29 Things You Should Never Do In Croatia

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Don’t Expect To Pay In Euros

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Even though Croatia has been a member of the European Union since 2013, establishments in the country generally transact using the Croatian Kuna. Most tourists incorrectly assume they can pay for their purchases in Euros, but some shops do not accept the currency and would even have signs to remind travelers that they do not take Euros. You can, however, ask if it’s okay to pay in Euros because some businesses will allow it, but don’t expect to receive your change in the same currency. They’ll give your change in Kuna. To avoid being in this uncomfortable situation, you can exchange your money in banks or offices or the ATMs that you can find everywhere.

Trivia: In Croatia, a kuna is what they call a marten, a bushy-tailed mammal with yellowish to dark brown fur that’s valued by trappers for the fur trade. In the medieval times, Croats used the animal’s pelt for trade, and this exchange has evolved from the Kuna’s fur to the coins used today.