They're considered beachwear, to be worn in coastal or lakeside resort towns. No one will be offended if you wear shorts, but you might be on the receiving end of some second glances.
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The temperatures in the midday are rising well above 40 °C (104 °F) so lightweight clothing is the obvious and the best option. T-shirts, flip-flops, and shorts are essential clothing. Swimsuits or swimwear, hat, sunglasses, sunblock are absolutely necessary accessories.
Croatia is more expensive than some of its neighboring Balkan countries, however compared to much of Western Europe it is seen as an affordable tourist destination. Like a lot of Mediterranean countries, Croatia can be more expensive in tourist hotspots and along the coast in areas such as Split and Dubrovnik.
Tipping in Croatian restaurants is fairly standard practice, even though it is not enforced in any way. You would expect to leave a tip of around 10% if you were happy with your meal, or 15% if you had a particularly wonderful experience.
Average prices for restaurant and bar drinks are equally competitive. A 500ml glass of draught beer will be around US$5. A 330ml bottle of imported beer is similar. A bottle of mid-priced wine will be around USD / EUR €30 – 35.
Costs of Food and Drink in CroatiaIn the very best restaurants of major tourist destinations Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar, a two-course dinner excluding drinks and tips will be around US$80. At the opposite end of the scale, a similar meal in a mid-range restaurant will be around USD / EUR €50.
Credit cards such as Visa and MasterCard are widely recognised and are accepted in most tourist areas; however, it's always a good idea to have a small amount of cash if you're travelling off the beaten track.
But is Croatia safe for travelers? Fortunately, according to the US State Department, street crimes such as pickpocketing are rare in Croatia, and Croatia has a level 1 travel advisory level which is the safest level for travel. Croatia is also ranked the 15th safest country in the global peace index for 2022.
Resort CasualYou can comfortably wear swimsuit coverups, jeans, capris, and shorts with a t-shirt or polo. Tennis shoes, sneakers, and sandals, are all acceptable as well. You can even wear flip flops with this relaxed dress code!