Zadar

Airport: Zadar (ZAD). Direct flights from London take about 2h 25m.

Public transport: a single ticket is typically £1.5–£2.5. A day pass or a travel card is usually better value if you ride several times a day.

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Currency: Euro (€), used since 2023.

Tipping: Rounding up or about 10% in restaurants is appreciated.

Take a debit or credit card with no foreign transaction fees if you can, carry a little cash for markets and small cafés, and when a machine offers to charge you in pounds, choose the local currency.

Typical daily spend: see the Zadar cost guide.

Language: Croatian. English is widely spoken, especially on the coast.

Rhythm of the day: Coastal towns are lively late into the evening in summer. Some island restaurants close in winter.

• Book ferries and catamarans in advance in summer, especially to Hvar and other islands.
• Dubrovnik’s walls and old town are best early or late, away from cruise-ship crowds.
• Beaches are often pebble: water shoes make swimming easier.

Free things to do: 4 of the 9 places in our Zadar guide are free. See them.

Book timed-entry sights, popular restaurants and weekend trains ahead. Flights and hotels are usually cheapest booked 6 to 12 weeks out for city breaks, and earlier for summer beach holidays.

Emergency number: 112.

• Peak-season prices in Dubrovnik and Hvar are among the highest in the country.
• Sea urchins on rocky shores: look before you step.

A UK GHIC gives you access to state healthcare in the EU on the same terms as locals, but it is not a substitute for travel insurance. Take out insurance that covers medical care, cancellation and your activities.

Plugs and voltage: Type C/F (two round pins), 230V. UK visitors need an adapter.

Tap water: Tap water is safe to drink.

Entry and documents: Entry rules, passport validity and any pre-travel registrations change. Always check the GOV.UK foreign travel advice page for your destination before you book and again before you travel.