Croatia is a country located in Central Europe. It stretches over a relatively small area but it has a natural beauty and plenty to offer to visitors, with lakes, waterfalls, woods, mountains and a magnificent coastline. It has almost 600 miles of Mediterranean coastline, including some high-class resorts and harbours, coupled with a large interior of lakes and mountains with endless hiking and biking trails. Croatia has four seasons and two climatic zones, Inland zone has temperate continental weather and coast has pleasant Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, dry hot summers and mild, humid winters. In the heart of Croatia lies the capital, Zagreb, a magnificent historic yet modern city that has amalgamated the cultures of Austria, Hungary and middle Europe into a fascinating mixture with numerous attractions, historic sights, museum, parks, shops and more.
Airports with international flights in Croatia are Zagreb International Airport, Split, Zadar, Osijek, Pula and Dubrovnik and low-cost international flights are available into each of these destinations, as well as good domestic links.
Zagreb International Airport is about 10 miles from the center of town and there are regular bus services into the center.
Zagreb is well connected by train with major European destinations. There are several ferry lines from Italy to Croatia, operated by the main Croatian maritime company Jadrolinija which has ferry connections with the Italian ports of Trieste, Ancona, Pescara and Bari.
Croatian National Auto Club has useful information about traffic conditions. Cars drive on the right.
The buses are the most popular form of public transport in Croatia, with a good network of daily intercity and regional services. Zagreb has a good public transport system with a choice of trams, buses and a funicular railway. Taxis in Croatia are run on meters. Services such as Uber and Bolt are available and widely used by both locals and tourists.
Croatia is relatively “young” new in the field of medical tourism but offers great savings and top-quality treatments. Many private hospitals are located in Zagreb, as it is the country’s capital and economic hub. Croatian doctors are well known for their expertise, experience and good medical schooling. They provide top quality medical service with the latest approaches. Private clinics and hospitals in Croatia have modern high-tech equipment and highly professional staff. Due to its size, it’s easy to organize medical treatment in Croatia and combine it with tourist visits to Zagreb and the rest of the country.
Hotels near St. Catherine Specialty Hospital Zabok/Zagreb
ZABOK
Hotel Vila Magdalena ****
Mirna ulica 1
49217 Krapinske toplice
Location: https://www.villa-magdalena.net/en/location-arrival/
Hotel Castle Gjalski ***
Gredice Zabočke 7
49210 Zabok
Location: https://www.agoda.com/hotel-castle-gjalski/hotel/zabok-hr.html?cid=-120
ZAGREB
Esplanade Zagreb Hotel *****
Mihanovićeva 1
10000 Zagreb
Location: http://www.esplanade.hr/en/location.html
Sheraton Zagreb Hotel *****
Kneza Borne 2
10000 Zagreb
Location: http://www.sheratonzagreb.com/
Hotel Rebro ***
Kišpatićeva 12
10000 Zagreb
Location: http://www.hotelrebro.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/directions.pdf