Croatia Travel Guide - Travel Insights and Tips

Zagreb is the capital of Croatia and is located in the heart of the country. Here you will find unique museums such as the Nikola Tesla Technical Museum and the Museum of Broken Relationships. This city is home to the world’s shortest funicular and is renowned for its stunning cathedral.

56,594 km². The bus system in Croatia is quite extensive and affordable. Ferries also connect the coastal areas with the many islands in the country. Trains can be a good option if you need to travel from one side of the country to the other, but they tend to be quite slow.

+385. Add an area code after this for specific cities such as 20 for Dubrovnik.

Croatians use Euros. ATMs are available in all cities and tourist locations. Fees may apply depending on your bank provider.

Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) is the main airport in the country, serving international and domestic flights. It is located about 14 kilometers southeast of Zagreb’s center. CODE: ZAG CLOSEST CITY: Zagreb

EU passport holders won’t need a visa to access the country, together with roughly 60 other countries that can stay in Croatia for a period of 90 days. About 150 nationalities from all over the world will require a Schengen visa to enter. Make sure to visit your nearest embassy or online for info before your trip.

The vast majority of the people in Croatia speak Croatian, with some minorities speaking Serbian, Italian, Bosnian, Hungarian, and Albanian. People living in the capital and other main tourist sites tend to know English.

Call the 112 for all emergencies. More specifically, you can dial 112-192 to contact the police, 112-193 for the fire brigade, and 112-194 for an ambulance.

Croatia enjoys over 2700 hours of sunshine a year! Croatia still celebrates a variety of ancient events such as the Sinjska Alka, an equestrian competition in which participants need to hit a target while galloping on a horse at full speed.