Venue:

The Championships will be held in Opatija, situated at Adriatic Sea coast, 12 km west of Rijeka and 170 km west of Zagreb, capital town Republic of Croatia.

Opatija, often called the Pearl of the Adriatic, is one of the most popular tourist resorts in Croatia and has the longest tourist tradition on the Adriatic Sea. As early as 1883, Opatija was known as a favorite destination for high society and famous artists from all over the world who came to Opatija to find new energy in this unique landscape.

Transportation to the venue:

Some of the teams travel, as tradition, by their own bus/cars. The rest may select their final destination amongst Pula, Rijeka or Zagreb International Airport or the relevant Railway Station in these towns. Zagreb International Airport is located relatively away from the venue (175 km) but the organisers will provide transfers to the venue and back upon request.

Visa requirement:

The citizens of majority countries expected to take part in the Championships do no need visa to enter Croatia. Those societies that need visa will be informed accordingly after receiving their Letter of Intent. For quick check use the visa checker provided in the menu of these web pages.

Of the received Letters of intent, competitors from the following countries need a visa to enter Croatia: Albania, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Nigeria, Russia and Ukraine.

Accommodation:

The accommodation will be organized in a hotel located only 100 m apart of the beach. Triple rooms with WC,
bath, and TV and 220V electrical outlets (Type F) are provided. Double and single occupancy accommodation is available upon request (with additional fee).  Accommodation prior and post Championships is also available upon request.

Weather:

The weather in this period of the year is stable, usually sunny, with daily temperatures (both air and water) 22–23 degrees C, in other words – ideal for vacation and swimming. 7 day forecast is available on Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological service's web pages.  Please note that there is big possibility of lower temperatures in competition area than those in Opatija, wormer clothes are preferred.

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