Croatia, Europe
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Handy local info
Currency - Croatian Kuna
Visa requirements from UK - You can travel for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa
Airport - Zagreb is the major airport (code ZAG), followed by Split, Dubrovnik and Zadar.
Climate - highest temperatures tend to be July and august, average 31 degrees. Lowest temperatures tend to be December & January with average temp of 10 degrees.
Best time to go - May to September
Language - Croatian
Favourite places to visit in Croatia
Dubrovnik; a walled old town full of history. You will love the beauty and uniqueness of Dubrovnik. It is such a great place to wander & explore.
Split; second largest city of Croatia, it has good nightlife and both sandy and pebble beaches.
Hvar; a beautiful coastline of secluded coves, perfect bays & a cosmopolitan vibe
Plitvice National Park - Forest reserve boasting 16 lakes connected by waterfalls. A stunning place to visit with extensive walkways & trails
Zagreb - Croatia's capital, a bustling cultural center known for churches, art museums & National Theatre
Must do's in Croatia
Sunset Cruise - Enjoy the beautiful sunsets from the sea. There are loads of boat rides to choose from including a 2 hour sunset cruise from Dubrovnik for £45 per person
Cable Car Trip - Ascend up the craggy Mt.Srd in a spacious and comfortable cable car to see the incredible views of Dubrovnik, the Dalmation Coast & the Adriatic Sea.
Blue Cave - Discover the spellbinding natural phenomenon of the Blue Cave. A coastal wonder made by sea and wind. A perfect blue colour appears when sunbeams reflect from the cave bottom. You can do day excursions from Split.
Game of Thrones walking tour - Explore the city's world heritage-listed Old Town, enjoy views of King's Landing, walk the city walls to look out over Black Water Bay & hear behind-the-scene stories about filming in the city.