But it’s much, much more than just sea and sunshine.

The country borders Slovenia and Hungary to the north, Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast and Bosnia & Herzegovina (southeast from Zagreb; northeast from the Adriatic coastline). The coastline is highly indented, with over 1100 islands and islets lying offshore.

Currency

Kuna (HRK; symbol Kn) = 100 Lipa. Notes are in denominations of Kn1,000, 500, 200, 100, 50, 20 and 10. Coins are in denominations of Kn25, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 lipa.

Electricity

220 volts AC, 50Hz. Two-pin plugs as in most of Western Europe.

2019

Nova Godina (New Year’s Day): 1 January 2019
Bogojavljenje (Epiphania): 6 January 2019
Uskrsna nedjelja (Easter Sunday): 21 April 2019
Uskrsni ponedjeljak (Easter Monday): 22 April 2019
Praznik rada (Labour Day): 1 May 2019
Tijelovo (Corpus Christi): 20 June 2019
Dan antifasisticke borbe (Anti-Fascist Resistance Day): 22 June 2019
Dan drzavnosti (Statehood Day): 25 June 2019
Dan domovinske zahvalnosti (Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day): 5 August 2019
Velika Gospa (Assumption Day): 15 August 2019
Dan neovisnosti (Independence Day): 8 October 2019
Dan svih svetih (All Saints’ Day): 1 November 2019
Bozic (Christmas): 25 December 2019
Sveti Stjepan (St. Stephen’s Day): 26 December 2019

All information subject to change.

Famed for their colourful parades and exuberant celebrations, the coastal towns of Croatia celebrate Carnival in style. Split is no exception, and the days leading up to Lent see colourful parades in the streets, music and dancing. The carnival tradition is a little different here to elsewhere in the country. Masked balls and firework displays, pierrots, harlequins and historic plays still form an important part of proceedings as they did in ages past, based on the model of the original carnivals of Venice.

Split is an ancient maritime city where sailing is in the blood and the local character is very much influenced by the sea. The first regatta took place here in 1924, but the Olympic Sailing Week didn’t start until 2005. This is an international regatta for the categories: Finn, Laser Men, Laser Radial Women, Star, Yingling Women, 470 Men, 470 Women and 49′er. The competition format follows ISAF guidelines for the Olympic Games regatta and ISAF Grade 1 regattas. A week’s great sailing and camaraderie awaits keen sailors in Split.

A nine-day celebration of all things nautical in the waters in and around the city.

The world’s premier dance music event comes to Croatia for the first time. The first two days take place in Split, followed by a third day at the island of Hvar, a short ferry ride away. Over 60,000 revellers are expected to descend upon Croatia for the debut event, which is set to take place annually for the next five years. Names on the bill this year include Afrojack, Avicii, Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki, Carl Cox and Erick Morillo.

Held in the stunning Garden Site in Tisno, this legendary festival sashays across a number of musical genres including jazz, dub, reggae, hip-hop and electronica. For those who aren’t too fond of slumming it under canvas, apartments are available but you’ll have to get in there early doors.

Dance, music and theatre grace open-air stages around town during the city’s biggest celebration of the arts. A great time to be in Split.

The emperor’s old palace comes alive during this 10-day festival commemorating the once omnipotent ruler. The highlight is the reappearance of Diocletian himself in full period garb. Through the streets of the former palace, passers-by stroll around in togas and tunics, vintage carriages pass along the waterfront, taking Emperor Diocletian and his suite to the Peristile, where the emperor addresses his citizens as he once did. Expect delicious cuisine spread and colourful stalls laden with delicacies and handicrafts.

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