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Holidays in Croatia: travel guide

Wednesday, 25 Jan 2006 11:18

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Travelbite says: Croatia is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful parts of Europe, with its long Adriatic coastline and authentic Medieval and Mediterranean towns to enjoy.

Today's weather in Croatia: www.weatheronline.co.uk

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Croatia: Essential information
Capital – Zagreb
Major cities – Dubrovnik and Split
Major resorts – Kvarner Bay, Brac, Opatija
Time Zone – GMT +1
Language – Croatian

Croatia entry requirements – British nationals do not require visas for leisure and business trips of less than three months. Visas may, however, be required for other types of visit. Foreign nationals are required to register with the local police within 24 hours of arrival unless staying in a hotel or official tourist accommodation.

Croatia health - Travellers should not go to the Croatia without comprehensive travel and medical insurance.

Croatia telephone codes: To make a phone call to someone in Croatia dial: 00385 + area code + telephone number. For more information and dialling codes for specific cities see www.countrycodes.com.

Croatia electricity: Croatia uses Type C and F plugs on 230 volts, 50Hz

Croatia currency - Croatia uses the Croatian Kuna.
Approximate exchange rate:1HRK is worth around nine pence.
For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc.

Useful Croatia website

www.Croatia.hr

www.visit-Croatia.com

Official Croatia travel advice:
For up-to-date and official travel advice on Croatia see the Foreign Office website at www.fco.gov.uk

British consular contact details in the Croatia
British Embassy
Ivana Lucica 4
10000 Zagreb
Tel: (385)(1) 6009 100

The British embassy in Croatia

Croatia: Photo Highlights

Korcula, Croatia
A sea view of the main town on the island of Korcula

Havar, Croatia
Havar boasts a busy harbour, attracting many impressive boats

Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik is situated on the coast of the Adriatic, in southern Croatia

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