Montenegro was described by travel experts as a 'lesser-visited European gem' (Image: Getty Images) Croatia has experienced major tourism growth in recent years, with a 21 percent increase year-on-year, based on the most recent tourism figures. In December 2023, Croatia had an all-time high of 16,854,869 tourist arrivals. By June 2024, Croatia had 2,531,654 tourist arrivals, up from 1,658,615 in May, which represented a 21 percent increase.
In May, foreign tourist arrivals increased by 21 percent year-on-year, with millions of visitors flocking to the nation for its incredible views, hospitality and historic sites. READ MORE Beautiful European holiday spots named cheapest to book a holiday [INSIGHT] Whether you've already visited Croatia and are hoping to find a similar experience elsewhere or want to beat the crowds of some of Croatia's busiest regions, travel experts are pointing to neighbouring Montenegro . Given that the border crossing of Montenegro is just an hour's drive on average from Dubrovnik Airport, many holidaymakers visiting Croatia opt to visit on a day trip.
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