Travel Guide Croatia
Croatia is both a Mediterranean and Central European country, with mountains and plains, coastal and mainland. Croatia's greatest tourist attraction has always been the Adriatic coast with the coastal regions of Istra, Kvarner and Dalmacija, a paradise for summer holidays. The Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea is often called the jewel of the Mediterranean. Including the islands it is 5789 km long, the second most indented coastline on the Mediterranean. Croatia is truly a land of the thousand islands and each of them is different, unique. Natural beauty spots on the Adriatic Sea include different bays, capes, coves, picturesque and virgin beaches, cliffs, hidden coastline and abundant vegetation. The Croatian sea has remained crystal clear and clean. Six out of eight Croatian national parks and five National Reserves are located near the sea or on the islands. Even in the largest tourist resorts, there is enough space for guests looking for rest and peace and quiet.
Lovers of cultural heritage have a lot to admire: the Croatian coast has been inhabited for thousands of years, in the course of which human hands created and left exquisite cultural and historical monuments. The towns along the coast are genuine jewels of Mediterranean architecture. Monuments which are part of world cultural and historical heritage have secured an important place for Croatia in European culture. Most notable are the cities of Dubrovnik and Split and the palace of Diocletian, the Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč, the theatre in Hvar and the Šibenik cathedral, among others.
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moreCroatia is both a Mediterranean and Central European country, with mountains and plains, coastal and mainland. Croatia's greatest tourist attraction has always been the Adriatic coast with the coastal regions of Istra, Kvarner and Dalmacija, a paradise for summer holidays. The Croatian coast of the Adriatic Sea is often called the jewel of the Mediterranean. Including the islands it is 5789 km long, the second most indented coastline on the Mediterranean. Croatia is truly a land of the thousand islands and each of them is different, unique. Natural beauty spots on the Adriatic Sea include different bays, capes, coves, picturesque and virgin beaches, cliffs, hidden coastline and abundant vegetation. The Croatian sea has remained crystal clear and clean. Six out of eight Croatian national parks and five National Reserves are located near the sea or on the islands. Even in the largest tourist resorts, there is enough space for guests looking for rest and peace and quiet.
Lovers of cultural heritage have a lot to admire: the Croatian coast has been inhabited for thousands of years, in the course of which human hands created and left exquisite cultural and historical monuments. The towns along the coast are genuine jewels of Mediterranean architecture. Monuments which are part of world cultural and historical heritage have secured an important place for Croatia in European culture. Most notable are the cities of Dubrovnik and Split and the palace of Diocletian, the Euphrasius Basilica in Poreč, the theatre in Hvar and the Šibenik cathedral, among others.
The Republic of Croatia is a European parliamentary state and part of European political and cultural history. The Croats settled in this area in the seventh century. In the early Middle Ages Croatia was an independent state - kingdom, afterwards influenced by Venice and Austria. Still, the Croats have succeeded in keeping their homeland, with all its rich traditions and culture. Today Croatia is the youngest European country, a land of open frontiers, an ambitious and confident country, full of life and worth a visit.
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Dubrovnik - Cilipi, Croatia
Climate
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Max. temperature |
°C |
11 |
13 |
14 |
17 |
23 |
27 |
29 |
29 |
24 |
21 |
16 |
12 |
| Min. temperature |
°C |
6 |
6 |
8 |
10 |
15 |
19 |
21 |
21 |
17 |
14 |
10 |
7 |
| Humidity |
% |
65 |
60 |
60 |
67 |
62 |
56 |
51 |
56 |
62 |
69 |
68 |
66 |
| Rainy days |
|
9 |
8 |
7 |
14 |
8 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
7 |
11 |
11 |
14 |
| Rainfall |
mm |
187 |
144 |
-- |
95 |
57 |
25 |
41 |
37 |
122 |
159 |
337 |
-- |
| Water temp. |
°C |
12 |
13 |
15 |
15 |
19 |
21 |
24 |
26 |
23 |
21 |
17 |
13 |
Hvar, Croatia
Climate
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Max. temperature |
°C |
13 |
14 |
16 |
18 |
24 |
28 |
30 |
30 |
25 |
22 |
17 |
13 |
| Min. temperature |
°C |
7 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
16 |
19 |
22 |
22 |
18 |
16 |
12 |
8 |
| Humidity |
% |
70 |
65 |
65 |
69 |
67 |
60 |
57 |
60 |
65 |
70 |
68 |
67 |
| Rainy days |
|
10 |
6 |
8 |
13 |
7 |
7 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
12 |
| Rainfall |
mm |
83 |
40 |
37 |
75 |
46 |
35 |
53 |
30 |
66 |
73 |
154 |
90 |
Rijeka - Omisalj, Croatia
Climate
| | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Max. temperature |
°C |
9 |
11 |
14 |
17 |
23 |
27 |
28 |
30 |
23 |
19 |
13 |
9 |
| Min. temperature |
°C |
4 |
4 |
8 |
10 |
16 |
19 |
20 |
21 |
16 |
13 |
9 |
5 |
| Humidity |
% |
67 |
61 |
60 |
62 |
55 |
52 |
51 |
50 |
61 |
70 |
64 |
66 |
| Rainy days |
|
4 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
4 |
5 |
3 |
4 |
4 |
6 |
3 |
5 |
upEating and Drinking
Eating and Drinking
Croatia's best dishes are those from the country. A combination of Italian, Hungarian, Austrain and Oriental cuisines which are mixed together in a traditional way. In Croatia, there are more than fifty different indigenous dishes and as many kinds of cheese and desserts. Recommended specialities include barbecued meat, Dalmatian smoked ham (prsut), sheep cheese and kulen (paprika-flavoured salami). On the coast, there are lighter dishes with olive oil: fish, lamb, fresh or boiled vegatables, and also noodles, gnocchi, polenta. Popular dishes in the coastal area include Dalmatian style fish stew, seafood soup and seafood salad. It is claimed by many that some of the seafood, such as scampi and oysters from particular areas, are the best in the world.
Many centuries of wine growing have resulted in a variety of excellent wines, some of which are favourites throughout the world and have won respectable prizes. Those who prefer beer will find a big choice of Croatian domestic beer, since beer was produced on the mainland more than 200 years ago.
Croatian waters, fresh and salt, standing and running, surface or underground, are all very well preserved. The pipe water in Croatia is drinkable. Coming from deep underground springs, therefore protected from pollution, it has retained its natural purity and quality.
upTravelling by Car
Travelling by Car
In the last few years many new motorways have been built in Croatia.
Coming from Eastern Europe there is a motorway connection from the border with Hungary, via Zagreb, all the way to Split (A4 + A1). The 380 km long Zagreb-Split motorway is a part of the road corridor linking North Western and South Eastern Europe. Construction of the extension of this motorway from Split to Ploce is on the way. In June 2007 the motorway Split- Sestanovac (access to the Makarska Riviera) will be finished.
Coming from Western Europe via Slovenia there is the motorway A7 Rupa-Rijeka, connecting to the motorway Rijeka-Zagreb A6, joining the motorway A1 Zagreb-Split in Bosiljevo.
The speed limit is 50 km/h in towns and built up areas, 80 km/h on main roads, 100 km/h on fast lanes and 130 km/h on motorways. Seat belts are obligatory. The alcohol limit is 0.0 pro mille.