customers.

Alternatively, Fabrique Pub is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Arbanija. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,169 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Croatia!

Day 7 of your road trip in Croatia is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Arbanija before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

West Bank is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Arbanija. This must-see tourist destination and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,304 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Arbanija and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Croatia.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Arbanija at Makarun Split before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 532 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Bokeria Kitchen & Wine for your last chance at a meal in the city of Arbanija. The Bokeria Kitchen & Wine restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,989 customers.

If you'd prefer a popular restaurant that locals enjoy, try Chops Grill - Steak & Seafood. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,663 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Arbanija. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Croatia!