Aerial view of Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Split, Croatia's second-largest city. getty European Best Destinations asked more than 1.2 million travelers from 139 countries ...

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A record 21.3 million tourists flocked to Croatia last year, with many heading straight for the bustling hubs of Dubrovnik or Split. But hop on a ferry and there is so much more to discover.