 Health
Matters
Health Care
Make sure you have
health insurance, so as you will not have to pay for emergency health services.
If you do not have your own you can take out travel insurance with Croatia
tours. Also if Croatia and the tourist's country of origin have a health
care agreement, you will not have to pay either. If not, the tourist must
pay for health care costs immediately. Hospitals and clinics are located
in all major centres, while doctor's offices and pharmacies can be found
in smaller tourist destinations.
Heath Precations
In spite of
generally good health care system, it is best to take a few sensible precautions
during your holiday. The most important is to avoid overexposure to the
sun, wear hat and quality sunglasses, and use a high-factor suntan lotion,
especially during the hottest part of the day (11 a.m. till 3 p.m.). Drink
plenty of water to avoid exhaustion and dehydration. Tap water in Croatia
is generally safe to drink, but if you feel uncomfortable, bottled spring
water is for sale throughout the country. Swimming after a full meal is
not recommended for at least two hours.Because the waters are so clean
in Croatia it attracts sea urchins. They are small, black and prickly,
just like small headchogs that cling to the rocks under water. They don't
sting but can be very uncomfortable if stood on or touched. Basically
it would be like standing on or touching a cactus. If you do notice their
presence, the best solution is to wear plastic or other adequate shoes
to enter and get out of the water safely.
Travelling With Children
Croatia offers you a great pleasure when travelling with
children. Private accommodation is the most flexible solution. Using the
kitchen is also an advantage. Kids will love the freedom they can have
on plenty of beaches you can take them to, just outside the town or village.
For the beach, you may want to consider some plastic shoes for water for
small children. Soft wind will cast the heat and trick one often to forget
sun-protection. From 11 a.m. till 3 p.m. it's best to keep children out
of the sun or well protected. For nights it's best to have a mosquito
repellent ready if you notice their presence. In old towns and tourist
resorts you will find nice pedestrian areas to walk and enjoy with your
family. If you have a small baby, you will find it more practical to have
some accessory that will help you carry your baby, because some parts
of particularly interesting old town centres on the coast have stone floors
and struggling with a chair might ruin the fun.
Hospitals
in Dubrovnik
Clinics in Dubrovnik
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