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In recent years, Croatia has become a true haven for investors. This has been largely driven by its accession to the European Union, the Schengen Area, and the Eurozone, which gave investors an additional layer of security when it comes to their investments. We have written extensively about what attracts investors to Croatia. In short, it comes down to a favourable price-to-quality ratio, growing tourism demand, and the not insignificant role played by global geopolitical developments.

With Croatia joining the European Union and the Eurozone, buying real estate for foreigners has become even more accessible and simpler than before. There is a significant growth in interest among foreign buyers and investors. Real estate in Croatia is attractive to foreigners due to the high quality of life, tourism potential, and stable market. Particularly sought after are investment properties and holiday homes, which allow buyers both personal use and income from renting.

More and more property owners in Croatia today are facing a simple question: how much does an empty property actually cost me, and what can I do with it? If a property sits vacant, it generates expenses. In 2025, a new property tax is being introduced, which has further increased the level of concern among owners.

Croatia has once again been recognized as a top destination by the most influential promoters of tourism and travel. According to the prestigious Virtuoso Luxe Travel report for 2026, as reported by Forbes Travel Guide, Croatia has been ranked among the top five destinations to visit this year. This is great and happy news that everyone should be extremely proud of, given the strong competition from countries around the world.

The International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism (IGCAT) has named Split-Dalmatia County the European Region of Gastronomy for 2027. What does this mean for Dalmatia, and what does gastronomy have to do with real estate? Let’s explore in the text below.