Croatia flights and travel guide

Language

Croatia’s official language is Croat.

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Money

The official currency is the kuna, which can be exchanged for in banks, exchange bureaus, post offices and many hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted.

The official unit of currency is the Kuna (HRK). One Kuna is divided into 100 Lipa. ATMs are plentiful throughout the country and banks, authorized bureaux de change, post offices or most hotels will exchange foreign currency or travelers checks. Banks open Monday to Saturday and some banks also open on Sundays in the main cities. Major credit cards are widely accepted at the main hotels and restaurants, and may be used to draw cash from ATMs, which are widely available in Zagreb.

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Communications

Croatia’s international country code is 385. To call another country, dial 00 followed by the appropriate country code. Zagreb’s city code is (0)1 and Dubrovnik’s is (0)20. The larger towns have internet cafes.

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Tipping

It’s customary to round up the bill to tip for good service, but a 10 percent tip in tourist or high-end restaurants is always appreciated. Check your bill first, to make sure a service charge hasn’t been automatically added. Tip tour guides, and round up your bill to give a small tip for other services.

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Safety

Most tourists travel to Croatia relatively trouble-free. As in many countries, tourist areas can be hotspots for petty theft, and visitors should keep their belongings close. Be careful when traveling outside of normal tourist areas. There can be unexploded mines, especially in Eastern Slavonia and the former Krajina.

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Health

You don’t need any vaccinations to enter the country, but typhoid and Hepatitis A immunizations are recommended. Take care when traveling in forested areas, since there is a risk of tick-borne encephalitis. You should carry your own health insurance.

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Electricity

The electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz with European-style, two-pinned round plugs.

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