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Clothing Dubrovnik
6 Reviews The women in Dubrovnik really seem to go all out, especially in the evening. Of course there are plenty of scruffy tourists too, but if you subscribe to the "when in Rome" philosophy, bring your...
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Cameras & photo equipment Plitvicka Jezera National Park
3 Reviews comfortable shoes for hiking, if you are going there during the summer season take also with you a cap and cream to prevent sun burns you need a camera of course to capture this beautiful place ...
Sunscreen or burn Dubrovnik
1 Review You better have your sunscreen because you're gonna get toasted in Dubrovnik. It doesn't matter if you don't go to the beach, the sun is really strong here, be careful. Lots of polarizers A pad and...
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Hiking shoes Plitvicka Jezera National Park
3 Reviews Good walking shoes are essential when visiting this park. Paths are well organized and kept clean and tidy, but they consist mainly of gravel or wooden paths above some lakes and waterfalls. Also,...
Guidebook Dubrovnik
1 Review The 2nd edition Lonely Planet Croatia guidebook is priceless if you are traveling in Croatia for more than a few days. It is really worth its price, and the information you will gain from it will make...
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Water Plitvicka Jezera National Park
1 Review Bring lots of water with you, especially if you are visiting in the summer months. There are restaurants, supermarkets and small kiosks at both entrances to the park where you can buy water. There...
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Pick up a pair of protective rubber-soled slippers at any shop or market stall selling swim-wear.These will make swimming in Croatia a much more pleasant experience,not least because of the sea urchins hiding among the rocks (see my "Warnings" tip),and also because getting in and out of the water can be a treacherous adventure with so many rocks/stones around.
A hat and beach shoes are two essentials - the Adriatic sunshine can be fierce and that crystal clear water comes at a price - stony beaches! They may keep the water beautifully clear but they're hard underfoot, especially if you're coming from a place where the beaches are sandy and soft. Don't forget the sunscreen -with a high SPF - and keep putting it on. All that sunshine, water and bright, white stone can translate into severe sunburns - neither a good look nor good for your skin. Don't forget to protect your feet if you're wearing sandals!
During my stay in Croatia there were several rainy days, so don’t forget your umbrella! In addition there a plenty of pebble beaches so it’s reasonable to buy special shoes for swimming. They don’t cost much, but give comfort to your feet. And of course sunscreen, sunglasses, and hat are required!
Travelling around Croatia during summer 2006, we had both Lonely Planet and Rough Guide. As fans of Lonely Planet I would say it is a must, but this time Rough guide was better when it was question about accommodation, bars or restaurants. Btw, spending time in a bus or on a ferry, it is handy if You both have Your own guide books to find facts about next place!
Special shoes for swimming can be useful, cause the small sharp stones at the beach can hurt your feet. Beaches in Croatia are small sharp stones and concrete piers, and beach lounges are a rarity. So you better take some soft mat to lie on at the beach. Sunscreen cream in summer and early autumn is a must.
If travelling any other time than summer waterproof boots are a MUST, especially in Dubrovnik where some of the roads just off of the main road in the old town are steps and in heavy rain literally turn into fast flowing waterfalls. No joke. Our room was situated on one of these roads and I honestly had to walk through a waterfall to get to it. The photos are a bit blurry but check them out anyway!
Yes, weather, that´s what I wanted to talk about. Maybe for you it won´t be a surprise, but I´ve lived in central Europe all my life... There must have been a big thunderstorm before we came, because the weather and water were pretty cold the first 4 days; it wasn´t very nice, since we couldn´t swim. You can stay on any beach; we found a bunker with a flat roof on one beach, which is also a good solution. People won´t have anything against it and if they say something, it will be:'How did you sleep?' or 'Isn´t it a nice morning?'. (this really happened - aren´t they great??) The url is an actual weather forecast. :)
In the summer, it can be scorching hot all over Croatia and if you're here at that time of the year, you've probably come for the islands and beaches, so wear appropriate clothing and bring plenty of sunscreen. In the winter, especially inland, it can get pretty cold so bring a good winter coat. In February in Zagreb, I was pretty cold at times. If you stay in a private home, it's possible that the owner may not heat the room at all. I froze my butt off in Dubrovnik on my first night in a private home. Don't forget your camera equipment. Expect lots of sun in the summer and come prepared with all appropriate photo gear.
With Croatia becoming a popular destination there are many travel guides about the country now available. One of the best, my personal favourite and in my opinion a must-have item for everyone coming to Croatia is The Rough Guide to Croatia. Ingeniously written by Jonathan Bousfield, who's been making regular visits to Croatia since 1975, this 460-page guidebook brings not only the comprehensive coverage of numerous destinations, informative and reliable info about transport possibilities and accommodation / restaurants / nightlife options but also a very authorative background on Croatia's history, culture and politics. It will give you a brief insight about different cuisines of Croatia's regions, tips where to have the best Saturday morning coffee or tips how to survive with names of streets that change in Croatian. Learn about Croatian history - from who was Diocletian and why he...
Leave your Armani/Gucci suite at home and don't forget your swiming costume! Medical service: foreign tourists do not pay for medical services if the Health Care Convention was signed between Croatia and the country they come from. All you need for your classical camera, films, baterries etc., you can find in the photo shops, look for "Foto", that's in Croatian. All major credit cards are accepted, in case you don't have it bring travelers cheques or cash. If domestic currency, kuna, you can bring up to 2.000 kn
Regent Esplanade Hotel Zagreb
16 Reviews and 348 Opinions We stayed here from 30 Dec 2011 to 1 January 2012. This is truly an excellent hotel. Staff and...
Hotel Bellevue Dubrovnik Dubrovnik
5 Reviews and 322 Opinions Hotel Bellevue is a unique hotel located in a spectacular cliff top position overlooking the...
Radisson Blu Resort, Split Split
8 Reviews and 172 Opinions The guide told us it was situated so close to the center that we could walk back there. But the bus...
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Q: Hello, can EU nationals from non neighbouring countries to Croatia enter the country with a valid ID only? It's so confusing...
A: The Croatian Embassy website http://uk.mfa.hr/?mv=167&mh=42&dmid=86#pocdrz says: * Crossing the state border of the Republic of Croatia requires either a valid...
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