Q. What therapies can I expect at Veramar Health and Wellness Retreats?

A. Shortly upon arrival, you will meet with a health care specialist MD to determine your level of fitness and help identify your health goals. The specialist will then work with you to create a plan that fits your needs. Some of the therapies and activities include massage, physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and swimming in the heated salt water pool.

Q. Can I stay longer than the 21 days?

A. Yes. A three week stay will have you well on the path to improved health and fitness. Some guests will wish to extend their stay beyond the three weeks to make the changes they need to achieve their personal goals. All of our retreats are flexible, and can be tailored to fit your schedule and availability.

Q. Who is your typical guest at Veramar Health and Wellness Retreats?

A. Our typical guests are individuals who value their health and see the benefits of physical therapy and healthy habits. At Veramar Retreats we aim to provide you with the quality treatments aimed to maximize your health potential, all within a completely accessible environment. At Veramar Retreats we encourage family and friends to accompany you to enjoy the healthy atmosphere, the sun, the sea and old world charm.

Q. Where is the location Veramar Health and Wellness Retreats?

A. We are located in Rovinj, Croatia, on the Adriatic Coast just across from Venice, Italy. We are situated within the Rovinj Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Health Centre, on a stunning 50 acre wooded peninsula, overlooking the Rovinj city centre and the pristine Adriatic Sea.

Q. How do I get from the airport to the Health Centre?

A. A cheerful Rovinj O&R Health Centre representative will meet you at the airport and bring you and your things up to the Health Centre. It is important to confirm with us any flight changes.

Q. What types of health services are available during my stay?

A . As a part of the 21 day program you will receive a massage every other day or as prescribed by the health professional. You are welcome to schedule more for an additional cost.

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Q. What is the weather like in Rovinj?

A. Rovinj has a Mediterranean climate, mild winters with temperatures ranging from 5° to 15°C and dry summers with temperatures ranging from 26° to 30°C. Summer nights are warm with the occasional gentle sea breeze. During the hottest days water temperature rises up to 28°C. Rovinj has an average of 134 sunny days in a year and the least amount of overcast days along the Adriatic.

An overview of air and sea temperatures in Rovinj:

	Jan.	Feb.	March	Apr.	May	June	July	Aug.	Sept.	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
Air temperature (°C)	4	4	7	11	16	20	23	22	19	13	9	7
Sea temperature (°C)	10	9	10	12	17	22	24	23	23	19	15	12
Sunny days	14	12	15	17	20	21	24	26	22	18	12	9

Air Sea Sunny days

Q. What documents do I need to enter Croatia?

A. A passport is necessary to enter Croatia. Tourists traveling from Europe or the Americas do not need a VISA in advance. Tourists may remain in Croatia for up to three months. For more information please see the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website www.mvp.hr Information about Customs regulations can be found at the Republic of Croatia Customs Administration office, Tel: ++385 1 6102 333, www.carina.hr

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Q. What other information is available about Croatia?

 A. Area of Croatia is 56,542 km2, with an additional 31,067 km2 of territorial waters. The Croatian coast has length of 5,835 km - including 4,058 km of island, islet and reef coastline. There are 1,185 islands in Croatia of which, 67 are inhabited. The largest islands are Krk and Cres.

Population of Croatia is 4,493,312 (July 2007 est.)

Capital of Croatia is Zagreb

Official language in Croatia is Croatian and Latin alphabet.
Official regional languages in Rovinj are Croatian and Italian

Currency in Croatia is Kuna (1 Kuna = 100 Lipa). There are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 Lipa coins, 1, 2, 5 and 25 Kuna coins and 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1,000 Kuna banknotes Foreign Currencies can be exchanged at banks, exchange offices, post offices and at most tourist agencies, hotels and camping grounds. Banking hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays banks are open until 1 p.m. In the larger cities some banks are also open on Sundays.

Electricity in Croatia is 220V, frequency 50HZ

Time zone is GMT plus one hour in winter and GMT plus two in summer.

Tap water is drinkable throughout Croatia.

International dialing prefix for Croatia is +385.

Working hours: Shops and department stores are open between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., or to 3 p.m. A smaller number of stores close between noon and 4 p.m. Many stores are also open on Sundays, especially in the summer, and a smaller number in the larger cities are open 24 hours a day. Public services and companies usually work from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.

Post and Telecommunications: Post Offices are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and on Saturdays until 1 p.m. There are Post Offices in the larger cities which are open until 10 p.m. in the summer. Postage stamps are sold in Post Offices and at newsstands. Public telephones can be used only with phone cards, which can be purchased in Post Offices and at newsstands, in hotels and tourist complexes.