Alcohol in Croatia: what are the rules for travelers?

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Alcohol — Croatia

What travelers need to know about alcohol in Croatia. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Alcohol in Croatia: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Drinking alcohol in public outside bars and restaurants is prohibited in tourist cities including Split and Dubrovnik; on-the-spot fines apply for drunken or disorderly behavior.

On-the-spot fines.

§ Australian DFAT Smartraveller — Croatia

Verified Jul 13, 2026

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