PRESTIGE & LUXURY HOTELS
On the Adriatic coast, Croatia has more than a thousand islands all more
impressive from each other. With its side turned towards the setting sun,
the beaches are countless and surprising: from Pula to Zadar via Split
to reach the "Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik with Gothic constructions and
Renaissance. The mountain ranges of the Dinaric Alps reserve
extraordinary hikes, national natural parks and lakes abound with a
extremely rich flora and fauna. Crossroads of cultures and influences
exceptional, Croatia and its capital, Zagreb, offers many museums and
many sites listed as World Heritage of the Unesco.
Discover a unique limited collection of prestige & luxury hotels in Croatia
YOU'RE GOING TO CROATIA ?
Currency: Kuna, which is divided into 100 lipa (in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 kuna notes). Banks are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Distributors are available in town, but infrequent on the islands. Hotels, restaurants, shops, gas stations accept credit cards. Possible to pay directly in euros.
Electricity : European standard plugs
Cuisine: Get a taste for the seafood-dominated cuisine of the Mediterranean and the filling schnitzel-and-strudel fare of central Europe.
Tipping etiquette : 10% of the bill
Tipping etiquette: Staff won’t expect you to tip, but it’s considered polite to do so. 10% is the norm.
Transport: correct road network. In rainy weather, be careful with aquaplaning, the coverings are not very absorbent. Speed is limited to 50 km / h in town, 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. The dipped headlights must be on, even in daytime. Rental by car: it is easy to rent a car. National driving license is enough.
Transport by train: old rail network (it stops in Split). The train is cheap, steady, comfortable but… slow. It only serves large cities.
Top tip: Croatia’s culinary scene is on the rise with regional specialities and bountiful produce inspiring a new generation of fine dining foodies – oysters, truffles, olive oil and white wine are a ‘must try’ for any visitor.
When to go ? : Perched on the Mediterranean coast, Croatia has warm summers and mild winters. July and August are ‘peak season’ with hot weather drawing visitors from far and wide to the country’s beaches, glittering archipelago and many bars and cafes. From October onwards, the coast and cities are quieter, making this a great time for urban sightseeing or shopping.
Best months to go : May, June and September
Electricity : European standard plugs
Cuisine: Get a taste for the seafood-dominated cuisine of the Mediterranean and the filling schnitzel-and-strudel fare of central Europe.
Tipping etiquette : 10% of the bill
Tipping etiquette: Staff won’t expect you to tip, but it’s considered polite to do so. 10% is the norm.
Transport: correct road network. In rainy weather, be careful with aquaplaning, the coverings are not very absorbent. Speed is limited to 50 km / h in town, 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. The dipped headlights must be on, even in daytime. Rental by car: it is easy to rent a car. National driving license is enough.
Transport by train: old rail network (it stops in Split). The train is cheap, steady, comfortable but… slow. It only serves large cities.
Top tip: Croatia’s culinary scene is on the rise with regional specialities and bountiful produce inspiring a new generation of fine dining foodies – oysters, truffles, olive oil and white wine are a ‘must try’ for any visitor.
When to go ? : Perched on the Mediterranean coast, Croatia has warm summers and mild winters. July and August are ‘peak season’ with hot weather drawing visitors from far and wide to the country’s beaches, glittering archipelago and many bars and cafes. From October onwards, the coast and cities are quieter, making this a great time for urban sightseeing or shopping.
Best months to go : May, June and September
