Croatia for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Croatia is moderately friendly for vegan and vegetarian travelers, especially in cities and along the coast. While seafood and meat are common, salads, grilled vegetables, and vegan restaurants are increasingly available.
Croatia
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
Best For: Mediterranean vegetables, pasta, salads
Challenging Because: Seafood broths on the coast
🥗 What to Eat
- Vegetarian-friendly: Grilled vegetables, cheese pastries, pasta
- Vegan-friendly: Risotto without cheese, vegetable soups, salads
🚫 Watch Out For
- Fish stock in risotto
- Butter in vegetables
🗣️ Survival Phrases
- No meat: Bez mesa (bez MEH-sah)
- I am vegetarian: Ja sam vegetarijanac/vegetarijanka (yah sahm veh-geh-tah-ree-YAH-nats)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Inland Croatia is more veggie-friendly than the coast.
Capital – ZAGREB 🇭🇷
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