Dubrovnik is a medieval city on the Croatian side of the Adriatic coastline and a treasure – trove of cultural – historical monuments that were created throughout its thousand-year existence. In the past, it was a City-Republic, and alongside Venice one of the most famous cultural-economic centers on the Mediterranean. In more recent times, it has become the center of modern cultural and tourist events: a city of summer festivals – an international parade of top musical and theatrical achievements, a city of museums and galleries. These values have turned Dubrovnik into a place that offers a rich selection of various experiences and excitement, but also a complete holiday in a quiet and calming, mild Mediterranean ambience and wonderful seaside landscapes.
WELCOME to Dubrovnik – a city with a thousand year old tradition that offers something for everyone.
Useful Information
Electricity:
Voltage: 220V, frequency 50HZ
Water:
Tap water is potable throughout Croatia.
The 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 recognised identification document. Tourists may remain in Croatia for up to three months.
For more information:
Diplomatic consulates of the Republic of Croatia abroad or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia.
Tel. 01 4569 964
Web: www.mvp.hr
Important telephone numbers:
International dialing prefix for Croatia: 385
Ambulance 94
Fire Department 93
Police 92
Road Assistance 987; 987@hak.hr
(If you are calling from outside of Croatia or using a mobile phone dial +3851 987)
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
Currency:
Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa).
Coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Lipa, and 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna
Banknotes: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna
Payment can be made only in Kuna, and foreign currency can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, postal offices and most tourist agencies, hotels and camps.
Banks are open all day from Monday to Friday, during mornings on Saturdays, and closed on Sundays. There are numerous ATM machines located all over the city.
Credit cards: most hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards (American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, Sport Card International).
Custom regulations: Croatian Customs regulations are in line with standard European Union countries.
Foreign currency can be carried in and out freely; national currency up to 15,000 kuna. Expensive professional and technical equipment must be reported at the border.
Dogs and cats accompanied by their owner must have an International Certificate from an official veterinarian stating that at least 15 days have passed since receiving a rabies vaccination, not older than six months.
Tax refunds for foreigners can be done with a validated Tax Cheque receipt for purchased goods valued at over 500 kuna upon leaving the country.
Information:
Croatian Customs Office
Tel: 01 6102 333
Web: www.carina.hr
