General Info

Holidays in Croatia
1 January: New Year's Day; 1 May: Labour Day; 22 June: Anti-Fascist Resistance Day; 25 June: Statehood Day; 5 August: Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day; 15 August: Assumption of Mary; 8 October: Independence Day; 1 November: All Saints' Day; 25 and 26 December: Christmas Holidays. Holidays also include Easter and Corpus Christi, but they are moveable feasts.
Fishing license
If you are interested in sport fishery or recreational fishery in the fishing waters of the Republic of Croatia, you will need to obtain a license. Licenses are issued by fishing clubs, tourist agencies and offices in all towns along the coast. You just need to show your ID card, passport or driver’s license. All types of recreational fishing licenses at sea can also be purchased in electronic form. To get your electronic license visit the following website: www.mps.hr. While obtaining the license, you will receive a list of limitations and off-limit zones, you will be provided the information on the minimum of allowed catch measures, as well as with a list of the permitted fishing tools.
Diving license
Diving in Croatia is only possible with a diving license. If you do not own one, you can take a diving course in one of the many licensed diving schools along the Croatian coast. Diving is subject to a set of rules and regulations and to the Statute of the Croatian Diving Association.
For more information about diving and diving regulations in Croatia, please visit the following site: http://www.ronjenjehrvatska.com/en
Currency
The Croatian currency is kuna (“kuna” translates as “marten”, a weasel-like animal). HRK is the currency code for kuna and kn is the currency symbol. The most popular exchange rate in Croatia is the HRK to EUR (Euro) rate. Below is a link to a currency converter: http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/#
When to visit Croatia
The natural beauty of the Croatian coastline is highlighted by the mild Mediterranean climate. With more than 2,400 hours of sunshine per year, Croatia has one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe. Summer temperatures can reach 38 °C, while the sea temperature amounts to warm 26 °C. The best period to visit the Croatian coast is between April and October. If you are a fan of rich and diverse nightlife activities and take pleasure in walking through crowded streets, then you should visit Croatia during July and August. These two months are the peak of the summer season. The narrow streets of Dalmatian coastal towns are filled with guests from all over the world and offer a rich programme filled with festivals and cultural events, as well a vibrant club scene....
Those of you who prefer to spend their holidays in a less hectic and more peaceful environment should sail to Croatia in the months preceding the high season (May-June) or in the months following the summer peak (September-October). Peace and tranquility can always be found on secluded islands, in isolated bays and charming fishing villages.