Croatia Tourism

Geographical position:
Croatia extends from the furthest eastern edges of the Alps in the north-west to the Pannonian lowlands and the banks of the Danube in the east; its central region is covered by the Dinara mountain range, and its southern parts extend to the coast of the Adriatic Sea.







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In the last 10 years Croatia has rebuilt its infrastructure on very healthy foundations and nurtured an image to suit the slogan of the destination “Croatia – the Mediterranean as it once was”: quality before quantity, an ecologically clean environment, preservation of the balance between the local slow rhythm of life with the number of tourists, non-commercialisation and not too many built up coastlines and islands, lovely old cities and localities, history, culture, all blended together in perfect harmony. It is precisely this unique combination of culture, history, gastronomy, accessibility and affordable prices which has caused the rise of Croatia to the top of the list of most desirable tourist countries. [>>>>>]

Croatia is indeed unique, not only for its crystal clear, clean blue sea, but also for a thousand years of different cultures that have replaced each other and sometimes assimilated in these areas. The Adriatic Sea is not only a deep gulf in the Mediterranean cut into the Continent of Europe thereby creating most economical trade route between Europe and the East, it is also the cradle of ancient civilizations. There is much material evidence about that which is finally beginning to come to light, from the depths of Adriatic caves and from the deep blue sea. The east coast of the Adriatic Sea was inhabited as early as the beginning of the early Stone Age, and there is proof that most of the accessible islands were also inhabited (archaeological findings in caves near the islands of Hvar and Palagruza, etc.). Thanks to the favourable geographical characteristics of our coast, with its numerous bays, inlets and coves, the coastal belt has ever been a significant mercantile and nautical route. Archaeological findings prove that in the 6th century BC the ancient Greeks had commerce with the Illyrians by means of the sea, and that they founded their colonies there (Pharos, today’s Starigrad, on the islands of Hvar and Issa – or Vis). [>>>>>]

Croatia is a country that is essentially both Mediterranean and Central European in character. While being numbered among the smaller countries it is blessed with a wide diversity of regions, ranging from mountainous and lowland, to coastal and continental. Croatia is typified by a heterogeneity and richness often lacking in much larger countries of the continent of Europe. In a relatively small area there exist landscapes that one would normally have to search for in the very remote parts of Europe, and indeed elsewhere in the world. Despite its somewhat small area, in terms of its biodiversity Croatia ranks among the top five countries in Europe, some of its localities being among the richest in the world in this regard. Croatia has an intricately indented, forested coastline and many islands presenting (it has been said) an almost South Seas aspect; preserved old Mediterranean towns with narrow streets and stone houses reminiscent of those found in parts of Italy, as well as spacious, green coastal meadows with dry stone walls which give the appearance of having been transposed from the Irish countryside. [>>>>>]

Foreign currencies:
can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, post offices and at most tourist agencies, hotels and camping grounds. Banking hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays banks are open until 1 p.m. In the larger cities some banks are also open on Sundays. Credit cards: Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, Sport Card International). Cash dispensing machines are ubiquitous. [>>>>>]