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The city is at its most pleasant in the summer but various cultural events and festivals keep it interesting throughout the year. As many of its inhabitants leave for the coast in August, Zagreb quiets down during that time, but for those who plan to pass by the city on their way to the Adriatic, this may be the best time to go.
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By Air
Zagreb’s airport is located at 10 km southeast of the city and it can be reached by bus or taxi. Air travel is the easiest and quickest way to reach the city which is linked to most of the major Western European destinations and some Balkans cities, such as Split, Sarajevo, and Skopje. If you’re flying from outside of Europe, a better option that flying directly to Zagreb may be a flight to a city outside of Croatia, such as Venice or Salzburg and continuing by train or bus.
By Rail
Zagreb’s Train Station is located on the southern edge of the city centre, on Tomislavov trg. The Croatian Railways are quite efficient and dependable and Zagreb is well connected to inland Croatia, as well as to the Adriatic cities Pula, Rijeka and Split. Travelling by rail may prove to be a slightly cheaper option than taking the bus, through there are no rail lines running up and down the Adriatic coast, to some rural areas and around the islands.
By Road
Croatia’s main highways are well-maintained and developed, but smaller roads are less so. Zagreb is linked by highway to Županja, near the border with Serbia, Goričan, near the border with Hungary, and Krapina, near the border with Slovenia and Austria. Croatia’s capital is linked to the Adriatic coast through the Zagreb-Zadar-Split motorway which is expected to be extended as far as Dubrovnik in the next few years.
Where to stay
Most of Croatia’s new five-start hotels are springing up in Zagreb and there are a number of medium range hotels in the city as well, though they don’t offer a great diversity or character to their guests. Hostels are also starting to open and those in place often budget travellers a friendly and pleasant atmosphere, though they are still too few for a city of Zagreb’s size. Other accommodation options include getting a private room with a Croatian family or short-term apartment rental. The latter may prove to be more convenient, cheaper and more comfortable than two-person hotel rooms.
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Where to eat
Croatia’s two main types of food are the Mediterranean, seafood cuisine of the coast and the heavier, Central European, meat-based meals served on the inland.
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In Zagreb, the latter dominates in the city’s restoran (restaurant) and konoba (tavern) venues, but there are a few superb seafood restaurants as well. The choice of world cuisine is relatively limited but there are also a few decent Italian restaurants, serving good pasta and pizza. Be sure to try two of Zagreb’s specialties: mlinci, the city’s own pasta type, and strukli, the boiled or baked ravioli-like pockets stuffed with cheese.
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