Things to Pack
There are three distinctive climates in Croatia – Mediterranean, mountain climate and a continental island climate. Therefore, you would have to pack light clothes if you are visiting the country during the summer. You may also pack a windbreaker jacket, leggings and a pair of long pants and shorts.
Also, don’t forget to pack the following essentials –
- swimsuits and cover-ups
- water shoes
- sunglasses
- microfiber towel
- sandals
- walking shoes
- waterproof phone bag
- adapters and converters (Croatia works on 220V, 50 Hz frequency, you can find both type C F plugs here)
Top Delicacies
Croatia has many lip-smacking delicacies that you should try while visiting the place:
Peka
Peka is essentially a recipe wherein you place any meat, seafood, and veggies on to a tray, add salt and spices and then cover it with bell-like lid. The tray is placed in a fireplace, together with the lid and then embers are placed on top. Once half cooked, the meat is turned and rubbed with honey, cognac and some Mediterranean herbs, and then served with a baked bread.
Strukli
Originally from Slovenia, this variant of pastry is filled with sour cream and cottage cheese and is prepared either by boiling in water or baked in an oven. You can also try different variations of this traditional recipe (such as with truffles, cheese or blueberries).
Black Risotto
Crni Rizot or black risotto is essentially a squid risotto, wherein the squid ink is used to colour the rice. Along with the squids, the risotto also contains clams, mussels, and other shellfish.
Rakija
Rakija is a form of local spirit produced from grapes (its called Loza). However, there are different flavours of rakija, such as travarica (herb brandy), orahovaca (walnut brandy), medica (honey brandy), mirta (myrtle brandy), visnja (chery brandy), and rogac (carob brandy).
Shopping List Essentials
In Croatia, Cartisan olive oils are some of the most excellent quality produced in the world. You can also shop for some original souvenirs, unique clothes, accessories, bags and jewellery here. In Croatia, you must take some time to explore the supermarkets of Konzum, Lidl, Plodine, Kaufland, and Spar.
Top Indian Restaurants in Croatia
- Incredible IndiaLocation: Thamel Marga, Kathmandu 44600
Location - Croatia, Vetranićeva ul. 6, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia
Contact:+385 20 312 743
Location: Ul. Ivana Tkalčića 26, 10000, Zagreb, Croatia
Contact:+385 1 4680 965
Healthcare Centers
While travelling in Croatia, you must know of the major healthcare centres in Croatia, where you can avail immediate medical attention in case of an emergency. Here are some of the foremost hospitals in the country that you can contact when in need:
Clinical Hospital Firule
Location: Spinčićeva 1, HR 21 000 Split
Contact: Tel: + 385 (21) 556 111
Email - office@kbsplit.hr
Website - www.kbsplit.hr
Rijeka Clinical Hospital Centre - Rijeka Site
Location - Krešimirova 42
Phone: +385 51 658 111
Website:www.kbc-rijeka.hr
Rijeka Clinical Hospital Centre - Sušak Site
Location - Tome Strižića 3
Phone: +385 51 407 111
Website:www.kbc-rijeka.hr
Moreover, tourists are advised to purchase a travel insurance policy before visiting Croatia. A travel insurance policy will not only help you look for and reach out to the best hospitals in the country but also avail the best possible treatment without worrying much about the treatment expenses.
Currency
While Croatia is a part of the EU (European Union), it still doesn’t use Euro as its primary currency. Instead, the common currency in Croatia is Kuna.
Basis of Local Communication
The country’s s most popular language is Croatian, with almost 95% of the population being Croatian native speakers. The country also has other minority languages such as Latin, Serbian, Italian, and Czech. Here a few commonly known terms in English and their Croatian transliterations.
English |
Croatian |
Good Morning |
Dobro jutro |
My Name is… |
Moje ime je… |
Where is…? |
Gdje je…? |
Yes |
Da |
No |
Ne |
Please |
Molim |
Sorry |
Oprosti |
How Much is This for? |
Koliko je ovo? |