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• Overcharging at restaurants in Dubrovnik's Old Town — always check the bill carefully.
• Unofficial tour guides near Dubrovnik's walls offering 'deals' — book through reputable companies.
• Taxi overcharging from airports — use Uber or agree on fare before departure.

• Good healthcare in cities. EU citizens can use EHIC/GHIC. Private clinics available in tourist areas.
• Jellyfish can be present in summer — ask locals about current conditions before swimming.

• Routine vaccines only. Tick-borne encephalitis vaccine recommended for rural/forested areas.

• Explore beyond Dubrovnik — Split, Hvar, Zadar, Plitvice Lakes, and Istria are incredible.
• Try fresh seafood, peka (slow-cooked meat/octopus), and local wines from Istria and Pelješac.
• Island-hop along the Dalmatian coast — each island has its own character.

• Don't only do Dubrovnik — Croatia's coastline stretches for hundreds of kilometers with stunning variety.
• Don't bring up the 1990s war casually — it's recent and deeply personal for many Croatians.
• Don't block walkways in Dubrovnik's Old Town — it's narrow and packed in summer.

Tip 10% at restaurants. Round up for taxis and coffee. Tipping is appreciated and increasingly expected in tourist areas.

Casual and beach-friendly along the coast. Cover shoulders and knees in churches. Smart-casual for dining in upscale coastal restaurants.

Predominantly Catholic. Churches and cathedrals are important cultural sites. Dress modestly when entering. Religious festivals are celebrated enthusiastically.