Zagreb at a glance
- About 660,000 people live in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia and its biggest city.
- It's the main city of the region of the same name.
- Towns nearby: Sesvete (11 km), Velika Gorica (14 km) and Zaprešić (14 km).
Dating by city / Croatia / Zagreb region / Zagreb
Singles in Zagreb
No one from Zagreb has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
First-date ideas for Zagreb
For a first meeting in Zagreb, keep it simple: coffee in the centre, a walk in a park or along the main street, maybe a small concert. An hour is enough to know whether you want a second date.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Zagreb
Who can I meet near Zagreb?
Within 50 km of Zagreb there are 20 towns and cities — Sesvete, Karlovac and Velika Gorica among them — with more than 920,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Zagreb?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Zagreb and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Zagreb real people?
There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Zagreb?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.