Useful information
Currency and Money
The official currency in Croatia is the kuna, which consists of 100 lipa. Money can be exchanged in banks, exchange offices and post offices, as well as in many travel agencies, hotels and camps. Also, most of the shops use credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners …).
Travel documents
To stay in Croatia, the European Union citizens require a valid identity card or a passport in majority of other cases. For further information, please contact diplomatic missions and consular offices abroad, or visit the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs website.
http://www.mvep.hr/ (HRV)
http://www.mvep.hr/en/consular-information/ (ENG)
Public holidays
1 Jan – New Year’s Day
6 Jan – Epiphany
Easter and Easter Monday
Corpus Christi
1 May – International Workers’ Day
22 Jun – Anti-Fascist Struggle Day
5 Aug – Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day
15 Aug – Assumption of Mary
8 Oct – Independence Day
1 Nov – All Saints’ Day
25 Dec – Christmas
26 Dec – St. Stephen’s Day
All public institutions are closed during public holidays.
Veterinary clinics
The nearest veterinary clinic is located in Žminj, approx. 4 kilometres from Kanfanar. The clinic is open every day from 11 to 13. Veterinary clinics are also located in Rovinj.
Veterinary clinic ISTRIA VET
Address: Gripole 68, 52210 Rovinj
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 -13: 00 pm and 17:00-19:00
Saturdays: 9:30 – 13:00 pm
Sundays and holidays: 9:00 – 10:00
Emergency Response: 0-24
Phone: +385 (0) 52553907
E-mail: info@vaistravet.hr
Web: www.vaistravet.hr
Veterinary Clinic Rovinj
Address: 9 Street Laste, 52210 Rovinj
Working hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 -15: 00 pm and 17:00 – 19:00 hours
Saturdays: 8:00 – 13:00 pm
Sundays and holidays: 8:00 – 9:00 pm
Emergency Response: 0-24
Phone: +385 (0) 52 813 214, +385 91 1061 983
E-mail: veterinarska.ambulanta@pu.t-com.hr
Web: www.vet-rovinj.com
Train station Kanfanar
Information about train schedule is to be found on the Croatian Railways website or by calling one of the following numbers:
060 333 444 (Croatian Railways)
+385 (0) 1 583 3782 (Croatian Railways)
+385 (0) 52825011 (railway station Kanfanar)
The train station is located in the village of Kanfanar (if you arrive from the direction of Rovinj upon arrival to Kanfanar turn right towards Burici and the station is located on the right side of the road.
Other information
Sale of mussels and oysters on the Lim Fjord:
ISTRIDA
Lim Fjord bb
Phone: 098 414 512
Schedule Mass in the parish church:
Sundays at 9:30 am