FAQ - Plitvice

All the services in Croatia can be paid only in Croatian currency, Kuna (1Eur = cca 7 Kn). Foreign currency can be, however, exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post offices, travel agencies, hotels, camps, marinas; cheques can be cashed in banks.

ATMs are readily available in all resorts, towns and cities in Croatia. Type of cards most commonly accepted : MasterCard, Maestro, Visa, Visa Electron, Diners cards.

Credit cards are widely accepted but don't expect to be able to use them everywhere. Visa, Mastercard and Diners are accepted the most frequently; American Express is accepted less frequently. You can pay by credit (or debit) card in hotels, stores, restaurants, gas stations, but not in a small family inns, fast food joints, small tourist offices and stores. For this reason it is useful to travel with a small amount of spending money.

According to Croatian law all guests need to be registered with the Croatian Tourist board and hence the need of taking your travel documents.

You will need your passport but visitors holding passports from Western European countries, Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand do not require a visa. For any other countries, we recommend checking the visa requirements page on the Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

If you travel by car or bus from Split to Dubrovnik you will pass through the "Neum corridor", a 22km strip of Bosnian territory along the Adriatic coast. This may be a cause of concern for travellers from who would normally require visas to enter Bosnia. It is not clear whether visas are required simply to transit this small section of Bosnia. Some say that under the terms of a treaty between Croatia and Bosnia, travellers entering the Neum corridor in order to transit without stopping are not subject to the usual Bosnian entry requirements. You may be subject to border controls when crossing this zone, but it should be sufficient to present the documents that allowed you to enter Croatia in the first place (ID card, passport, or Croatian visa if relevant).

Travellers taking the coastal ferry from Split to Dubrovnik do not pass through Bosnia territory and are not affected by the Neum corridor.

July and August are the warmest months in Croatia, when the sea temperature reaches up to a very comfortable 28° C (83° F) and air temperature exceeds well over 35° C ( 95° F). This is the peak of the season, especially between July 15 and Aug 15, and you can expect crowds on the most popular beaches. If you prefer the weather not so hot and less crowds, then June and September are ideal for you. The water is still warm and you will get plenty of sunshine. Swimming and sunbathing is also possible in May or October (if you come from Scandinavia or Canada and are not afraid of colder water). Depending on the weather, even April is sometimes nice and warm enough for the beach, though there's no guarantee that early in the year.

Outside of these months (November to March) is very much the off-season and many tourist-centric businesses shut down either for their own vacations or to make renovations and improvements.

The influence of Italians, Hungarians and Greeks on Croatian cuisine has resulted in an impressive range of seafood, grilled meats and vegetables.
Istria is famous for its truffles and truffle dishes are affordable here and are very recommendable.

The Coast is a real paradise for seafood and fish lovers and there is a large number of meat dishes and rostilji (Balkan barbecue).

Although Croatian cuisine abbounds with meat and seafood there's plenty of choice for vegetarians, from fresh salads to tasty vegetable dishes.

Chemists are modern and well stocked. You can visit local doctors or hospitals. Fees apply and we recommend you have comprehensive travel insurance.

Drinks are wide-ranged. Beer is sold everywhere and there is a selection of wines available (particularly locally produced ones) as well as all kinds of juices and soft drinks. Croatians like to drink wine with their meals, sometimes watering it down with still or sparkling water.

Coffee is popular and always a welcome reason to take a break. Croatia, Montenegro and Bosnia-Herzegovina all have lively cafe scenes. The cafes are for drinking coffee, local wine, beer or spirits. Some of them also offer a wonderful range of icecream. Espressos start at 7 kuna in Croatia and multiple daily coffee breaks are not unusual.