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CROATIA
Highlights
Highlights
Before 1991 Croatia was a part of Yugoslavia, was on track to become the new Costa del Sol plane full of tourists in Western Europe (about 10 million visitors each year) swooped down on Croatia's Adriatic coast in search sunny, low prices, medieval charm and even a naturist beach. Following the violent dissolution of the Yugoslav federation, Croatia's public image was no longer that of a pleasant corner of the world in which to enjoy a couple of weeks of vacation, but a hell destroyed by war.
Despite the tragedies and horrors of recent years the charm of Croatia, however, remained largely intact. Much of the most popular among the travelers were not affected by the war or have already been restored, but there remain many testimonies of the tragic history of Croatia and almost every resident has something to tell about the conflict in '91.
Despite the tragedies and horrors of recent years the charm of Croatia, however, remained largely intact. Much of the most popular among the travelers were not affected by the war or have already been restored, but there remain many testimonies of the tragic history of Croatia and almost every resident has something to tell about the conflict in '91.
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CROATIA INFO TRAVEL
WEATHER
The climate of Croatia is Mediterranean along the coast and continental inland areas. Coastal areas are characterized by a large number of sunny days and have hot, dry summers and mild winters and rainy. Close to the Croatian coast lies a high mountain range that keeps the cold winds that blow from the north to the coastal resorts and provides an early spring and late autumn. In Zagreb, the maximum temperature averages about 27 ° C in July, falling to 2 ° C in January.
EVENTS
From March 21 to April 4 jazz fans in Zagreb assist with a preoccupied and focused at the concerts of the Jazz Spring Fever, while in mid-October are the International Days of Jazz. It is worthwhile to check the calendar of the various manifestations of the Split Summer Festival, which takes place in July. In that same month, also plays summer festival in Zagreb, where you can attend the concerts of various classical composers Croats. The Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which takes place in July and August, featuring the best actors and classical musicians Croats. During July and August in Omis held a festival of choral music.
THE TRIP
The international airport of Croatia (01-62 65 222; www.zagreb-airport.hr) is located 17 km south-east of Zagreb and is served by flights from / to various European cities. Departure tax is usually already included in the ticket price. There are buses that connect Zagreb to the Hungarian and German cities such as Amsterdam in Holland and Antwerp in Belgium. Trieste is also well connected to Croatia. Travelers who have their own vehicle can use one of the many border crossings. Several companies operate vessels that connect Croatia with Italy and Slovenia.
The climate of Croatia is Mediterranean along the coast and continental inland areas. Coastal areas are characterized by a large number of sunny days and have hot, dry summers and mild winters and rainy. Close to the Croatian coast lies a high mountain range that keeps the cold winds that blow from the north to the coastal resorts and provides an early spring and late autumn. In Zagreb, the maximum temperature averages about 27 ° C in July, falling to 2 ° C in January.
EVENTS
From March 21 to April 4 jazz fans in Zagreb assist with a preoccupied and focused at the concerts of the Jazz Spring Fever, while in mid-October are the International Days of Jazz. It is worthwhile to check the calendar of the various manifestations of the Split Summer Festival, which takes place in July. In that same month, also plays summer festival in Zagreb, where you can attend the concerts of various classical composers Croats. The Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which takes place in July and August, featuring the best actors and classical musicians Croats. During July and August in Omis held a festival of choral music.
THE TRIP
The international airport of Croatia (01-62 65 222; www.zagreb-airport.hr) is located 17 km south-east of Zagreb and is served by flights from / to various European cities. Departure tax is usually already included in the ticket price. There are buses that connect Zagreb to the Hungarian and German cities such as Amsterdam in Holland and Antwerp in Belgium. Trieste is also well connected to Croatia. Travelers who have their own vehicle can use one of the many border crossings. Several companies operate vessels that connect Croatia with Italy and Slovenia.
LOCAL TRANSPORT
The Croatia Airlines operates daily flights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, Pula, Split and Zadar. The excellent bus network in Croatia is extensive and has affordable prices. Various travel companies cover the same route, so the price and travel time can vary substantially. Keep in mind that you will pay an additional 6kN or 7KN x luggage you load in the trunk of the bus, but not for those who brought on board with you. Trains are cheaper and more comfortable than buses, but they are also much slower.
In Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik, as well as major resorts in Istria are located the agencies for international car rental. If circulating on the streets keeping right. The spectacular Adriatic road linking Italy to Albania following the steep slopes of Croatia's coastal range and is one of the most exciting automobile routes in the world.
If to get a place you can use the ferry, you should not miss this chance because navigate between the Adriatic islands is certainly much more fun than sitting on a bus, even if this can certainly be cheaper and faster. Ferries connect Jadrolinja Dubrovnik and Rijeka and if you buy a ticket for the whole route you can stop whenever you want at locations intermediate for a week. There are also ferries that link Pula, Mali Losinj, Zadar and almost all the islands.
The Croatia Airlines operates daily flights from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, Pula, Split and Zadar. The excellent bus network in Croatia is extensive and has affordable prices. Various travel companies cover the same route, so the price and travel time can vary substantially. Keep in mind that you will pay an additional 6kN or 7KN x luggage you load in the trunk of the bus, but not for those who brought on board with you. Trains are cheaper and more comfortable than buses, but they are also much slower.
In Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik, as well as major resorts in Istria are located the agencies for international car rental. If circulating on the streets keeping right. The spectacular Adriatic road linking Italy to Albania following the steep slopes of Croatia's coastal range and is one of the most exciting automobile routes in the world.
If to get a place you can use the ferry, you should not miss this chance because navigate between the Adriatic islands is certainly much more fun than sitting on a bus, even if this can certainly be cheaper and faster. Ferries connect Jadrolinja Dubrovnik and Rijeka and if you buy a ticket for the whole route you can stop whenever you want at locations intermediate for a week. There are also ferries that link Pula, Mali Losinj, Zadar and almost all the islands.
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Full name of the country: Republic of Croatia
Area: 56,542 sq.km.
Population: 4.500.000 inhabitants
Capital: Zagreb
Language: Croatian (official), less than German, Serbian, Italian, Czech and Slovak
Religion: 87.8% Catholic, 4.4% Orthodox, 1.3% Muslim, 0.3% Protestant
Type of State: Parliamentary republic
Area: 56,542 sq.km.
Population: 4.500.000 inhabitants
Capital: Zagreb
Language: Croatian (official), less than German, Serbian, Italian, Czech and Slovak
Religion: 87.8% Catholic, 4.4% Orthodox, 1.3% Muslim, 0.3% Protestant
Type of State: Parliamentary republic
Health Risks
Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, viral hepatitis A, hepatitis B virus, typhoid fever, rabies.
If you plan to go hiking or camping in a national park in Croatia and are not sure of the water, remember that the easiest way to sterilize and boil for at least fifteen minutes. The tablets or solutions of chlorine will kill many pathogens, but not all. Iodine is very effective and there in the form of tablets, but follow instructions carefully and remember that the excess of iodine can be harmful
Timezone GMT+1
Electricity 220V, 50Hz
Weights and measures metric
Recommended vaccinations: diphtheria, tetanus, viral hepatitis A, hepatitis B virus, typhoid fever, rabies.
If you plan to go hiking or camping in a national park in Croatia and are not sure of the water, remember that the easiest way to sterilize and boil for at least fifteen minutes. The tablets or solutions of chlorine will kill many pathogens, but not all. Iodine is very effective and there in the form of tablets, but follow instructions carefully and remember that the excess of iodine can be harmful
Timezone GMT+1
Electricity 220V, 50Hz
Weights and measures metric
