apartment with balcony and sea view - dubrovonik

I am looking for an apartment for two people with a balcony and a sea view in dubrovonik in september, would it be nice to stay by the sea in dubrovonik, what area would be nice? i wsill be staying for seven nights,

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I stayed about 50 steps vertically UP above the Excelsior Hotel.

Really nice apartments with fantastic views - I stayed in Lukre 2 which is small, but Lukre I is much bigger. It%26#39;s about 5 minutes walk to the Ploce Gate, and about 10 minutes back given the climb, but those 50 odd steps are nothing to what some people have to contend with!

Here%26#39;s the links...

dubrovnik-private-accommodation.com/…

dubrovnik-private-accommodation.com/Maja%20a…

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thanks, are these apartments for more more than two people, i looked them up and they look fantastic, but they look like they are for 4 people?

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We stayed in Apt Lukre last July and it was great! Sure it says it is for four people but really I think it is better for 2. There are 2 distinct sleeping areas, but one is kind of lofted above the apartment (you can tell from the pictures fairly well). We were there during a heat wave and even with the AC full blast that top bunk would be pretty hot I think. The main level was perfect though, and we like it cool. There is a huge staircase to get down to the road that goes by the beach and up to Ploce gate, but the view makes it worth walking those steps. Also a little grocery store is not too far down the street so we were in there getting supplies to drink and eat while enjoying the sunset from the balcony. One night after going out in town we even pulled the mattress from the couch out on the balcony and slept out there!

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there is apartmenent ankora for 4 persones. on web you can find them

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thanks thats a great help

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hiring a car or public transport - help

Hi, we are spending two days in Trogir, three days in markarska, two days in Korcula and 7 days in dubrovonik, would you recommend hiring a car to do the travelling or would it be better to use local transport?

thanks

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As a car is a liability in Dubrovnik and Trogir (parking very difficult) I would be inclined to use public transport. Buses to Trogir and Makarska then ferry from Drvenik to Korcula and ferry from Korcula to Dubrovnik. Shout if you can not find timetables.

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thanks, I am going through an agent and they have suggested hiring a car so that we can go to the Krka national park and travel as far a Dubrononik, we were going to drop the car off in Dubrovonik, if we have parking in the hotel in Trogir would that make a difference?

someone on the site had said that the bus journey to Dubrovonik was an ordeal in the summer

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Perhaps the agent has a vested interest (commission) in you renting a car. I have never had a problem on the buses or ferries but maybe I have been lucky. In the winter months I rent a car as I like to be able to have a bit a shelter and get around more.

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Hotel Near Port

Hi everyone,

I am catching a ferry from Rovinj to Venice which leaves at 7am (need to be there 30mins-hr before this time)

I need a budget hotel for one or two nights which is in close proximity to the port (the ferry leaves from Veliki molo (San Frangisk/San Pawl)Obala Pina Budicina.

Can anyone recommend a budget hotel/apartment/private accommodation which isn%26#39;t too far from here given the early time of the ferry departure.

Thanks

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The nearest hotel to the port is the Hotel Adriatic. It overlooks the port. You can find details on the list of hotels on the left of this page.

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Hi, Ive stayed in hotel adriatic and its fine, and is only yards from the departure point for the ferry to Venice.

try here for the best price for Rovinj Hotels IMO

http://www.maistra.com/en/Home.aspx?PageID=29

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Catholic Church during Lent/Easter

We will be in Split/Dubrovnic/Zagreg during holy week and EAster. What is the expected attire expected for a woman to attend mass and or just to visit the church?

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Nothing special, normal attire. Avoid shorts, bare shoulders - and that’s it.

Hvar island is particularly renown of their Holy Week precessions and customs.

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Day trip to Venice from Rovinj

I would like to book up in advance a day trip to Venice for this September. I can only find a ferry that is not direct which is a hour longer. Where can I find a ferry that goes direct from Rovinj to Venice.

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http://www.mediterraneo-rovinj.com/eng.php

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Looking for a native Croatian to plan out trip.

Our group of four is arriving in Dubrovnik from the USA in October 2008. We will stay in Croatia for about 13 days and leave for the USA from Zagreb. After 1-2 days in Dubrovnik we intend to rent a car and drive leisurely up the Dalmation coast. We are looking for a native Croatian to help us plan this trip, hotels to stay, and sights to see. We are choosing this independent way of traveling so that we can do and see things we like.

Thank you,

kurtg10536

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Driving or bus from makarska to dubrovonik

Hi, would you recommend driving from makarska to dubrovonik or getting the bus, I have seem some posts saying that the bus trip is an ordeal in the summer?

thanks

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Both will be fine. It takes around 3 hrs with the bus.

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Agreed that either is fine. Lots of traffic in the summer, so each could be an ordeal!

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thanks, will stick to the car so, are there many places to stop on the way

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I also like the idea of driving so you can stop whenever and wherever you want.

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Eating out.

How expensive, or inexpensive, is eating out in Croatia?

Any help appreciated.

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hm, if you are from england, you%26#39;ll find it to be cheap (most of the places)

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Definitely inexpensive outside Dubrovnik; Dubrovnik would be comparable to other European cities in my opinion. Fresh seafood can be pricey as can truffle dishes in season (naturally).

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Dubrovnik to Rome

We are travelling to Croatia in June, 2008 and our holiday finishes in Dubrovnik. We must then return to Rome to fly home.Has anyone taken the overnight ferry from Dubrovnik to Bari and then the train to Rome? Please give me any advice about this journey and should I buy the train tickets before leaving home?

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I am doing the opposite. Coming in from Rome to Dubrovnik in late May. I am flying on Croatia Airlines and got a $99 one way ticket from a U.S. Based service (you can only buy these tickets at this special price in the U.S.). The flight is only one hour. Beats a long ferry ride in my opinion.

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Thanks for your reply. I couldn%26#39;t find a cheap flight from Dubrovnik to Rome. Flights were about double the ferry so you are lucky. Guess it will be an experience. Hope we see some nice scenery from the train. Still dont know if I need to book before leaving.

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Hello Natalie54, Camberra

I have seen your poste and althogh I can help you exactly on what you need, at least I can give you this information: you can contact the Ship Company Jadrolinija wich makes the line Dubrovnik - Bari and ask them other informations about the train to Rome and etc. etc.

The contact is: E-Mail: passdept h@jadolinija.hr

Hope help you

Joaquim Afonso

Lisbon - Portugal

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Ferries from Dubrovnik to Bari include Jadrolinija and Azzurra Line. Train details online at www.trenitalia.com and you can pre-book the tickets on line.

It is worth having a cabin on the ferry otherwise I find it is difficult to get any sleep.

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Thank you very much to those people who took the time to help with my inquiry. I have booked the ferry and will email Jadolinja as suggested to find out more about the train.

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Apartment in/near Dubrovnik

We are 4 adults and 2 small children traveling to Dubrovnik in May. We are looking for a place to stay near the Old Town without too many steps as the kids are 3 and 5. We are looking for either one large apartment for all of us (3 BR) or 2 smaller apartments. Any suggestions? Would it be better to stay somewhere further out of town and drive in? We will be there three nights and mostly want to explore the old town and take a day trip to Mostar. Help is appreciated!

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Find something near the Old Town if possible. You don%26#39;t want to have to drive in and worry about finding parking. You could find a place in Lapad though and just take the bus in when you want.

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I do understand that there will most likely be some steps involved. I just want to minimize them. We are a family of 4 and two other adults.

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Hi, on our first trip to Dubrovnik we made a mistake by booking an apartment with fantastic views but 300 or so steep steps to cope with in and out of the old town. We prefer to stay in the old town; the beach is a short walk; its lively and prettier, so we have now booked at the Benussi apartments close by Pile Gate for our next visit. It has had good reviews, the owner seems attentive so check it out on the web. Just a few steps I believe but DBV is worth it!

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Dubrovnik bed and breakfast would not have too many stairs. Give it a look!

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I did check Dubrovnik B%26amp;B and they are booked those dates. It seemed ideal though.

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Cavtat for 7 days where else for further 7 ??????

Thinking of booking Croatia for 14 days in June 08. Like Hotel Croatia ( Cavtat) for 7 days what would be good for the other 7 flying from in/out Dubrovnik airport. Thought of Montenegro ??? its 3 hrs too far.Would 14 days in Cavtat be too much ?

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Cavtat is very small and you can walk the district in a day so you should expand the horizons and go to Montenegro ..... Kotor , Budvar for a few days and perhaps Mostar or Sarajevo

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I think 14 days in Cavtat would be too long. How about getting out to the island for a week?

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I have spend 14 days in cavtat before and loved every minute of it (although I just posted up today re. an alternative for the third week this year - only because we have stayed 6 times in Cavtat - we are planning to stay the first two weeks in cavtat again at the Hotel Croatia which is fab.

I love Cavtat because you can do the exact same really, as in Dubrovnik with the added advantage that you can really relax and chill out in the evenings and it is not a bustly as Dubrovnik with the tourists. There is also a more Villagy atmosphere about it.

We have been to Montenegro also and we loved it - we stayed in Kotor. And we have been to Mostar - Cavtat is just as good a base as Dubrovnik for seeing these things.

Basically I don%26#39;t think 14 days in Cavtat would be too much if you like to relax and chill out.

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Lighthouses in Croatia

I am planning my honeymoon for May - June 2009 and desire to do something different. I came across a list of Lighthouses off the coast of Croatia and wanted to know if ANYBODY has stayed there or has any unique knowledge of a particular lighthouse.

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http://www.lighthouses-croatia.com/

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Rooms Vicelic

Recommended by Lonely Planet so I booked today. I only looked at the one pic as we only need accommodation for 2 nights which is hard to get (most are a minium of 3 nights) within the City Walls. My husband laughed his head off when he saw the rest of the pictures. Now I am nervous. There were two reviews which were ok. It%26#39;s not about the money (cheap) it was all about seeing the best part of Dubrovnik in a short amount of time.

We are arriving by cruise ship then flying to Rome and then back to Australia.

Can I please get feedback on my choice.

Is it No Worries or should I change and lose by $27 deposit! Ho Ho

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I stayed at that place, it was probably the best place i have ever stayed in. The lady that runs the place is very kind and made our stay unforgettable.

So dont worry, it is right in the city center and it is probably the best private accommodation you%26#39;ll get in dubrovnik.

good luck with your trip

Justin, Dublin

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I stayed at that place, it was probably the best place i have ever stayed in. The lady that runs the place is very kind and made our stay unforgettable.

So dont worry, it is right in the city center and it is probably the best private accommodation you%26#39;ll get in dubrovnik.

good luck with your trip

Luke

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Thanks so much for the info - especially from another Aussie!

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Restaurant recommendations

Does anyone have any restaurant recommendations for Dubrovnik?

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Restaurant Proto in old town...expensive but great food and service. If you want to try real local sea food restaurant then head to LOKANDA in the old harbour. In area of Lapad there is restaurant EDEN. Once you are in the old town, just aviod the street Prijeko, you%26#39;ll see people grabbing you to one of the resturants on that street, but those are all quite bad.

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dubrovnik on a cruise

I%26#39;ll be on a cruise which stops in Dubrovnik for 5 hours. How far is the old town from the pier? I don%26#39;t want to take the ships organized land tour, can I get around by myself? And how?

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It depends on where the ship berths. If it is at Gruz you can take a bus to the old town, it takes about 10 minutes, or if you anchor of your ship will provide launches that will take you directly to the old town. Audio guides are available for the city walls tour so you would not need a guide for this and the rest of the city is a gentle stroll stopping wherever you feel like.

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You can definitely get around on your own and that is what I would suggest anyways. As stated, if you get off at Gruz, just take the bus to the Old Town. The bus numbers would be 1A and 1B.

croatiatraveller.com/southern_dalmatia/Dubro…

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Dear Balkan Addict and Barrymanilow

Thank you so much for your valuable advises. I think we will be able to see Dubrovnik without an organised tour... I have two more questions:

- Is there taxies around and how much will it cost to the old town?

- If we take the bus, how we will be pay for it? Ticket or cash?

Thanks

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Near the bus stop there will be a place( kiosk) where you can buy bus tickets. Don%26#39;t take the taxi, just buy a ticket.

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A %26quot;hitch hike question%26quot;: How late in the evening do the busses run from Old Town to the cruise terminals?

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I think the bus will stop running at about midnight if I remember right. One can always get a waiting taxi though if you miss the last bus.

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dubrovnik to Hvar

I would like to do a week in Dubrovnik and a week in Hvar (but I will have to return to Dubrovnik to fly back to the UK). I have cases and children. Should I drive or get a ferry?

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Would you plan to take the car to Hvar? If not, you may as well take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar and then use the local buses. Sometimes the ferry times are not great to match up with your flight times so you would need to check. I don%26#39;t know how old your children are - if they are very young it may be easier to have a car with you.

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Hi,

I don%26#39;t think you%26#39;ll need a car; just take a bus (Dubrovnik-Split) www.ak-split.hr, then take a catamaran /Split-Hvar/ www.jadrolinija.hr; on your way back, if you want to take a ferry to Dubrovnik, you have to spend a night in Korcula.... so, go back to Split and then, take a bus; ferry is only 2 minutes walk away from the bus station... but, don%26#39;t take a ferry, because there is no direct line Split-Hvar... only Split-Starigrad /island Hvar/, then by bus to Hvar....

bye

jeanne

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Thanks for your help. Think the passenger ferry from Dubrivnik to Hvar would be best. Still a bit confused about whether this is a direct service.

Kathy

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I know the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar has a stop in Korcula.

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The ferry is direct in that you don%26#39;t need to change but becuase it is the big car ferry it arrives at the port of Stari Grad on Hvar, unlike the small boats/catamarans which can call into Hvar Town. You can only arrive on foot at Hvar Town, no vehicles can disembark. Does this help?

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Yes, thanks.

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From Stari Grad harbour, which is only 18 km from Hvar town you can take the taxi which will cost 300-350 Kuna (approx 40-45 euro) or you can take the bus which is much cheaper and it costs just 20 Kuna (approx 3 euro) per person.

So you don%26#39;t have to walk all the way to Hvar town.

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From Dubrovnik to Stari Grad (Hvar island) there are ferries twice in the week: on Thursdays and Sundays and it takes approx 6-7 hour to arrive to Stari Grad.

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Anyone know this apartment?

Hi,

I may rent the Apartment Niksa AP-2 in Ploce. Anyine know it?

travel-library.com/apartments/europe/croatia…

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I don%26#39;t know this apartment, but having looked at the webpage it looks very nice.

I do know the location though, and it is great. You are only a few minutes walk down to the Ploce Gate. You will be situated directly UP above the hotel, so be prepared for a flight or two of steep stone steps to reach the apartment. (I rented above the Excelsior hotel and had 58 steps up to my building, then more steps inside the bullding to the apartment!) But it was worth it for THAT VIEW, and you will feel it too I%26#39;m sure.

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I like the view from this place, but can you see the Old Town walls from the pictures? I would much rather see not only the sea and Lokrum, but also the Old Town walls.

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Thanks to both posters.

We don%26#39;t mind walking to get this incredibel view and while it would be nice to also see thew city walls, the price is right!

Thanks!!

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If the price is right, then go for it. As you can see the view is very nice and not too far from the Old Town.

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First time traveller:- My Tentative Itinerary

Dear Members,

We are planning a 16-day trip hoping to cover Croatia and Slovenia if possible. After doing my own research, I came up with the following Itinierary:-

Day 1 - Arrive at Dubrovnik

Day 2 - City Tour at Dubrovnik

Day 3 - Day trip tp Hvar, overnite at Dubrovnik

Day 4 - Depart from Dubrovnik by rental car to Montenegro

Day 5 - Travel around Kotor

Day 6 - Budva (?) (For our stay in Montenegro, could we base in just one hotel to cover both Kotor and Budva, if so, where should we base?)

Day 7 - Depart from Montenegro to Split

Day 8 - Tour around Split

Day 9 - From Split to Zadar

Day 10- Tour around Zadar

Day 11- Zadar to Istra

Day 12 - Day trip to Plitvice Lake

Day 13 - Istra

Day 14 - Istra to Slovenia

Day 15 - Slovenia, Postjonia Caves and Predjama Castle

Day 16 - Am thinking whether we should drive to Zagreb for flight to London and then back to Hong Kong

Notes:-

1. We%26#39;ll rent a car and would love to know if we have a realistic itinierary. And if the routes we cover are safe?

2. We plan to travel from end June to early July, is it advisable to book our accomodation beforehand?

3. Is this a realistic itinierary?

Sorry of these questions have already been covered in the other posts, it%26#39;s pretty overwhelming as a start. Many, many thanks for your help!

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There are several major problems with your itinerary and the first is the day trip to Hvar from Dubrovnik which is quite unrealistic. Also, do a Plitvice trip when leaving Zadar to Istria. It is a good idea to go straight from Slovenia to Zagreb to catch a connecting flight to HK.

I would advise you use the help of the professionals like secretdalmatia.com and they organize the itinerary and book services for you.

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Thank you Morlarque!!!!

I have revised my itinerary to accomodate a change in my flight schedule, it%26#39;s total reversal of my tentative plan.

Here it goes:-

At the moment, I%26#39;ve got loads of information on hand but finding it difficult to organize. I also found out that I need to reverse the whole itinerary to accomodate flight schedule and now I actually have 20 full days for my trip.... yipppee!. Here goes a revised itin:-

Day 1 - Arrival in Zagreb

Day 2 - City Tour in Zagreb (need to get over jet-lag for driving)

Day 3 - Zagreb to Slovenia, will base in Bled

Day 4 - Tour around Lake Bled and boat ride to the little island

Day 5 - Tour around Postojna Cave and Predjama Castle. Skocjem Caves if time allows.

Day 6 - Leave Bled. Head to Plitvice, stop-over at Bohinji if time allows. (Actually unsure of distance)

Day 7 - Full day in Plitvice National Park (Is Istra, like Krk and Cres worth spending a day or two?)

Day 8 - Leave Plitvice and long drive to Zadar

Day 9 - Day trip to Krka

Day 10 - Leave Zadar and head off to Split

Day 11 - Day trip tp Hvar (Is it worthwhile to spend a nite in Hvar?)

Day 12 - Day trip tp Korcula or Vis Island for the Blue Cave(Or is it better to go to Korcula from Dubrovnik?)

Day 13 - Head off to Montenegro

Day 14 - Montenegro (still doing research on what to see and do there)

Day 15 - Montenegro or going to Dubrovnik depending on whether there%26#39;s more to see in Montenegro

Day 16 - Drive to Dubrovnik

Day 17 to 20 - Dubrovnik (still researching into what to see and do there, island hopping, releaxing and good food?)

Hey, many, many thanks for your advice and support!!!!!! In return, I could offer my travel experience in Kenya......!

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Korcula is nearer Dubrovnik but I would check the ferry timetables to see which works best for you. Although you are may be thinking of a going with a tour company?

(Also, the blue cave on Vis is worth seeing in my opinion...)

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Thank you very much Jude C!!!!!!

I just moved from the Kenya forum to Croatia Forum and feel very grateful for all the wonderful advice I got here!!!

Am doing my own research and am now up to Hvar....

1. Plan to spend a nite at Trogir based on the wonderful comments on this site.

2. From Trogir, will drive to Split and take ferry to Hvar.

3. Spend 2 nites in Hvar with a possible side trip to Vis from Hvar.

Would love to know:-

1. If there are car ferry service from Split to Hvar? Just checked the Jardrolinija web site and couldn%26#39;t find a car ferry service on the day we need, which is 30 June. Any other alternatives available?

2. Is there tour service from Hvar to Vis?

3. We will spend 2 nites in Hvar, any good recommendations on apartments?

I know car ferry seevices are infrequent but we need to return the car at Dubrovnik..... and it%26#39;s easier to travel in a rental car when you have a child.

Still very overwhelming but thank you very, very much for your wonderful advice!!!

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Accommodation in Croatia in July

In July I am going for 9 days, starting in Split, ideally would like to take in several different places - not sure where yet - maybe Brac, Hvar, Brela - my question is ... can you just turn up and expect to get a room/apartment with a local person during peak season? All the accommodation sites will only let you book for 7 nights during this time, and ideally I only want 3 nights in each place.

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if you book a hotel you can book 3 days but private accomodation owners prefer the tourists who will stay more days. Maybe if you book in advance it will be different...

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You can usually get 3 nights without paying more but I suppose it is peak season so the forward bookers are holding out for a week. When you arrive on a boat or a bus you will certianly find people offering accommodation, and they will take 3 days. Whether you are happy leaving it to chance on arrival (and also saying no) is a different matter.

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alternative part of croatia

having visited croatia six times so far I am in love wtih the place and plan to return there for another three weeks in the summer.

We usually stay in Cavtat - at hotel Croatia - we love it because it doesn%26#39;t have the hustle of dubrovnik, and there is nothing nicer than walking down by the water and having a few cocktail at night - without being overrun with tourists in the way dubrovnik can be.

my question is this - for those of you who know Cavtat and Croatia in general is there any other place that we could spend one of the weeks this summer that would be quite like Cavtat but not absolutely over-run with tourists. We plan to go at the end of August.

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What about Komiza on Vis? I don%26#39;t know how busy it is in August, but it is quite smart.

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I will check that out - thank you for your tip.

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dubrovnik to split---how to????

i%26#39;m heading to croatia in june. going to do a few nights in dubrovnik then a night or two in split then to the hvar islands to finish up. dunno what the best way of transportation from dubrovnik to split (car rental, bus, train). can anyone advise????

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By car it is much faster then by bus.No trains, twice a week by ferry to Hvar, and then to Split.

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Agreed that by car is the best way!

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How often is the ferry from Split to Hvar and viceversa and how long does it take?

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You can see so much more from the buses, than if driving yourself. The bus takes about 4 hours from Dubrovnik to Split, the boat takes twice that amout of time. Both are great ways to travel though.

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Does the bus between Split and Dubrovnik stop or is it a straight shot--what about price--for 3 of us would it be better to rent a car--is there anyplace along the way that we shouldn%26#39;t miss stopping? We%26#39;ll be there @May 20-25--will we need reservations in Split or Dubrovnik or can we just wing it--any suggestions on where to stay in Split many thanks

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You won%26#39;t really need to book ahead in May, so long as you don%26#39;t mind going round and looking at places. Buses are either direct or stop - the direct one stops only at Neum in BiH at the border crossing and takes 4 hours and costs 100 kuna per person.

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I drove up and down the coastal road between split and dubrovnik in January and I have never feared for my life so much. It is basically dangerous. I would strongly suggest the bus.

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you feared of what :)))

next time when you visit europe I will show you the road where you have to fear :))))))

the new (fast) road arrived near makarska and in the next 2-3 years it will reach dubrovnik so it will be much faster and nicer to drive to the south...

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Depends on how much you like driving on small, often bendy roads. The road is currently only one lane on each side for most of the way so you have to put up with pressure from trucks and buses all trying to overtake and get somewhere at speed. I don%26#39;t like that kind of driving, others might find it OK. North of Split the road is much improved and a lot of it is dual lanes on each side - I am much happier driving on that.

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I have driven the coastal highway twice between Dubrovnik and Split. Both times driving a rental van. Loved the drive and never felt that %26quot;my life was in danger.%26quot; I would definitely recommend a rental and drive the coastal highway. For one thing, you get to decide when to stop and there are some beautiful stops all along the way.

advice for 1st time in Croatia

We are a couple in our 60%26#39;s. We like small family hotels not necessarily on the coast. We like to walk and explore the area, so public transport is a must. We have enjoyed Austria %26amp; Slovenia. We are also on a limited budget. Any help would be appreciated.

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Three places for you: Zadar from which explore Paklenica, Krka and Kornati. Then south to Hvar island or Makarska and then to Dubrovnik. Places I reccommend - Vicko in Starigrad or Villa Hresc in Zadar, Podstine in Hvar or Biokovo in Makarska, Ostrea in Mali ston or Stari Grad within the Old Town walls.

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Zadar, Primosten, Trogir would be some of the places that I would think that you would enjoy.

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From Split to Montenegro

Dear Members,

Would love to know if it will be easier to travel to Montenegro from Split, rather than Dubrovnik.

We will stay in Hvar for two nights, and will have to return to Split cos there is no car ferry from Hvar to Dubrovnik on the day we leave. So we might as well travel to Montenegro and spend two nites (Kotor and some other spots) before heading off toe Dubrovnik.

Does anyone know how far is Split from Montenegro?

Thank you very much for your help!

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The trip from Split to Montenegro would be four hours longer than the trip from Dubrovnik. Much easier to take the trip from Dubrovnik!

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Thank You Very Much BarryManilow!!!

Have read a lot of your posts and have taken a lot of your advice while planning my 21-day trip!

Am now into finding a one-week accomodation in Dubrovnik.....

Is it wise to base myself in Dubrovnik for side trips to Kotor, Montenegro, Miljet Island...etc for day trips?

We%26#39;ll be driving from Zagreb all the way to Dubrovnik, stopping in between for various cities and spots..... would love to abandon the car at Dubrovnik. Is it easy to do side trips from Dubrovnik?

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First time in Croatia - seeking guidance

I will be traveling to Croatia this summer. I will be flying into Split and taking a catamaran to Hvar Town. I would appreciate advice on the following:

1. What is the best way (easy, reasonable) to travel to Split Harbour from the airport - bus? Taxi? Private driver?

2. Upon arriving to Split Harbour, is it easy to find/purchase catamaran ticket? Can I purchase ticket in advance or do I have to wait to purchase until day of, upon arrival to Harbour?

3. Has anyone on this listserv stayed at the Adriana Hvar Marina Hotel? That is where I will be staying. Once I arrive in Hvar Town, is the hotel in walking distance from the ferry terminal or do I need to take a bus or taxi to the hotel? Is it easy to find such transportation?

Any other advice/suggestions anyone has to offer is greatly appreciated!!

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You chose a great hotel but the rooms may be a bit small for regular American tourist. I found them too small so my wife and I booked a Spa suite.

The best way is to either book through a local agency or directly through the hotel who organizes a concierge to wait for you and take care of all the details: tickets, location of the catamaran, getting to the hotel... I would advise on using secretdalmatia.com to organize both your transfer and hotel (they get a commission from the hotel) so you would have a worry free experience. They did this for me last October and it was a great service.

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Hi Marlowe,

If you don%26#39;t go down the agency route, it is not very complicated to get from the airport to the cat.

Croatia Airline run buses from the airport to the harbour. These meet Croatia Airline flights but are open to anyone to travel on. Come out of the airport building itself and you will see them 20 yards on your right with Croatia Airlines markings. Sometimes there will be a full coach, a minibus or a mixture. The cost (2006) was 35kuna, about USD7 per person. If there are none there, there is a help point in the airport itself that will tell you when the next one will come.

The journey will take between 35-45 minutes and will stop at the bus/taxi park just by Diocletian%26#39;s palace. Adjacent to the parking area are two white ticket booths and the one nearest the sea will be selling Jadrolinija tickets. The ticket person will speak english but the Jadrolinija cat will depart from the quayside just 50 yards to your right. There is another operator (Krilo) who also runs fast boat to Korcula which stops at Hvar each day. They leave at either 4.00 or 5.00 pm depending on the season.(see www.korcula.net) I think they sell tickets through Jadrolinija as well but the ticket person will tell you.

If you are in a screaming hurry, or there are no Croatia airline buses, you can get a taxi from the airport to the same place. Again, the taxi rank is right in front of you when you exit the airport building. Tell the taxi driver you want the cat for Hvar and he will drop you in the right spot. The taxi will cost c.280kuna about USD56.

If the little booth is closed (rarely) I%26#39;m afraid you will have to walk down the long quayside (away from Diocletian) to find another booking office. That%26#39;s the area where the car ferries go from, which will be your alternative should you miss the cats.If you know you have missed the cats, its worth getting your taxi to drop you down there, because its a good 400 yards walk.

Alternatively, do what Morlaque suggests and get it all organised through the hotel/agency.

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Lighthouses in Croatia

I am planning my honeymoon for May - June 2009 and desire to do something different. I came across a list of Lighthouses off the coast of Croatia and wanted to know if ANYBODY has stayed there or has any unique knowledge of a particular lighthouse.

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The closest hit I found is this booking page - once you pick a lighthouse you can see the reviews of accomodation (link will be down to your right side).

adriatica.net/lighthouses/lighthouses_en.htm

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Where on Rab island and swimming in May?

Hi there!

We need help with Rab island please. We are looking for an apartment and found one, Apartment Bruno (40Euro a night), in Lopar. Unfortunately they did not have availability and now I wonder if this wasn%26#39;t actually a good thing. Where on the island would you suggest to stay? Kampor maybe? We are on Rab island 14 and 15 May 2008.

Another question is regarding the weather. Will we be able to swim during May? We are in Croatia from 9 - 25 May and our itinerary looks as follows:

2 nights Zagreb

3 nights Opatija

2 nights Rab

1 night Zadar

2 nights Plitvice

2 nights Trogir (still searching for accommodation)

3 nights Hvar

2 nights Dubrovnik

Looking forward to hear from you!

Regards

Adri

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May could be too cold to swim. Lopar has a nice sandy beach but since it could be too cold for swimming anyway…

Think the best place on Rab is the Rab town itself. All places there are tiny so getting around shouldn%26#39;t be a problem.

See some hotel and private accomodation options here:

http://www.tzg-rab.hr/eng/smjestaj/index.php

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actually, the sea temperature in May will not be as high as the temperature in August but last year we started swimming in the sea from May 1 holiday since the weather was fabulous.

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Thank you! I appreciate your help alot.

5 days in Hvar - should we rent a car?

If you%26#39;re spending 5 days in Hvar late May, would you rent a car? There%26#39;s just 2 of us. Is it worth renting a car for part of the time?

We were recommended a nice apartment in Milna - how hard is it to get around from Milna to rest of the island?

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Some might not agree with me, but if you can afford the car, then get the car. I always think its so nice to be able to just go out and explore the island and get to other towns that you aren%26#39;t staying in. So my advice would be to get a car!

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I agree with Barry, especially if you are not in Hvar town.

There is an agency in Hvar town renting cabrio vw beetles ( or is it convertible vw beatles) not too expensive, it could be fun !

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I think that Milna has no public transport connection,somebody correct me if I am wrong, maybe some bus during the school year.Yes, there are these cabrios , I think 500 kuna a day, but you can rent scooter, bicycle too.

You will need some kind of transport to visit Hvar, Starigrad, Jelsa and don%26#39;t forget Vrboska-very picturesque village.

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typing %26quot;rent a car hvar%26quot; I find them, they are 300 kn a day or 250 kn from 9:00 to 20:00 !

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Thanks for all your replies, exactly what I was looking for. We will get a car!

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Itinerary help

We will arrive in Zadar on Saturday, Sept 13 at 8:20am. We will travel (via bus?) to Split that same day. We have reservations for Dubrovnik for September 16(Tuesday). My question is, should we stay in Split for one night? two nights? then take the ferry to Hvar for one night? Suggestions please. Thanks!

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Stay a couple nights in Split. Spend one day wandering around Diocletian%26#39;s Palace and then the next day take a day trip out to Hvar or Bol on Brac.

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Thanks for your input. I think we%26#39;ll go with the two nights in Split and most likely a nite in Hvar.

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I would suggest one night in Split and two nights in Hvar. Hvar is just fantastic in September!

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I%26#39;ve tried to check Jadrolinija.hr for ferry schedules, but they are not yet posted for September. Any idea of when the ferry leaves Split for Hvar and return in September? How long does the crossing take?

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Why leave Zadar immediately for Split the same day? Putz around in Zadar a bit first. You may get to Split and wish you%26#39;d spent more time in Zadar first...

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Jadro is weird with their web site now and then. Once in a while they make a mistake and forget to post updates on the English site. Also they sometimes don%26#39;t plan as far ahead as us obsessive-compulsive Americans would like. You can probably assume that the schedule for September will be the same or better than the one that is currently posted on the low season page. I wouldn%26#39;t sweat it. Plan a little flexibility if possible. Things aren%26#39;t quite as cut in stone....

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where to stay in Zagreb?

Driving from Zadar to Zagreb and catching a early morning flight to Amsterdam. Where should we stay in Zagreb? We will have to turn in our rental car.

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If you have an early morning flight why not stay close to the airport and return the car to the depot there. Try the Garny in Velika Gorica which is about as close as you will get to the airport.

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Night Train to Zagreb

I am planning to take the night train from venice arriving in zagreb at 4:20 a.m. What are my options at that time of the morning? Will there be any restaurants open? Car rental companies? Help!

Sharon

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Croatian Railways have their own tourist agency, I%26#39;m sure they will know the answers to your questions:

croatia-express-pa@zg.t-com.hr

http://www.zug.hr/

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Look on the web site at Croatian Railways it comes under HDZ Train times

And it is in english new timetable for 2008

if you struggle email me

Michael

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Michael probably meant HZ, HDZ is something very different !

www.hznet.hr/

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done it a couple of times, and the only food you will find at the station is a small bakery outlet in the main hall. as you walk out of the train station on the left youll see stairs going down to a shopping mall (importanne centar) and down there you might grab some fast food. if you have the cash to spend, hit up the Hotel Esplanade beyond the stairs down to the mall and order yourself some breakfast. with regards to car rental, ive found national rent a car to be the cheapest in zg.

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Day in Split and Croatia

We are going on a cruise in April and will spend one day each in Dubrovnik and Split. Do you have any suggestions for sightseeing and transportation to get around? Thank you very much.

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Walk in both places, no cars are allowed in either of the Old Towns.

Sightseeing in Split is basically Diocletian%26#39;s Palace which is enclosed in the walled Old Town. This will take you most of the day. A guide book will tell you what are the must-see sights, and Rick Steves has a very good walking tour of the Palace and city which takes in the main sights and sites.

Dubrovnik is much the same. Walking the walls is a good thing to do, but try to start at the entrance close to the Ploce Gate as there are less steps! There is plenty to see and do in Dubrovnik, again a guidebook will help you decide which church to see, museums, etc depending what you like to do.

Good luck and have a great trip, hope this helps.

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Tribunj or Vodice as Base for Kornati and Krka

Dear Members,

Am still struggling with my 20 day itinerary and am now leaving Plitvice.

After doing my research, have decided to skip Zadar totally and drive straight from Plitvice to either Vodice or Tribunj.

We are 2 adults and one 10 year old and would love to visit Kornati and Krka as 2 separate day trips. Is Vodice or Tribunj a better place to base ourselves? From these 2 towns, are there excursion tours to Kornati and Krka?

Any recommendations on accomodation as well?

We%26#39;ll be renting a car and drive from Zegreb all the way down to Dubrovnik.

Many, many thanks for your help!

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Hi, I am disappointed you skipped Zadar...

I would take Murter as a base for day trips to Kornati and Krka.

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Choose Biograd as your base and then you don%26#39;t have to skip anything.

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Split to Pag

Going to croatia in 2 months, just wondering how do I get from split to pag?

and i was told pag was party central, is that correct? or should i just go to hvar?

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You%26#39;ll get there by the bus.It is Pag as the island but dodging Pag as a settlement,actually you want to end up at Novalja/Zrce bay.And by all means,quantity %26amp; quality wise THE place to go if beside decadence you have absolutely no other interests.

For the blend of night life,nature,history,charm,flair,funfare than it has to be Hvar.

Up to you young Jedi.

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If you get to Novalja in May, you may end up quite disappointed since the PARTY starts in July... I would stick with some major cities like Rijeka or Zagreb...

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Last bus from city to cruise terminal

When in the evening do busses stop running from the Dubrovnik city center to the cruise terminal?

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I think it was about 1am last year and they start again at about 5am. Check nearer the time on the bus station website http://www.libertasdubrovnik.com/

If you miss the last bus it should still be possible to take a taxi.

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Thanks for the info.

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Krka to Zagreb?

Can anyone tell me how long of a drive it is from the area surrounding Krka to Zagreb?

We have a day and a half open that we are trying to decide options (starting from Split). One was to drive to Plitvice, stay the night, and then drive to Zagreb. But, for some reason, I love the idea of Sibenik and Krka. Just not sure how to fit it all in! Thanks...

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Still torn about what to do? Well I think thats probably a good thing. The good thing about the drive to Zagreb is that it will be on their main toll road... here is the link to that... http://www.hac.hr/

On this site you will be able to calculate how much of a toll it will be too. It will be close to a four hour drive I would think, from Sibenik to Zagreb. I know I suggested Plitvice to you before, but by no means do I think you would be wrong in staying in Sibenik and going to see Krka.

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Barrymanilow, thank you! You are such a wealth of good information. Hanging my head in shame as I guess I did double post! I guess we%26#39;ll just decide when we are there (maybe more info on the water level of Plitvice falls). I think I%26#39;ve just read one to many guide book.. can you tell I%26#39;m excited to go?? So much to do, so little time to do it!

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Yes too bad you don%26#39;t have an extra week or TWO! I hope someday I can go there for a month or more and just enjoy everything there is to offer in Croatia! And I don%26#39;t think there is such a thing about making a wrong choice. I am pretty sure you will be happy with whatever decision you make and just make Plitvice a destination for your NEXT trip to Croatia! Have a great time and you should be excited!!!!

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Krka national park seemed to me to be like a smaller version of Plitvice. I wouldn%26#39;t do both if you have limited time as it%26#39;d feel like more of the same. Head for Plitvice as it really is a wonderful park with many, many walkways amongst beautiful lakes and waterfalls.

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Apts/Rooms for Rent in Dubrovnik for 4 nite holiday

Anyone have advice on finding a place to stay upon arrival in Dubrovnik?? Any particular homes recommended?

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I found a taxi driver, called Tomislav, at Dubrovnik airport to be very decent and helpful . Try e mailing him at info@taxiservicedubrovnik.com. He might also solve your transport problems.

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We were very happy with Sipa Apartments - www.sipa-apartments.com. The pictures on the website are accurate. We stayed in apartment B. Great views and only a 10 minute walk into the Old Town. Apartment A has the same view - but apartment C seemed to be more of just a garden than the views. The walk to the Old City is downhill on the way there and either uphill (or upstairs) on the way back.

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Hi Becks, my wife and I have booked Apartment C, for Easter next year. Does it not have much of a view?

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Hi...how many of there are you? we stayed in a place w/ an incredible view and for a good price..

www.dubrovnikconcierge.com

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Janet c..... which apartments and what price.... 2 couples. Sorry to butt into the site ........but the info will be worth sharing.I guess that is their offices on the waterfront on the web home page ?

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We stayed in Jinxy Jinx...which is only big enough for two people. It was small but the balcony and view couldn%26#39;t be beat.

Not sure about the other places on the site, but, we had a good experience with this one.

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Hi Killiefan,

Sorry for the delay in posting. My recollection is that Apartment C%26#39;s view towards the Old City was blocked by the garden but I can%26#39;t be absolutely sure. I found Stijepo to be good to deal with though and if you email him and ask I think he would let you know.

hotel eden, nearby beach beach

The nearby beach to the eden hotel is apparantly very rocky, how far is it and is it still OK to use or not worth the hassle. Is this area a nudist beach or mixed.

Thanks

Foxtraveller

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...the beach is mainly rocky, but very nice, and it s not nudist....

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Not sure where to go

Hi! My friends and I are planning to spend our holidays in Croatia, but we have no idea where to go.

We want to find a place that%26#39;s not too far in the south, because we%26#39;re travelling by car from Austria. Also, we can%26#39;t really afford a ferry to an Island.

We%26#39;d like to stay somewhere near the sea, where the beaches are nice and there%26#39;s some nightlife going on. Can anyone help me out?

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Baska on the island of Krk. A ferry is not needed since you can go over the bridge to get there.

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where to stay

Driving from zadar to zagreb. Leaving the next morning early to amsterdam. Should we stay in town or by the airport? We will have to return car also.

Any ideas?

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Can you return the car at the airport? If so, I would just stay in Zagreb somewhere and drive to the airport early enough to return the car. We stayed at Hotel Central and it was a nice location and nothing special, but nice enough.

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another centrally located place to stay at (2 tram stops or less than 10min walk from the main square), and relatively cheap compared to all else in zg is Hotel Ilica (http://www.hotel-ilica.hr).

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where to stay for one night

In Zagreb for one night. Early morning flight out. Where should we stay? There%26#39;s 5 of us.

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Depends on two things - when do you arrive in zagreb, and do you wanna see something while there or you just wanna rest in the hotel?

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We will try to arrive in Zagrab late morning. How long does it take to drive from Zadar? We would like to see something as this will be are only day there.

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I%26#39;ve made it to Zadar from Zg in under 2.5hrs, but that is if traffic is light to moderate. With regard to accommodations, if you have a car (or have some other way to get to the airport), want to stay in/near the center of town and are looking for something relatively cheap (compared to the other hotels in zg) try hotels Central, Ilica or Jadran.

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Zagreb to Ljubljana train departing 18:10

Hi

In early-June I am flying from Dubrovnik to Zagreb, landing at 14:35h.

I%26#39;ve been checking a lot of schedules for trains from Zagreb to Ljubljana (leaving on the same day) and the one departing at 18:10 is well-timed for me I think.

There is only a few hours between arriving at Zagreb central station and this train departing, so my questions are:

1. Would I need to book this train ticket in advance of arriving in Zagreb?

2. If so, is there a website which allows me to do this?

Thanks in advance for any replies! (I realise that train-related questions aren%26#39;t exciting, but they are important to travellers.)

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Don’t think booking in advance will be necessary but check it out and book online with Croatia Railways travel agency (copy/paste this link)

www.zug.hr/index.php…

Fyi, Zagreb Airport shuttle bus will take you straight to Zagreb central bus station, so bus ride to Ljubljana might be an option too.

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Zagrebresident,

Thank you for that information.

I will take the %26#39;risk%26#39; and not book a train ticekt in advance. Probably a good idea anyway, just in case my flight is delayed for some reason.

I had looked into the option of taking a bus, and checked a few bus timetables online, but there didn%26#39;t seem to be a ZAG-LJU bus departing in the late afternoon/early evening which fitted with my flight arrival time. But it may be a different situation when I get there - I will see!

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You are welcome.

Yes, it looks the last bus departure to Ljubljana is 14.25 according to Zagreb bus station site.

But hey, if you miss the bus and the train is fully booked, there is always the option to stay overnight in Zagreb :)

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white water rafting the Cetina river

We will be in Croatia in June and are looking for a guide company to take us on a day rafting trip down the Cetina river. Can anyone recommend a company; we don%26#39;t need hotel, just a day trip on the river. We will probably stay around Makarska. we would also welcome any recommendations on towns and places not to miss between Dubrovnik and Split. We will have a car and have left 3 days open to wander.

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I would suggest going out to one of the islands if you have some time...get out to Bol on Brac or Hvar. Also a neat day trip would be to Mostar between Dubrovnik and Split.

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Rafting Omis:

http://www.raft.hr/

As for places not to be missed, I suggest you Imotski, a little town in the hills, less than 1 hour drive from Makarska. It%26#39;s a non touristic, off the beaten path kind of destination, and has some great lakes to be seen.

Some photos:

tz-imotski.hr/component/…

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Thank you so much for the info; I checked out the rafting info and that looks like exactly what we need. I also looked at your pics; wow, it is beautiful. We may not return to the USA, but stay in Croatia forever. Anywhere else (non tourist, small town) not to be missed.

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Hey, you are welcome

Yes, Imotski is really beautiful rocky place and is overlooked by tourists – too bad, it%26#39;s a nice escape from Makarska.

Omis where the rafting agency is situated is a great little town too.

Interesting stuff when in Makarska is taking a hike up Biokovo mountain – if the day is clear the view over coastline and islands from up there is breathtaking.

Not sure if you plan to go to Split, a 10 min drive from there is Klis medieval fortress (on the hill overlooking Split). Take a look here:

blog.hr/print/id/1622006546/beverly-klis.html

On your way to Dubrovnik be sure to stop by in Ston, a cute town with some serious defensive walls.

http://www.ston.hr/galerija/gal0.asp#sl439

Ston is the beginning of Peljesac peninsula - lot of small family wineries, little villages, wind surfing in Viganj - all easily reachable from Ston.

http://www.peljesac.info/

Also south of Makarska take a little detour toward Metkovic, a town on Neretva river only 15 km off the coast. Right next to it is Vid, a tiny village with a small museum exhibiting some spectacular ancient Roman sculptures.

http://www.a-m-narona.hr/index-en.html

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Fist time in Croatia - thinking of Lopud?

Hi!

My husband and I are looking to book a week%26#39;s holiday in July and are looking for a quiet location with a few bars and restaurants, preferably a 3/4 star hotel with a pool and a nearby beach. I have been looking at Lopud as it looks a lovely island but the reviews on it are quite varied - has anyone been that can give me any advice or been anywhere else in Croatia they could recommend? Especially appreciatd recommendations of accomodations.

Many Thanks

Lisa

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Hi Lisa Hod,

I suggest you have a look at Cavtat. It is quiet, (in July everywhere will be fairly busy )incredible scenery and Dubrovnik is near and easily accessed by local ferries and bus.

I have posted some pics, have a look.

Donalog

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Lopud is lovely and even has a sandy beach - an item as rare as hen%26#39;s teeth in Croatia. You can easily walk round it and the restaurants look good too (the only thing I have eaten there is the ice-cream which certainly is good). It depends on how active you want to be - Lopud is further away from Dubrovnik, whereas Cavtat is accessible by both bus and boat to Drubrovnik multiple times a day. If you mainly want a relaxing holiday than Lopud will be great, you can get excursions to other Elaphite islands and Dubrovnik (or the cheap ferry to Dubrovnik). On the other hand, Cavtat is a lovely place too just a bit more lively...

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Hi Lisa

In July last year my wife and I spent 1 week in Cavtat followed by 1 week on Lopud. We chose Cavtat as a base for exploring the area, particularly Dubrovnik and we chose Lopud as somewhere to chill out for our 2nd week.

Lopud is lovely, with just enough going on in the way of bars and restaurants. One of its attractions is Sunj beach, a large sandy beach on the opposite side of the island from the town. It does get quite busy especially with people visiting by boat, although we never had any trouble finding a spot not too close to other people (if you%26#39;re prepared to go on the naturist section of the beach there%26#39;s even more room). There are 2 bars on the beach serving drinks, ice creams and good lunches. It%26#39;s a bit of a walk from the town (over a hill) but last year one of the locals would take you and fetch you back on his golf buggy for approx £2 each.

We stayed with a local, on a b %26amp; b basis and found him very hospitable. You have to be prepared for Scnapps with breakfast though!! (Do an internet search for Lopud accommodation and this should give you some suggestions).

If you like a nice beach, walking, and generally relaxing with just enough bars and restaurants for the evening then Lopud is fine.

Hope this helps

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Hi Lisa

Further to my previous post have a look at www.lopud.nl for accommodation suggestions. This was where we found our b %26amp; b last year.

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another idea is korcula. the mini dubrovnik. quiet, good restaurants, great views. also has a nice sandy beach in lumbarda. not far from the old town. another place i visited on the island of korcula was vela luka. although i was there for only a few hours, i liked the quiet feel of it.

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Zadar - port to airport

I will be arriving on the ferry at Zadar and need to pick up a rental car at the airport. What is the most efficient and inexpensive way to do that?

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why don%26#39;t you get that company deliver the car to the port? If you need help, please send me a private message.

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