Croatia tourist information
Croatia is an ideal place if you want sun, beach, sea and charming ports. In addition to the Adriatic Sea another tourist destination is the capital Zagreb, a city with a medieval and bourgeois atmosphere. Zagreb was born in 1850, after the union of the two major cities Kaptol and Gradec.
The grand Yugoslav figure Josip Broz Tito is commemorated in Kumrovec, his native village. Not only his parents' home, but the entire area has the most authentic national style and was in fact preserved as the traditional Croatian village. Not far from the capital, there is a village called Hlebine from Podravina, where people are famous for clear and colorful naive paintings with rustic accents.
The cities on the Croatian coast have a Venetian-style architecture many were built on Roman foundations. Few things were kept in good condition, these include the Roman Amphitheater in Pula, the villas from Brijuni and the palace of Diocletian from Split. The architecture and the art of cathedrals in Trogir and Sibenik are a mix of Gothic and Renaissance style.
The most famous national park of Croatia is called Plitvice and its situated 100 km from Senj. Many films have been shot here since the 1960s. Here you can find 16 lakes, connected by 50 m high waterfalls that form a beautiful decor.
Travel Info:
Vaccinations: not required but its recommended to make immunization against encephalitis caused by ticks, if visiting forested areas during the summer.
Customs: you can introduce limited quantities of cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and perfumes, the equivalent of 300 kuna. Valuables must be declared. Introducing or taking out of foreign currency is limited to 15 000 kuna. Visitors not staying in hotels must register with the police within 24 hours of arrival.
Currency and means of payment: 1 Kuna (K) = 100 Lipa. There are ATMs and travelers' checks can be exchanged at post offices, banks or official exchange offices. Major credit cards are accepted in hotels or large restaurants. In some places they accept payment in euros or U.S. dollars.
Transportation: road and rail network is well built. There are connections by bus between to the main areas of the country. Ferries run from the main land to the islands, but also between the islands, and towards Greece and Italy. International airports: Zagreb, Pula, Split and Dubrovnik.
For drivers: Its enough to have at you the driving license and car registration document. It is recommended that you have a green card insurance. The speed limit is 50 km / h in towns, 80-100 km / h outside towns and 130 km / h on highways. Short range lights are required during the day. If you don't have hands-free the use of phones is prohibited. Traffic travels on the right side of the road.
Accommodation: The islands and coastline have a lot of hotels and guest houses and even camping sites.
The best time to visit: on the Adriatic coast the best time is from April to October and within the country from spring to autumn.