Holiday in Croatia -country information

Croatia’s islands, bays and clear water on the Mediterranean coast are paradise for sun worshippers and water sport enthusiasts. The coast is perfect for an active holiday with swimming, sailing and diving. At the same time the mainland offers great variety. The national parks in this country of rock and water appeal to climbers, trekkers and cyclists. Croatia’s countryside is beautiful and if history is what you are after, you will not be disappointed. Throughout the country there are monuments to its thousand year old culture.

A trip to Croatia will be a mixture of relaxation, culture, fun and activity. It is, therefore, no surprise that Croatia’s holiday apartments and holiday homes are among the Mediterranean’s most popular. Croatia

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Size: 56,542 sq km

Population: 4,437,460

Public holidays: 1 & 6 January, Easter Monday, 1 May, 22 July (Anti Fascist Day), 25 June (National Day), 5 August (Thanksgiving), 15 August (Mary’s Ascension), 8 October (Independence Day), 1 November (All Souls Day), 25 & 26 December.

Business hours (Shops and banks): No official business hours. During the summer most shops are open from 7 am to 9 pm. The rest of the year business hours are more limited. Banks are open from 7 am to 7pm from Monday to Friday and on Saturday until 1 pm. Some banks in larger cities are also open on Sunday.

Kuna

Currency/Methods of payment: Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa). Coin denominations: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 Lipa and 1, 2 and 5 Kuna. Banknotes: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 Kuna. Money can be exchanged in banks, post offices, exchange bureaus and most travel agencies. Travellers cheques can be cashed in banks. Credit cards such as American Express, Visa, Diners and Eurocard are widely accepted. Be aware, though, that some places will only accept cash.

Language: Croatian. English and German are widely spoken. Also Italian on the coast.

Electricity: 220V, 50 cycles.

Emergency numbers: 94 (doctor), 92 (police)

Climate: Croatia has two climatic regions. On the mainland there is a temperate continental climate, plus a mountain climate. The coast has a Mediterranean climate with many days of sunshine: dry, hot summers, humid, mild winters. Average temperatures: January 0-2ºC, August 19-23ºC. Average temperatures on the coast: January 6-11ºC, August 21-27ºC. Average water temperature: 12ºC in winter and 25ºC in summer.

Visas and documents:Danish citizens do not need a visa to enter Croatia. You must produce a valid passport.

Customs regulations: There are extensive restrictions for entry into Croatia. Check with the Croatian embassy.

General information: Bring your health insurance card. Travel insurance is advisable. Part of the land still has a problem with land mines. It is essential therefore to consult with a local expert before going off the beaten track.

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