Evidence ledger · 12 destinations and Christmas 2026

Croatia destination sources

Twenty-nine scoped primary records support the national selector, ten country-owned destination guides, the Poreč–Makarska comparison and Christmas planning.

HR-DZS-POREC-2025high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 2025
Scope: Poreč – Parenzo destination row; commercial accommodation only
What we use it for: The first release reports 3.3 million commercial-accommodation nights in Poreč – Parenzo in 2025, up 2.2% from 2024.
What it does not prove: Rounded first-release total; it is not an Istria total, a live booking count or the same scope as Tourist Board eVisitor reporting.
Gate support: visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-POREC-OLD-TOWNhigh

Poreč Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Historic centre on the Poreč peninsula
What we use it for: The official destination page locates the conserved historic centre on the peninsula and identifies its principal streets and heritage sites.
What it does not prove: It does not establish room quality, street-level noise, accessibility for a particular property or prices.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-POREC-LAGOONSmedium to high

Poreč Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Coastal route from central Poreč through the southern lagoon resorts
What we use it for: The official destination route distinguishes the southern lagoons and describes the promenade plus seasonal train and boat links to town.
What it does not prove: Service frequency, fares and late-season operation require a date-specific check.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-DZS-MAKARSKA-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 2024
Scope: City of Makarska row; beds, arrivals and nights in commercial accommodation
What we use it for: The city row reports 19,874 permanent beds, 316,894 arrivals and 1,672,925 commercial-accommodation nights in 2024.
What it does not prove: It does not distribute demand or beds across editorial neighbourhoods and must not be relabelled as Makarska Riviera data.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-MAKARSKA-AREAS-2025high

City of Makarska

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Official local-council names within the City of Makarska
What we use it for: The City identifies Centar, Ratac–Zelenka and Bili Brig–Gorinka as distinct local-council areas.
What it does not prove: Editorial stay areas may not match local-council boundaries; Ratac and Bili Brig must not be presented as one official district.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-MAKARSKA-BEACHESmedium to high

Makarska Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: City beach corridor from the harbour west through the inhabited hotel belt
What we use it for: The official destination page describes the central city beach as extending from the harbour through the inhabited western hotel area.
What it does not prove: It does not prove walking time, gradient, noise, room inventory or the boundary between Donja Luka and Ratac.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-CROATIA-DESTINATIONS-2025high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2025
Scope: Croatia commercial accommodation and the named destination totals reported in the 2025 annual first release
What we use it for: The annual release reports 4.2 million commercial-accommodation nights each for Rovinj and Dubrovnik, 3.3 million for Poreč, 3.2 million for Split and 2.7 million for the City of Zagreb, while preserving the commercial-accommodation scope.
What it does not prove: The release is not a neighbourhood split, live booking count, revenue measure or complete measure of non-commercial stays. It does not justify ranking destinations for an individual traveller.
Gate support: visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-ROVINJ-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Rovinj – Rovigno row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 39,050 permanent beds and 1,712 extra beds for the Town of Rovinj – Rovigno at the 2024 monthly maximum, establishing a material accommodation market at exact-town scope.
What it does not prove: Capacity is not live inventory, current availability, provider coverage, partner attribution, bookings, payout, room quality, price or proof for an exact area or property.
Gate support: commercial value

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-OPATIJA-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Opatija row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 12,723 permanent beds, 1,506 extra beds, 446,747 tourist arrivals and 1,361,164 tourist nights for the Town of Opatija in 2024.
What it does not prove: This is not live demand or inventory, current availability, a Riviera-corridor total, provider coverage, partner attribution, hotel quality, price or evidence for any exact property.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-ZAGREB-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: City of Zagreb row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 27,279 permanent beds and 1,628 extra beds for the City of Zagreb at the 2024 monthly maximum, establishing a material accommodation market at exact-city scope.
What it does not prove: Capacity is not live inventory, current availability, provider coverage, partner attribution, bookings, payout, room quality, price or proof for an exact area or property.
Gate support: commercial value

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-PLITVICE-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Municipality of Plitvička Jezera row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 5,362 permanent beds, 464 extra beds, 266,634 tourist arrivals and 410,293 tourist nights for the Municipality of Plitvička Jezera in 2024.
What it does not prove: Accommodation capacity and demand are not park attendance, live inventory, provider coverage, partner attribution, entrance demand, ticket availability, route conditions, hotel quality or price.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-ZADAR-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Zadar row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 25,741 permanent beds, 3,002 extra beds, 668,243 tourist arrivals and 2,299,125 tourist nights for the Town of Zadar in 2024.
What it does not prove: This is not a county total, live inventory or beach demand, provider coverage, partner attribution, current availability, room quality, price or proof for an exact area or property.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-SIBENIK-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Šibenik row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 21,864 permanent beds, 2,797 extra beds, 317,290 tourist arrivals and 1,383,353 tourist nights for the Town of Šibenik in 2024.
What it does not prove: This is not a county total, live inventory or fortress/beach demand, provider coverage, partner attribution, availability, price, room quality or proof for an exact address.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-SPLIT-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Split row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 34,082 permanent beds and 3,275 extra beds for the Town of Split at the 2024 monthly maximum, establishing a material accommodation market at exact-town scope.
What it does not prove: Capacity is not live inventory, current availability, provider coverage, partner attribution, bookings, payout, room quality, price or proof for an exact area or property.
Gate support: commercial value

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-HVAR-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Hvar administrative row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 9,454 permanent beds, 469 extra beds, 195,455 tourist arrivals and 660,249 tourist nights for the Town of Hvar administrative area in 2024.
What it does not prove: This is not an island total, port count, live inventory or ferry demand, provider coverage, partner attribution, availability, current price, room quality or proof for a quieter island base.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-KORCULA-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Korčula administrative row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 5,620 permanent beds, 479 extra beds, 101,162 tourist arrivals and 403,820 tourist nights for the Town of Korčula administrative area in 2024.
What it does not prove: This is not an island total, cruise count, live inventory or ferry demand, provider coverage, partner attribution, availability, current price, room quality or proof for Lumbarda or a wider-island base.
Gate support: commercial value · visitor demand

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DZS-DUBROVNIK-2024high

Croatian Bureau of Statistics

Observed: 1 January–31 December 2024
Scope: Town of Dubrovnik row in the 2024 beds, arrivals and nights table
What we use it for: The official annual table reports 33,133 permanent beds and 3,600 extra beds for the Town of Dubrovnik at the 2024 monthly maximum, establishing a material accommodation market at exact-town scope.
What it does not prove: Capacity is not live inventory, current availability, provider coverage, partner attribution, bookings, payout, room quality, price or proof for an exact area or property.
Gate support: commercial value

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-ROVINJ-GUIDE-2026medium to high

Rovinj–Rovigno Tourist Board

Observed: Destination structure checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Rovinj historic centre, city beaches, northern Porton Biondi, Golden Cape coast and boat-linked islands
What we use it for: The official guide distinguishes the pedestrian historic centre, rocky Monte shore, Porton Biondi north of the centre, the protected southern coast and boat-linked island beaches.
What it does not prove: The guide does not prove current room supply, street-level noise, parking availability, accessibility of a named property, live schedules or prices.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-OPATIJA-LUNGOMARE-2026medium to high

Opatija Tourist Board

Observed: Current official destination page checked 2026-08-29
Scope: The Lungomare corridor linking Volosko, central Opatija, Ičići, Ika and Lovran
What we use it for: The official destination page establishes the Lungomare as the coastal spine connecting Volosko through Opatija and onward to the southern Riviera settlements.
What it does not prove: It does not make every property waterfront, prove a universal flat route, or establish current room availability, beach conditions or transport frequency.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-OPATIJA-BEACHES-2026medium to high

Opatija Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Named beaches and bathing areas within Opatija
What we use it for: The official page lists multiple distinct public and hotel-adjacent bathing areas, supporting a stay decision that separates the promenade from any single assumed beach.
What it does not prove: The directory does not prove equal access, free use of hotel beaches, water quality on a future date, room quality, price or availability.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-ZAGREB-CITY-STRUCTURE-2026high

Zagreb Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Upper Town, Lower Town Green Horseshoe and central Zagreb visitor geography
What we use it for: The official destination overview separates the historic Upper Town from the planned Lower Town and identifies the chain of central green squares as the Lower Town axis.
What it does not prove: It does not establish street-level noise, construction impact, step-free access, event disruption, current prices or live accommodation supply.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-PLITVICE-PROGRAMS-2019high

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Observed: Management plan 2019–2028; checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Official visitor system, Entrances 1 and 2, Upper and Lower Lakes, boat and panoramic-vehicle route programmes
What we use it for: The plan documents two main entrances and official programmes ranging from shorter single-section visits to longer routes covering both Upper and Lower Lakes with park transport elements.
What it does not prove: A management plan does not prove that every trail, boat or panoramic vehicle is operating on a future date, nor does it establish live ticket inventory, weather or crowding.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-PLITVICE-VISITOR-RULES-2023high

Plitvice Lakes National Park

Observed: Official visitor recommendations checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Park-wide visitor rules, ticket requirement, trail planning, clothing and weather-related disruption
What we use it for: The official information book requires a valid ticket, suitable clothing and advance attention to route length, and warns that weather can temporarily close trails or stop vehicles.
What it does not prove: The document is not a live status feed and does not prove future weather, exact queues, same-day ticket availability or the condition of a particular off-site accommodation route.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-ZADAR-OLD-TOWN-2026high

Zadar Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Historic peninsula squares and the public-life structure of central Zadar
What we use it for: The official page identifies the Forum, People's Square, Petar Zoranić Square and Five Wells Square as central public spaces within Zadar's historic urban experience.
What it does not prove: It does not establish property access, parking, step-free routes, current event disturbance, room inventory, live price or beach quality.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-ZADAR-BEACHES-2026medium to high

Zadar Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Zadar city coast from Kolovare south of the centre to Borik, Puntamika and Diklo north-west of the peninsula
What we use it for: The official beach overview distinguishes close-to-centre Kolovare from the north-western Borik and Diklo coast, supporting a real centre-versus-beach-base decision.
What it does not prove: The page does not prove identical beach conditions, walking times, current water quality, shade, crowding, room quality or availability for every address.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-SIBENIK-OLD-CITY-2026high

Šibenik Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Šibenik old city, waterfront edge and central historic public spaces
What we use it for: The official destination page establishes the old city's compact heritage core, central square and relationship to the coastal edge.
What it does not prove: The page does not prove current room supply, stair-free access, street-level noise, parking availability, prices or exact walking time.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-SIBENIK-BANJ-2026medium to high

Šibenik Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Banj city beach and its waterfront relationship to central Šibenik
What we use it for: The official page identifies Banj as a pebble city beach connected to the centre along the waterfront, giving Šibenik a supported city-and-swim trip shape.
What it does not prove: It does not make every nearby property beachfront or prove a precise route, present crowding, water quality on a future day, accommodation supply or price.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-SPLIT-PALACE-2026high

Split Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Diocletian's Palace and the inhabited historic core of central Split
What we use it for: The official page establishes the Palace as the living structural core of Split rather than a detached attraction, supporting a centre-first stay decision.
What it does not prove: The page does not prove a quiet room, step-free entrance, vehicle access, current events, live room supply or price.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-SPLIT-BACVICE-2026high

Split Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Bačvice municipal beach close to Split's city harbour
What we use it for: The official page places Bačvice by the city harbour and describes its dual role as a city beach and evening social area.
What it does not prove: It does not prove quietness, room quality, exact walking time, current crowding, beach capacity on a future day, price or accommodation availability.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-SPLIT-MARJAN-2026medium to high

Split Tourist Board

Observed: Stable park geography checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Marjan Forest Park west of central Split and its direct relationship to the Riva
What we use it for: The official destination page describes Marjan as the natural western counterweight to dense central Split, reached from the Riva and used for walking and recreation.
What it does not prove: The page does not prove that a named accommodation has easy park or beach access, nor current transport, trail openings, lighting, room supply or price.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-HVAR-ACCESS-2026high

Hvar Tourist Board

Observed: Route structure checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Hvar Town passenger-port access and island car-ferry access through Stari Grad and Sućuraj
What we use it for: The official page separates passenger access to Hvar Town from the island's car-ferry terminals and warns that operator timetables can change.
What it does not prove: It does not guarantee a sailing, connection, seat, fare, transfer duration under live conditions or accommodation availability.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-HVAR-BEACHES-2026medium to high

Hvar Tourist Board

Observed: Hvar Town beach access guide checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Beaches reached from Hvar Town on foot or by seasonal taxi boat, including Pokonji Dol and the Pakleni Islands
What we use it for: The dated official guide distinguishes on-foot city beach choices from taxi-boat island beaches and states the different trip shapes each supports.
What it does not prove: It does not guarantee seasonal taxi boats, live prices, natural shade, current facilities, water conditions, accommodation supply or a universally suitable beach.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-KORCULA-TOWN-2026high

Korčula Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Korčula Town, its stone historic core, local archipelago and island access overview
What we use it for: The official town board separates the compact stone town experience from wider island activities and identifies several shipping companies serving island-mainland routes.
What it does not prove: The page does not prove a sailing, fare, transfer, live room supply, road condition, parking, current price or property quality.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-KORCULA-ISLAND-2026medium to high

Korčula Tourist Board

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Town of Korčula, Lumbarda, Račišće, Pupnat and selected wider-island visitor choices
What we use it for: The official guide shows that Korčula Town, nearby Lumbarda and the island's more distant villages support materially different holiday rhythms.
What it does not prove: It does not establish universal bus frequency, drive time, beach conditions, live accommodation inventory, availability, price or property quality.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-08-29

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HR-DUBROVNIK-PORT-ACCESS-2026high

Dubrovnik Port Authority

Observed: Checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Gruž passenger port and the onward connection to Dubrovnik Old City
What we use it for: The official port page establishes Gruž as a separate arrival district and explains that the historic centre requires an onward walk or local transport connection.
What it does not prove: The page does not prove live traffic, current ticket price, guaranteed frequency, luggage suitability, property accessibility, room availability or price.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-DUBROVNIK-CITY-BUS-2026medium to high

Dubrovnik Tourist Board

Observed: City-bus network statement checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Dubrovnik local bus network linking the city's districts
What we use it for: The official destination page confirms a multi-line local bus network connecting Dubrovnik districts and points travellers to the operator for current detail.
What it does not prove: It does not prove a specific door-to-door journey, live frequency, traffic delay, step-free access, luggage conditions, room supply or price.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-ZAGREB-ADVENT-2026high

City of Zagreb

Observed: Advent Zagreb 2026 planning notice; checked 2026-08-29
Scope: Official 2026 Advent period and the municipal locations named in the second-round organiser notice
What we use it for: The City states that Advent Zagreb 2026 officially runs from 28 November 2026 to 7 January 2027, with a warm-up period from 25 to 27 November, and names central and district locations under preparation.
What it does not prove: A municipal organiser notice is not the final visitor programme and does not prove that every listed site will operate daily, that an activity is free, or that a named performer, timetable or price is confirmed.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-POREC-ADVENT-2025high

Poreč Tourist Board

Observed: Advent Poreč 2025/26 programme, 6 December 2025–4 January 2026; checked 2026-08-29
Scope: The most recent official Advent Poreč visitor programme located at review time, centred on Matija Gubec Square in the Old Town
What we use it for: The official destination page records the 2025/26 Advent dates, Old Town location and programme structure, including concerts, family activities, an ice rink and New Year events.
What it does not prove: The page does not confirm Advent Poreč 2026/27, current accommodation availability, winter opening hours, transport operation, prices or accessibility for a particular visitor.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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HR-MAKARSKA-ADVENT-2025high

Makarska Tourist Board

Observed: Advent Makarska 2025/26 programme, 30 November 2025–1 January 2026; checked 2026-08-29
Scope: The most recent official Advent Makarska visitor programme located at review time, covering Kačić Square, Hrpina and Tina Ujević Square
What we use it for: The official destination page records the 2025/26 event period and a three-location programme structure for music, food, family activities and skating in central Makarska.
What it does not prove: The page does not confirm Advent Makarska 2026/27, daily opening hours, current performers, accommodation availability, weather, transport, prices or accessibility.
Gate support: audience access

Checked 2026-09-11

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