Before leaving for the airport
Your departure will take place based on your issued air tickets. Flight check-in begins 3 hours before departure. Arrival at Pula airport. Travel time is 3 hours.
At Croatian airport
General information
Croatia is the right choice for those who explore the monuments of the past, who love secluded beaches, long walks along the sea or picturesque seaside towns. Here you will definitely find your corner of the world, see the coast that will unexpectedly become yours. The area of Croatia is 56,538 square kilometers, 1,185 islands and rocks, of which 66 are inhabited, the largest islands being Krk and Cres. Closest neighbors: Slovakia, Hungary, Montenegro, Italy, Germany, Austria.
Croatia is home to 4.8 million people, mostly Croats, but there are also national minorities of Serbs, Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians, Germans, and Italians.
The capital Zagreb is a city with the charm inherent in the countries of Central Europe. In 1994, the city celebrated the nine hundredth anniversary of the existence of the episcopate.
Transport
Urban transport. Zagreb: The Croatian capital's districts are connected by an extensive network of tram routes. A single ticket costs $0.65. One day pass is $1.75. All Zagreb taxis are metered. They charge $1.25 for boarding. 1 kilometer of mileage costs $0.65, on weekends and at night - a 20 percent surcharge, for each piece of luggage - $0.20 per kilometer. Every hour of waiting costs $4. A trip within the city will cost $5-8.
The monetary unit is kuna. Small coin – linden 1 kuna = 100 linden. Approximate exchange rate 1 euro = 7.5 kn.
Foreign currency can be changed in banks, exchange offices, post offices, hotels, Euro checks can only be changed in banks. Banks are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., on Saturdays until 1 p.m.
Hotels, as well as most restaurants and shops accept all major credit cards (Eurocard/Mastercard, American Express, Diners, Visa).
Local time is 2 hours behind Moscow.
The Adriatic coast has a Mediterranean climate with hot and very dry summers and warm but wet winters.
Croatian, but in tourist areas German, Italian and English are spoken.
The majority of the country's inhabitants are Roman Catholics, with a small number professing Islam and other Christian religions.
With good service in a restaurant, it is possible to round up the bill when paying. It is not recommended to leave money on the table in a restaurant. Sometimes the cost of service is included in the bill. It is also customary to give “tip” to taxi drivers, bartenders and guides.
Electricity
Voltage 220 V, 50 Hz
Main spa centers on the Istrian peninsula
Pula is a major tourist center, dating back several tens of thousands of years, rich in monuments of the Ancient Roman Empire and Byzantium. Entertainment in Pula: Discos: Tangeta – Pjescana uvala, Piramida – Zlatne stijene, Oasis – Verudela, Aquarius – Medulin. Tennis: centers Verudela, Valkane, Bunarina
Casino: Hotel Histria. Scuba diving: Centar za podvodne aktivnosti Primorska b.b.
Porec is an ancient city located in the central part of the western coast.
Entertainment in Porec: Discos: Capitol – Vladimira Nazarova 9, Easy rider – Obala marsala Tita, Ointernational Club – Zelena laguna, No 1 – Marafon bb, Panda – Nikole tesle bb. Tennis: centers Galeb, Brulo.
Casino: Parentium Hotel and Adria Casino. Scuba diving: Hotel Delfin and sports center Plava Laguna.
Umag is one of the most famous tourist centers and tennis resorts.
Entertainment in Umag: Discos: Center Mon Plaisir? Sportska dvorana.Casino: Hotel Adriatic. Scuba diving: Ambis sub centar.
Rovinj is the tourist mecca of Croatia. Entertainment in Rovinj: Discos: Monvi, Villas Rubin, Monte bar, Valentino na Crvenom otoku, Monte Mulini.
Casino: hotel Istra, Eden, Adria casino (by ship). Scuba diving: Polari sports center, Dive sport center.
Opatija - the name of the city comes from the Latin word monastery (monastery), because. the city developed around the Benedictine monastery.
Entertainment in Opatija: Discos: Imperial, Lady Madona/. Quorum housei.
Casino: Gran hotel Adriatic. Car rental: Adria, Budget, Larus. Sports centers: Intersport, Minella, SRC Veli Jose
Plitvice National Park – Plitvice Lakes is included in the list of world natural monuments. 16 lakes connected to each other by many waterfalls attract tourists from all over the world. Brijuni National Park - during a tour of the island you will see a safari park, Byzantine Castrum, the Church of St. Hermain, the ruins of a Romanesque villa in Verij Bay.
Venice – From the Istrian peninsula you can visit the pearl of Italy - Venice. Possible only if you have a transit Italian or Schengen visa.
Istra tour, Country tour – wine tasting, lunch, folklore program, Limfjord, etc.
In addition to standard European cuisine, Croatia offers its most popular national dishes: among appetizers, these are the famous Dalmatian or Istrian prosciutto (dried meat), Pash or Licha cheese, sheep cheese, Slavonian kulen (a type of sausage), the famous Samobor or Zagorje chesnovki (sausages), fresh cottage cheese with sour cream…
You will be offered different main dishes - depending on the part of the country you are in. In Dalmatia, Primorye, on the islands and Istria, the main dishes are fish and “seafood”, and meat dishes are “paštitsada” or boiled lamb.
In the continental part of Croatia, the choice of meat dishes is truly rich, and special signature dishes are turkey with corn dough, baked young lamb, baked veal, “štrukli” - a roll with cottage cheese and sour cream. For dessert, in addition to the mentioned strukli, you can try nut or poppy seed cake, puff pastries with cottage cheese or different types of fruit.
What to drink? Growing grapes and producing delicious and selected wines is a centuries-old tradition of Croatian winegrowers also in the continental part of Croatia, in Primorye and Dalmatia. Famous brands of Croatian wines from the coast and islands are red wines: Teran, Merlot, Cabernet, Opoplo, Plavac, Dingač, Postup and white wines: Malvasia, Pošip, Pinot, Kujunjuša, Zlahtina, Muscat... In the continental part of the country - Riesling, Graševina , Burgundac, Traminac... Among the strong drinks, the most famous are Mlivovitsa, Travaritsa, Lozovača, and among dessert drinks - Prošek and Maraschino.
The shops
Shops on the coast are open from 8 to 12 hours and from 16 to 20 hours.
Car rent
For motorists: The maximum permissible speed in cities is 50 km/h, on regular roads - 80 km/h, on highways - 130 km/h. The permissible alcohol limit is 0.5 ppm. It is mandatory to use seat belts for all passengers when driving the vehicle. You can rent a car at any resort; you must have an international driving license.
Phones
Useful addresses and telephone numbers:
International dialing code for Croatia: 385Help on the motorway: 987
General information: 981
Information about local and long-distance numbers: 988
Information about international telephone numbers: 902
Weather forecast and road conditions: 060 520 520
Croatian Auto Club (NAK): 01 4554 433 and 4640 800
If problems occur
Croatia is a country ideal for traveling on your own. There is excellent infrastructure for visiting attractions, reasonable prices for accommodation, food, car rental, as well as friendly people and almost no language barrier.
The main difference between a trip to Croatia on your own and a package tour is organization and responsibility. In this case, the traveler himself is responsible for safety, comfort and entertainment. But if you carefully prepare for your future adventure, it will give you a lot of pleasant emotions and vivid impressions.
Holidays in Croatia on your own: where to start
It is better to start preparing for an independent trip to Croatia at least two to three months before departure, and even better – six months. Then there is an opportunity to buy air tickets at a profit if you are planning to fly, and find good accommodation at a discount. To travel you will need a valid passport.
According to the requirements of Croatian legislation, you can cross the country's border with a travel document, the validity of which expires no earlier than six months after the end of the trip. If the passport does not meet this requirement, Croatian customs officers have the right to not allow you into the country.
Now let's pay attention:
- Wiese. Rules for crossing borders often change depending on the policies of states, so check in advance (it is better to call directly to the Croatian consulate) whether you need a visa to this sunny region, so that if the answer is positive, you will have time to get it. Many travelers, due to inexperience, often do not pay attention to deadlines: for example, visas are often not needed if the duration of the trip is less than 14 days.
- Route. What are you planning to do in Croatia? What attractions do you want to visit? Or are you only interested? By answering these questions, you will know whether you can rent just one apartment or whether it is better to move from region to region (in the case of a busy excursion program), whether you need to rent a car or not, where to find a restaurant or supermarket for lunch, etc. If you are traveling for a short period of time (7-10 days), do not set yourself the goal of seeing all of Croatia. Yes, it is a small country, but the overcrowded program is tiring.
- Budget. Having drawn up the route, calculate it approximately using booking, average Croatian prices, etc., in order to know whether the planned amount will be enough for you or not.
- Reviews. If you have free time to look at independent travel forums, that’s great. Do you want to go in May? Pay attention to the reviews for this period: they will tell you the weather, prices, influx of tourists and much other useful information.
Having carried out preliminary “reconnaissance”, you can proceed directly to organizing an independent trip to Croatia.
If you have an unlimited budget, then you don’t have to think about little things like early booking and discounts. They will help you organize a profitable trip to Croatia. After reading reviews from experienced people, you already have a rough idea of the prices for the desired period.
Now your task is to find great deals:
- Are you planning to fly? Monitor air tickets in the desired direction. When purchasing 2-3 months in advance, you can save 15-20% (if your trip is during the high season, this rule does not always work). Mobile apps and airline ticket search websites will help you keep track of prices.
- There are also many options for searching for accommodation on the Internet. When booking your stay, it is not recommended to choose non-refundable rates, which must be paid in full at the time of booking (what if your plans change?). Most tourists like to book accommodation and pay on arrival. But there are often cases when, upon arriving on vacation, travelers find that no one is waiting for them (free booking obliges apartment owners or hotel management to do little). Therefore, the best option is partial prepayment: both the tourist is calm that they are waiting for him, and the receiving party is confident that the guest will show up.
- Tickets for attractions, national parks, even water parks are best booked online if they offer this option. Often such purchases are even cheaper than those made locally. Just use a foreign currency bank card for payments to avoid double conversion.
- By the way, about currencies. Croatia still uses national kunas. In most places you can pay with a currency card (dollar or euro). Before leaving your home country, notify the bank about your trip, otherwise the card may be blocked to prevent unauthorized use. If you prefer cash, then it is better to take euros, they are still more common here.
Croatia (Croatia) - a state located in central Europe ( Europe) between the eastern alpine mountain range (East Alpine Ridge), Danube ( Danube) and the southwestern coast of the Adriatic (Coast of Adriatic Sea). Former republic within Yugoslavia ( Yugoslavia), partially occupying the Balkan Peninsula ( Balkan Peninsula). Capital - Zagreb ( Zagreb).
The eastern regions of Croatia are dominated by a Mediterranean climate, while on the Adriatic coast a temperate continental climate zone has been established. In the mountainous regions of Croatia, winter is more severe and longer. The best time for a holiday in Croatia is considered to be May-October.
More than 90% of the country's population are Croats. There is a small percentage of immigrants from Serbia, Montenegro, Hungary and Macedonia. The official language of the country is Croatian. The largest Christian community in Croatia is Catholics.
The history of Croatia goes back several thousand years and each era has left many historical and cultural monuments. Medieval castles give way to amazing natural parks and complexes. Beach holidays are also very popular in Croatia. Croatia is conventionally divided into three large resort areas.
- Resort town of Pula ( Poulat) on the Istritsa peninsula ( Istrits's peninsula).
- City of Split (Split) in Central Dalmatia ( Central Dalmatia).
- City of Dubrovnik ( Dubrovnik) on the Adriatic coast in South Dalmatia ( Southern Dalmatia).
Travel around the Istrian peninsula is popular among divers. Some beaches in Croatia have the UNESCO Blue Flag, which indicates the excellent ecology of these places. Ecotourism lovers should definitely visit Croatia. Just 50 km northeast of Zagreb there are healing mineral springs, which, combined with clean air and green forests, make these places a popular health resort. Health tourism is especially popular among people with diseases of the respiratory system.
How to get there
Airplane
An airplane is the most convenient and fastest way to travel. The Russian Aeroflot operates flights to Zagreb Airport four times a week. You can fly to Croatia through the Budapest air gate ( Budapest) or Ljubljana (Ljubljana), but to travel this route you should take care of a transit visa.
Railway transport
The way from Moscow ( Moscow) to Zagreb via Hungary ( Hungary) will take 46 hours. A trailer carriage travels to the capital of Croatia three times a week. There is a daily train to the Croatian capital with a transit in Budapest.
A number of trains run from Hungarian, Serbian, Slovenian and Bosnian cities bordering Croatia.
Ferry service
Italy ( Italy) and Croatia are connected by sea ferry service. The number of flights varies depending on the season.
Bus service
By bus or car you can go on holiday to Croatia through the territory of Ukraine ( Ukraine) or Hungary (Hungary). In this case, you need to apply for a Hungarian transit visa.
Visa
Russian citizens wishing to spend their holidays in Croatia should worry about their entry document. Croatia is part of the EU, but is not a member of the Schengen area. Therefore, the Croatian national visa does not provide the possibility of traveling to other countries in the Schengen area.
Those citizens who have a valid Schengen visa in their passport have the right not to apply for a national visa and stay on the territory of Croatia. The length of stay on Croatian territory is determined individually and depends on the expiration of the Schengen visa of the individual.
Staying on the territory of Croatia without a visa without leaving the airport is possible if tourists are traveling to a third country. The period of stay in this case should not exceed two days.
Customs
When going on a trip to Croatia, you should know that foreign money can be carried in any quantity. But the export and import of Croatian kunas (HRK) limited to 2,000.
You are allowed to bring small amounts of alcohol, cigarettes, tea and coffee. Radio equipment and sports equipment are allowed to be carried for your own use. It is prohibited to import aerosol cans with freon. This restriction is related to the European Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer.
Antiques and other objects of artistic or historical value can only be exported with permission from the authorities.
Kitchen
Simple and hearty dishes are typical for the center of the country. In the center, vacationers and their fellow travelers will be offered to try turkey meat or a whole baked carcass with pancakes. Guests of the country will be treated to stuffed and pickled vegetables, Slavonian fish pie and the famous Croatian “Paprikash”. For the first course, tourists can order corn and bean soup “Manistra od Dobicha”. All dishes will be generously flavored with olive oil.
A gastronomic journey through the capital of Croatia will be remembered by vacationers with a boiled cheese pie. For dessert, they will certainly be served a traditional pie with nut mousse.
In the coastal areas of Istria and Dalmatia, fish and seafood are often prepared, but locals also like to treat themselves to meat. The signature dish of local restaurants is “Prsut” - pork ham baked with dry Pag cheese. For starters, you should definitely try Croatian wine soup.
Crab and grilled catfish are great for dinner. Cheeses will serve as a separate element of the table. Cheese slices and dishes with the addition of this product are a must-have attribute on restaurant menus. Local cheeses are often used as souvenirs.
For dessert, Croatians prefer fruits and different types of nuts (almonds, cashews).
Croatia has a very strong tradition of moonshine brewing. For example, the fruit “Rakia”, traditional for the peoples of the Balkans, in this country is infused with herbs and is called “Travaritsa”. Cognac is also prepared in Croatia, which has the original “Vignac” base. A holiday in Croatia would not be complete without tasting the home-bottled Toceno wine and the distinctive plum brandy Slivovitz. Delicious Zadar cherry liqueur Maraschino and herbal liqueur reminiscent of Pelinkovac liqueur - the pride of the Croats. Excellent dry white wines (Pinot and Merlot) are also produced in this area.
Money
Kun ( HRK) – the state currency of Croatia. In addition to banks, exchange offices and hotels, currency and travel checks can be exchanged at the Croatia Tourist travel agency ( Kroatia Tourist).
Some banking institutions practice issue-free currency exchange, but in most cases you will have to pay a commission of 1–1.5% to exchange money. The kuna remaining after a trip can be exchanged for foreign currency only in banks and upon presentation of a bank receipt.
It is better to take traveler's checks with you in euro currency. They are accepted almost everywhere. Credit cards are also a common method of payment throughout the country.
If a one-time purchase by tourists who came on holiday to Croatia amounted to more than 740 HRK, then they can refund VAT according to the system tax free. The money is returned at the airport after presenting the goods and a receipt from the store.
What you need to know
When going on a trip to Croatia, it would be useful to learn the customs and traditions of the population of this country. The first thing a tourist should remember is that the Croats are a very patriotic nation. They always try to emphasize their difference from other Balkan peoples.
On a trip to Croatia, a tourist may unwittingly join the “korzo” tradition. This is an evening promenade along the embankment or in the city center with the obligatory close examination of couples walking nearby. Increased attention in Croatia is not considered something indecent.
Sights of Croatia
The history of Croatia is very rich in events and architectural monuments. Literally every region of the country can boast of some kind of attraction. First of all, we recommend visiting tourist sites included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The oldest city of Dalmatia, Dubrovnik, located on the Adriatic coast, is a must-see for every traveler. Historical center of Trogir and Split ( Historic center of Trogir and Split), as well as Diocletian's Palace (Diokletian's palace). Not far from the town of Slunj ( Slun) is the UNESCO-protected Plitvice Lakes National Park ( Plitvice Lakes National Park) - 16 lakes connected by 92 waterfalls. In the Croatian town of Porec (Porec) the architectural complex Euphrasian Basilica was erected ( Euphrasian Basilica) – one of the most valuable examples of Byzantine art in the Balkans (Balkans). The Cathedral of St. James is recognized as a masterpiece of medieval Dalmatian architecture (Cathedral of St. James) in the city of Sibenik (Shibenik). UNESCO also protects the natural site of Croatia - the Starigrad Plain (Starigradsky plain), which is located on the island of Hvar ( Hvar Island).
The resort town of Pula has preserved monuments of ancient Roman architecture. The most popular of them is the Arena amphitheater ( Arena), Gates of Hercules ( Herculean Gate), Triumphal Arch (Triumphal Arch), as well as the Colosseum (Colosseum).
The capital of Croatia, centuries-old Zagreb, is divided into an Upper and a Lower Town. Zagreb is rich in architectural and cultural monuments, among which it is worth highlighting the Mimara Museum ( Mimar's Museum), Archbishop's Palace (Archbishop Palace) and a stone gate with an image of the Virgin Mary. The main shopping street, Ilica, begins from the central square of the city. (Ilitsa street). For souvenirs, it is better to go to shopping centers in Zagreb: Nama and Ilica.
Souvenirs of Croatia
A tie will be an authentic souvenir for men Croata. This incredibly fashionable accessory among Croats is part of the national costume.
The decoration and amulet of the Croatian sailors “Morcic” will be an excellent reminder of their vacation in Croatia.
Zadar liqueur would also be a good souvenir. Maraschino, the recipe for which was first recorded in the 16th century in a Dominican monastery.
They will remind you of your holiday in this amazing Balkan country “Slave Cake” (a dish that was served 300 years ago to the table of rich slave patricians), a miniature stone round house “Istrian Cajun”, “Vučedol Dove” (ceramic vessel in the shape of a dove) and a souvenir in the form of the “Baščanska Plate” (the oldest monument of the Croatian language).
The most beautiful gift that is brought from a trip to Croatia is rightfully considered to be “page lace” from the city of Pag.
Popular resorts
Inexpensive, have a comfortable and rich vacation and, at the same time, spend as little money as possible.
Choosing economical housing in Croatia
The first thing you should decide on is whether to book a private apartment or a hotel? Here my recommendation is definitely apartments. Any, even the worst Croatian hotel in the season costs at least 100 euros/day for two, and often much more, while a completely comfortable apartment located within walking distance from the sea will cost 35 - 50 euros. And if we are talking about campaigns of 4-8 people or families with children, the mathematics speaks even more clearly in favor of apartments.
Those who believe that the cost of apartments is lower than hotels due to the availability of food in the latter are greatly mistaken. But more on that below.
The next important point in terms of savings is to decide on the key priorities when choosing a specific apartment.
What, in my opinion, can be easily neglected: sea view, “European-quality renovation” and modern furniture, availability LCD -TV, etc.
Remember - you are going on vacation, i.e. walk, swim in the sea, see the sights and get other pleasures from visiting Croatia. You only need the apartment to spend the night. And nothing more!
If you have chosen an interesting place for your vacation, where there is a colorful old town, various beaches, parks, bicycle paths, many cute cafes, etc. - you will regret every extra minute spent in the apartment. Life in Croatia takes place on the streets, even local residents are convinced of this.
What should not be neglected:
- Location of housing. If you do not have a car, the apartment should be located no more than 1.5 kilometers from the sea and the old city. Moreover, it’s great if your path to the beach does not lie along a highway open to the sun, but in the shade of the park’s trees. At the same time, there is absolutely no need to strive to settle as close to the sea as possible. A short walk to the beach will save you a lot of money and be a lot of fun at the same time.
- The house where the apartments are located should be located in a quiet, green area, on a not very busy street, ideally adjacent to a park. It is advisable that the owners have a shady garden with a grill, a table and chairs for a picnic. However, this is not for everyone. The main thing is that the house does not turn out to be a multi-story anthill located at the crossroads of the main highways of the city.
When is the best time to go on holiday to Croatia?
If you want to come to Croatia in July-August, be prepared to pay 20-30 or even 50% more for housing than in May-June or September.
Many people think that July and August are in such demand in Croatia because only these months are hot and the sea warms up. This is absolutely not true! In this regard, June and September are actually not inferior to the peak season.
The real reason for the high cost of July and August is not the weather, but the maximum influx of Italians, who at this time have long summer holidays at most enterprises. In Germany, 80% of employers also prefer to let employees go on vacation in the middle of summer. Accordingly, Croatian tourist accommodation is filled to capacity, and at any price.
If you want to save a lot, come in June or September.
Food costs in Croatia
Many ladies I respect often reject private apartments with horror for fear of being chained to the kitchen stove while on vacation. I will try to dispel this fear. A kitchen in an apartment is a big plus!
It's important to understand how to properly take advantage of this benefit, which, if done correctly, can save you a lot of money and won't take away your precious vacation time.
Breakfast. The hotel's classic breakfast consists of various types of cheeses, sausages, ham, boiled eggs, yoghurts and juices. Moreover, it is quite expensive!
If you spend just a little time buying all this yourself in the store, and then take it out of the refrigerator in your apartment in the morning, you will save a tidy sum.
Frying eggs, boiling sausages, slicing cheese and bread will take you no more than 15 minutes, and another 5 minutes will be spent cleaning and washing dishes. That's all.
Dinner. If you want to really save on food in Croatia and, at the same time, be full and satisfied, choose the right dishes on the menu of local restaurants.
Optimal for a hearty daytime snack - pizza, squid, cevapcici, pleskavica, bechka (Wiener schnitzel). They are very inexpensive. All this is quickly prepared, tasty and satisfying. Your children will definitely be delighted.
Dinner. This is the most expensive component of an independent holiday. You can save as much as possible on dinner only if you cook in your apartment yourself. And there's nothing terrible about that. Visit the local supermarket, buy a few pieces of fresh meat, visit the fishmonger, where the fish you choose will be cleaned right there for free. Come to the apartment, throw meat or fish in a frying pan - 10 minutes and a delicious dinner is ready. Moreover, a minimum of money will be spent. Remember, your favorite Croatian wines, meats, fish, cheeses, prosciutto are several times cheaper in a store than in a restaurant. At the same time, there is no need to look for a free table, wait for a waiter, delve into an incomprehensible menu, etc.
I don’t even want to talk about the quality of the buffet in hotels - it is absolutely not comparable with the excellent products that you can cook for yourself or the cuisine of private restaurants.
If you want to dine at a restaurant without spending a lot of money, be careful when choosing dishes:
- Don't order bottled wine. It is always very expensive. Take half a liter of draft wine in a decanter, which in most cases is no worse in quality than bottled wine.
- You should not order a “mixed fish (or meat) plate.” Firstly, it is expensive, and secondly, you will overeat. You will feel sick from eating so much.
- Do not take shrimp, white fish (orada, branzina, flounder, monkfish, etc.) - these are very expensive. It’s better to buy it at a fishmonger and fry it yourself. This can be done on the same grill in the garden of your apartment. It will turn out even tastier.
- Don't order steaks - this is one of the most expensive dishes in restaurants.
- In the restaurant you can order delicious and inexpensive dishes for dinner - various types of “pasta” (pasta), risotto, mussels, fried sardines, deep-fried or grilled squid, cevapa, ombalo, etc.
When buying food in stores, be sure to pay attention to the “discount” and “promotion” signs. All Croats do this. Don't be afraid to get poisoned! Selling stale and expired products is not accepted here.
With the right approach, you will spend no more than 50 euros on food per day for a family of 2-3 people, and even less if you wish.
For example, we are a family of 4 people, permanently living in Rovinj, and we spend on average about 120 kuna per day (about 15 euros) on groceries.
Transfer in Croatia
If you want to pay a reasonable amount for a transfer from the airport to your apartment, book it in advance with private carriers or your host agency rather than taking a taxi upon arrival. This way you will save 30-50% of the cost of the trip.
If you organize your vacation correctly, optimize costs, giving up unnecessary frills, then you will probably have money left over for a couple of excursions, with which your trip to Croatia will be filled with additional positive things and will leave the most vivid impressions in your memory.
When traveling to Croatia in 2019, Russians will need to obtain visa documents. Croatia is part of the European Union, but is not a Schengen country, so if you receive a national Croatian visa, you will not be able to enter other countries. However, if you have a double or multiple Schengen visa, you will be able to visit Croatia without completing additional documents.
Example of a national Croatian visa
For short-term entry or transit through Croatia, without leaving the airport transit area, a visa is not required.
If you have a double- or multiple-use Schengen visa category C, a long-stay visa category D or a residence permit in the Schengen countries, you can visit Croatia on the basis of these documents. The documents must be valid for the entire period of stay in the country.
From July 22, 2014, according to the decision posted on the website of the Croatian Consulate, if you have a two-entry (or more) national visa, or, you can enter with it.
Required documents for visa
Necessary documents for obtaining a visa to Croatia on your own:
Note! In case of visa refusal, fees are non-refundable.
Depending on the type of trip, you may need different documents to confirm the purpose of your stay and provide accommodation. The purpose of the visit may be tourism, visiting family and friends, cultural and sporting events, medical treatment, or a business trip. Please note that foreigners are not allowed to work in Croatia on the basis of a visa.
For example, if the purpose of your trip is for tourism, to confirm it, you will need a printout from the hotel booking site, a paid voucher, or documentary evidence of the availability of your accommodation or rental for the duration of the trip.
Gift 2100+1000 rubles for housing!
When registering using the link in AirBnB. you will receive 2100 rubles to your account. For this money you can rent a good apartment for 1 day abroad or in Russia. The bonus only works for new accounts.
When registering after your stay, you will receive a cashback of 1000 rubles.
If you are planning to make a private visit to relatives, then a marriage certificate, birth certificate or invitation will be suitable for confirmation (it must indicate the personal and contact information of both parties, the timing and purpose of the trip, the number of entries). Also, relatives and friends can make a letter of guarantee (), which must be certified by a notary.
Traveling with children
A visa for a minor is received by his legal representative (parent, guardian). To do this, you will need to provide the child’s birth certificate in addition to the standard package of documents.
If a minor travels abroad with only one of the parents, or with a third party, it is necessary to obtain a notarized permission from the parents for the child to travel abroad. It must indicate the personal data of the parent, the purpose and duration of stay in Croatia, the period of validity of the consent to leave and the signature.
Where to apply for a visa to Croatia?
St. Petersburg, st. Bolshaya Raznochinnaya, 16A (entrance from Chkalovsky Prospekt, 7), 2nd floor Ekaterinburg, st. Kuibysheva 44D, 2nd floor, business hotel "Panorama" (entrance from Belinsky Street) Kaliningrad, 1812 Goda Street, 126 Murmansk, st. Karl Liebknechta, 13 Novosibirsk, st. Chelyuskintsev, 15b Omsk, st. Frunze, 1, koprus 4, room 713-713 A Vladivostok, st. Okeansky Avenue, 17, office 601 Khabarovsk, st. Istomina, 22A, 1st floor Ufa, st. Chernyshevsky, 82 Irkutsk, st. Sverdlova, 10, 2nd floor Krasnoyarsk, st. Maerchaka, 16 Moscow, st. Dubininskaya, 35 Moscow, st. Ostozhenka, 23 Moscow, st. Korobeinikov lane, 16 building 1
You need to apply for a visa no earlier than 3 months before your planned trip.
You can also obtain a tourist visa through any agency accredited by the embassy.
Conclusion
Citizens of the Russian Federation and Ukraine will be able to obtain a Croatian tourist multiple visa for six months, while their stay in Croatia is limited to a limit of 90 days. On average, standard paperwork takes 5-10 business days. In some cases, you may be required to provide additional documents or a personal visit to the embassy.
