PRACTICAL ADVICE ON THE MISSION TO CROATIA Historically, the territory of Croatia belonged to different states (the most important – the Roman Empire, Byzantium, the Venetian Republic, Austria-Hungary, Italy), and it left significant impact on Croatian culture – from architecture to cuisine. Due to these influences over Croatia Europeanized than the other Slavic countries of the Balkans (Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Bosnia). Croatia is an independent state since 1991, previously included in the Yugoslav federation, where Croatia was considered the most economically developed republic. However, the capital of Yugoslavia, Serbia Belgrade was made, and it laid the groundwork for future conflict, the Serbs and Croats that ignited into open war in the early 1990s. After the bombing of Dubrovnik and Vukovar, Serb forces Croats are Serbs (as well as Montenegrins) from open hostility. Features accommodation in Croatia The best accommodation in Croatia – apartments and private villas. Most often, this arrangement is cheaper than the hotels. In the “high” season (late July – August) accommodation rates are soaring.

In June and September, on the contrary, in Croatia, you can rent a villa or apartment-class “luxury” for a very reasonable price. The cost of accommodation is also dependent on the region in the north of Croatia (Istria, Kvarner) where he was going a lot of Europeans, placement in general more expensive than in the south (Dalmatia). In the season in Croatia, almost all apartments and villas by the sea shall be no less than 4 days, and often for a week. Large tourist hotels often all made out of town in order to preserve their historic flavor. It is strongly recommended not to seek accommodation on arrival, although take a rest rooms and suites in private – general practice in Croatia. Features of the service in Croatia Croatia cchitaetsya good idea to round the restaurant through in a big way. We do not recommend the restaurant to leave money on the table. Tipping is usually given as taxi drivers, bartenders, and tour guides.

How to get to Croatia from Moscow to direct regular flights of “Aeroflot” in Zagreb, then local airlines (croatiairlines.com) at any airport. Charter Flights (May-September) from Moscow and St. Petersburg in Pula, Dubrovnik, Split, Zadar. Other airports are: Rijeka, Krk, Brac. You can also take advantage of charter flights to Tivat (Montenegro), the distance from Tivat to Dubrovnik 50 km. For a tourist trip to Croatia just enough a valid passport, a visa is not required. When crossing the border must present an invitation from the hotel or apartment owner or a voucher from the tour operator.