July the 12th, 2026 – Croatia has opened 50 tourist medical clinics across 11 different counties as the very height of the summer season looms.
Croatia has opened 50 dedicated tourist medical clinics across 11 coastal and tourist regions to provide healthcare for the millions of visitors expected to arrive and no doubt get into some sort of bother during the peak summer season. Poslovni reports that these seasonal clinics, which began operating this month, are intended to ease pressure on local health centres and hospital emergency departments while ensuring tourists can access medical care quickly during their holidays.
Clinics are now operating across Croatia’s main tourist regions
The temporary clinics have been established across 11 counties with the highest number of summer visitors, including Istria, Primorje-Gorski Kotar, Lika-Senj, Zadar, Šibenik-Knin, Split-Dalmatia, Dubrovnik-Neretva and several continental tourist destinations. They’re all staffed by doctors and nurses who provide treatment for common illnesses and minor injuries, helping reduce waiting times for both tourists and local residents during the busiest, hottest months of the year.
Free care for EHIC holders
Visitors from European Union and European Economic Area countries who hold a valid European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) can receive medically necessary treatment under the same conditions as Croatian residents. Tourists from countries without reciprocal healthcare agreements may be required to pay for treatment and later seek reimbursement through their travel insurance provider. Health authorities are encouraging all visitors to carry their EHIC or proof of travel insurance while holidaying in Croatia.
Supporting Croatia’s record tourism season
The seasonal clinics form part of Croatia’s annual preparations for the summer tourist season, when the country’s population swells significantly due to millions of international arrivals. From sun stroke to unfortunate souls having stepped on sea urchins and everything in between, the clinics work hard to unburden larger hospitals. By providing dedicated healthcare facilities for foreign visitors, officials hope to improve access to medical services, reduce pressure on emergency departments and maintain a high standard of care for all throughout the peak summer period.
With yet another very busy summer expected, the expanded network of tourist clinics is designed to ensure both visitors and residents can access timely medical assistance when needed.
