Croatia
Southern Europe · Croatian · Euro
Coffee is a two-hour sit, not a takeaway — order one and stay; nobody is rushing you out.
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5 phrases you need in Croatia
- HelloDobar danDOH-bar dahn
- GoodbyeDoviđenjadoh-vee-JEH-nyah
- PleaseMolimMOH-leem
- Thank youHvalaHVAH-lah
- Excuse meOprostiteoh-PROS-tee-teh
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Know before you go
money
Croatia switched to the euro in 2023, but you may still see old kuna prices quoted in conversation — confirm which currency before agreeing a price for apartments or boat trips.
transport
Buses beat trains for nearly every intercity route. Book Jadrolinija or Krilo ferries to the islands a day ahead in July and August — popular catamarans sell out.
tipping
Round up or leave about 10% in restaurants, and hand the tip over in cash even when paying by card — servers rarely see card tips.
scams
Near the cruise drop-offs in Dubrovnik and Split, a konoba with no prices on the seafood is a flag — always ask the per-kilo price before ordering the catch of the day.
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