Local Customs Cultural Tips

🙏 Respectful Dress

  • Cover shoulders and knees in churches and monasteries.
  • Smart casual for nicer restaurants; avoid beachwear away from the shore.

đź’¸ Tipping & Hospitality

  • 10 %–15 % in restaurants if service isn’t included.
  • Round up taxi fares as a polite gesture.
  • Small gifts or pastries for hosts when staying in private accommodations.

🔕 Quiet Hours

  • Generally from 10 PM to 7 AM—especially in residential areas and campsites.
  • Keep noise to a minimum; respect neighbors’ rest.

Embrace Croatia’s warm hospitality by honoring its customs—your genuine curiosity will be met with equal warmth in return.