Croatia in cash.
A thousand islands, Dubrovnik's ramparts, Diocletian's inhabited palace and turquoise stair-step lakes. Since the euro, the coast wears Italian prices — but konobas and gelato counters keep their love of the note.
Helvetica Exchange prepares your EUR travel envelope at Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, 1204 Geneva (Rive district) — the posted rate, no separate commission, Monday–Friday 08:30–18:30 and Saturday 09:00–17:00. Reserve and your rate is held for 3 hours during opening hours; ID from the LBA thresholds.
The cities, chosen.
Dubrovnik
The pearl of the Adriatic — complete ramparts above a sea of stone roofs.
The wall walk — 2 km of ramparts over the rooftops — at opening or sunset, never at noon.
Mount Srđ by cable car — The old town as a medallion, the Elaphiti islands offshore.
Split & Hvar
A Roman palace become a city, and the Adriatic's most golden island.
Diocletian's Palace — 1'700 years old and still alive — cellars, peristyle, an Egyptian sphinx.
Hvar & the Pakleni islands — Lavender, a fortress and coves by taxi-boat (€10–15 a ride).
Plitvice Lakes
Sixteen terraced lakes sewn with waterfalls — turquoise has its capital here.
The national park (dated entry) — Boardwalks at water level, electric boat included — book in summer.
Getting around.
Jadrolinija ferries between the islands (Split–Hvar 1 h), frequent coastal buses. A scooter rented on the islands (~€40/day) opens the secret coves.
Cash & banknotes.
Since the euro, cash still matters: taxi-boats, markets, island konobas and cove car parks often run on notes. Keep €50–100 a day along the coast; June and September give the same sea 30% cheaper.
| Rate reservation | held 3 hours, during opening hours |
| Counter hours | Mon–Fri 08:30–18:30 · Sat 09:00–17:00 |
| Commission | none — the margin lives in the posted rate |
Before you go.
Has the coast become expensive?
In August, yes — Dubrovnik and Hvar blaze. June and September offer the same sea 30% cheaper, and inland family konobas stay gentle.
Is cash useful since the euro?
Yes: taxi-boats, markets, island konobas and cove car parks often run on notes — keep €50–100 a day of coast.
Indicative amounts — rate reservable for 3 hours · Rue Pierre-Fatio 19, Geneva · Guide complet en français