Dubrovnik and Dalmacija travel guide
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Left Domestic ferry Right Sailing<br />
Getting to <strong>and</strong> Around Dalmatia<br />
By Air<br />
There are direct flights<br />
to Dalmatia from over<br />
15 European countries,<br />
among them the UK,<br />
Germany, Italy, France<br />
<strong>and</strong> the Netherl<strong>and</strong>s.<br />
Those from outside<br />
Europe transit through<br />
Zagreb or a European<br />
airport. Croatia Airlines:<br />
www.croatiaairlines.hr<br />
Airports<br />
Dalmatia has three<br />
international airports, Split,<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong> <strong>and</strong> Zadar. <br />
Split Airport: Map D5. 021<br />
203 555. www.split-airport.<br />
hr • <strong>Dubrovnik</strong> Airport: Map<br />
L3. 020 773 377. www.<br />
airport-dubrovnik.hr • Zadar<br />
Airport: Map B3. 023 205<br />
800. www.zadar-airport.hr<br />
By Boat<br />
Jadrolinija car ferries<br />
operate between Italy<br />
<strong>and</strong> Dalmatia (Ancona–<br />
Split <strong>and</strong> Bari–<strong>Dubrovnik</strong>).<br />
Adriatica, SEM Marina<br />
<strong>and</strong> SNAV have passenger<br />
services between Ancona<br />
<strong>and</strong> Split. SNAV also runs<br />
an Ancona–Zadar route.<br />
SEM Marina <strong>and</strong> Azzura<br />
Line both link Bari <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong>. Jadrolinija:<br />
www.jadrolinija.hr • SEM<br />
Marina: www.sem-marina.<br />
hr • Adriatica: www.<br />
adriatica.it • SNAV: www.<br />
snav.com • Azzura Line:<br />
www.azzurraline.com<br />
By Road<br />
Routes from Western<br />
Europe traverse Slovenia.<br />
Access from Central<br />
<strong>and</strong> Eastern Europe is<br />
via Hungary. The Hrvatski<br />
Autoklub <strong>and</strong> national<br />
automobile associations<br />
can advise on crossing<br />
borders by car. Hrvatski<br />
Autoklub: www.hak.hr<br />
Cruising<br />
<strong>Dubrovnik</strong> is firmly on<br />
the Mediterranean cruiseship<br />
circuit. The likes of<br />
Royal Caribbean regularly<br />
drop anchor here, as do<br />
smaller ships, on their<br />
way to or from Venice,<br />
Istria <strong>and</strong> Montenegro.<br />
Royal Caribbean: www.<br />
royalcaribbean.com • JEM<br />
Trade: www.croatia-istria.<br />
com • Cruise Adriatic:<br />
www.cruiseadriatic.com<br />
Sailing<br />
Dalmatia is emerging<br />
as something of a Mecca<br />
for sailors. With numerous<br />
isl<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> islets, hidden<br />
coves, seemingly endless<br />
swathes of unspoiled <strong>and</strong><br />
dramatic coastline, <strong>and</strong><br />
relatively calm seas, it is<br />
easy to underst<strong>and</strong> why<br />
(see pp46–7).<br />
Domestic Ferry<br />
Services<br />
Jadrolinija runs an array<br />
of ferries to Dalmatia’s<br />
isl<strong>and</strong>s, with the bulk<br />
departing from Split,<br />
Šibenik <strong>and</strong> Zadar. Tickets<br />
must be purchased prior<br />
to boarding, from ticket<br />
kiosks, Jadrolinija offices<br />
or ferry terminals. Foot<br />
passengers can usually<br />
just turn up, but advance<br />
reservations for vehicles<br />
are recommended in July<br />
<strong>and</strong> August. SEM Marina<br />
run catamaran services<br />
from Split.<br />
Taxis <strong>and</strong> Buses<br />
Taxis can be booked<br />
or hailed. Bus stops <strong>and</strong><br />
stations display timetables<br />
for local <strong>and</strong> national bus<br />
services. Bus fares are<br />
reasonable, though there<br />
is a charge for each piece<br />
of luggage in the hold.<br />
Car Rental<br />
To hire a car you must<br />
be at least 21, have held<br />
a full licence for 2 years,<br />
<strong>and</strong> have a passport <strong>and</strong><br />
credit card. National automobile<br />
clubs can advise<br />
on whether you need<br />
an International Driving<br />
Permit (most people<br />
don’t). Check terms <strong>and</strong><br />
conditions carefully. Sixt<br />
is a reputable hire<br />
company. Sixt: 01 665<br />
1599. www.sixt.com<br />
Rules of the Road<br />
The Croatian speed<br />
limits are: 50 kmph (30<br />
mph) in towns, 80 kmph<br />
(50 mph) outside towns,<br />
100 kmph (60 mph) on<br />
highways <strong>and</strong> 130 kmph<br />
(80 mph) on motorways.<br />
It is compulsory to wear<br />
seat belts <strong>and</strong> to have<br />
your headlights on. Note<br />
that there is now a policy<br />
of zero tolerance towards<br />
drink-driving; it is illegal<br />
to have a blood-alcohol<br />
level in excess of 0 mg<br />
per 100 ml. It is illegal to<br />
talk on a mobile phone<br />
while driving. The police<br />
must be informed of road<br />
accidents, <strong>and</strong> hazard<br />
warning triangles must<br />
be used at breakdowns.<br />
(For emergency phone<br />
numbers, see p104).<br />
Streetsmart<br />
Croatia Airlines shuttle buses run between the airports <strong>and</strong> the city<br />
centres, <strong>and</strong> may be used by passengers of other airlines as well.<br />
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