To understand Croatia's dependence on tourism, one should simply take a look at its share in GDP. In 2019, a record year for Croatian tourism, tourism revenues amounted to 19.5% of GDP. The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus in 2020 and 2021 showed tourism’s dependence on many social and natural factors. Tourism and activities related to it are the main engine driving the economy of many countries, including the Republic of Croatia. Croatia is a tourist country and mass tourism is the most dominant form of tourism. This form of tourism reached its peak in mid-twentieth century. Its main assets are sunny weather and sea/beaches. However, mass tourism has reached its saturation point. Tourists are looking for new ways to spend their free time. Therefore, the Croatian tourist offer is increasingly focusing on selective forms of tourism, primarily rural tourism, health tourism and cultural tourism. In today’s globalized world, religion seems to be outdated as more and more people declare themselves atheists. According to the last census, there is an evident decrease in number of Catholics and an increase in number of atheists. However, when faced with difficult situations in life, either existential or health-related, people tend to turn to faith and prayer. More and more travels are motivated by faith. Religious tourism is becoming an increasingly important component of Croatia’s tourist offer, although it is not as vital component as in France, Italy and Portugal, which are synonymous with this form of tourism.