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GENERAL INFORMATION

Geographic positionCroatia extends from the east-erly edges of the Alps through the Pannonian lowlands to the banks of the Danube in the east. Its central region is covered by the Dinara mountain range. The coastline stretches along the Adriatic Sea, from the Istrian peninsula in the north to the city of Dubrovnik in the south.

Surface areaThe mainland covers an area of 56,594 km2. Its territorial waters cover a surface area of 31,067 km2.

Population4,437,460 inhabitants.

Composition of populationThe majority of the population are Croats, with the largest minorities being Serbs, Slovenes, Hungarians, Bosnians, Italians, Czechs and Albanians.

System of governmentCroatia is a multi-party parliamen-tary republic.

CapitalWith 779,145 inhabitants, Zagreb is the economic, transport, cultural and academic centre of the country.

Length of the coastline6,176 km, of which 4,398 km is made up of the coastlines of the islands, solitary rocks and reefs.

Welcome!

We are delighted that you have decided to visit our country. We wish you a warm welcome.The Croats call their country “Our beautiful Homeland”, which is the opening line of the Croatian national anthem. The Republic of Croatia is a European democratic parlia-mentary state and a part of European and cultural his-tory. It is classified as one of the medium sized European countries such as Denmark, Ireland, the Slovak Republic or Switzerland.Croatia is a land of open fron-tiers and clear cut customs regulations. It is also a place of harmony and one that is respectful towards its guests. We strive to make our coun-try beautiful to all those who visit it, and we do our best to ensure that visitors take only beautiful memories home with them.

Welcome to Croatia!

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offices and in the majority of tourist information offices, travel agencies, hotels, campsites and marinas. Credit cards (Eurocard / Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners) are accepted in almost all hotels, marinas, restaurants and campsites.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Travel documents: A valid passport or some other iden-tification document recognised by international agreement; for certain countries a personal identity card is sufficient (i.e. a document which testifies to the identity and citizen-ship of the bearer). Information: Diplomatic missions and consular offices of the Republic of Croatia abroad or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of the Republic of Croatia. Tel: +385 1 4569 964 E-mail: konzularni.poslovi@mvpei.hr Web: www.mvpei.hr

Customs regulations:Customs regulations in the Republic of Croatia are almost entirely har-monised with EU standards, but the value of those non-commercial items that are brought into the coun-try for personal use and are exempt from tax duty or PDV (VAT), is lim-ited to only 300 HRK (kuna).

Number of islands, solitary rocks and reefs1,244. The largest islands are Cres and Krk. There are 50 inhabited islands.

Highest peak Dinara, 1,831 m above sea level.

Climate: Croatia has three climatic zones: Continental, High altitude and Mediterranean. The prevailing climate in the coun-try’s continental interior is moder-ately rainy. The area of high altitude with Croatia’s highest peaks have a mountain climate which includes snowfall. The areas along the Adriatic coast have a pleasantly mild Mediterranean climate with a large number of sunny days, summers are hot and dry and winters are mild and wet. Average temperatures in the conti-nental interior are: January -2 to 0o C, with somewhat lower tempera-tures at the highest altitudes; August approximately 20 oC, with around 12 oC at the highest altitudes. Average temperature in the Littoral (Adriatic Coast) are: January -5 to 9 oC, August -22 to 25 oC; sea tempera-ture in winter 12 oC, in summer ap-proximately 25 oC.

Currency: The kuna (1 kuna = 100 lipa). Foreign currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices, post

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check, whether your pet has been vaccinated on time and whether it has a valid passport or veterinary certificate. If your pet does not meet these criteria then it can be returned to the country of origin or quaran-tined at the border crossing at your expense.In line with the Regulations about the non-commercial transportation of pets, the following animals are considered pets: dogs, cats, mem-bers of the marten family (pet ferrets – Mustela putorius), invertebrates (except for bees and crayfish), or-namental tropical fish, amphibians, reptiles, all bird species (except for poultry), rodents and rabbits.

Maximum number of animalsThe importation of a maximum of five animals can be considered as non-commercial. The animals and their documents need to be inspected by a customs official at a border crossing of the Republic of Croatia. These animals will not be considered a commodity and must be accompanied by their owner or a person authorised by the owner to accompany them for the entirety of the trip. If more than five pets are imported, this will be considered to be a commercial import, and the animals will need to enter the coun-try at authorized veterinary stations and undergo a veterinary examina-tion by a veterinary inspector at the border crossing.

Foreign and local currency and cheques may be freely taken in and out of the country by both foreign and Croatian citizens with foreign residence, but transfers of an amount exceeding 10,000 Euros must be declared to a customs of-ficial. Valuable professional equip-ment and other technical devices must also be declared to a customs official at the border crossing. Tax is refunded to foreign nationals when leaving the country - for indi-vidual goods purchased in Croatia, for amounts of at least 500 HRK, upon the presentation of a PDV-P or “Tax-cheque” form that has been verified by a customs official.For additional information please contact the Customs Administration (www.carina.hr).The import of live animals is possi-ble only with the necessary veteri-nary documentation that certifies the animals’ state of health. Cats and dogs must be fitted with an electron-ic identification system (microchip). Up to five pets can be imported at any border crossing, but more than five pets can only be brought in at a border crossing where there is the facility for a veterinary inspection to be carried out.

When travelling with your pet, you are responsible for itWhen bringing your pet into the Republic of Croatia, it is your re-sponsibility to meet all the conditions necessary for its importation. Please

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Dogs, cats and members of the marten family coming from high-risk countries* must fulfil the following conditions:

they must be fitted with an •electronic identification system (microchip)they must have a veterinary certifi-•cate issued by an official veteri-narian or, at re-entry, a passport (dogs from Croatia, for instance)they must be vaccinated against •rabiesthey must have undergone a test •on the neutralization of the rabies virus antibodies with the titration of antibodies equalling at least 0.5 IJ/ml on a sample taken by a certified veterinarian 30 days after vac-cination at the earliest and three months prior to transfer. The test needs to have been conducted in an authorized laboratory. A list of authorized facilities can be found at the following web page: http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/approval_en.htm.

The stipulated period of three months is not applicable in the case of the re-entry of pets from the Republic of Croatia whose passport confirms that the titration of antibod-ies with a positive result has been carried out before the animal left the Republic of Croatia.Animals imported and shipped com-mercially need to be examined by a veterinarian prior to shipment.

ConditionsGeneral conditions for dogs, cats and members of the marten fam-ily (pet ferrets – Mustela putorius) coming from member countries of the European Union and low-risk countries outside the EU*:

They must be fitted with an •electronic identification system (microchip). If the animal is fitted with a microchip that is not in line with the ISO Standard 11784 or 17785, the owner must provide the appropriate microchip scanner. The name and address of the ani-mal’s owner must be determinable at all times. The animal’s passport or certificate, which is transported with the animal, needs to contain the microchip number that has been issued by a veterinarian. They must be accompanied by a •passport or certificate issued by a veterinarian authorised by the relevant body.They must be vaccinated against •rabies

Animals coming from EU countries, or countries outside the EU that are considered low-risk*, that are under three months of age and have not been vaccinated against rabies, can be imported into the territory of the Republic of Croatia if they have been living in the same place since birth and have not been in contact with wild animals or are travelling with their mother on whom they are still dependent.

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Veterinary servicesCroatia is covered by a network of veterinary clinics and dispensaries. Information: Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural DevelopmentAdministration for Veterinary MedicineE-mail: office@mps.hrWeb: www.mps.hr

Public holidays 1 January - New Year’s Day6 January – EpiphanyEaster Sunday & Easter Monday1 May - Labour Day11 June - Corpus Christi22 June - Anti-Fascist Resistance Day25 June - Statehood Day5 August - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day15 August - Assumption Day8 October - Independence Day1 November - All Saints’ Day25-26 December - Christmas Holidays

Shops and public services work-ing hoursDuring the tourist season, most shops are open from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on weekdays, and many of them are also open during the weekend. Public services and business of-fices work from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., Monday to Friday.

*For additional information please contact the Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development – Administration for Veterinary Medicine (Tel. +385 1 610 9749; 610 6703 and 610 6669; web: www.mps.hr)

Health servicesThere are hospitals and clinics locat-ed in all the larger towns and cities, while smaller centres have dispen-saries and pharmacies.Foreign visitors who are covered by health insurance in their own country are not obliged to pay for emergency medical services dur-ing a private stay in the Republic of Croatia if a convention on Social Security has been signed between Croatia and the visitors’ country of origin, i.e. if they have in their pos-session a certificate stipulated by such a convention confirming their right to health care. Health care (including transport) is used for emergency cases in the manner and according to regulations valid for Croatian citizens covered by Social Security, with identical participa-tion in health care costs (participa-tion and administrative charges). Persons coming from countries with which no such convention has been signed personally bear the costs of health services rendered.

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Construction, Administration for Environmental Protection. Telephone: +385 1 3782 111, e-mail: zastita_okolisa@mzopu.hr, web: mzopu.hr

In the event of an accident, phone 112 for help!This number can be reached any time, day or night, regardless of where you are in the Republic of Croatia or in the European Union.Calls to this number are free of charge.Calls can be made through all op-erators and all telephone devices by dialling 112.In the event of an accident the 112 Centre can be contacted in any one of the following foreign languages:- English- German- Italian- Hungarian- Slovakian

Call 112! If you need:- Emergency medical assistance- The assistance of fire fighters- The assistance of the police- The assistance of the Mountain Rescue Service- Emergency veterinary assistance- The assistance of other emergen-cy services and operative search and rescue forces

Post and telecommunicationsPost offices are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, in smaller cen-tres from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. Some offices work a split shift. In most towns and tourist centres, there are post offices are open on Saturdays and Sundays. Phone cards are used in all pub-lic telephones and may be pur-chased from post offices and from newspaper and tobacco kiosks. International calls may be made di-rectly from any public telephones. Web: www.posta.hr

Power supply: 220 V, frequency: 50 HzOur UK guests should note that power outlets in Croatia are of the Continental two-pin type, therefore a socket adapter is required.

Tap water is safe to drink in all of Croatia.

Environmental protection:The protection of biodiversity is in compliance with valid EU regulations. As regards swimming, the waters of the Croatian Adriatic Sea are of a high quality according to EU criteria.In the event of extraordinary envi-ronmental pollution on land, please phone 112.For additional information on the environment please contact the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Spatial Planning and

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At sea- In case of an accident or sea-pollution, call 9155 (National Headquarters for Search and Rescue at Sea) or 112- Before setting sail, inform yourself about the weather forecast, espe-cially in the Adriatic-While swimming, stay in sight of other swimmers- Inform family and friends of the lo-cation where you will be diving and mark the area appropriately - Moderate your exposure to the sun and use protective sunscreens- Do not overestimate your own capabilities- Have sufficient quantities of water with you

Outdoor activities- Tell relatives or friends the route and plan of your journey- Walk on marked paths and trails- Take sufficient quantities of water with you- Prepare adequate clothing and footwear- Prepare mobile telephone devices- Monitor weather forecasts- Handle open fires carefully and in line with regulations- Do not throw cigarette butts or flammable objects outside

Important telephone numbers:International country code for Croatia: +385Police: 92Fire Brigade: 93Ambulance: 94

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Fire preventionCheck that you have undertaken all the necessary measures to prevent fire!Do not throw burning or inflammable objects into the environment!Observe the signs forbidding the lighting of fires! Take care that your parked vehicles do not obstruct fire-fighting ap-proaches and access roads.

What should you do if there is a fire?- Immediately notify the fire brigade of the fire on the telephone number 93 or call for assistance on 112!- Use a hand-held fire extinguisher (if one is available) and only attempt to extinguish the fire if doing so does not endanger you or others- Notify people in the area about the fire- FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN BY THE FIRE BRIGADE

On the road- Avoid traffic jams during the peak tourism season (at weekends or holidays)- Be well-rested when travelling- Adjust your speed to the conditions on the road and the speed limits- In the event of a traffic jam, be patient (take sufficient quantities of water)

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to 9 September). HAK (the Croatian Automobile Club) will provide reports on the road conditions in English and in German. During the summer period, news and reports on the condition of the roads will also be broadcast, every hour on the hour, directly from the studios of: the Third Channel of Austrian Radio, RAI Uno, British Virgin Radio, Radio Prague and the International Station of Croatian Radio – “Voice of Croatia”. During the summer, Radio Prague reporters broadcast news for their nationals staying in Croatia via the following regional radio stations: Radio Split, Radio Dubrovnik and Radio Rijeka.

CROATIA BY CAR

Documents: To enter Croatia, a driver’s licence, an automobile registration card and vehicle insurance documents are required. An international driving licence is required for the use of rent-a-car services. The permit is issued by the parent motor-club.

Speed Limits:50 km/h - within settled areas 90 km/h - outside settled areas 110 km/h - on major roadways de-signed exclusively for motor vehi-cles, and on highways130 km/h - on motorways

Roadside vehicle assistance: 987(When calling from abroad or by mobile phone, call +385 1 987)National Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea: 9155.National number for all emergency situations: 112General information: 981Information on local and intercity numbers: 988Information on international num-bers: 902Weather forecast and road condi-tions: 060 520 520 Croatian Automobile Club (HAK): +385 1 46 40 800, Web: www.hak.hr, E-mail: info@hak.hr Radio news in foreign languages during the tourist seasonCroatian Radio broadcasts pro-grammes in foreign languages designed for tourists in Croatia on several frequencies. A daily programme is broadcast at 8:05 pm on channel one, in English, for the duration of around 10 min. During the summer season, Channel two of the Croatian Radio (98,5 Mhz – north-western Croatia and the Dubrovnik Littoral; 105,3 Mhz – Istria; 96,1 – Split; 98,9 – the Makarska Littoral; 93,3 – Gorski kotar) will, in addition to regular news in Croatian, broadcast news in English, German, Italian and Czech languages every hour on the hour from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., and in the summer (from 18 June

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Highway toll charges:

Motorways: A1 Zagreb-Bosiljevo-Zadar-Šibenik-Split-Šestanovac-Ravča;A2Zagreb-Zaprešić-Krapina-Macelj;A3 Bregana-Zagreb-Slavonski Brod-Županja-Lipovac;A4Zagreb-Varaždin-Goričan;A5Osijek- Đakovo-Sredanci;A6Zagreb-Karlovac-Bosiljevo-Vrbovsko-Rijeka and A7 Rijeka-Rupa. In June, additional carriageways will be opened to traffic in the Mala Kapela and Sveti Rok tunnels, on the A1 motorway Zagreb-Split-Račva,enablingabetterflowoftraffic, especially during the tourist season.

Three-lane two-way roads: The Istrian Y (motorway on the Istrian Peninsula) with toll booths at the“TunnelUčka”andthe“Mirna”viaduct.For more information, go to: www.hak.hr; www.hac.hr; www.bina-istra.hr; www.arz.hr; www.azm.hr; www.huka.hr

Basic obligations in case of a traffic accident: First inform the police about the traf-fic accident by calling the number 92 or the unique European emergency phone number 112. This is not ob-ligatory in the event of a traffic-acci-dent which results in minor material damage.

80 km/h - for motor vehicles with a caravan trailer 80 km/h - for buses and buses with a light trailer; on motorways, buses are allowed to drive up to 100 km/h, except for those buses carrying childrenPlease reduce and adjust your speed in wet road conditions.

Regulations:Driving with dipped headlights is obligatory during winter time. The use of mobile telephones while driving is forbidden!The use of seat belts is obligatory. A reflective sleeveless jacket is an obligatory part of every vehicle’s emergency equipment. The driver is obliged to wear it when he or she is on the road, outside the car (chang-ing a tyre, doing repair works on the car, filling up with petrol, stopping other cars in an attempt to seek help, etc.)

Petrol stations: In larger cities and on the motor-ways, petrol stations are open 24 hours a day.All petrol stations sell Eurosuper 95, Super 95, Super 98, Super plus 98 and Normal petrol and Euro Diesel fuel. Gas (LPG) is also available in major cities and at petrol stations on motorways. For information on fuel prices and a list of centres selling LPG gas go to: www.ina.hr, www.omv.hr, www.tifon.hr, and www.hak.hr.

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BY AIR

List of registered airports in the Republic of CroatiaAirports for aircraft in public air trafficDubrovnik Airport www.airport-dubrovnik.hr Tel: +385 20 773 333

Pula Airport www.airport-pula.hr Tel: +385 52 530 140

Rijeka Airport www.rijeka-airport.hr Tel: +385 51 842 134

Split Airport www.split-airport.hr Tel: +385 21 203 555

Zadar Airport www.zadar-airport.hr Tel: +385 23 205 800

Zagreb Airport www.zagreb-airport.hr Tel: +385 1 4562 222

Airfields for aircraft in public air trafficBrač Airport www.airport-brac.hr Tel: +385 21 559 701

Osijek Airport www.osijek-airport.hr Tel: +385 31 514 402

Mali Lošinj Airport www.airportmalilosinj.hrTel: +385 51 235 148

If there are injured persons call the emergency medical services (tel.: 94)Secure the site of the accident, put on your reflective vest, set up a triangle and undertake measures to eliminate any new possible dangers. Wait for the arrival of the police. In the event of any damage to the vehicle, you must obtain a police report about the damage to the vehi-cle, without which you cannot cross the state border. Should you require vehicle repair services, or if your vehicle needs towing, call Road Assistance, on 987. If calling from abroad, dial +385 1 987.

How to avoid traffic jamsTo avoid unnecessarily prolonging your journey and getting caught in traffic jams, you are advised to:- plan your trip by using the traf-fic organiser in which the days and directions of the highest expected densities of traffic are stated,- check the conditions on the roads and ferries at HAK (HAK Information Centre: +385 1 4640 800) or on the Second Radio Station of Croatian Radio (98.5 Mhz) before starting your trip.

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its passengers to reach destinations throughout the world. Information and bookings: www.croatiaairlines.comTicket sales and information: +385 1 6676 555Web: www.croatiaairlines.com

Other airline companies flying within Croatia: Aeroflot, Air France, Austrian Airlines,ČSA,Lufthansa,LOT,Malev, Germanwings, Scandinavian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Bosna, Air One, British Airways, Hapag Lloyd, Norwegian Air Shuttle, TAP, Wizz Air, Estonian Air, EasyJet, Skyeurope, Aer Lingus, Trade Air / Sun Adria, Dubrovnik Airlines, Adria Airways, Nouvelai Tunisie, Ryan Air, Darwin Airline, Skyeurope Slovakian, Skyeurope Hungary, SN Brussels Airlines.

BY SEA

Agency for coastal line services Tel: +385 21 329 370; Fax: +385 21 329 379www.agencija-zolpp.hrE-mail: infor@agencija-zolpp.hrWeb: www.agencija-zolpp.hr

International car-ferry services:Zadar – Ancona, Split – Ancona, Split – Stari Grad – Pescara, Ancona – Split – Pescara,

Airfields for general purpose aircraft and occasional taxi services:Varaždin,Pribislavec(Čakovec),Koprivnica,Lučko(Zagreb),SlavonskiBrod,Čepin(Osijek),Vrsar,Grobnik(Rijeka),Otočac,Medulin, Bjelovar, Stari Grad (Hvar), Unije and Sinj.

International airportsZagreb, Split, Dubrovnik, Pula, Rijeka, Zadar and Osijek. Only light aircraftcanlandattheBračandMali Lošinj airfields.Information: Zagreb +385 1 6265 222; Split +385 21 203 506; Dubrovnik +385 20 773 377; Pula +385 52 530 105; Rijeka +385 51 842 132; Zadar +385 23 313 311; Osijek +385 31 514 441, +385 31 514442;Brač+38521559711;MaliLošinj +385 51 231 666

Croatia Airlines:The national airline company, a regional member of the Star Alliance airlines association, links Croatia by direct flights to a number of European destinations: Amsterdam, Vienna, Brussels, Frankfurt, London, Munich, Paris, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Zurich, and new summer flights to Düsseldorf, Copenhagen, Podgorica and Priština. In the high season, the Croatian coast is linked by air with additional destinations in Austria, France, Germany and Great Britain. In cooperation with its partners, Croatian Airlines enables

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Šibenikarea:Žirje,Kaprije.The following islands are linked ei-ther to the mainland or to each other by regular ship lines: Rijeka area: Lošinj, Srakane, Unije, Ilovik, Susak,Zadararea:Dugiotok,Iž,Rava,Vrgada,Šibenikarea:Prvić,ZlarinSplit area: Drvenik Veli and Mali, Biševo,ČiovoDubrovnik area: Šipan, Lopud, Koločep.

Jadrolinija:The main Croatian ship passenger carrier maintains the majority of regular, international and domestic car-ferry, ship and high-speed lines. Its head office is in Rijeka. Tel: +385 51 666 111 and 666 100Web: www.jadrolinija.hr

Other shipping companies: Rapska plovidba, d.d.: www.rapska-plovidba.hrMediteranska plovidba d.d.: www.medplov.hrLinijska nacionalna plovidba d.d.: www.lnp.hrMiatours: www.miatours.hrIvante d.o.o: www.ivante.hrKapetan Luka: www.krilo.hrSNAV: www.snav.itVenezia lines: www.venezialines.comBlue Line International: www.blueline-ferries.com

Rijeka – Split – Stari Grad (Hvar) – Korčula–Sobra(Mljet)–Dubrovnik– Bari and Dubrovnik – Bari (direct line): Vis – Ancona, Stari Grad – AnconaAs well as the ferry lines, there are also high-speed lines operating be-tween Italy and Croatia.

Car-ferry services along the coast: Rijeka-Split-Stari Grad/Hvar-Korčula-Dubrovnik.

Local car-ferry services connect the following islands with the mainland: Cres, Lošinj, Rab, Pag, Ugljan, Pašman, Olib, Silba, Premuda, Rivanj,Ist,Molat,Sestrunj,Žirje,Kaprije, Zverinac, Rava, Zlarin, Dugiotok,Iž,Šolta,Brač,Hvar,Vis,thePelješacPeninsula,Korčula,Lastovo and Mljet, Šipan. Local ship and high-speed lines connect other inhabited islands where there is no car traffic.

High-speed line links with the mainland or between the islandsRijeka area: Lošinj, Susak, Unije, Cres, Ilovik, Pag, Rab, Zadar area: Ist, Molat, Dugi otok, Zverinac, Sestrunj, Rivanj, Olib, Silba, Premuda, Splitarea:Brač,Hvar,Šolta,Lastovo,Korčula,Vis,Dubrovnik area: Mljet, Šipan, Korčula,Lastovo

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length, as well as a vessel less than 3 m in length if its total propulsion power is 5 kW or more.The official vignette (sticker) is not obligatory for a vessel using only oars/paddles, regardless of its length (such as a kayak, beach canoe, pedal-boat or similar). The official vignette is not needed by a vessel while in storage in a port or in any other such approved place in the Republic of Croatia. Small watercraft, such as jet-skis, are subject to the same regulations with regards to obtaining a vignette. The official vignette (sticker) must be displayed in a visible location on the vessel. Its period of validity is one year from the date of issue. The counterfoil of the vignette must be affixed (adhered) to the vessel’s list of persons. A vessel sailing in the Republic of Croatia must carry the following original documents:The official vignette (sticker)Verified list of crew and passengersVerified list of persons who can stay aboard the vessel (for vessels which intend to change crews while sailing in the Republic of Croatia) Proof of seaworthiness of the vesselProof that the skipper of the vessel is able and qualified to command the vesselProof of third party insurance Proof of ownership, or the owner’s authorisation to use the vessel.

Customs: Branch offices controlling the entry of foreign vessels into Croatian ter-ritorial waters are: Permanent:Umag,Poreč,Rovinj,Pula, Raša (Bršica), Rijeka, Mali Lošinj,Zadar,Šibenik,Split,Ploče,Korčula,Dubrovnik,VelaLuka,Ubli.During the summer season: ACI Marina Umag, Novigrad, Sali, Božava,Primošten,RavniŽakan,Hvar, Stari Grad (Hvar), Vis, Komiža,Cavtat.

SAILING IN THE REPUBLIC OF CROATIA

The skipper of a vessel entering the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia by sea is obliged to take the shortest route to the nearest port open to international traffic, in order to carry out border control formali-ties, to obtain the relevant official vignette (sticker) and for the verifica-tion of crew member and passenger lists at the Harbour Master’s Office, or branch office.The skipper of a vessel which is brought into Croatia by road, or which is moored in a port or in some other approved location within the Republic of Croatia, is obliged to ob-tain the official vignette (sticker) and to verify the list of crew members and passengers (to retain the serv-ices of a skipper if required), in the Harbour Master’s Office, or a branch office, prior to setting out to sea.The vignette (sticker) must be ob-tained for a vessel of 3 m or more in

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The capacity of the vessel is defined according to the vessel’s documen-tation as issued by the competent authorities of the country under whose flag the vessel sails, and if the vessel’s documentation does not contain information about the capac-ity, the same shall be calculated in accordance with the Book of Rules on boats and yachts and Rules and Regulations for the statutory certifi-cation of boats and yachts. The List of Persons is certified with the vignette counterfoil.The List of Persons can be com-pleted in its entirety at the time the vignette is obtained, but it can also be completed later on, at the latest when individual persons included in the List first board the vessel.If the List is filled later on, each addi-tion must be verified in the Harbour Master’s Office or its branch office. The number of changes of persons included in the List of Persons is unlimited.The List of Persons does not include persons staying on a vessel while the vessel is staying in a port or at anchor.The List of Persons does not include children under 12 years of age, and they are not included in the maxi-mum number of persons. The List of Persons on vessels arriv-ing by sea need not be presented at the same time the official vignette is obtained, as it can also be present-ed later when crew members are changed in Croatia.

List of crew members and pas-sengers and list of personsThe list of crew and passengers includes crew members and pas-sengers who are on the vessel, and is approved by signature and seal at the Harbour Master’s Office or branch office. If the skipper of a vessel does not intend to change crew during their stay in Croatia waters and while the official vignette is valid, they do not need to further report to the Harbour Master’s Office or branch office.Vessels with no facilities for ex-tended stay (with no bunks) do not need to have a crew member and passenger list. In Croatia, the skipper of a vessel can disembark their crew (or some of them) with whom they arrived from abroad, and take on a new crew, in which case they are obliged to register the change of crew with the Harbour Master’s Office, and to leave Croatian waters with this new crew.

List of personsThe skipper of a vessel intending to change their crew while sailing in the Republic of Croatia is obliged to present to the Harbour Master’s Office a list of persons who will be staying on the vessel during the validity of the vignette. The total number of persons included in the List of Persons cannot exceed dou-ble capacity [plus 30%] of the unit capacity of the vessel.

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- To pass border control at one of the ports open to international traffic;- To verify the list of crew members and passengers at the Harbour Master’s Office or its branch. Having fulfilled his or her obliga-tions, the skipper of a vessel must leave the coastal waters and the territorial waters of the Republic of Croatia by the shortest possible route.

Foreigners navigating Croatian boats and yachtsIn accordance with amendments to the Regulation on boats and yachts, in effect since February 11, 2009, the Republic of Croatia unilaterally recognizes licences of foreign coun-tries for the navigation of Croatian boats and yachts. For more infor-mation about the foreign licenses recognized in Croatia, got to the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure website: www.mmpi.hr

BY RAIL

Croatia has direct connections with Slovenia, Hungary, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and during the tourist season with Slovakia and the Czech Republic. There are transfer connections with almost all other European countries.

It is not necessary to compile a separate List of Persons for tenders belonging to a yacht or boat - a copy of the List of Persons of the yacht or boat will be deemed sufficient.

Registration of residenceAll foreigners entering the Republic of Croatia on a floating vessel intended for sports and recreation, and who intend to use those vessels for accommodation, are obliged to check their registration of residence in the Republic of Croatia only in the port or harbour in which they undergo border control.If a foreigner crosses the State bor-der at one of the road border cross-ings, and is transporting the vessel they intend to reside in, the marina where the vessel will be launched checks the registration.If the vessel is launched in a small port, the visitor is obliged to per-sonally sort out their residence at the police station in authority of the territory.These regulations are applicable exclusively if a foreigner intends to reside on the vessel.Foreigners whose vessels are docked in one of the Croatian mari-nas are obliged to report their arrival at the marina.

Vessels sailing from the Republic of CroatiaThe skipper of a vessel due to sail out of the Republic of Croatia is un-der the following obligations:

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Trains during the tourist season:Ljubljana – Pula – LjubljanaPrag – Bratislava – Zagreb – Split – Prag (night train)Budapest – Zagreb – Split – Budapest (night train)Information: Tel: 060 333 444, Web: www.hznet.hr

BY BUS

Regular international bus lines connect Croatia with neighbouring countries and the majority of Central European and Western European countries.Information service for calls from inside Croatia: 060 313 333 Information service for calls from outside Croatia: +385 1 611 2789International traffic (ticket office): +385 1 600 8631National traffic (ticket offices): +385 1 600 8620Rijeka Bus TerminalTel: +385 51 66 03 00; +385 060 302 010E-mail: autotrans@ri.t-com.hrWeb: www.autotrans.hr

Split Bus TerminalTel: +385 21 329 180; +385 060 327 777E-mail: info@ak-split.hrWeb: www.ak-split.hr

Šibenik Bus TerminalTel: +385 060 368 368E-mail: autotransport@si.t-com.hr

Eurocity, Intercity and Euronight trains:EC “Mimara“: Zagreb – Villach – Frankfurt – ZagrebEC “Croatia“: Zagreb – Vienna – Zagreb (via Slovenia)EN “Venezia“: Venice – Zagreb – Budapest (Moscow, Kiev, Bucharest) – VeniceEC “Zagreb“: Zagreb – Vienna (via Hungary) – ZagrebIC “Sava“: Belgrade – Zagreb – Villach – Munich – BelgradeIC “Kvarner“: Zagreb - Budapest – ZagrebIC “Drava“: Budapest – Osijek – Sarajevo – Budapest

Fast trains:“Lisinski”: Zagreb - Munich – Zagreb (night train)“Maestral”: Zagreb - Budapest – Zagreb (Moscow, Kiev, St. Petersburg)Zagreb – Villach - ZagrebBelgrade – Zagreb - Zurich - Belgrade“Nikola Tesla”: Zagreb – Belgrade - ZagrebVinkovci – Belgrade - VinkovciVinkovci - Banja Luka - VinkovciZagreb-Sarajevo–Ploče-ZagrebZagreb – Sarajevo - Zagreb (night train)Ploče–Sarajevo–PločeVillach – Zagreb – Belgrade – Villach (night train) “Opatija”: Rijeka – Ljubljana – Rijeka (Munich, Vienna)“Ljubljana”: Rijeka - Ljubljana (Vienna) - Rijeka

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Gospić - Lika Museum. The Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre is in nearby Smiljan.Hlebine - Hlebine Gallery and the IvanGeneralićMuseumCollectionKarlovac - City museum, the old burg of Dubovac Klanjec - Gallery of the sculptor AntunAugustinčićKrapina - Museum of Evolution and the archaeological locality of primeval man - the Hušnjakovo Site, Ljudevit Gaj MuseumKumrovec - The Old Village - a unique ethno-museum with original village dwellings; the birthplace and family home of the late Josip Broz Tito Makarska - Malacological Museum – museum of fish, crustaceans and shellfish; City museumNašice - Regional museum located inthePejačevićmanorhouse.Osijek - Museum of SlavoniaPazin - Ethnographic Museum of Istria, and Pazin Town MuseumPula - Archaeological Museum, Historical Museum of Istria, Amphitheatre (Arena)Rijeka - Maritime and Historical Museum of the Croatian Littoral, Museum of Natural SciencesPoreč - Regional Museum of the PorečAreaSplit - Museum of Croatian archae-ological monuments, Archaeological MuseumofSplit,IvanMeštrovićGallery, City Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Natural History Museum, Art Gallery, Naval Museum, Cathedral Treasury

Zadar Bus TerminalTel: +385 23 211 555

Zagreb Bus TerminalTel: +385 060 313 333Web: www.akz.hr

Dubrovnik Bus TerminalTel: +385 20 357 020; +385 060 305 070E-mail: libertas@libertasdubrovnik.comWeb: www.libertasdubrovnik.com

Osijek Bus TerminalTel: +385 060 33 44 66

Pula Bus TerminalTel.: +385 060 304 090

TAXI AND RENT-A-CAR

There are taxi services in all cities and tourist resortsThere are car rental services in all cities, tourist resorts and at airports.

MAJOR MUSEUMS

Čakovec-MeđimurjeMuseumDubrovnik–DubrovnikKneževdvor Museum (Ducal Palace Museum); Ethnographic Museum – Rupe; City Walls; Dominican Monastery Museum; Maritime Museum; Cathedral Treasury; HomeoftheplaywrightMarinDržić;Aquarium – Dubrovnik Biological Institute; Franciscan Monastery “Malabraća”(LittleBrothers)Museum; Museum – Orthodox Christian ChurchGornja Stubica - Museum of Peasant Uprisings

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Cultural and natural sites on the UNESCO List of World Heritage

There are numerous castles, and cultural and historical monuments in Croatia. The most famous are: Diocletian’s Palace (Dioklecijanova palača)inSplit,theOldTownof Trogir, Euphrasius’ Basilica (Eufrazijevabazilika)inPoreč,Šibenik Cathedral, the City of Dubrovnik, the Stari Grad Range on Hvar – all listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.The Plitvice Lakes, the most beauti-ful and most famous national park in Croatia, is our only site of natural heritage included in the prestigious UNESCO list.

NATIONAL PARKS

The Brijuni Islands - a group of two larger and 12 smaller islands situ-ated off the west coast of the Istrian peninsula.Information: Tel: +385 52 525 888Fax: +385 52 521 367, E-mail: brijuni@brijuni.hr Web: www.brijuni.hr

Kornati - the most numerous and densely packed archipelago in the Mediterranean, with a total of 89 islands, islets and reefs. Information: Tel: +385 22 435 740Fax: +385 22 435 058E-mail: kornati@kornati.hrWeb: www.kornati.hr

Trakošćan-TrakošćanCastle-Museum (large collection of ancient weapons)Varaždin - Town Museum in the Old Town - Department of History and Entomological Department, “The world of insects”; Gallery of Old and New mastersZadar - Archaeological Museum, National Museum of Zadar, Permanent Display of Sacral Art, National Museum ZadarZagreb - Archaeological Museum, Ethnographic Museum, Croatian Museum of Naive Art, Modern Gallery, City of Zagreb Museum, Mimara Museum, Museum of Arts and Crafts, Natural History Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, Strossmayer Gallery of Old Masters, TechnicalMuseum,Klovićevidvori Gallery, Museum of Croatian History,DraženPetrovićMemorialMuseum Centre, Art Pavilion

MAJOR SANCTUARIES

Marija Bistrica: Our Lady of Bistrica Trsat: Our Lady of TrsatSinj: Our Miraculous Lady of SinjAljmaš: Our Lady of ConsolationKrasno: Our Lady of Krasno Karlovac-Dubovac: St JosephLobor: Our Lady of the MountainsLudbreg: Sacred Blood of JesusRemete: Our Lady of RemeteSolin: Our Lady of the IslandTrški Vrh: Our Lady of JerusalemVepric: Our Lady of LourdesVoćin:OurLadyofVoćin

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Tel: +385 51 836 133, +385 51 836 246 Fax: +385 51 836 116E-mail: np-risnjak@ri.t-com.hr Web: www.risnjak.hr

Northern Velebit - the most valued and most attractive part of the Velebit mountain range.Information:Tel: +385 53 665 380Fax: +385 53 665 390E-mail: npsv@np-sjeverni-velebit.hrWeb: www.np-sjeverni-velebit.hr

NATURE PARKS Biokovo - a mountain above the Makarska Riviera.Information: Tel/Fax: +385 21 616 924E-mail: park-prirode-biokovo@st.t-com.hr Web: www.biokovo.com

Kopački rit – one of the largest pre-served wetlands in Europe, situated at the confluence of the Drava and Danube Rivers. Information: Tel: +385 31 285 370Fax: +385 31 285 380 E-mail: uprava@kopacki-rit.hr, info@kopacki-rit.comWeb: www.kopacki-rit.com

Lonjsko polje (Lonja Field) - the largest protected wetland area of the Danube region Information: Tel: +385 44 672 080; +385 44 611 190Fax: +385 44 606 449; Mobile: +385 98 222 080; E-mail: info@pp-lonjsko-polje.hr Web: www.pp-lonjsko-polje.hr

Krka - the most beautiful river in Croatia, set within an impressive Karst landscape.Information: Tel: +385 22 201 777Fax. +385 22 336 836, E-mail: info@npk.hrWeb: www.npkrka.hr

Mljet - an island southwest of Dubrovnik.Information: Tel: +385 20 744 041Fax: +385 20 744 043E-mail: np-mljet@np-mljet.hr Web: www.np-mljet.hr

Paklenica - a national park on the southern side of Velebit, the largest mountain massif in Croatia. Information: Tel: +385 23 369 155Fax: +385 23 359 133 E-mail: np-paklenica@zd.t-com.hr; prezentacija@paklenica.hr Web: www.paklenica.hr

The Plitvice Lakes - the oldest and the most popular Croatian national park, listed as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO.Information: Tel: +385 53 751 015, +385 53 751 014Fax: +385 53 751 013E-mail: info@np-plitvice.com Web: www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr

Risnjak - a forested mountain mas-sif to the north of Rijeka, in which the source of the Kupa River is located, considered a hydro-geo-morphologic monument.Information:

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Information: Tel: +385 53 560 450Fax: +385 53 560 451E-mail: velebit@pp-velebit.hrWeb: www.velebit.hr

Vransko jezero (Lake Vrana) - Croatia’s largest natural lake. A Nature Park with an Ornithological Reserve, located between Zadar and Šibenik. Offers opportunities for sports fishing and bird watching. Information: Tel: +385 23 383 181, +385 386 452 Fax: +385 23 386 453 E-mail: pp-vransko-jezero@zd.t-com.hrWeb: www.vransko-jezero.hr

Žumberak-Samobor mountains – picturesque hilly area south-west of Zagreb.Information: Tel: +385 1 3327 660Fax: +385 1 3327 661, E-mail: park@pp-zumberak-samoborsko-gorje.hr Web: www.pp-zumberak-samoborsko-gorje.hr

The Lastovo archipelago Nature Park – belongs to the outer group of Adriatic islands and, in addition to Lastovo includes the island groups of Lastovnjaci and Vrhovnjaci, and the Island of Sušac.Information:Address: Trg Svetog Petra 7, 20289 Ubli, otok LastovoTel: +385 20 801 250Fax: +385 20 801 252E-mail: ju.park.prirode.lastovo@du.t-com.hr, info@pp-lastovo.hrWeb: www.pp-lastovo.hr

Medvednica - a mountain massif to the north of Zagreb.Information: Tel: +385 1 4586 317Fax: +385 1 4586 318 E-mail: park.prirode.medvednica@zg.t-com.hr Web: www.pp-medvednica.hr

Papuk - the most beautiful part of Slavonia’s highlands; a member of the Association of European Geoparks and of UNESCO’s global network of geoparks. Information: Tel: +385 34 313 030Fax: +385 34 313 027E-mail: kontakt@pp-papuk.hrWeb: www.pp-papuk.hr

Telašćica - a narrow bay on the island of Dugi otok, near the Kornati National Park.Information: Tel: +385 23 377 395Fax: +385 23 377 096 E-mail: telascica@zd.t-com.hrWeb: www.telascica.hr

Učka - a mountain in the east of Istria, rising above the Kvarner Riviera.Information: Tel: +385 51 293 753Fax: +385 51 293 751E-mail: park.prirode.ucka@inet.hrWeb: www.pp-ucka.hr

Velebit – covers the major part of the mountain massif of the same name and is the largest protected area in Croatia, included in the UNESCO List of international re-serves of biosphere.

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Information: Association of Croatian Marinas. Tel: +385 51 209 147 Fax: +385 51 216 033 E-mail: hgkri@hgk.hr Web: www.hgk.hr Adriatic Croatia International Club OpatijaInformation:Tel: +385 51 271 288Fax: +385 51 271 824 E-mail: aci@aci-club.hr Web: www.aci-club.hr

Diving: For recreational diving, contact reg-istered diving centres that will take care of your safety and provide you with all the necessary information.Information: HGK – Section for tour-ism, Section for diving tourism Tel: +385 1 4561 570, +385 4561 792, E-mail: turizam@hgk.hr, info©croprodive.infoWeb: www.croprodive.info, www.hgk.hr

FOOD AND DRINK

Where to eat?Apart from hotels offering both full board and half board accommo-dation, restaurants, inns, taverns, wine cellars, pizzerias and fast-food restaurants can be found in all cities, tourist towns and along the main roads. Restaurants and inns offering local Croatian cuisine will be of par-ticular interest to gourmets.All foods of animal origin are sub-ject to the same standards as in

Ministry of Culture Information: Tel: +385 1 4866 113Web: www.min-kulture.hr

ACCOMMODATION

Croatia has long tradition of offering accommodation and this is provided in numerous hotels, tourist resorts, private houses, farms, apartments, campsites, and nudist camps.In the continental part of Croatia there are many mineral and thermal health spa resorts.Information: Tourist Offices and travel agencies.Youth hostels are available in Dubrovnik, Gradac, Osijek, Pula, Veli Lošinj, Punat on the island of Krk, Rijeka, Zadar and Zagreb. Information: Croatian Youth Holiday and Hostel AssociationTel: +385 1 4847 474Fax: +385 1 4870 477 E-mail: info@hfhs.hr Web: www.hfhs.hr

NAUTICAL TOURISM AND MARINAS

There are 58 marinas in Croatia (10 on dry land), 21 of which operate within the ACI Opatija group. The total capacity of all Croatian mari-nas is 16,403 berths in the sea and 5,189 on dry land. Larger marinas provide technical services, cranes, fuel stations and various commercial and hospitality services. Most ma-rinas provide yacht rental services. Sailing courses are also available.

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What to drink?The cultivation of grapes are the production of choice, select wines is a centuries-old tradition among Croatian viticulturists both in conti-nental Croatia, in the Primorje area (the Littoral) and Dalmatia. Some of the best known varieties of Croatian red wines along the Adriatic coast andontheislandsare:Dingač,Teran, Merlot, Cabernet, Opolo, Plavac, Postup, and the most ap-preciated of the white wine varie-ties are: Pošip, Malvasia, Pinot, Kujundžuša,ŽlahtinaandMuscat.In continental parts one can enjoy Riesling, Graševina, Burgundy, Traminac and others. As far as spirits go, there is a range of various kinds of rakija (brandy). The most famous is undoubtedly the šljivovica or plum brandy, travarica (brandy withherbs),lozovača(grapebrandy), while among dessert drinks there are Prošek and Maraschino.

DIPLOMATIC MISSIONS

Embassy of the Republic of Albania, Jurišićeva2a,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4810 679 Fax: +385 1 4810 682

Apostolic Nunciature. Ksaverska cesta 10a, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4673 996, +385 4673 995Fax: +385 1 4673 997

Embassy of Australia, “Centar Kaptol”, Nova Ves 11/3, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4891 200Fax: +385 1 4891 216

countries in the European Union and are under constant veterinary and health supervision.

What to eat?In addition to standard European cuisine, Croatia offers its most popular local dishes and special-ties. Among the cold dishes there is the renowned Dalmatian or Istrian prosciutto, the cheeses of the island of Pag or the Lika region, sheep’s cheese, the Slavonian kulen (a spicy cured pork meat speciality), the re-nownedgarlicsausages(češnjovka)of Samobor and the Zagorje region, fresh cottage cheese with cream. The main dishes on offer vary depending on the area that you are visiting. In Dalmatia, the Primorje coastal area, on the islands and in Istria, the dishes are based largely on fish and other seafood, or meat dishes such as the pašticada (a stewed lamb dish).In continental Croatia, there is a wide selection of meat dishes, including the particularly prized roast turkey with mlinci (boiled rolled pastry), roast lamb, roast suckling pig, and boiled or baked štrukli (thin rolled pastry stuffed with fresh cot-tage cheese and cream). Among desserts, apart from the already mentioned štrukli, there are walnut loaf, poppy seed loaf, and cheese or fruit strudel.

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Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, Mlinovi 132, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4637 011Fax: +385 1 4637 012

Embassy of the Czech Republic, RomeoTower,Radničkacesta47/6,10000 Zagreb Tel: +385 1 6177 246, +385 6121 558 Fax: +385 1 6176 630

General Consulate of the Republic of Cyprus, TrgbanaJosipaJelačića8,10000ZagrebTel: +385 42 377 319Fax: +385 42 377 395

General Consulate of the Kingdom of Denmark, Gramača2L,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 3760 536Fax: +385 1 3760 535

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Petrova 51/B, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 2310 781, +385 1 2310 798 Fax: +385 1 2310 619

Embassy of the Republic of Finland, Miramarska 23,10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 6312 080Fax: +385 1 6312 090

Embassy of the French Republic, Hebrangova 2, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4893 600Fax: +385 1 4893 660

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Ulica grada Vukovara 64, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 6300 100Fax: +385 1 6155 536

Embassy of the Republic of Austria, Radničkacesta80/IX,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4881 050, +385 4881 051, +385 4881 052, Fax: +385 1 4834 461

Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium, Pantovčak125BI,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4578 901Fax: +385 1 4578 902 Consular Fax: +385 1 4578 903

Embassy of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Josipa Torbara 9, 10000 Zagreb Tel: +385 1 4683 761, +385 4683 765, +385 4683 767 Fax: +385 1 4683 764

Honorary Consul for the Federative Republic of Brazil, Trg N.Š. Zrinskog 10/1, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4002 250, Fax: +385 1 4002 266

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, NikeGrškovića31,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4646 609, +385 4646 631Fax: +385 1 4646 625

Consulate of Burkina Faso, Medvešćak54,10000Zagreb Tel: +385 1 4633 945, +385 4633 946Fax: +385 1 4633 947

Canadian Embassy, PrilazGjureDeželića4,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4881 200Fax: +385 1 4881 230

Embassy of the Republic of Chile, Smičiklasova23/II, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4611 958, +385 4611 959, +385 1 4611 960 Fax: +385 1 4610 328

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Consulate of the Republic of Ivory Coast, Špansko 22, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 3895 127, +385 3817 916, Fax: +385 1 3893 684

Embassy of Japan, Boškovićeva2,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4870 650Fax: +385 1 4667 334

Consulate of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Gračanskacesta84,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4645 957Fax: +385 1 4645 956

Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Gundulićeva59,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4614 723Fax: +385 1 4573 796

Consulate of the Republic of Kenya, Ilica 43/II, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4921 873Fax: +385 1 4921 874

Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Ksaverska cesta 111/A-B, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4821 282Fax: +385 1 4821 274

Embassy of the Republic of Latvia, Petrinjska28/2, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4852 717Fax: +385 1 4852 718

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania, Amruševa 1/II, 10000 ZagrebTel. +385 1 4811 612Fax: +385 1 4810 061 Embassy of the Republic of Macedonia, Kralja Zvonimira 6/1, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4620 261, +385 1 4572 812, Fax: +385 1 4617 369

Embassy of the Hellenic Republic, Opatička12,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4810 444, +385 1 4812 202Fax: +385 1 4835 444

Consulate of the Republic of Guinea, Švarcova 18, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 2303 964Fax: +385 1 2321 420

Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, Pantovčak255-257,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4890 900Fax: +385 1 4579 301

Embassy of India, Kulmerska 23A, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4873 240, +385 1 4873 241Fax: +385 1 4817 907

Consulate of the Republic of Indonesia, Vlaška 83/II, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4610 671, +385 1 4611 296 Fax: +385 1 4611 299

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Pantovčak125c,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4578 983, +385 1 4578 980, +385 1 4578 981Fax: +385 1 4578 987

Consulate General of Ireland, Miramarska 23, 10000 Zagreb Tel: +385 1 6310 025Fax: +385 1 2413 901

Embassy of The State of Israel, Ulica grada Vukovara 271/11, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 6169 500 Fax: +385 1 6169 555

Embassy of the Republic of Italy, Medulićeva22,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4846 386, Fax: +385 1 4846 384

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Consulate of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Pasarićeva12,10000Zagreb,Tel/Fax: +385 1 3646 161

Consulate of the Republic of Peru, Ksaverska cesta 19, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4677 325Fax: +385 1 4677 324, +385 1 4677 381

General Consulate, Republic of the Philippines, Tomašićeva7,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4612 000Fax: +385 1 4618 414

Embassy of the Republic of Poland, KrležinGvozd3,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4899 444Fax: +385 1 4834 577, +385 1 4899 420

Embassy of the Portuguese Republic, TrgBanaJ.Jelačića5/II, 10000 Zagreb, Tel: +385 1 4882 210, +385 1 4882 211Fax: +385 1 4920 663

Embassy of Romania, Mlinarska ulica 43, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4677 550, +385 4677 660Fax: +385 1 4677 85

Embassy of the Russian Federation, Bosanska 44, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 3755 038, +385 1 3755 039 Fax: +385 1 3755 040

Embassy of Serbia, Pantovčak245,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4579 067, +385 4579 068Fax: +385 1 4573 338

Embassy of the Slovak Republic, PrilazGjureDeželića10, 10000 Zagreb, Tel: +385 1 4877 070, +385 1 4877 071Fax: +385 1 4877 078

Embassy of Malaysia, Slavujevac 4a, 10000 Zagreb, Tel: +385 1 4834 346, +385 1 4834 347Fax: +385 1 4834 348

Embassy of the Republic of Malta, Pavlinovićeva1,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 3900 515Fax: +385 1 3900 575

Consulate of the Principality of Monaco, “Centar Kaptol” Nova Ves 17, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4860 377, Fax: +385 1 4860 081

Consulate of Mongolia, TrgbanaJosipaJelačića4/3, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4002 025Fax. +385 1 4649 800

Embassy of Montenegro, TrgNikoleŠubićaZrinskog1/IV, 10000 Zagreb Tel: +385 1 4573 362Fax: +385 1 4573 423

Embassy of the Kingdom of Netherlands, Medveščak56,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4642 200Fax: +385 1 4642 201

Consulate of New Zealand, Vlaška 50a/V, 10000 ZagrebTel/Fax: +385 1 4612 060

Embassy of the Kingdom of Norway, Petrinjska 9/I (P.P. 570), 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4922 829, +385 1 4922 831, Fax: +385 1 4922 828, +385 1 4922 832

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman, Kneza Višeslava 1/IV, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4611 161, +385 1 4611 163Fax: +385 1 4611 098, +385 1 4550 303

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Embassy of the Republic of Turkey, Masarykova 3/II, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4864 660Fax: +385 1 4864 670

Embassy of Ukraine, Voćarska52,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4616 296Fax: +385 1 4633 726, +385 1 4633 728

Embassy of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, I.Lučića4,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 6009 100Fax: +385 1 6009 111

Embassy of the United States of America, Thomasa Jeffersona 2, 10010 ZagrebTel: +385 1 6612 200Fax: +385 1 6612 371

Consulate of the Republic of Yemen, Biankinijeva 6, 10000 ZagrebTel/Fax: +385 1 4553 114

For additional information please con-tact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European IntegrationWeb: www.mvpei.hrE-mail: mvpei@mvpei.hr

INFORMATION

CROATIAN NATIONAL TOURIST BOARD(Hrvatskaturističkazajednica)Iblerov trg 10/IV, p.p. 25110000 Zagreb, Croatia Tel: +385 1 46 99 333, Fax: +385 1 45 57 827E-mail: info@htz.hrWeb: www.croatia.hr

Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus, 1010 Wien, Am Hof 13, Österreich Tel: +43 1 585 38 84 Fax: +43 1 585 38 84 20 E-mail: office@kroatien.at

Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, Alagovićeva30,10000Zagreb,Tel: +385 1 6311 000, +385 1 6311 011Fax: +385 1 6177 236

Consulate of the Republic of South Africa, Agrokord.d.,TrgDraženaPetrovića3,10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4894 111Fax: +385 1 4844 363

Embassy of the Kingdom of Spain, Tuškanac 21a, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4848 950, +385 4834 365, +385 4834 367, Fax: +385 1 4848 711

Consulate of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, PrilazĐureDeželića8,10000ZagrebTel/Fax: +385 1 3090 307

Consulate of the Republic of Sudan, Vramčeva17,10000ZagrebTel/Fax: +385 1 4817 613

Embassy of the Kingdom of Sweden, Frankopanska 22, 10000 Zagreb Tel: +385 1 4925 100 Fax: +385 1 4925 125

Embassy of the Swiss Confederation, Bogovićeva3,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4878 800, Fax: +385 1 4810 890

Consulate of the Kingdom of Thailand, Gundulićeva18/IV,10000Zagreb,Tel/Fax: +385 1 4830 359

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia, Iblerov trg 9, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4615 068Fax: +385 1 4619 566

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Office National Croate de Tourisme, 75116 Paris, 48, avenue Victor Hugo, FranceTel: +33 1 45 00 99 55, +33 1 45 00 99 57Fax: +33 1 45 00 99 56E-mail: infos.croatie@wanadoo.fr

Croatian National Tourist Office, London W6 9ER, 2 Lanchesters, 162-164 Fulham Palace Road, United Kingdom Tel: +44 208 563 79 79Fax: +44 208 563 26 16E-mail: info@croatia-london.co.uk

Croatian National Tourist Office, New York 10118, 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 4003, U.S.A.Tel: +1 212 279 8672 Fax: +1 212 279 8683E-mail: cntony@earthlink.net

Narodowy Ośrodek Informacji Turystycznej Republiki Chorwacji, 00-675 Warszawa, IPC Business Center, Ul. Koszykowa 54, Polska, Tel: +48 22 828 51 93, Fax: +48 22 828 51 90E-mail: info@chorwacja.home.pl

Kroatiska Turistbyrån, 11135 Stockholm, Kungsgatan 24, SverigeTel: +46 853 482 080Fax: +46 820 24 60E-mail: croinfo@telia.com

Kroatisch Nationaal Bureau Voor Toerisme, 1081 GG Amsterdam, Nijenburg 2F, NetherlandsTel: +31 20 661 64 22, Fax: +31 20 661 64 27E-mail: kroatie-info@planet.nl

Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus, 60311 Frankfurt, Kaiserstrasse 23, DeutschlandTel: +49 69 2385 350Fax: +49 69 2385 3520 E-mail: info@visitkroatien.de

Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus, 80469 München, Rumfordstrasse 7, DeutschlandTel: +49 89 22 33 44Fax: +49 89 22 33 77E-mail: kroatien-tourismus@t-online.de

Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo, 20122 Milano, Piazzetta Pattari 1/3, ItaliaTel: +39 02 86 45 44 97, Fax: +39 02 86 45 45 74E-mail: info@enteturismocroato.it

Ente Nazionale Croato per il Turismo, 00186 Roma, Via dell’ Oca 48, ItaliaTel: +39 06 32 11 0396Fax: +39 0632 11 1462E-mail: officeroma@enteturismocroato.it

Chorvatské Turistické Sdruženi, 11000Praha1,Krakovská25,ČeskárepublikaTel: +420 2 2221 1812Fax: +420 2 2221 0793E-mail: infohtz@iol.cz, info@htz.cz

Chorvátske Turistické Združenie, 82109Bratislava,Trenčianska5,Slovenská republikaTel: +421 2 55 562 054, +421 2 55 415 415Fax: +421 2 55 422 619E-mail: infohtz@chello.sk

Horvát Idegenforgalmi Közösség, 1054 Budapest, Akademia u. 1, MagyarországTel.: +36 1 267 55 88Fax: +36 1 267 55 99E-mail: info@htz.hu

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COUNTY TOURIST OFFICES

Bjelovar-Bilogora County Trg Eugena Kvartenika 443000 BjelovarTel: +385 43 243 944Fax: +385 43 241 229E-mail: info@tzbbz.hr, Web: www.tzbbz.hr

Brod-Posavina County Petra Krešimira IV No. 135000 Slavonski BrodTel: +385 35 408 393,Fax: +385 35 408 392 E-mail: turisticka-zajednica.bpz@sb.htnet.hrWeb: www.tzbpz.hr

Dubrovnik-Neretva CountyVukovarska 24, 20000 DubrovnikTel: +385 20 324 999Fax: +385 20 324 224 E-mail: info@visitdubrovnik.hr; Web: www.visitdubrovnik.hr

Istria CountyPionirska1,52440PorečTel: +385 52 452 797Fax: +385 52 052 452 796 E-mail: info@istra.hrWeb: www.istra.hr

Karlovac CountyAmbroza Vraniczanya 6, 47000 KarlovacTel: +385 47 615 320Fax: +385 47 601 415E-mail: info@tzkz.hrWeb: www.tzkt.hr

Koprivnica-Križevci CountyNemčićeva5,48000KoprivnicaTel: +385 48 624 408Fax: +385 48 624 407E-mail: ured@tz-kckz.comWeb: www.tz-koprivnicko-krizevacka.hr

Office National Croate du Tourisme, 1000 Bruxelles, Vielle Halle aux Blés 38, BelgiqueTel: +32 255 018 88 Fax: +32 251 381 60 E-mail: info-croatia@scarlet.be

Хорватское туpиcтичeckoe cooбщecтвo, 123610 Moscow, Krasnopresnenskaya nab. 12, office 1502, RussiaTel: +7 495 258 15 07Fax: +7 495 258 15 07E-mail: HTZ@wtt.ru

Hrvaška turistična skupnost, 1000 Ljubljana, Gosposvetska 2, SlovenijaTel: +386 1 230 7400Fax: +386 1 230 7404 E-mail: hrinfo@siol.net

Kroatische Zentrale für Tourismus, 8004 Zürich, Badenerstr, 332, Switzerland Tel: +41 43 336 2030Fax: +41 43 336 2039E-mail: info@kroatien.tourismus.ch

Oficina de Turismo de Croacia, 28001 Madrid, Calle Claudio Coello 22,esc.B,1˚C,EspanaTel: + 3491 781 5514Fax: + 3491 431 8443E-mail: info@visitacroacia.es

Kroatiens Turistkontor, Bjørnholms Allé 20; 8260 Viby J; DanmarkTelefon: +45 70 266 860Telefaks: +45 70 239 500E-mail: info@altomkroatien.dk

Japan, Ark Hills Executive Tower N613, Akasaka 1-14-5, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052Tel: +81 03 6234 0711Fax: +81 03 6234 0712E-mail: info@visitcroatia.jp

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Split-Dalmatia County PrilazbraćeKaliterna10/I,21001SplitTel/Fax: +385 21 490 032, +385 21 490 033, +385 21 490 036E-mail: info@dalmatia.hrWeb: www.dalmatia.hr

Šibenik-Knin County FraN.Ružićabb,22000ŠibenikTel: +385 22 219 072Fax: +385 22 212 346E-mail: info@sibenikregion.com Web: www.sibenikregion.com

Varaždin County Franjevačkitrg7,42000VaraždinTel/Fax: +385 42 390 544E-mail: tz.var.zupanije@vz.t-com.hrwww.turizam-vzz.hr

Virovitica-Podravina CountyTrg kralja Tomislava 1, 33000 ViroviticaTel: +385 33 726 069Fax: +385 33 721 241E-mail: tzvpz@vt.t-com.hrWeb: www.zupanija.info

Vukovar-Srijem County Glagoljaška 27/3, 32100 VinkovciTel/Fax: +385 32 344 034E-mail: turisticka-zajednica@vk.t-com.hrWeb: www.tzvsz.hr

Zadar CountySv.LeopoldaBogdanaMandića123000 ZadarTel: +385 23 315 107Fax: +385 23 315 316E-mail: tz-zd-zup@zd.t-com.hrWeb: www.zadar.hr

Zagreb CountyPreradovićeva42,10000ZagrebTel: +385 1 4873 665Fax: +385 1 4873 670 E-mail: info@tzzz.hrWeb: www.tzzz.hr

Krapina-Zagorje CountyZagrebačka649217 Krapinske TopliceTel/Fax: +385 49 233 653E-mail: infro@tz-zagorje.hr Web: www.tz-zagorje.hr

Lika-Senj CountyBudačka12,53000GospićTel/Fax: +385 53 574 687E-mail: tzz-licko-senjske@gs.t-com.hrWeb: www.lickosenjska.com

Međimurje CountyRuđeraBoškovića3,40000ČakovecTel/Fax: +385 40 390 191E-mail: info@tzm.hrWeb: www.tzm.hr

Osijek-Baranja County Kapucinska 40, 31000 Osijek Tel: +385 31 214 852Fax: +385 31 214 853E-mail: info@tzosbarzup.hr Web: www.tzosbarzup.hr

Požega-Slavonia County TrgSv.Trojstva1,34000PožegaTel: +385 34 274 900Fax: +385 34 274 901E-mail: kontakt@tzzps.hrWeb: www.tzzps.hr

Primorje-Gorski Kotar County N. Tesle 2, 51410 Opatija Tel: +385 51 272 988, +385 51 272 665 Fax: +385 51 272 909 E-mail: kvarner@kvarner.hr Web: www.kvarner.hr

Sisak-Moslavina County S.iA.Radića28/II,44000SisakTel: +385 44 540 163, Fax: +385 44 540 164 E-mail: tzsmz@email.t-com.hr www.turizam-smz.hr

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RijekaUžarska14,51000RijekaTel: +385 51 315 710 Fax: +385 51 315 720E-mail: tz-rijeka@ri.t-com.hrWeb: www.tz-rijeka.hr

SplitObala Hrvatsko narodnog preporoda 721000 SplitTel: +385 21 348 600Fax: +385 21 348 604 E-mail: tz-split@st.t-com.hrWeb: www.visitsplit.com

ŠibenikFaustaVrančića18,22000ŠibenikTel: +385 22 212 075Fax: +385 22 200 183E-mail: tz-sibenik@si.t-com.hr Web: www.sibenik-tourism.hr

VaraždinIvanaPadovca3,42000VaraždinTel: +385 42 210 987Fax: +385 42 210 985E-mail: info@tourism-varazdin.hr Web: www.tourism-varazdin.hr

ZadarIlijeSmiljanića5,23000ZadarTel: +385 23 212 412, +385 23 212 222Fax: +385 23 211 781E-mail: info@tzzadar.hr, Web: www.tzzadar.hr

ZagrebKaptol 5, 10000 ZagrebTel: +385 1 4898 555Fax: +385 1 4814 340E-mail: info@zagreb-touristinfo.hr, info@zagreb-convention.hrWeb: www.zagreb-convention.hr

MUNICIPAL TOURIST OFFICES

DubrovnikOd Svetog Dominika 7, 20000 DubrovnikTel: +385 20 323 887, +385 20 323 889, +385 20 323 907Fax: +385 20 323 725E-mail: info@tzdubrovnik.hrWeb: www.tzdubrovnik.hr

KarlovacUlica Petra Zrinskog 3, 47000 KarlovacTel: +385 47 615 115Fax: +385 47 600 602E-mail: karlovac-turistinfo@ka.t-com.hrWeb: www.karlovac-touristinfo.hr

OpatijaVladimira Nazora 3, 51410 OpatijaTel: +385 51 271 710 Fax: +385 51 271 699E-mail: info@opatija-tourism.hr Web: www.opatija-tourism.hr

OsijekŽupanijska2,31000OsijekTel: +385 31 203 755Fax: +385 31 203 947E-mail: grad-osijek@os.t-com.hr Web: www.tzosijek.hr

PulaForum 3, 52100 Pula Tel: +385 52 212 987, +385 52 219 197 Fax: +385 52 211 855E-mail: tz-pula@pu.t-com.hr, info@pulainfo.hrWeb: www.pulainfo.hr

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PUBLISHED BY: Croatian National Tourist Board in co-operation with Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure, Ministry of Culture, Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Agriculture, Fishing and Rural Development – Administration of Veterinary Medicine, Ministry of Environmental Protection, Physical Planning and Construction, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, the Croatian Auto Club (HAK) and the Croatian Motorways Company, Croatia Association of Concessionaires for motorways with toll charges, Croatian Chamber of Commerce, Croatian Railways, National Office for Protection and Rescue and Croatian Radio PUBLISHING DIRECTOR NikoBulić,M.Sc.

EDITOR SlavijaJačanObratov

DESIGN: ZVIZ

PHOTOS: DamilKalogjera,RomeoIbrišević,IvoPervan,DamirFabijanić,JurajKopač,BraslavKarlić,AndrijaCarli,PetarTrinajstić,MarioRomulić,MarioBrzić,MilanBabić,SašaPjanić

MAP PRODUCTION STUDIO BREGANT

MAP SUPERVISION Prof.ZoranKlarić,D.Sc.

PRINTED BY Rotooffset-TiskaraMeić, Zagreb, May 2009

Dear Guests:

For your personal comfort and in order to respect the local laws, please check that you have been properly registered for the entire period of your stay in our country from the date of your arrival to the date of your departure.

Your verification is especially important if you are staying in private accommodation, both for the quality of service rendered and for your own personal safety, and for the prevention of the ille-gal activities of hosts who are not licensed to provide accommoda-tion services.

We thank you for your coopera-tion and wish you a pleasant stay.

Sincerely,Croatian National Tourist Board.

The publisher cannot guarantee the complete accuracy of the information contained herein, nor be held responsible for any errors that may be contained in future amendments to said information.

Croatian National Tourist Board

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