The best luxury hotels in Croatia
On the Adriatic coast, Croatia has more than a thousand islands which are all as impressive as each other. With one side of the country facing the setting sun, the beaches are countless and surprising: travel from Pula to Zadar via Split to reach the "Pearl of the Adriatic”, Dubrovnik with its Gothic and Renaissance architecture. The mountain ranges of the Dinaric Alps await you with extraordinary hikes, natural national parks, as well as lakes abound with their extremely rich flora and fauna. As the crossroads of cultures and amazing influences, Croatia and its capital, Zagreb, offer many museums and many sites listed as World Heritage sites by Unesco.
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Currency: Kuna, which is made up of 100 lipa (in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 kuna notes). Banks are open Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cash machine are available in town, but infrequent on the islands. Hotels, restaurants, shops, gas stations accept credit cards. It’s possible to pay directly in Euros.
Electricity: Standard European plugs
Cuisine: Get a taste for the seafood-dominated cuisine of the Mediterranean as well as the schnitzel-and-strudel 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: A good road network. In rainy weather, be careful with aquaplaning, the road surfaces are not very absorbent. Speed is limited to 50 km / h in towns, 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. Dipped headlights must be switched on, even in daytime. Car Rentals: it is easy to rent a car. Your national driving license should be enough.
Transport by train: An aging rail network (it stops in Split). The train is cheap, steady, and 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 in Croatia ? : 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: Standard European plugs
Cuisine: Get a taste for the seafood-dominated cuisine of the Mediterranean as well as the schnitzel-and-strudel 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: A good road network. In rainy weather, be careful with aquaplaning, the road surfaces are not very absorbent. Speed is limited to 50 km / h in towns, 90 km / h on the road and 130 km / h on the highway. Dipped headlights must be switched on, even in daytime. Car Rentals: it is easy to rent a car. Your national driving license should be enough.
Transport by train: An aging rail network (it stops in Split). The train is cheap, steady, and 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 in Croatia ? : 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
