A Rough Steer required

Hello,

Strongly considering visiting Croatia this summer. Was in Dubrovnik for a week in 2005 and loved it. This time I want to see some of the islands as well.

If anyone could have a stab at answering the following questions, I would be much obliged and would be more than happy to help them if with any experience I have of travelling in different countries that may be of interest.

1. One of the reasons I have chosen Croatia is that I thought Dubrovnik was a nice mix. Chilled and historic but with plenty of nightlife too. What islands would best match this description?

2. How long does it take on a ferry/ or to drive from Dubrovnik to Hvar or where one could take a ferry to Hvar or a nearby island worth visiting?

3. I%26#39;ll be travelling with a male companion and we a re both single so, like I said, a bit of nightlife and the opportunity to meet people- backpackers and the like- is important to us. Are the islands okay for this or is it more of a couples / family destination?

Any help you can give me would be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Barry

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Think Hvar town on Hvar Island is the match – historical, nightlife, lots of daily escape options. You can also make a trip to Split from there (fast catamaran connection).

Ferry ride from Dubrovnik to Hvar is about 7 hours (with a stopover in Korcula). Mind that ferry port on Hvar island is the town of Stari Grad – from there to Hvar town either bus or taxi.

Perhaps you can have a stopover in Korcula for a night, from there to Hvar you can take fast catamarans - they sail only in high season I think, but the good thing is they go straight Korcula to Hvar town (not to Stari Grad like ferries).

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You can drive from Dubrovnik to Drvenik (about 2 hours max) and take a ferry to Sucuraj on Hvar island. 80 kn long scenic and dramatic road leads to Hvar. You will meet people in Hvar. Don%26#39;t worry...

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Thanks for that.

One more thing, Im thinking the first couple of weeks in June. Will the season be going at that stage or quiet?

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The real high season starts sometime mid June.

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Thanks again.

I risk repeating myself here but sometimes one persons idea of nightlife and someone elses is different.

By nightlife, I mean bars, nightclubs, singles etc. I know its not going to be crazy but out door plazas full of couples etc drinking coffee and smoking is not my idea of nightlife!

Which is it guys? Thanks.

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Hvar is rather cosmopolitan little town during summers with a great vibe. You%26#39;ll find a lot of singles and booze – but it aint Temple Bar exactly. Bars are more cocktail bar types.

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