Croatia costs too much for tourists – level 2

Croatia costs too much for tourists

30-06-2025 15:00

Croatia was a cheap place for holidays, but now it is more expensive.

Gracia Horvatin started with a small tavern and now has a restaurant. She doesn’t want to raise prices, even if food costs more. Prices are going up because of inflation and not enough workers.

Many tourists now visit more places in a short time instead of staying in one place. Most guests are from Germany, Austria, and Slovenia. Some people say prices are high, but they also say service is better now.

The tourist office says Croatia still gives good value. But locals worry that one day they will not be able to enjoy the coast. Prices are going up, but the biggest problem is how to give good service and quality.

Difficult words: tavern (a small restaurant), inflation (when things cost more than before), value (how good something is for the price).

You can watch the original video in the Level 3 section.

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