As you plan for your summer trip, it’s important you pack well to avoid spending money on things you already have at home, as Croatia is not cheap for replacing items you might have forgotten to pack (such as good brand sunglasses or flip-flops). You need to spend as much time as possible enjoying yourself, without wasting time hunting for things you left at home!
The Obvious Stuff
Here is a checklist of 8 of the more obvious items that you would need for your trip:
- Passport and appropriate visas (for visa requirements to Croatia, see this article)
- Swimming gear. Swimsuits, bikinis, board shorts, budgie smugglers: whatever your style is!
- Sunglasses. We recommend a pair of sport-style glasses if you plan to do any active excursions such as biking, hiking or buggy trips.
- Comfy closed-toe shoes. Croatia’s old towns such as Hvar, Korcula, Dubrovnik and Split have sections with steep, cobbled steps that can be tricky in flip-flops. Plus, if you want to hike up to a fortress to get a killer view, proper closed-toe trainers/sneakers are a must!
- A fleece or jacket. If you are travelling in the lower season months such as May/June or September/October then the evenings can be cooler. Even in July/August there might be some freak days of wind or rain on occasion, when a warmer top would be treasured!
- Plug adaptor. Croatia uses the standard European 2-pin plug (220 volts) so if your appliances need it, bring an adaptor or 2!
- Headache tablets. Our crew members are not allowed to give out pain-killing medicines from the first-aid kit for headaches or other minor pain so we strongly recommend packing painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen for personal use.
- Travel Insurance. Often overlooked, often regretted when overlooked! Get good insurance coverage from your home country to ensure any mishaps, thefts, losses or missed departures can be reimbursed.
Not-so-obvious items to pack or buy in Croatia
Here are 6 items you should pack or purchase that might not spring to mind so easily:
