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Regional capital · Virovitica-Podravina County, Croatia
VanSky index for Virovitica, Croatia — 59 out of 100 (Acceptable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Virovitica, Croatia — VanSky 59 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #13 of 46 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 32°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.8 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day
Virovitica ranks 22 of 46 cities. Country average VanSky — 52.
Updated: 11.07.2026
Super 95
$1.80 /l
€1.58 · £1.34/l
99 of 133
pricier than 74% of countries
Super 100
$2.35 /l
€2.05 · £1.75/l
21 of 23
pricier than 87% of countries
Eurodizel
$1.85 /l
€1.62 · £1.38/l
100 of 134
pricier than 74% of countries
Eurodizel premium
$2.04 /l
€1.78 · £1.52/l
25 of 41
pricier than 59% of countries
Autoplin
$0.84 /l
€0.73 · £0.62/l
22 of 51
cheaper than 59% of countries
In Funtana, Istria, Croatia, the family-run Camping Polidor offers a mix of camping and luxury. Facilities include classic motorhome pitches, mobile homes, glamping tents, and villas with heated pools. Children can go dolphin-watching tours, while adults have access to a spa with private sauna and Jacuzzi. The resort is managed by the Ukušić family and emphasizes personalized service.
The municipality of Raša (Croatia) at its 11th session approved measures against illegal camper van parking during the tourist season. Municipal wardens or tourist inspectors can issue an on-the-spot fine of €130 for overnight stays outside official campsites, including beaches and parking lots. Fines revenue goes to the municipal budget. Individuals caught camping in unauthorized areas face fines from €190 to €1,320.
Camping Almissa in Omiš, Croatia, is undergoing a €12 million investment cycle to be completed by 2027, with a €7 million phase already finished. The 4-star campsite on a sandy beach offers mobile homes, holiday homes, and pitches for motorhomes, caravans, and tents. Facilities include a restaurant, pools, children's areas, sports amenities, and Wi-Fi. A new 651-meter coastal promenade has been opened.
Severe thunderstorms hit the Adriatic coast on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage. On the island of Cres, a pine tree fell onto a motorhome at Camp Kovačine, trapping tourists inside. Firefighters cut the tree and cleared the passage. Fallen trees and building damage were also reported in central Istria and northern Croatia.
Firefighters on the island of Cres responded to two separate incidents overnight. Around midnight, a fire alarm activated in a building, but no fire hazard was found. Ten minutes later, a call came from Camp Kovačine, where a fallen pine tree blocked the exit of a camper. Three firefighters used chainsaws to remove the tree and free the passage, allowing the occupants to safely exit and re-enter the vehicle.
On the night of July 2, a pine tree fell on a camper van in the Kovacine campsite on the island of Cres (Croatia) during a storm, blocking the exit. Three firefighters used chainsaws to clear the tree, no injuries were reported.
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