Serbia Travel Facts & Tips

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Captial City	Belgrade

Dialing Code	(00) 381

Emergency Numbers	Ambulance 94, police 92, fire 93

Weather	Serbia is characterized by a continental climate (cold winters and hot, humid summers with well distributed rainfall). In central Serbia, the climate is continental or Mediterranean; in the south, an Adriatic climate is predominant; with hot, dry summers and autumns and relatively cold winters with heavy snowfall. Inland, the average temperature in summer ranges from 18 to 19 degrees Celsius; in the coastal areas it ranges pleasantly from 23 to 26degrees Celsius. In winter, temperatures do not fall to any extremes and range from 2 to 3 degrees Celsius on average.

Tourist Board website	http://www.serbia-tourism.org

Most Famous For	Ana Ivanovi? (Tennis Player)

Useful Phrases	Zdravo (hello), dovioenja (goodbye), hvala (thank you)

Accommodation	Deluxe/A-class hotels can only be found in Belgrade whilst by contrast smaller towns are thought to have rather poor hotel facilities and services. Advance booking is essential. Different types of private rooms and B&B accommodation are available throughout the country; there also are motels near most main roads. Prices depend on the region, whether it’s the main tourist season and of course, the type of hotel. Many people offer rooms, often with meals included in the prices, to visitors in villages. Off season discounts are available and prices are negotiable. Local tourist offices or travel agencies will be able to provide you with details. Camping/Caravanning is only available on official sites in Serbia. For off-site camping, you need a permit from the local tourist office. A list is available from the National Tourism Organisation. Alpine Club huts are available in most mountain areas and provide another option to visitors. In addition you may consider hostels while in Serbia and these are located in bigger cities. The National Tourism Organisation of Serbia (NTOS) or the Serbia Youth Hostel Association can do the bookings for you.

Business Hours	Banks are open Mondays - Fridays 09:00-19.00 and on Saturdays 08:00-15:00. Banks are open by rotations on Sundays. Shops are typically open Mondays - Fridays 08:00-19:00 and 08:00-15:00 on Saturdays.

Visas	For stays up to 90 days citizens of the following countries do not require a visa: Germany, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Great Britain, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Austria, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Monaco, Liechtenstein, Vatican, Andorra, San Marino, Israel, Cyprus, Malta, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Croatia, the United States of America, Canada, Singapore, the Republic of Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

Tipping	Tipping is not considered obligatory in restaurants, however where you are happy with the service you receive then a tip in the region of 10 to 15% would be considered appropriate. In bars or when paying for a taxi ride a tip is given through you rounding up the price e.g. 33.50 may be rounded to 35 when paying. You would simply pay the rounded amount and say 'that's correct' when handing over or say 'make it 35' when change is required.

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