Croatia grows in popularity - Telegraph The Post Office's Holiday Costs Barometer found that prices in Split were cheaper than in Nice, Tuscany, Sorrento, Malta and Bodrum. Resort prices are cheaper in Bulgaria but the kuna is still selling 22 per cent more than the Bulgarian lev at the moment. Andrew Brown, of Post Office Travel Money, said the recent surge of sales in the kuna had been a surprise. "Croatia really seems to be Europe's in-vogue destination," he said. It has been growing steadily in popularity over the past five years but the latest surge suggests the country is about to become even more popular. He added that the kuna, rather than the euro, will remain the legal tender in Croatia for this year at least. While the country has said it wants to join the eurozone, it is not yet clear when this might happen. Read our beginner's guide to Croatia