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climate
The Croatian coastline and the islands have a mild Mediterranean climate.The sirocco winds (known here as the jugo) bring a moderating influence from Africa so the summers are sunny, warm, and dry.The months May,June and September are a little cooler but you can wear shorts and T-shirt most of the time.Generally,the weather is peaceful and predictable.The average temperature ranges from 2°–8°C (36°–46°F) in January to 18°–26° C (64°–79°F) in June.July and August are the hottest
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Money Matters
The Croatian currency is the Kuna (local abbreviation- kn, international abbreviation-HRK), which is divided into 100 lipas (lp). When visiting Croatia, you can exchange most currencies and most credit cards are accepted. Notes consist of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20,10 and 5 kuna. Each bears a likeness to a Croatian hero.
Each kuna is divided into 100 lipa. There are silver coloured 50 and 20 lipa coins and bronze 10 lipa coins. The value of the kuna is tied to the value of the euro. It is quite common for accommodation to be priced in euros however you will mostly pay in kuna.
ATM's are readily available in all resorts, towns and cities in Croatia, in banks, supermarkets and many other establishments. Most machines offer a choice of languages. UK Pounds, US Dollars and Euros are easily exchangeable in Croatia, although other currencies can be changed too. Hotel exchange rates are probably quite poor, so you'll probably be better off changing your money in a bank or in one of numerous Bureaux de Change dotted around towns :-(
Tippings are already included in your restaurant bill however; if you feel you have received excellent service then feel free to leave a tip.Croatian people are very generous in leaving the tips.They allways leave something,specially to waiters.Shop prices are fixed so there is no chance of bargaining however in street markets it is quite acceptable to barter.
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Photography
Our paddling adventures are mainly in the salt water environment and some of the delicate electronics can be damaged.Well,we are shore that you don't want to buy some one-time-throw-away plastic camera and that you will take or buy some good one......'cause the scenery is fantastic.Don't forget to take the extra memory storage and batteries for a digital camera, as there is not much opportunity to access electricity.Our guides are using the solar chargers for their phones and GPS so if they don't use them you can ask them to borrow you.To reduce your load and possible demage, or to increase the storage space,it is wise to keep your lenses kit to a minimum.In almost every small town you can find the Photo Shops where you can empty your card on CD or to develop your film.There is also the possibility to put your photos on our laptop if available.
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Travel Insurance
It is necessary to take out a personal insurance policy to cover yourself against sickness, accident,loss of baggage, or trip cancellation.
We will provide you with the basic insurance against injury.
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Medical Matters
To avoid any medical problems on our trips and to give to our guides annotations about your condition please fill out our medical form and send it to us when you do your booking.This is just the precaution for our guides.Our guests must be on the first place and we must be prepared on their possible problems.
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Passport and Visas
Make sure that you have a signed and valid passport for atleast 6 months after the date of your return.Your passport maybe checked at hotels as all tourists are registered.
For most visitors visas are not required for stays in Croatia of less than 90 days. Not required for citizens of USA, Canada, or EU to enter Croatia.
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Water
Regarding its water resources, Croatia has a leading position in Europe. Concerning water quality, Croatian water is greatly appreciated all over the world. Due to a lack of established industries there have also been no major incidents of water pollution.Most of the people are using the tapwater for coocking and drinking as well.Our tapwater is safe in some regions but we suggest you to buy the bottled one.
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Food and Drink
You get the standard fare as in many other central European or Mediterranean countries (pizza, pasta, meat dishes, fish). All food is safe to eat as restaurants are regularly inspected, and there is no problem with drinking water. Seafood is a speciality along the Croatian coastline!
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Accomodation
As you can expect, there are various types of accomodation in Croatia - hotels, villas, private accomodation, hostels, campsites...even lighthouses!
The high season, July and August, is more expensive. In April, May, September and October, prices are reduced by up to 40%
There are almost 150 camping grounds along the Croatian coast
For the best value accommodation, stay in private rooms, which are very popular in Croatia and they are the best way to meet Croatian hospitality.Every single town has a tourist office which will arrange accommodation.
Hotels are of good value, but top class accommodation is expensive.
Transport in Croatia
by Air
There are international airports in Zagreb, Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik and Rijeka (on the island of Krk). Recently, Osijek airport in Slavonia has been renovated for regional traffic. It is also being considered to revitalize Pula airport (Istria) as a destination for low cost airlines. Currently, the following low cost airlines are flying to Croatia: SkyEurope, EasyJet, Flyglobespan, Germanwings, TUIfly, Ryanair, Thomson and Wizz Air. Major established companies that fly to Croatia include the domestic Croatia Airlines (now a regional member of the Star Alliance), Lufthansa and British Airways. There are no intercontinental flights from or to Croatia.
By Train
-The Croatian railway system consists of 2.974 km of rails (of which 248 km is double track). 1.228 km is electrified - 41.3%. (End of 2004)
There are also routes to Austria,Czech,Slovakia,Italia, ,Switzerland,Macedonia,Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia....
By Road
According to recent statements of European traffic experts, Croatian highways are amongst the most modern and safest in Europe. This is also due to the fact that the largest part of the Croatian motorway system has recently been constructed, and construction works are rapidly continuing.
By Bus
Buses represent the most-accepted, cheapest and widely-used means of public transport. National bus traffic is very well developed and it is very easy to reach even the remotest parts of Croatia by bus. Almost all buses on national routes are air-conditioned and offer pleasant traveling comfort. In practice, bus fares are collected on the bus while traveling, which is sometimes even cheaper than when paying at the ticket office (there is an additional fee for stored luggage) and sometimes a "ticket office fee".
From Croatia, there are many international bus routes to the neighbouring countries (Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia etc.), as well as to Austria, Germany, Slovenia, Switzerland and to other European countries. International buses correspond to European standards. Zagreb has the largest and most modern bus terminal in the country, with specially-designed waiting areas above the bus parking area. The Zagreb bus terminal is not far away from the main train station (Glavni kolodvor) and it is easy to reach by direct city tram lines.
Autotrans-Rijeka based bus company operating across Croatia.
By Sea
Croatia has several large seaports. The largest seaport with the deepest channel to a port in the Adriatic is Rijeka on the northern Croatian coast, followed by Ploče in southern Dalmatia
Jadrolinija-Main Croatian ferry and Catamaran company. Timetables. Fast (coastal) ferry lines. International ferry lines.Local lines.
SEM-Traveling/ Excursions by bus and ship in Croatia and aboard. Ferryboat lines: Croatia - Italy (Connecting Ancona and Bari with Split, Vis, Hvar and Dubrovnik)
Hydrofoil line: Split - Hvar - Vis - Split.
Mia Tours-Catamaran and Hydrofoil lines in the middle Adriatic.
Ferries Guide-All the informations, web sites, timetables, tariffs and contacts for all the ferries to Croatia, but also some suggestions for an excellent trip and for saving money and time.
Emilia Romagna Lines- Rimini (Italy)- Rab -Rimini
Other information
-Electricity is 220V, 50Hz.
-Croatia uses the standard European 2 point plugs.
-The weights and measures system is metric
-You will need a voltage converter, and plug adapter in order to use U.S. appliances. We recommend getting a universal adapter and converter kit..
-The telephone code for Croatia is 385.
-Croatia is 1 hour ahead of GMT, the same time zone as the majority of Western Europe.
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