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Anybody here been to Croatia?
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billfred
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75th - I have never been to Croatia but used to travel for work to Hungary quite a bit and Croatia was like their regional travel destination. Dubrovnik was the favorite hang out and one of the places on my visit list.
You can find some nice pictures on the internets. Check it out.
You can find some nice pictures on the internets. Check it out.
pintoca
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Our loss, she was really packing in the rear-end section
ringperm
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Her Ladyship and I have been backpacking through Croatia four times, and we absolutely love it there.
Croatia is backpacking heaven. Getting around using public buses and boats are dirt cheap. Private accommodation is readily available and usually very reasonably priced. The standard is a bit 1984, but always clean and tidy.
The food is tasty and very inspired by Italian cuisine. The locals are reserved, but friendly.
If you choose private accommodation, be aware that most of the beds can be a tad short. I am 6’2 with size 13 feet, and have been having some problems finding a bed that fits. Mostly due to the bed post at the end of the bed that is always blocking my feet from stretching out fully, if you know what I mean. You will seldom encounter this problem in hotels, motels and other more professional housing services.
I have only been to Hvar once, and stayed there for two nights only. It gave me the impression of being a wannabe Ibiza sort of place. Not quite my cup of tea, but nonetheless a decent place.
Croatia is not known for its sandy beaches. You will find none on the Island of Hvar, and only a few dozen in the whole country. Most beaches are of the pebbled kind, and you will find small concrete piers and slabs moulded into the cliffside as a replacement. Secluded coves and bays are also very popular. However, you need to be aware of two things. Nudists and sea-urchins. Croatia is very popular among both “species”. The sea urchins have usually been cleared from the more popular spots, but this is not the case of the nekkid men that seems to suddenly pop-out from everywhere. Obviously harmless, but it’s kinda weird seeing nekkid fuglys flapping their jacks about, sunbathing standing up while tugging on their tug-boat. And this is not limited to nude beaches and nude only reserved areas.
Do you have any questions?
Croatia is backpacking heaven. Getting around using public buses and boats are dirt cheap. Private accommodation is readily available and usually very reasonably priced. The standard is a bit 1984, but always clean and tidy.
The food is tasty and very inspired by Italian cuisine. The locals are reserved, but friendly.
If you choose private accommodation, be aware that most of the beds can be a tad short. I am 6’2 with size 13 feet, and have been having some problems finding a bed that fits. Mostly due to the bed post at the end of the bed that is always blocking my feet from stretching out fully, if you know what I mean. You will seldom encounter this problem in hotels, motels and other more professional housing services.
I have only been to Hvar once, and stayed there for two nights only. It gave me the impression of being a wannabe Ibiza sort of place. Not quite my cup of tea, but nonetheless a decent place.
Croatia is not known for its sandy beaches. You will find none on the Island of Hvar, and only a few dozen in the whole country. Most beaches are of the pebbled kind, and you will find small concrete piers and slabs moulded into the cliffside as a replacement. Secluded coves and bays are also very popular. However, you need to be aware of two things. Nudists and sea-urchins. Croatia is very popular among both “species”. The sea urchins have usually been cleared from the more popular spots, but this is not the case of the nekkid men that seems to suddenly pop-out from everywhere. Obviously harmless, but it’s kinda weird seeing nekkid fuglys flapping their jacks about, sunbathing standing up while tugging on their tug-boat. And this is not limited to nude beaches and nude only reserved areas.
Do you have any questions?
Strongbow
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Yea, What is a ringperm?
Good man, thanks for the feedback.
Having grown up primarily in Hawaii, actually going to the beach isnt a big deal to me. Croatia just seemed like a legit place, and Hvar appeared to be a relatively secluded yet upscale place to simply relax, sit in outdoor cafes, and eat some good food and meet some good people. That and some great scenery.
If there are any not as well known places around that area you could recommend that would be great.
ringperm
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It means ring binder and/or loose leaf binder
I believe the Island of Brac, and especially a place called Bol is supposed to be a fun place. Incidentally, Bol is slang for steroids in my language
It is about a two hour boat-ride from Split. The second largest city in Croatia. I have never been to Brac myself, but I have a colleague who enjoyed herself immensely in both Split and Brac. She also enjoyed Hvar, so I do not believe you will be dissatisfied if you choose either place.
We preferred more quiet places, like the Island of Vis, also a two hour boat-ride from Split. And also the town of Trogir, like so many Croatian small towns, is placed on UNESCO's World Heritage list.
You also have Dubrovnik, which is always worth a visit. And since you plan on visiting Montenegro as well, I do believe that
Dubrovnik is the closest airport. The boat to and from Hvar goes two to three times a week. Be sure to check that before you go.
Jadrolinja is the national boat travel company, and is shipping passengers all over the Croatian coastline.
Jadrolinija Ancona - Split Ancona Zadar Dubrovnik - Bari
