The Venue

The EuroCAMP meeting will be hosted by the University Computing Centre - Srce. The workshop will be held at the Centre of Advanced Academic Studies (CAAS) in Dubrovnik, Croatia. To reach CAAS from your hotel you may use public transport bus service (Numbers 5 or 6 from the Hotels to "Pile" bus stop) and then walk (less then 5 minutes - map). CAAS address is: Don Frana Bulica 4.

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Croatian time is BST+1 or CEST. The currency is Kuna and is approximately 7 Kuna to 1 Euro (Check rate at xe.com). The language is Croatian. The standard power socket is pictured left.

Catering

Dinner

We will organise a dinner for the EuroCAMP delegates on the 14 November, in the Nautika Restaurant, which is close to the Pile bus stop. As the name suggests, this is a fish restaurant.
Please note: People with special dietary requirements should notify the organisers stating you full name and your requirements as soon as possible so some alternative meals can be arranged.

Lunch

Lunches will be included in your registration fee.

Hotels

Hotel costs are not included in your registration fee, you must book your own room. We have block booked a number of rooms in the following places until 15 October, after this date accommodation is your own responsibility. The prices quoted are only valid until 15 October, after this date they are not guaranteed.

Dormitorij (Student Dorms)
Single-room, €40 night (Breakfast €5 extra (35HRK))
Situated in the CAAS, where the meeting will take place. Please note that these are student dorms. To book, contact VMD Travel Agents.

Hotel Kompas
Single-room, €56 night
Double-room, €34 night/person
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To book, contact VMD Travel Agents.

Some more information and alternative hotels are available at the CAAS website.

Other Useful Information

Useful Links

Currency and Money

Croatia's unit of currency is the Kuna (Kn.), which is divided into 100 lipa. Coins come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20 and 50 lipa, and 1, 2, and 5 Kuna. There are notes of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 kuna. In order to calculate the exact amount of almost any currency to Kuna, please use the link to the currency converter linked above.

You can pay in Kuna at any place or for any service or product you use. In some places you can pay in Euro or dollars. Be sure to establish the method of payment in advance if you wish to pay in any other currency than Kuna.

Banks (banka) are generally open Monday to Friday 7.30 AM-7 PM (often with a break for lunch), and Saturday 7.30-11.30 AM. Money can also be changed in post offices, travel agencies and exchange bureaux (mjenjacnica), which have more flexible hours. Credit cards are generally accepted in hotels and restaurants but be sure to ask before you order. You can also use ATMs to get cash. Many banks have ATMs in front of their building.

Visa Regulations

For citizens of countries that need Visa for coming to Croatia here is some useful information. You can download Visa Application Form here. Fill in this form and attach the Registration Confirmation Letter which you can request from the local organisers, Hotel Reservation and Flight reservation, and contact your nearest Croatian Embassy.

Do not forget to take your passport and picture (30 x 35 mm). Travel visa expenses are 160 kn (about €25). For Visa Information visit http://www.mfa.hr, and under 'Visa Requirement Overview' select your country.

Restaurants

There are more than 60 restaurants in Dubrovnik, offering a great variety of dishes. In general, restaurants offer traditional Dalmatian cuisine, Croatian continental cuisine, and international cuisine, including a Mexican and a Chinese restaurant in Dubrovnik.

The working hours of most restaurants are from 11.00 - 24.00. A restaurant's menu is shown at the entrance, as well as the signs of the credit cards accepted (most major credit cards are generally accepted). The price includes taxes, but the service charge is almost never included and is not mandatory. It is a customary, however, that if you are satisfied with the service leaves a tip for the waiter, 10% of the total amount is usually a fair tip.

Drinking Water

Drinking water in Dubrovnik is of very good quality, constantly controlled, and comes mostly from the Ombla River, 5 km from Dubrovnik. Don't miss the opportunity to refresh yourself at the big and small Onofrio fountains in the Old Town of Dubrovnik, the big Onofrio fountain is located at the entrance, right after Pile gate.

Weather

Climate - Dubrovnik Region

The climate along Dubrovnik Region is a typical Mediterranean one, with mild, rainy winters and hot and dry summers. The air temperatures can slightly vary, depending on the area or region. Summer temperatures in July rise till 34C in the northern part, while in the southern part they usually rise to 38C. During winter the coldest temperatures are recorded in the northern Adriatic with temperatures dropping sometimes below zero, while the southern regions of the Adriatic coast generally remain above zero.

Air temperature

  • Average annual 16.4°C (61.5 F)
  • Average of coldest period (January) 9°C (48.2 F)
  • Average of warmest period (August) 24.9°C (76.8 F)

Sea water quality

The results of the sea water analysis, done under the criteria prescribed by the European Union, show that the Adriatic Sea is of the highest quality, the only exception being several major seaports. Throughout the Dubrovnik Region visitors will enjoy in the crystal clear sea and clean environment. The only exemption where swimming is not recommended is the port of Gruz and the Old Town harbor. Due to the number of ships and sewage water the sea quality in those areas must be improved before swimming can be recommended. The control measurements of the sea water quality around Dubrovnik are done yearly, before the tourist season. Unfortunately, there are no beaches around Dubrovnik that have yet received the Blue Flag award, a European award that recognises beaches with high standards regarding both sea water quality and supporting facilities. The only Blue Flags received in Dubrovnik Region are held by the ACI marina Miho Pracat in Komolac, 6 km from Dubrovnik and the ACI marina on Korcula.