The town
Villa Gustav is located in Senj in Croatia’s northern archipelago. Senj is a coastal city and tourist resort by the Adriatic Sea between Rijeka and Zadar. The city has about 8000 inhabitants and is located in Lika-Senj County.
Senj is a historic city in the northern part of the Adriatic coast at the foot of the slopes of the Kapela and Velebit mountains. This city with a heroic past is recognizable by the historic fortress of Nehaj on the hill above the city. Every stone tells a history; the historic old town, the tower, the city museum …
Clean ocean, beautiful beaches and many entertainment events such as winter and summer Carnivals and festivals make this an attractive tourist destination. Read more about the city and its attractions at www.visitsenj.com
Senj has both coast, mountains and lush vegetation with clean water and clean air. The Adriatic Sea is one of the world’s cleanest seas. Croatia is also called “the land of the thousand islands”.
Distances to major cities: Rijeka 60 km, Trieste 140 km, Zagreb 160 km, Ljubljana 180 km, Zadar 170 km.
In the town centre there are numerous restaurants, cafés, bakeries, drugstores, butcher’s shop and fish shop as well as other shops with clothing, souvenirs etc. There is also a market with lots of fruit and vegetables and in the weekends there is a bigger market. In Senj you will also find a pharmacy, banks with ATM, post office etc. Between the old town and Villa Gustav, right next to the old city wall, there is one large Konzum and one large Plodine supermarket. There you will find everything that you could possibly need. To the city centre it is about 1400 meters and the supermarkets are 800 m away from our house. If you decide to come to our house, we will give you the names of our favourite spots.
Climate
Senj has a subtropical Mediterranean climate with warm dry summer and mild moist winters. With around 2700 hours of sunshine per year, Croatia is one of the sunniest places in Europe.
Activities
Senj has a long board walk where you can bathe. In addition, there are several beaches consisting of mostly pebbles and rocks. You can find secluded beaches as well as going to larger beach areas with numerous activities, various water sports, playgrounds and a lots of places for food and drink.
It is great to hike, climb or cycle in Croatia. In the house and at the tourist information you will find brochures with information about hiking and cycling routes.
If you wish to make a day excursion, we recommend Plitvice Lakes, a famous national park with a large lake system with 16 lakes and many beautiful waterfalls. Plitvice Lakes is a 1.5-hour drive from Senj. Plitvice Lakes are part of UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Read more at www.np-plitvicka-jezera.hr/en/
Another great destination is Zavratnica. Zavratnica is a 900 meter long, narrow cove located at the foot of the mighty Velebit mountains, 1 km south of Jablanac. The bay is about 50-150 m wide. On the bottom of the bay there is a German cargo pram from World War II. A perfect place to snorkel! Read more at http://visitsenj.com/en/attraction/zavratnica/
Croatia’s capital is Zagreb, but Rijeka is also a big center. Rijeka is Croatia’s third largest city and is about 45 minutes away. It takes about an hour to go to Slovenia and two hours to Italy. The Adriatic Road connects Senj via Rijeka with Central Europe while the sea connects Senj with the whole world.
Electricity and water
220 volts with regular two-pin contacts, the same as in Sweden. The tap water is drinkable.
Money / credit cards / ATM
Croatia’s currency is Euro (EUR). Credit cards are almost always accepted in stores and restaurants. ATM machines are located in the town center.
Mobile phones and surfing in the EU
As from June 15, 2017, operators are no longer able to charge additional cost for roaming services when traveling within the EU. It should not cost more than in your home country to call, text or surf when you are in another EU country. www.pts.se/sv/privat/telefoni/mobil-telefoni/mobiltelefonen-utomlands/mobiltelefonen-i-eu
Important phone numbers on Croatia
Number for all emergencies: 112
Police: 192
Fire department: 193
Ambulance: 194
Swedish embassy in Zagreb: +358 (0) 1 49 25 100
Swedish consulate in Rijeka: +358 (0) 51 212 287
Travel documents
On July 1, 2013, Croatia became the 28th member of the EU, but is however not part of Shengen. This means that upon entering and leaving Croatia, you must show a valid passport.
If you drive your own car, you must have a valid driving license, registration document and proof of insurance.
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