Travel across Croatia
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Picturesque Croatia offers tourists the cleanest beaches of the Adriatic, surrounded by pines and rocks, baked cuisine and mineral springs.
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Picturesque Croatia offers tourists the cleanest beaches of the Adriatic, surrounded by pines and rocks, baked cuisine and mineral springs.
The golden rule of “Closer to Nature!” in Croatia is followed by everyone, but each is in his own way. Some people enjoy the stunning ecology of the country: the cleanest sea and beaches, where pine trees rise instead of pointless beach umbrellas, and the coastal waters are clear for tens of meters. Someone chooses the healing power of land and water – thanks God, there are 20 mineral springs and one deposit of unique healing oil in Croatia. Well, the most radical citizens who are accustomed to understand everything literally, go here to throw off the hypocritical covers of civilization and completely merge with nature on one of the many beaches of nudism.
The level of hotels in Croatia is within the stated category. Most of the hotels are 3*, “fours” and “fives” are few.
Dining is mainly breakfast or half board – buffet. Only a few hotels operate under the all-inclusive system.
The difference in the cost of a round trip with and without dinners is 4-5 EUR per day. It is worth clarifying in advance whether the drinks are included in the price: in many hotels they are included only in the breakfast, and at lunch or dinner they have to be bought for an extra charge – quite significant.
Accommodation rates in Croatia are just below the European average and depend on the resort. The highest are in Zagreb and Dubrovnik. A 5* hotel in Dubrovnik in high season will cost about 220-300 EUR per day for a double room, 4* for about 75-100 EUR, and a good 3* hotel will cost about 35-45 EUR a day for a double room. In other cities, prices are likely to be lower.
Oriented by the eastern excesses of the Turkish “fives”, tourists may be dissatisfied with the modest Croatian 3* hotels with small and simple rooms. There are no air conditioners (please specify in advance). Animation – only in hotels of international chains, which in Croatia is very few, and the Russian language is not common.
In addition to the standard European cuisine, Croatia has many national dishes. This is Dalmatian or Istrian “prosciutto” (cured meat), pash cheese, sheep cheese, Slavonian “kulen” (type of sausages), famous samobor or Zagorski “cheshnovki” (also sausages). In Dalmatia, the islands and Istria, the main courses are fish and seafood, as well as “pašticada” (stew) and boiled lamb. Other popular Croatian delicacies: “Čobanac)” – “shepherd’s” stew of different types of meat, generously flavored with paprika, “štrukli” – pasta with cheese, baked potatoes with bacon. On the coast, you should definitely try expensive (and delicious) truffle dishes, Istrian maneštra soup. For sweet we recommend to taste the chocolate delicacies “bayadera” and “griot”.
From Croatian national beverages we can mention red wines “Dictator”, “Merlot”, “Cabernet”, “Opoplo”, “Plavac”, “Dingach” and “Postup”; white wines “Malvasia”, “Poship”, “Pinot”, “Kujundusha”, “Zhakhhtina” and “Muscat”. Among the strong drinks the most famous are “Slivovitsa”, “Travaritsa” and “Lozovach”, and among the desserts – “Proshek” and “Maraskino”.
Cafes and restaurants of various levels in the resort towns are everywhere. The prices are about the same: if there are strong spirits or branded wine on the table, dinner will cost from HRK 450 for two. A feast with local draft wine will cost HRK 250 for two persons, and seats with mineral water or beer in an inexpensive cafe – from HRK 50 per person. The typical menu is salad, first and second course plus drinks. Seafood lunch is more expensive, and lobster lovers will have to pay around HRK 350 for a meal per person.
Materials are from the site: tonkosti.ru
Domestic flights by Croatian Airlines fly from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, Split and Pula. In summer, charter to Krk Island is possible once a week, and there is an air connection between Split and Osijek.
Croatian trains are comfortable and follow the schedule. The railways connect all major cities of the country, except for Dubrovnik (in this case you need to get to Split by train and take the bus to Dubrovnik there). On the popular lines (Zagreb – Split, Zagreb – Osijek, etc.) there are modern express trains. In the summer, the number of trains to seaside resorts increases.
Train traffic is the most intense in the northern part of the country. The center of the network is the capital Zagreb, from where regular trains go to Split, Osijek, Varaždin, Pula, Rijeka. In the summer the intensity of traffic increases, especially on the lines leading to the seaside resorts. Fare from Zagreb to Split – 208 HRK, to Rijeka – from 111 HRK one way. Tickets are sold at ticket offices and on the website of Croatian Railways, you can also see the detailed timetable and fares there.
If you want to ride a lot around the country it makes sense to buy a travel Eurail Croatia Pass. It provides an unlimited number of trips for 3, 4, 5 or 8 days. Any travel valid during the month, the card for 3 days costs 64 EUR, for 8 – 142 EUR for adults. There are discounts for children and traveling families. You can find the tariffs on the website.
Intercity buses are a very convenient way to travel around Croatia, the fare is low, and most people get to wherever they are by plane and train. In the most popular areas buses run every hour, in high season sometimes more often. Travel from Zagreb to Split will cost from HRK 105. Schedules and rates are available on website of Zagreb bus station, where you can buy tickets online.
The most popular form of transport in Croatian cities is the bus. Zagreb still has a tram and cable car. There is a single ticket everywhere – Karta Pretplatna. Tickets can also be purchased from the driver, the price depends on the travel time: 30 minutes – 4 HRK, 1 hour – 7 HRK, 1.5 hours – 10 HRK, etc.
The funicular in Zagreb has become not only a transport, but also a tourist attraction. It is open daily from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm and departs every 10 minutes. The cost of the trip is 4 HRK.
If you are planning a quick acquaintance with Zagreb, then it makes sense to buy Zagrebcard. This card includes free public transportation and discounts at museums, theaters, restaurants and other helpful tourist spots. The ticket for 24 hours will cost HRK 98, for 72 hours it will cost HRK 135. Detailed information – on website.
To rent a car in Croatia, you must be at least 21 years of age, have a driving experience of at least three years, a credit card, a passport and a driver’s license. A credit deposit of EUR 50-300 will be reserved on the credit card, depending on the car class. Representatives of major rental companies operate at the airports: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz. The rental price starts from 30 EUR, but on average is 40-60 EUR per day; when concluding a contract, always pay attention to what is included in the price.
On the coast, they are widely offered to rent a scooter, it costs 100 HRK per day. Mortgage – about 750 HRK.
Movement in the country is right-wing. Native drivers are polite enough, and the roads themselves, though narrow, are in excellent condition. It is important to follow the road signs and remember that pedestrians here, as elsewhere in Europe, are accustomed to being respectful. This is especially true of cyclists who are always carefully traveled here.
In Croatian cities and Zagreb, in particular, there are no hills, so it is very convenient to ride a bike here. The only possible difficulty is the paved bridge. In the central areas of the cities many rental points, prices are approximately the same everywhere: 3 hours – 40 HRK, days – 100 HRK, a week – 60 HRK.
Taxis in Zagreb are inexpensive if by European standards. Standard fare is 5-7 HRK per km, landing is 10-20 HRK. 1 piece of luggage costs from 1 to 3 HRK, at night, on holidays and weekends prices increase for 15-20%. The car can be caught on the street or called on the phone.
Maribor (86.28km)
Sesvete (10.58km)
Karlovac (49.23km)
Celje (72.46km)
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BIH, HUN, MNE, SRB, SVN
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