Rapidly emerging as the new European hotspot, Croatia has much to offer, providing a refreshing alternative to saturated built up Mediterranean resorts.

With natural beauty, crystal clear seas and unspoilt beaches it is no wonder visitors are curious and visiting in increasing numbers year after year.

• Croatia has a population of 4,5 million spread out over 56,542 km2.
  The capital of Zagreb in the north is well connected with the rest of Europe and has 779,000 inhabitants.
  
  
• Thanks to the favourable geographical characteristics of the coast, its numerous bays, coves and inlets has for many years been a significant trade and nautical route.
  
  
• The 1,777 km coastline has 1,185 islands, reefs and rocks many uninhabited.
  Some islands, which are inhabited, still have the golden rule of ‘no cars’ keeping the isle tranquil. Also a superb sailing environment.
  
  
• Good connections throughout Europe are provided by an increasing number of airline links and sea routes.

Telephone code for Croatia is +385.

Time zone:
GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two in summer

Travel documentation:
Passport or some other internationally recognized identification document. Tourists may remain in Croatia for up to three months.

National holidays:
1 January - New Year's Day; March/April - Easter, (movable date);
1 May - Labour Day; 10 June - Corpus Christi (Movable feast);
22 June - Anti-Fascist Resistance Day;
25 June - Statehood Day; 5 August - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day;
15 August - Assumption; 8 October - Independence Day; 1 November - All Saints' Day;
25 and 26 December - Christmas Holidays.

Important telephone numbers:
International dialing prefix for Croatia: 385
Ambulance 94
Fire-service 93
Police 92
Assistance on the roads 987; 987@hak.hr
General information 981
Information about local and district telephone numbers 988
Information about International telephone numbers 902
Weather forecast and road conditions 060 520 520
Croatia's auto club (HAK) 01 4640 800; Internet: www.hak.hr; e-mail: info@hak.hr

Please let us know here at Azure d.o.o. your preferred airline route & we can advise on the most up-to-date timetables & costs.

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