Useful information and links

USEFUL INFORMATION

• Emergency calls

In case you need immediate help from the police, medical personnel, firefighters, mountain rescue or other emergency services and operational forces, at any time of day or night call 112.

For more information on the protection and security HERE!

• Weather

Situating along the Mediterranean, enabled Croatia a very favorable climate with four seasons. Because of the many factors that affect the climate Croatia is dominated by three major climatic regions: coastal, mountain and coastal.

Things you can do in Croatia during certain seasons? See our seasonal events!

For more information on the climate and weather conditions: HERE and HERE for international information.

• Drinking water

Croatia is in the fifth place in Europe for its abundance of water sources. In addition to hydropower and as a tourism resource, the water in Croatia is extremely important because of its quality and purity that allows its smoothness from the source all the way to tap all over the country.

For more information on the water in Croatia: HERE .

• Currency

The official currency is the Croatian kuna, with the abbreviation “kn” in the national paying system and “HRK” in the international paying system.

More information on the currency, conversion and courses HERE!

• Smoking

In Croatia, the law prohibits selling tobacco products to persons under 18 years of age, and this ban must be clearly displayed at points of sale. Also, smoking is prohibited in all public places, except for some exceptions when the smoking area must comply with the conditions. Theviolation of the law is followed by fines.

More information about smoking and penalties for non-compliance with the law HERE!

• Alcohol

Serving alcoholic beverages is forbidden by law to minors or persons under the age of 18 years and is obligatory to clearly highlight this ban on the selling places and bars. Also, the law provides provisions regarding the consumption of alcohol while driving which applies to young drivers (under 24 years of age) who must not be under the influence of alcohol, while other drivers (over 24 years of age) can have a maximum of 0.5 per mille of alcohol in blood. There are exceptions for drivers of the following categories C1, C1 + E, C, C + E, D, D + E, H, and for driving instructors who in must not have alcohol In their organism while operating a vehicle or performing activities (taxi drivers, ambulance drivers , drivers of companies and government bodies etc.).

For more information on serving alcohol in Croatia HERE!

• Voltage

Electricity in Croatia comes at a voltage of 230 V / 50 Hz. A lot of effort is put into growing the amount of electricity that comes from renewable sources such as biomass, wind power, hydropower and solar panels, whit which Croatia is upgrading its environmental sustainability.

• Travel documents

To visit Croatia, there is no need for a visa. In most cases only need a valid passport, while citizens of the European Union is sufficient and only a valid identity card.

More information on travel documents and customs regulations in Croatia HERE!

• Pets

Pets are welcome in Croatia just like their owners. The only requirement for the importation of animal friends in Croatia is a review prior to entering the country. What is checked is whether the pet is microchiped, is vaccinated against rabies and has a passport or veterinary certificate.

USEFUL LINKS

UHPA - Association of Croatian Travel Agencies

HTZ - Croatian National Tourist Board

Meteorological and Hydrological Service

The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs - embassies of foreign countries in Croatia

Ministry of tourism

Croatian Auto Club - Information on traffic and road conditions

Croatian Railways - information and schedule of trains in Croatia

Bus station - Information and schedules for buses in Croatia

Jadrolinija - Information and schedule for ferries and catamarans

Airports Croatia - List of links to all airports in Croatia

Croatian Parks - National and Nature parks in Croatia - List and information