Croatia

A Guide to owning a Property in Croatia

 
 A Guide to owning a Property in Croatia

Croatia is becoming an increasingly popular destination for overseas property investors, buying a property in Croatia is similar to purchasing a property in most former Eastern European states . Why ...Read more

Country and Property Guide for Croatia

Croatia’s fantastic coastline, Mediterranean climate and its ever growing popularity as a holiday destination means that Croatia is fast becoming a property hotspot for overseas buyers. The coastlin...Read more

Zadar North Dalmatia Croatia Location and Property Guide

With national parks, islands and history, Zadar and North Dalmatia have a lot to offer property buyers. The North Dalmatian region has property available to buy as a holiday home property or as an inv...Read more

Sibenik North Dalmatia Croatia Location and Property Guide

With a beautiful national park, islands and history, Sibenik and North Dalmatia have a lot to offer property buyers. You can buy property in the North Dalmatian region as a holiday home property or as...Read more

Pag Island North Dalmatia Croatia Location and Property Guide

Pag is an island in the North Dalmatian region. The island of Pag is accessible by the Pag Bridge from Cape Osjak on the mainland, and is connected by ferry services as well. The larger settlements on...Read more

Brac Island Central Dalmation Croatia Location and Property Guide

There are 1185 islands, islets and rocks along the Central Dalmatian coast of Croatia. These islands were formed from the remains of old mountains engulfed by the sea during the last ice age, the summ...Read more

Hvar Island Central Dalmatian Croatia Location and Property Guide

There are 1185 islands, islets and rocks along the Central Dalmatian coast of Croatia. These islands were formed from the remains of old mountains engulfed by the sea during the last ice age, the summ...Read more

Split Central Dalmatian Coast Croatia Property and Location Guide

The Split Riviera incorporates the city of Split, the seaside resort of Podstrana, and Solin. This region is steeped in history and archaeologically it is one of the most fascinating in Croatia. The c...Read more

Trogir Central Dalmatian Coast Croatia Location and Property Guide

Trogir is a town and harbour on the coastal strip of the Kastela Gulf, 27 km west of Split. Split airport is in nearby Resnik. Trogir is treasure among other tourist destinations in Croatia. Settled b...Read more

Dubrovnik South Dalmatia Croatia Location and Property Guide

South Dalmatia is the smallest and in the most southern part of Croatia. South Dalmatia shares a border with Bosnia and Hercegovina. South Dalmatia includes the area south of the Neretva river, the Pe...Read more

Island of Korcula South Dalmatian Islands Croatia Location and Property Guide

Korcula is an island in the central Dalmatian archipelago and lies just off the Dalmatian coast. It is one of the two most populated and the sixth largest Adriatic island. Korcula Property Buy propert...Read more

Advice on buying a property in Croatia

The most important aspect when buying property in Croatia is to establish without doubt that there are no issues regarding the “Title” of the property. As with most eastern European countries the ...Read more

Health Care in Croatia

For UK nationals emergency medical treatment is normally free on presentation of a UK passport. Non-emergency care and prescribed medicines must be paid for. All travellers are advised to take out ful...Read more

Money in Croatia

Banking Hours.Mon-Fri 0700-1900, Sat 0700-1300. Currency. Kuna (HRK; symbol Kn) = 100 Lipa. Notes are in denominations of 1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 Kn. Coins are in denominations of 25, ...Read more

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Croatia

For a small country Croatia has no shortage of UNESCO World Heritage Sites; as follows • Split www.visitsplit.com. The economic and cultural capital of Central Dalmatia  was founded in the thi...Read more

National Parks in Croatia

There are eight National Parks in Croatia which are a breathtaking array of scenery from forested islands to craggy mountaintops, waterfalls, lakes and sun-baked islands. They provide ideal vacation e...Read more

Sports and Entertainment in Croatia

Croatia is a great place to enjoy an active lifestyle, with plenty of activities to choose from as follows; Hiking and Walking. Croatia is perfectly suited for walkers, and there are numerous interes...Read more

Driving in Croatia

Traffic drives on the right.The last decade has seen considerable investment in Croatia’s roads and the country has an extensive network of highways (designated as E roads) and unclassified roads. M...Read more

Train Travel in Croatia

Croatian Railways www.hznet.hr operates trains in Croatia. Direct trains run from Austria, Bosnia & Herzegovina, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland. Expres...Read more

Ports and Ferry Services in Croatia

Main ports: Split www.portsplit.com Dubrovnik, Rijeka, Zadar and Plocewww.port-authority-ploce.hr. Passenger and car ferry services run to Italy. The main routes are: Split-Ancona, Zadar-Ancona, Split...Read more

Flights to and around Croatia

The national airline is Croatia Airlines www.croatiaairlines.hr The main airports are; Zagreb (Pleso International) www.zagreb-airport.hr is 17km southeast of the city. An airport bus runs to the cit...Read more

Telephones in Croatia

Fixed line Telephone. Country code: 385. Telephone booths are operated by phonecards available at post offices, news stands and in some tourist shops. Mobile Telephone. Roaming agreements exist with ...Read more

Electricity in Croatia

220 volts AC, 50Hz. Croatia uses the standard European 2 point plugs so if you are visiting from the UK, obtain an adaptor. View Property for Sale in Croatia...Read more

Religion in Croatia

Roman Catholic Croats (87.8%) and Eastern Orthodox Serbs (4.4%), as well as small communities of Protestants, Jews and Muslims....Read more

Newspapers in Croatia

There are no English-language newspapers at present. The main daily local newspapers are Novi List (Rijeka), Slobodna Dalmacija (Split) and Vecernji List (Zagreb). The weekly press includes Feral Trib...Read more

Language in Croatia

In addition to Croatian, most Croats speak at least one other language. Inland the second language is most likely to be German or Italian. Most people in hotels, tourist offices and restaurants are pr...Read more

Internet in Croatia

 The use of the internet is growing fast and there are several service providers including T-com www.t-com.hr/english/residential/. Internet cafes can be found in main towns. View Property for s...Read more

Important Contact Addresses in Croatia

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in the UK 21 Conway Street, London W1T 6BN, UKTel: (020) 7387 2022 or 1144 (consular section).http://uk.mvp.hr Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Mon-Thurs 1100-1400,...Read more

Dalmation Coast, Croatia

The surrounding Dalmatian Coast is attracting visitors eager to take in the breathtaking bays, wooded islands and historical sights that punctuate the south of Croatia. Just offshore are a string of i...Read more

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Overlooking the sea, Dubrovnik’s walls contain a mix of terracotta roofs, and steeples around which winds a tangle of narrow streets. In recent years, this lovely city has experienced something of a...Read more

Istria and Varner Riviera Guide to property for sale, Croatia

Istria is a region filled with charming towns and historical gems. The Adriatic’s largest peninsula has rolling green hills which melt into fields of flame red soil and slopes studded with pines. Co...Read more

Sightseeing Towns in Croatia

• Zagreb www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr.Visit Gornji Grad’s historic monuments: the Cathedral, St Mark’s Church (noted for its tiled roof), Sabor (Croatian parliament) and Donji Grad’s 19th-century...Read more

Eating Out in Croatia

Croatia‘s cuisine is a combination of Italian, Hungarian, Turkish and Viennese, a delicious blend of the best of the Mediterranean and central European styles. Mealtimes in Croatia are leisurely, pa...Read more

Beaches in Croatia

Most of Croatia’s Adriatic coast is dotted with pebbled bays, shingle coves, with clear waters and smooth. Many of the beaches have man-made bathing platforms. The crystal waves are ideal for coolin...Read more

Property for sale in Croatia

Property for sale in Croatia has a great deal to offer. Croatia is hot on the trendy heels of its Mediterranean neighbours, being billed as ‘the next Italy’. If you want to explore a less trodden ...Read more

Croatia Cost of Living

Croatia Cost of Living

The cost of living can be an important factor when buying property abroad, a survey of costs shows that Croatia is 25% less than the UK. The annual Thomas Cook Cost of Holiday Living Index is a survey...Read more

Belgrade, Serbia Weather Table

 
 Belgrade, Serbia Weather Table

Belgrade Serbia Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful we...Read more

Dubrovnik, Croatia Weather Table

 
 Dubrovnik, Croatia Weather Table

Dubrovnik, Croatia Weather Table. Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful...Read more

Belgrade, Serbia Weather Graph

 
 Belgrade, Serbia Weather Graph

Belgrade, Serbia Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weathe...Read more

Dubrovnik, Croatia Weather Graph

 
 Dubrovnik, Croatia Weather Graph

Dubrovnik, Croatia Weather Graph.Not surprisingly the weather is a major factor when choosing where to live or buy property overseas. To help you find out more this location guide provides useful weat...Read more

Croatia Climate and Weather Guide

If you are buying property in Croatia use the Croatia Climate and Weather Guide to help you understand the climate. The Dalmatian coast and islands in the Adriatic Sea are the best known and most vi...Read more

Regional Property guide for Croatia

 
 Regional Property guide for Croatia

Croatia’s fantastic coastline, Mediterranean climate and its ever growing popularity as a holiday destination means that Croatia is fast becoming a property hotspot for overseas buyers. Propert...Read more