Tips for the Budget Traveler
Known as the Pearl of the Adriatic, Dubrovnik has become a very popular destination due to its unique beauty and amazing history. To visit one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you don't have to spend all your money to enjoy your holidays in this attractive destination.
For more information in Dubrovnik
There’s lots of information about Dubrovnik available “out there” online, but the best way to get accurate, up-to-date answers to your own specific questions is to ask us!
A short guide to Croatian language
Wait! How do you pronounce that again?!
Let’s face it, Croatian is a challenging language. For speakers of English in particular, Croatian words can look like impenetrable bursts of consonants decorated with flying accents.
Just like a local
Make the most of your stay in Dubrovnik by understanding and adapting to some of the local customs.
Currency
You will need local Croatian currency, kuna, during your visit to Dubrovnik. Some stores do accept Euro or credit cards, but it is best to have cash on hand. The easiest and fastest way to get Croatian kuna is to withdraw cash from one of the many automated teller machines in town or at the airport.
Keep in Contact
Mobile telephones are among the top five most popular travelling items taken overseas, and are a convenient way of staying in touch with your family and friends back home. The network service that allows you to use your mobile telephone abroad to make and receive calls and messages is called international roaming.
Tourist Information Offices
The head office of the Dubrovnik Tourist Board is located on Pile just outside of the west gate of the old city of Dubrovnik. Here you can get information about Dubrovnik, maps for not getting lost and tips where to eat a typical dalmatian dish.
Signs of Life
Notice the notices - Dotted around the whole city of Dubrovnik are notice boards announcing all kinds of information. These very notice boards have become part of the Dubrovnik fabric of life and are extremely well observed. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you might see on them.
Croatian - English
If you want to surprise the locals, learning croatian is the right thing to do - and then even you will feel almost like a local.
Official state holidays
Apart from the major internationally recognised public holidays there are also more dates that you should keep in your diary.
Important telephone numbers
Whilst on holiday in Dubrovnik there are a few important telephone numbers that you should keep with you. Here are a list of the service numbers that you'll need to know.
