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COUNTRY GUIDE

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Sunset Croatia Dalmatian Coast beautiful coastline

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BEST TIME TO GO - May - June and September - October.

  • July - August are hot, busy and peak season.

  • November to April is still okay but can get cold and on the coast the beaches and resorts are closed and ferries stop running.

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STAY - Most hotels are available on Booking.com unless otherwise stated. It's best to get bookings with free cancellation and pay on site when you get there. Hotels chosen are usually 3*** or 4 or 5 if they are good value. They are chosen firstly for their location, value for money, positive testimonials regarding cleanliness and service and features like rooftop terraces and great views. 

Since the end of Covid a lot of prices have gone through the roof. So if the selected hotel is out of your price range click on the location map and choose something cheaper nearby. Or you might prefer something else but try to stay in the same area.

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VISAS

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FLIGHTS - TICKETS

  • Zagreb Pleso Airport (ZAG) - has direct flights to 61 destinations in 30 countries. If you're  not coming from Europe fly in and out of here and take domestic flights to Dubrovnik and back from Rovinj (Pula). Most direct flights come from around Europe. You can also   connect up with flights from Totonto, Seoul, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv.

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AIRPORT TRANSFER - Zagreb (ZAG) 16km / Dubrovnik (DBV) 23km / Rovinj - Pula (PUY)    40km

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Once you've bought your tickets get some travel insurance to cover yourself.

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BUDGET - 

Back in the 90's it was very cheap but those days are long gone. It didn't take travellers long     to catch on to this fabulous place. What an amazing country Yugoslavia must have been.   These days you will want a budget of at least 100 euros a day as half of a pair or couple   sharing accommodation and other costs. Of course it all depends on how frugal or lavish you are with the cash. Plus you'll be going to some of the most expensive places in Croatia. If you do the   trip in shoulder season it will be much cheaper than in peak season. You don't want to go  home bankrupt but you don't want to go home having seen or done nothing either. Like everything in life try to find a balance that makes you happy. Then have a couple of grand in reserve.💶💶

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POPULATION - 4,208,973

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TIPS -

  • Don't forget to bring your International Driver's License

  • You can use this site to make ferry bookings

  • As usual in busy tourists spots beware of pick pockets

  • As with all war sites there are still mines scattered around so don't stray too far from the paths

  • Go through the itinerary to see if you need to book anything in advance like the Plitvice Lakes

 

CAPITAL - Zagreb

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GOVERNMENT - Unitary Democratic Parliamentary Republic

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RELIGION - Catholics 86%, Orthodox Christians 4.4%, Muslim 1.4%

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ETHNICITY - Croat 90.4%, Serb 4.4%, Bosniak .7%, Italian .4%

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NATIONAL DISH - Peka, meat and vegetable, Istrian Jota, Zagorski Strukli

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MINIMUM WAGE ANNUAL IN $US - $5108

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CURRENCY - Croatian Kuna HRK 1 HRK = 14c

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LANGUAGE - Croatian

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NATIONAL DRINK - Rakia, fruit brandy

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BIRTHDAY - 25th June 1991

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BIG MAC IN $US - $3.68

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LITERACY - 99.27%

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LIFE EXPECTANCY - 78.5

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TOURISTS PER YEAR - 21 million

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NO.1 TOURIST SITE - Dubrovnik

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CHEERS - Zivjeli

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Dubrovnik Tours

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Dalmatian Coast

         DALMATIAN COAST 27N               

Map of Trip from Dubrovnik to Rovinj

7 Day Road Trip 

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  HIGHLIGHTS - castles, cascades & cafes

 

Zagreb 3N

Dubrovnik 4N

Hvar Town 4N

Split 2N

Zadar 2N

Plitvice Lakes 1N

Rastoke 2N

Malinska 4N

Hum 2N

Rovinj 3N = 27

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  • Split's UNESCO World Heritage Listed Diocletians Palace and city centre

  • Stay in the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Town in Dubrovnik

  • Hvar Island's six cultural assets on UNESCO World Heritage Lists

  • UNESCO World Heritage Listed Plitvice Lakes National Park

  • Day trip to UNESCO World Heritage Listed Trogir

  • The shortest and oldest funicular in the world

  • Meet the world's most beautiful women

  • Restaurant in an abandoned village

  • Two of Croatia's favourite islands

  • Witness the world's best sunset

  • Zagreb's quirky museums

  • The origin of Croatia

  • Healing Mud Baths

  • Day trip to Montenegro

  • Best Gregada in the World

  • Best Ice Cream in the World

  • Satiate your Truffle addiction

  • Glagolitic Path & Glagolitic Alley

  • Drink the world’s best Malvasia wine

  • One of the ten oldest olive trees in the world

  • Worlds best cheese, lamb, salt, ice cream, truffles

  • Have a relaxing stay in the Smallest Town in the World

  • Confess your sins in the smallest cathedral in the world

  • Sunbake at the number one nudist beach in the world - CNN

  • “Let me pass” street is said to be the narrowest street in the world - as is Klancic alley

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“Those who seek paradise on earth should come to Dubrovnik”       

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1 - 3  Zagreb - 3N

  • Fly in and out of Zagreb unless you are coming from Europe and can fly directly to Dubrovnik and Pula. Spend 3 days here to begin with and just connect with your   homeward flight on the way out. If you are here in May you should run into the Lamb      and Cheese Day's Festival on Krk Island later on in the trip.

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STAY

  1. Stay at or near the Timeout Heritage Hotel Zagreb **** - excellent location in the historic old town with cobblestone streets close to museums, all the major attractions, 1 minute  walk from the main square and the funicular, restaurants and bars, rooftop bar, café, restaurant, terrace, 24 hour desk, shared kitchen, activities

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SEE & DO

Croatia stunning Dubrovnik trade centre game of thrones rival to Venice

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Dubrovnik

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Walking tour of Zagreb tourist attractions highlights

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Zagreb Tours

EAT - 5 traditional dishes to try 

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Food map of Zagreb delicious restaurants

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Dinking guide map to Zagreb

4 - 7   Dubrovnik - 4N "Pearl of the Adriatic"

  • Head out to the airport to fly to Dubrovnik and begin your Dalmatian Coast journey. Back  in the day Dubrovnik - "the Pearl of the Adriatic" rivalled that other city-state Venice as     the great trading power of the Mediterranean. They banned slavery 400 years before Britain. During the war in the 90's the city was held siege for 8 months. More recently it     has become known as the popular Game of Thrones was partly shot here. The Old Town    is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the best place to stay. It is considered one of the World's treasures

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STAY

  1. There is a nightly per person City Tax of around 1.5 Euros 

  2. Stay at or near Hamlet Bed & Breakfast **** - excellent location in the old town 30m away from Stradun the main street with lots of bars and restaurants, 10 minute walk from the airport bus, renovated 17th century building with period furniture, 5 mins to the nearest beach, bar with terrace, ATM, snack bar

  3. B & B Apartments and Sudios Lanii *** - excellent location in the heart of the old town,    has some stairs to negotiate so avoid if this is  a problem, mini-kitchen, restaurant

  4. Old Town Hostel *** - perfect location in the centre of everything, full kitchen, breakfast included, activities, tour desk

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  • There are a lot of specialties to try in Croatia and this is a good place to start. Seafood is always great and Croatian food is known to be healthy and delicious. There are many highlights here such as walking the city walls and catching the sunset from a cliff bar.     There are several day trips including one to Montenegro. Spend a day looking around town, a day going to Montenegro, a day on the island and a day on the beach. Just    scatter all the other bits in amongst it where ever they fit.

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  • Go to a local travel agent and see if you can organise a tour to Tito's Villa "Galeb" which  will coincide with your Montenegro day tour. It is now owned by the Igola Spa and you    may be able to e-mail them and organise something before you leave. If you want a spa package you could ask them about that as well.

  • Walk the Walls - for stunning views, sunset and a few swims

  • Game of Thrones tour - by foot and by ship

  • Stradun - for coffee and people watching

  • The open market at Gundulic Square - noonday pigeons

  • The Rectors Palace - the Old Pharmacy

  • Lapad Beach - and sundowners at Cave Bar

  • Dubrovnik Cable Car - for sunset, hiking and a Buggy Safari

  • Kojan Koral - horse riding and off roading

  • Karaka Dubrovnik - go for a cruise into the 16th century

  • Lokrum Island (the Lokrum Curse) - just a 15 minute ferry ride from the harbour, take water it's very expensive to buy on the island. Check what time time the last ferry comes back.  You cannot stay on the island and there is no smoking anywhere. There are a few places    to swim and get a feed as well as some historical interest and the Iron Throne from GOT.

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2022-08-21 13_15_23-Lukrum portside Beach Beach entertainment shop to Nice swimming place ferry from dobrovnik famous site Game of Thrones

  • Day trip to Montenegro - hire a scooter or a car and head south - feel free to change the order of or skip anything and get an early start: Don't forget to take your Passport &  License & Bathers

  1. If you want to work up an appetite with a morning swim stop in at Kupari Beach where     you can see the abandoned shells of what were once opulent hotels, villas and resorts.    It's hard to believe all of this happened so recently.

  2. Have breakfast in Cavtat - just head down the east side of the main peninsula when you   get there and pick something from the many waterfront places​

  3. Visit Tito's Villa Galeb (Seagull) - if you've managed to organise a visit or perhaps it will      be on the way back. Soak in the legendary radioactive mud. You might organise a    package at one of the spas at that travel agent or just DIY for free.

  4. Coffee and a stroll at Old Town New Castle (Herceg Novi) (delicious cakes and ice     creams) and souvenirs

  5. You have 2 choices of border crossing - the main one and a quiet one on an unnamed    road which is an extra 10 kms

  6. For lunch there are 2 rustic oyster bars out on the water, the Adriatica Restaurant by the water plus numerous places in the two old towns and along the coast. It all depends on where you get hungry although oysters lovers know what to do.

  7. There is a oyster farm and bar just before the Adriatica Restaurant - they also have other seafood 

  8. Oysters and Beer at Oyster Farm Skoljke Boke

  9. Stroll around medieval Kotor Old Town

  10. Take the ferry across at Ferry Lepetane

  11. Have a late lunch or afternoon tea at the Adriatica Restaurant 

  12. Stop off at the Café Bar Gussar for sundowners (Pirate Bar) - 11kms from Dubrovnik

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Road trip from dubrovnik to Monte Negro Tito's villa oyster farm Kotor old town healing mud

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Dubrovnik old towm croatia cobble stones game of thrones restaurants walk the walls

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8 - 11   Hvar Island - 4N "the Lavender Island"

  • Everywhere is a highlight along the Dalmation Coast and the Jewel in the Croatian Crown   is Hvar Island. It has the lot, pristine beaches, turquoise waters, delicious food and legendary night life. Prince Harry used to party here.  Hvar Town is no less amazing and you'll stay in a waterfront Hotel with a stunning outlook.

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  • Go for island rides, island hopping in your own boat and you'll feel like a millionaire for a few days. Known as the Lavender Island it has six cultural assets and locations that are on UNESCO listings. It has a long wine history, great beaches and some out of the way restaurants that worth the trouble of getting to. Spend a day around town and the   beaches, one exploring the island by scooter, have an afternoon at Carpe Diem beach   club and get out on the water exploring the Pakleni Islands in your own boat.

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  • Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Hvar which fortunately goes to ferry port Hvar which is where you are staying. It runs during the tourist season from April to October and takes about 3 and a half hours. There are 3 ferries per day from June to September, 1 per day      in April - May and 2 per day in October. Make sure to book early like everything else on   this trip.

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  • Back in 2017 the newly elected mayor promised to clean up the problems associated with poor behaviour from drunken tourists. The locals had had enough and it should make     your visit more pleasant. There are big fines so keep an eye out for the signs telling you what is against the law.

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  • Preorder your meal at Konoba Humac (which you booked a long time ago) 24 hours    before you go on the island scooter tour. Make sure you get an outside table. Meals must be ordered in advance or you will be offered chicken and salad.

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STAY

  1. Stay at or near the Hotel Delfin ** - not on Booking.com so you'll need to book it on the hotel website - perfect location on the waterfront promenade on the quieter side of the harbour, great price, restaurant and bar with harbour views.

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  • Scooter tour of the island - there are not many petrol stations on Hvar so keep your tank  full. There are stations in Hvar Town, one in Jelsa Town and one just outside Jelsa on the main road to Stari Grad. The island is about 85 kms long. Don't forget your bathers and a wad of cash for lunch. Pick up a few treats along the way for your boat trip to the Pakleni Islands later on.

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  1. Head to "Family Farm" for breakfast - they don't open until 9.30 and it takes 15 minutes     to get there. The Lavender fields are nearby if it's the right time of year.

  2. Next is Stari Grad the oldest town in Croatia and UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old   Town - the Greeks were here in 384 BC. Have a wander through the lanes and waterfront. Check out Za Pod Zub gourmet deli for treats and a coffee.​

  3. Have a look at the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Stari Grad Plain - Ager  - sample      some platters of the local produce (wine, cheese, olive oil, meat products) at Agrotourism Pharos and take in the amazing view of history from the terrace. Save some room for    lunch.

  4. Cruise through the pretty little towns of Vrboska (home of the Prostitute Palm Tree) and Jesla Town. Take the narrow little coast road between them and fill up the tank before      you leave.

  5. Off to Konoba Humac for lunch - take cash because there is no power (or running water)     in this deserted village - it will be a lunch to remember.

  6. Go for a stroll around the most beautiful village on the island to walk some of that lunch   off. The restaurant has keys for the local church and museum. The Grabak Cave is a half hour walk away.

  7. Bay Vela Stiniva - for a little siesta after lunch. Catch a few rays, have a swim, go free climbing (if you must) or relax in one of the cafes.

  8. Continue on to Zastraziske - pay your respects to one of the 10 oldest Olive Trees in the World. It is not easy to find though. It is suggested you buy some products at the local Rubins olive press and then ask them to show you the way.

  9. Socuraj - the smallest town with a big history, located at the eastern most tip of the island    - have an ice cream, stroll through the pirate proof town and have another swim if it's hot. There is a lighthouse you can rent out and stay in.

  10. Long stretch back to Restoran Zorace Mohito Bar for sunset, sundowners and snacks with relaxed "lounge music" - you still have 15 minutes left to ride home so don't get too  relaxed on the mojitos.

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Scooter tour of Hvar Island lavender exciting day oldest olive tree beaches amazing restaurants

  • DIY Boat tour of the Pakleni Islands (among the world's most beautiful and Jacques Cousteau said he'd never seen such clear blue water before) - be skipper of your own    boat, it's popular, easily done and you don't need a license, the smaller the boat the cheaper it is, great swimming spots, "#1 nudist beach in the world" - CNN, beach clubs, seasonal restaurants, Roman Mud baths, car free, a day in paradise.​

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Day trip to the Pakleni Islands off of Hvar Town drive your own speedboat beach clubs restaurants stunning

  1. Pick the nicest day weatherwise for this one. Choose the places you want to go to then go to the furthest out and make your way back. Best to do the longest stretch in the morning when it's nice and calm and leaving a very short last leg at the end of the day. The islands span about 10 kms in length.

  2. Vlaka / Roman Mud Baths - healing and good for the skin

  3. Konoba Dionis - 6 table restaurant amid the olives and grapes - book ahead

  4. Ristorante Palmizana Meneghello - paradise since 1906

  5. Zori Timeless Restaurant & Villas - the ultimate hedonist experience

  6. TOTOS - a unique destination

  7. Laganini Lounge Bar & Restaurant - gourmet food and heavenly cocktails

  8. Milni Beach - one of the nicest beaches in the whole area including Hvar Island

  9. Mamato Bar - just pull up and enjoy this quaint and laid back gem

  10. Zdrilca Bay - fancy an outdoor massage?

  11. Antonio Patak Restaurant - dock and enjoy some heaven on earth - sun loungers,   swimming area

  12. Kordovon Beach Bar - Rustic refreshments by the world's best nude best nude beach

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  • Have a look below the second map for plenty of activities in Hvar and Split

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Map of stunning Hvar Harbour favourite of the yacht set Prince Harry used to drink here oppulent nightlife party place

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Map of the stunning coastline around Hvar Town beach clubs sunsets cocktails happy hours

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Hvar & Split Tours

 

12 - 13   Split - 2N

  • Take the ferry back to Split on the mainland. In peak season there are 15 - 19 crossings per day and in the low season it is down to 3. It can take between 50 minutes and 2 hour 15 minutes. If your mother gives birth to you on the way over you will have free ferry    crossings  for life. It is a spectacular city from the azure waters of the Adriatic Sea to the rugged Dalmatian Mountains which act as a backdrop, a fine palm tree lined waterfront promenade and the most beautiful women in the world. Not to mention the 4th century UNESCO World Heritage Listed Diocletian's Palace and city centre. There are some more GOT locations here and the old town is like wandering around history. Food is particularly good here and the nightlife is lively. The ancient palace is a great backdrop for Croatia's best Pub Crawl. 

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STAY

  1. Jupiter Luxury Hotel **** - excellent location within the UNESCO Listed Diocletian's    Palace near the Temple of Jupiter, free sauna, restaurant, rooftop terrace with bar and hot tub, rooms overlook UNESCO Split Old Town, in the heart of the city near shops, galleries, restaurants and bars, 1km to Bacvice Beach, 500m to bus, train and ferry, very good breakfast included, café, snack bar, tour desk, activities, massage, packed lunches

  2. Private Apartments in Diocletian's Palace *** - excellent location within the UNESCO   Listed Diocletian's Palace in the centre of town, rooftop terrace with seating, close to restaurants, bars and shops, 15 minute walk to famous Bacvice Beach, bus, train and ferry only 450m away, tour desk.​​​

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Split Croatia Old Town Diocletian's palace UNESCO village let me pass street shopping

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Split - Old Town

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Map of Split Croatia Dalmatian Coast Bavice Beach Promenade Marjan Hill

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"Zadar has the most beautiful sunset in the world, more beautiful than the one in Key West, Florida, applauded at every evening"                                                                                                                                                                                              -  Alfred Hitchcock 

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14 - 15  Zadar - 2N

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STAY

  1. Anywhere in the old town is good. Stay at or near Tinel Superior Residence **** - Public parking available onsite - charges may apply, excellent location in the centre of the old  town only 10m from the seaside promenade, superb breakfast included

  2. Apartment City Center Dragica *** - free parking nearby - ask where, excellent location in the centre of the old town 10m from the main city square, kitchen

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  • Day trip to Pag by scooter or get your car a day early. Check the map at the top for all of  the motorbike places around. You'll need to rent the car🚗 for at least nine nights and drop it off in Rovinj. Don't forget your (old) bathers.

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Pag Island Split Croatia dry salty best cheese stunning scenery

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Pag Island

  1. Nin - Croatia's oldest Royal city - for morning smoko

  2. Church of the Cross - the World's smallest Cathedral

  3. Grgur Ninski - and his lucky big toe

  4. Museum and House of Salt - at Nin

  5. Pag Island - local specialties

  6. Kolan - Pag Cheese tasting at the Sirana Gligora d.o.o.

  7. Zrce Beach - check out the party beach

  8. Plaza Rozin Bok - Superbeach

  9. Bistro Na Tale - for lunch - Pag Lamb to die for

  10. Aquapark Queen Beach - Medicinal Mud

  11. Beach Bar Bamboo - for sundowners

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Road trip to Pag Island Dalmatian Coast Cheese

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16   KORANA CAMPSITE (Plitvice Lakes) - 1N

  • Pick up your rental car and it's off to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Plitvice Lakes. A beautiful area where 16 lakes are connected by waterfalls. Check out the Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre on the way. Spend the night in a campground bungalow.

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  • Have a look through these tours which you may want to use over the next 3 days - 

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Plitvice Lakes & Rastock Tours

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Road trip Zadar to Plitvice lakes major tourist attraction tesla birthplace campground

  1. Morning tea at Jure Restaurant looking over at Pag Island

  2. Kubus, Ura - view point

  3. Nikola Tesla Memorial Centre - learn about this little known genius who has affected our daily lives more than any other person

  4. Lunch at Gospic - maybe at the Highlanders Pub

  5. Gospic Concentration Camp 

  6. Enjoy Autocamp Korana

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  1. Stay at or near Bungalows Korana - Campsite Korana *** - free onsite private parking, excellent location in 35 hectares of lush forests, beautifully landscaped camping areas and the Korana River, 6 km north of the entrance to Plitvice Lakes National Park, fabulous breakfast included, buffet and a la carte restaurant, summer terrace, bar and shop, outside grill restaurant, minimarket, evening concerts and performances, free shuttle buses to the park, row boats, kayaks, horse riding, hiking, swimming

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17 - 18   Rastoke - 2N

  • Early start today. Have breakfast and be on the road by about 8-ish. Make sure to hold   onto your ticket (that you pre booked online) because you'll need it later for boat   transfers etc. There are a variety of options on how to see the park. One of the easiest   ways is to take the train up to the top to Okrugljak and walk back down. This roughly follows Route H and you will get to see all of the lakes. It takes about 5 hours. Use    entrance 2 and make full use of the boats and buses to save your legs. Get a decent map once you enter or you could have the apps downloaded on your phone.

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  • Your route should follow the lakes - Okrugljak - up to the highest lake Proscansco - then Ciginovak - Batinovak - Great Lake - Small Lake - Vir. At Krozjak take the boat across the  lake to where the trail goes through the lower lakes. The first one is Milanovac and when you reach Kaluderovak you will be close to Entrance 1.

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  • All of the park transportation is included in the ticket. There are plenty of restaurants and    it pays to carry plenty of water. Take enough cash with you. When you're all finished drive the remaining half an hour up to the magical watermill village of Rastoke in the town of Slunj. A really special area. Special enough for a couple of nights stay.

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  1. Stay at or near Rooms Roza - free public parking nearby, excellent location close to the river on top of a waterfall with great views at the start of the village, close to a restaurant, cafe bar and minimart.

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  • Spend the afternoon getting to know your village. For sundowners head to Vodena Ovca which is quite close to the accommodation. When you get hungry Konoba KUM is just a few steps back up the road. They only do pizza and lasagna. But they do them very well.​

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  • ​Try the Diva Pastry Shop for breakfast then go in to the nearby Slunj Rastoke Tourist    Centre and organise some activities for the day. There's plenty to do from horse riding, kayaking, cycling, swimming, hiking, rafting and quad adventures. 

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  • Have dinner booked at the "can't miss" Restoran Petro and get there early so that you     can enjoy the views. Tel: + 385 47 777 709 - Mob: + 385 98 986 2252. Enjoy traditional    trout from the local river and home made polenta from the local mill. Finished off with  cakes that grandma used to make.

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19 - 22   Malinska (krk island) - 4N

  • Try the Cremcaffe across the road for breakfast.

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  • Hop in the car and you're off to Krk, the largest and most populous island in the Adriatic.    It is 150km and will take 2 hours plus stops. On the way in you may want to stop off and  have a look at the Biserujka Cave. You might as well settle in and have lunch when you     get to Malinska. Krk Island is an important place for Croatians as it is known as the cradle  of Croatian culture. Getting there will be easy thanks to the Krk Bridge. With 4 nights you should have plenty of time to relax at the beach clubs as well as see a good chunk of the island. Pick a few places and plan your days. You can get to anywhere on the island in half an hour by car so you can pretty much do anything you want to. There's a lot to see and    do in Krk Town so you could easily spend a half a day there. You are only 10 minutes away from the healing Mud Bath beach so pop on over whenever you like. And don't forget to indulge in the island's specialties (Nero's lamb) and pick up a few souvenirs along the way.

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STAY

  1. Stay at or near the Hotel Adria ** - small fee for parking, excellent location on the seafront in the centre of town, not on Booking,com, restaurant with outdoor seaside terrace,   cocktail & coffee bar

  2. The House **** - street parking or secured parking for a reasonable fee, excellent location  1 minute to the beach, fabulous breakfast included, beachfront, bar, restaurant, ATM, cafe

  3. Villa Bionda - free parking, excellent location on the beachfront with beautiful sea views  from 3 levels, whole building, patio. fully equipped kitchen, coffee machine, BBQ, 2 bedrooms, outdoor furniture, washing machine

  4. SPLURGE, the best hotel on the island - Luxury Hotel Riva ***** - free private parking, excellent location in a beautiful location near the city centre at the beach and close to the port and restaurants, heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools with sundeck, loungers and pool bar, restaurant, Spa and Wellness Centre, hot tub, various saunas and a   Hammam, bidet, fitness centre, superb breakfast included, optional half-board 5 course dinners, massage and beauty treatments, activities, snack bar, tour and 24 hour desk.

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Sunset Krk Island

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  • Volsonis - unique, in Krk Town, taking cocktails and live music underground and undersea

  • DIY Beach Bar & Club Crawl around the coast - Malinska

  • Mai Ta'i Bar - Malinska, Happy Hour

  • Club Boa - Malinska

  • Diamond Club - Malinska

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23 - 24   Hum - 2N

  • Next stop is an interesting one. Hum the smallest town in the world. 100 metres long by     30 metres wide. It shouldn't take long to see all the sights so you'll have plenty of time to relax on the terrace and enjoy a BBQ. The trip is 75 kms and less than an hour and a half. You might want to stock up on the way there and fill up the esky with beers and other delights. As you can imagine there are not a lot of shops in Hum. There are some though and a good restaurant so you won't go hungry.

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Hum - the smallest village in the world

  • The closer you get to Hum the less there is so Rijeka (birthplace of the torpedo) would be    a good place to stock up. It is a very pretty place to wander about with Korzo, a big pedestrian street going through the centre. Because of it's Italian heritage Rijeka is a     good spot for coffee and people watching. The central farmers market would be the perfect place to do your shopping and pick up some meat for the BBQ. If you stretch the time out a bit somewhere along the coast would be nice for lunch before you get onto     the freeway. Park in the carpark just out side the town when you arrive in Hum.

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  1. Stay at Apartment Franko - Hum ** - free parking (carpark just outside the town),      excellent location with awesome views from the terrace, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ, garden, outdoor dining area and furniture​​

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  • You could also drive to Roc 7 kms away and follow the Glagolitic Alley which features the sculptures of the Glagolitic Script, similar to the Glagolitic Path on Krk.

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25 - 27   Rovinj - 3N

  • You are now on the Istrian Peninsula which is a famous area for wine, brandy, olive oil, cheese, seafood, oysters, truffles and gourmet food in general. On the way to Rovinj you can do a gourmet foodie tour to sample some of the best the region has to offer. It is 125 km and 3 hours plus food breaks. Start early you've got a big day ahead of you. If you're having lunch in Buzet you might have to do a few things and then double back. It's only     20 minutes between Motovun and Buzet. If you don't like truffles you'll probably get through it a bit quicker. 😃 Skip breakfast and save your appetite for the good stuff.

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  • You can always come back from Rovinj if you don't have time for everything you want to do. Have a look at the tours at the bottom of the page. 

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  1. Buzet - go truffle hunting at Karlic Tartufi (20 mins south of the town see the map at the    top - there's a truffle museum here too) -  have a 6 course truffle lunch at Stara Ostarija

  2. Istarske Toplice - pop in for a soak and a massage at this thermal resort

  3. Ipsa Estate - organic extra virgin olive oil and wines - book a tasting

  4. Livade - Restaurant Zigante #1 for a truffle experience

  5. Motovun - very pretty walled city with truffles on a steep hill

  6. Novigrad - local specialties (many liquid)

  7. Vrsar - old town and stunning views

  8. Pirate Cave - on the Lim Canal

  9. Tony's Oyster Shack - home grown in the Lim Channel - 20 mins and 16 km to Rovinj

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  • What better place to finish off your trip than stunning Rovinj the "Pearl of the Adriatic"    and a part of Venice from the 13th to 18th centuries. Filling up a small peninsula which is surrounded by water on 3 sides. It has a mazelike Old Town at its centre. Charming bars  and restaurants line the waterline. It would be easy to settle in and not leave the     peninsula just sitting around watching the world go by. If however you still have the urge   to get out and about there is a lot to see around the area. In fact there is a lot to see just    in the old town. You might want to extend your stay here once you see how lovely it is.   They have a truffle festival towards the end of October.

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  • Check in and drop the car off. If you want to keep the car a bit longer two of the hotels  have parking.

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STAY

  1. Stay at or near the Adriatic Hotel by Maistra Collection **** - excellent location in the    main port area close to the restaurants and shops in the centre of the Old Town, 2  restaurants, 2 bars, exceptional breakfast included, terrace overlooking the seaside promenade and the main square, cafe, access to swimming pool, Wellness and Spa   Centre, free boat rides directly in front of the hotel and access to outdoor pools on the islands with sundecks, ATM, free parking

  2. Planet Rovinj Apartments - excellent location close to everything with sea views,                   2 bedroom apartment, great value, no parking

  3. Rooms Villa Duketis **** - excellent location just 50m from the main square, apartments  with kitchenettes and dining areas, paid parking

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