Were you thinking about booking a villa in Croatia and planning a getaway there this year? Well, if you are coming from a euro zone country, you will be glad to hear that you will no longer need to exchange currency as Croatia has now officially adopted the euro as its national currency.
The change went into affect as of the first of January 2023 and this means that those enjoying a holiday in Croatia in 2023 who are coming from a country that also uses the euro will have one less thing to think about when planning their trip! Or, if you are coming from another part of the world but were considering stopping and enjoying a vacation in Croatia in addition to other European destinations, then you will only need to have one currency on hand for yet another wonderful location.
Having joined the European Union back in 2013, Croatia marks a decade as a member state with this monumental change and has now become the 20th member of the euro area, the first since Lithuania joined in 2015. Formally approved on the 12th of July 2022 by the Council of the European Union, the Croatian kuna has officially been changed for the euro, hopefully ensuring further economic growth and prosperity for this beautiful part of the world.
Travel within Europe for Europeans has been made easier and easier and this most recent change makes things even more convenient for those who are planning a summer getaway in Croatia as well as those from outside the euro zone who might be considering visiting multiple European destinations at a time from this year onwards. It is just one more truly excellent reason to start browsing our incredible properties all across the country and to book your dream villa in Croatia today!