Croatie

Top 5 des lieux

1. Dubrovnik Old Town and City Walls · Dubrovnik

   Walled medieval city on the sea; walk the walls early or late to avoid crowds and heat.

2. Diocletian's Palace · Split

   Roman emperor's palace that forms the living heart of Split's old town.

3. Plitvice Lakes National Park · Plitvice

   Terraced turquoise lakes and waterfalls linked by boardwalks; book tickets ahead in summer.

4. Hvar · Hvar Town / Stari Grad

   Island with lavender fields, beaches and a lively harbour town.

5. Zagreb Upper Town · Zagreb

   Historic centre with St. Mark's Church, the Museum of Broken Relationships and cafe culture.

Se déplacer

• Appli de VTC

  Bolt

  Works in Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik and other coastal towns; usually cheaper than taxis. Share your ride status.

• Appli de VTC

  Uber

  Available in major cities and tourist areas, with upfront prices.

• Taxi

  Taxi

  Use official stands; airport taxis to Dubrovnik or Split centre cost about 45 EUR. Avoid unmarked cars.

• Ferries

  Jadrolinija

  Main state ferry and catamaran operator to the islands. Book catamarans ahead in summer; TP Line and Krilo also run fast boats.

• Bus

  Intercity buses (FlixBus, Arriva)

  Main way to travel between cities; faster than trains on most routes. Buy online or at the station; luggage is often charged extra.

• Transports en commun

  City buses (ZET, Libertas, Promet Split)

  Zagreb has trams and buses (ZET). In Dubrovnik, a ticket from a kiosk is cheaper than buying on board, and the Dubrovnik Pass includes buses.

• Location de voiture

  Car rental

  Useful for the coast road and Plitvice. Motorways have tolls; summer traffic and parking in old towns are difficult.

Argent et espèces

Devise: EUR · Euro

Croatia has used the euro since January 2023. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but American Express is rarely accepted. Carry some cash for small konobas, markets, island buses and beach bars. Avoid Euronet ATMs, which are common in tourist towns, and always choose to be charged in EUR.

Vérifier un taux de change vers EUR

Pourboires

Tipping is common but modest. Round up for drinks and leave about 5-10% for meals with good service. Service is not usually included in the bill.

Phrases utiles

• Račun, molim. The bill, please.
• U redu je, zadržite ostatak. It's fine, keep the change.
• Koliko košta po kilogramu? How much is it per kilo?

Savoir-vivre

• Do not walk around old towns in swimwear or shirtless; Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik issue on-the-spot fines (around 150 EUR in Split).
• Public drinking, sleeping outdoors and climbing monuments are fined in Split and Dubrovnik; fines for disorderly behaviour go up to 4,000 EUR.
• Cover shoulders and knees in churches.
• Greet with 'Dobar dan' when entering shops.
• Topless sunbathing is accepted on many beaches, nudity only on marked naturist beaches.
• Public displays of same-sex affection can attract hostility in rural areas.

Arnaques et comment y faire face

• Huge bar bills with threats

  Où: Nightlife bars and clubs in tourist areas

  Comment ça marche: Tourists are overcharged by thousands of euros and threatened with violence to pay.

  Comment l’éviter: Check prices first, avoid venues aggressively marketed to tourists, call 112 if threatened.

• Strip club tourist traps

  Où: Split, Zagreb and other cities

  Comment ça marche: Strip and 'gentlemen's' clubs overcharge tourists for drinks and company.

  Comment l’éviter: Avoid them.

• Fish priced by the kilo

  Où: Seafood restaurants on the coast (varies)

  Comment ça marche: Fresh fish is priced per kilo, and diners are surprised by a large bill once the fish is weighed.

  Comment l’éviter: Ask the weight and total price before it is cooked.

• Unmarked taxis

  Où: Airports, ports, bus stations

  Comment ça marche: Unofficial drivers overcharge; sexual assaults in taxis have been reported.

  Comment l’éviter: Use official stands, Bolt or Uber, photograph the taxi number and share your trip.

• Pickpocketing

  Où: Dubrovnik and Split old towns, buses, ferry ports

  Comment ça marche: Thieves work crowded streets and ports in summer.

  Comment l’éviter: Carry little cash, use the hotel safe, keep bags zipped.

• Dynamic currency conversion

  Où: Euronet ATMs and card terminals in tourist towns

  Comment ça marche: You are offered a charge in your home currency at a poor rate, often with high ATM fees.

  Comment l’éviter: Use bank ATMs and always choose EUR.

Sécurité

• Crime levels are low and violent crime is rare; pickpockets work tourist areas in summer.
• Landmines remain in some former war zones (parts of Eastern Slavonia, Brod-Posavina, remote parts around Plitvice): keep to marked paths and cultivated land.
• Sexual assaults in taxis have been reported: use app rides, note the taxi number and share your trip.
• Boating has zero tolerance for alcohol; foreign boats must register with harbour police.
• Summer heat and sun are intense: walk the Dubrovnik walls early or late and carry water.
• Wildfires occur in summer; follow local instructions.

Pratique de l’anglais

Most younger people and tourism workers speak good English. German and Italian are also common, especially on the coast; older people may not speak English.

Sources

• GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Croatia, safety and security
• Wikivoyage: Croatia
• Wikivoyage: Dubrovnik
• Wikivoyage: Split

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