 Traveling
in Croatia
Travelling by Taxi
Taxis are widely available at taxi ranks, especially in the tourist areas.
They are easy to spot taxi signs on the roofs like in Ireland. Ask for a
rough price before you get in. The taxi timer is switched on at the location
of a passenger's boarding. The prices are similar to Irish taxi prices but
you won't have the same wait! A taxi from Cavtat to Dubrovnik (25 min journey)
will set you back about €25. You can ask the receptionist at your hotel
to order you a taxi or provide you with a phone number.
Traveling By Car
Coming from central Europe, you can reach some of the coast destinations
faster by car than by train. During the summer months traffic at the borders
is a bit heavier, and that can cause some delay. To enter and drive in
Croatia, you will require a green insurance card and valid national or
international driving permit.
Fuel: Petrol stations in big towns and cities as well as on important
roads are open non-stop, otherwise the working hours are from 6:00 a.m.
to 8:00 p.m. Lead-free petrol is available on all petrol stations and
it is called bezolovni (green label). In July and August news and traffic
information are broadcast in English and German regularly on main Croatian
broadcast stations. A toll is payable on motorways.
Regulations: Traffic drives on the right. Speed limits are 130kph
(81mph) on motorways, 100kph (62mph) on dual carriageways, 50kph (31mph)
in built-up areas and 80kph (50mph) outside built-up areas. The amount
of the fine depends on the extent of the infraction committed. Blood/alcohol
limit is 0.5 ppm.
Accidents must be reported to the police (Policija) immediately. Police
emergency number is 92
Croatian automobile clubs HAK (Hrvatski Autoklub) works together with
other international automobile clubs. Road service of the HAK is available
round the clock by dialling 987.
Traveling By Bus
Bus lines connect all parts of the country. In the tourist areas local
buses are regular (approx. Every 15 mins) and travel from the outskirts
into the towns. There are bus stops within a short walking distance of
all hotels. Tickets are approx €1 for a single journey.
From Dubrovnik
Around Dubrovnik
Cavtat to Dubrovnik
Traveling By Boat
Boat taxis are available and ferry between Dubrovnik, Cavtat, Milini
and Plat and are reasonably priced and a pleasant way to travel. Return
tickets are better value than buying single both ways. Make sure to take
a note of when the last boat going back to your destination is.
Jadrolinija is Croatia's leading boat operator and has scheduled domestic
and international boat, ferry and express lines. Information +385 51 666
111
www.jadrolinija.hr
International ferry lines:
Zadar - Ancona
Korcula - Stari Grad/Hvar - Split - Ancona,
Dubrovnik -
Bari, Pula - Venice
Ferry lines along Croatia's coast:
Rijeka - Zadar - Split - Stari Grad/Hvar - Korcula - Sobra/Mljet - Dubrovnik
- Bari
Local ferry lines (from the mainland to the following islands):
Cres, Losinj, Pag, Rab, Ugljan, Pasman, Dugi Otok, Iz, Solta, Brac, Hvar,
Vis, Peljesac, Korcula, Lastovo, Mljet
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