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re: Anyone ever travel down the Croatian coast?
Posted on 6/23/21 at 2:55 pm to UGATiger26
Posted on 6/23/21 at 2:55 pm to UGATiger26
My wife and I and another couple did exactly this a few years ago, amazing trip and I can't wait to go back one day.
Here is a detailed review of our trip that I posted on TD, however I just realized I never finished adding in Dubrovnik details.
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Here is a detailed review of our trip that I posted on TD, however I just realized I never finished adding in Dubrovnik details.
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quote:To be honest, Dubrovnik was the least favorite part of the trip for me. Very touristy, packed, everything is much more expensive there. By the time we had seen the rest of the Croatian coast, it was just meh for me. Glad I went atleast once to experience it but when we go back, we will probably omit Dubrovnik from the itinerary.
Then I heard about Dubrovnik, Croatia...which - from the photos I've seen - appears like it could be a legit contender for the coolest town I've ever visited.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 3:22 pm
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Posted on 6/23/21 at 3:01 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
Hvar was one of my favorite parts of our trip, we almost cancelled a night in Dubrovnik just to stay an extra night in Hvar. The Airbnb we rented in Hvar was unreal.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 3:24 pm
Posted on 6/23/21 at 7:19 pm to Mark Makers
I read your trip report. You never finished it with the Dubrovnik part, which was a real cliffhanger.
Though I see your issues with it above. I'm actually looking forward to it because I think I'll get to experience a much less crowded situation this year.
Though I see your issues with it above. I'm actually looking forward to it because I think I'll get to experience a much less crowded situation this year.
This post was edited on 6/23/21 at 7:22 pm
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:52 am to Teddy Ruxpin
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I read your trip report. You never finished it with the Dubrovnik part, which was a real cliffhanger.
Sorry about that, I just went back and added what I could remember. Missing alot of details i'm sure since it has been 4 years. All this Croatia talk has me dying to get back over there now.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 10:01 am to UGATiger26
The wife and I did a twelve day Royal Caribbean cruise that stopped in Dubrovnik and Split, Croatia, Kotor, Montenegro and Koper, Slovenia. The cruise left from Rome and also hit Sicily, Venice and Corfu, Greece. Dubrovnik is where they shot a lot of Game of Thrones. Pretty cool city although it is overcrowded nowadays from the tourists.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 11:12 am to Mark Makers
Great trip report! Knowing what you know today Mr. Makers, where's the one place you'd say "man, I just gotta go back there"?
We noodle an Adriatic Coast type trip in a few years for my son's birthday and these topics are of keen interest to me.
We noodle an Adriatic Coast type trip in a few years for my son's birthday and these topics are of keen interest to me.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 11:44 am to Saint Alfonzo
Kotor looked cool, but with time and COVID rules couldn't stretch to there. Though the COVID rules around Croatia have gotten easier, I'm trying to avoid too many failure points with rule interpretations.
My brother is actually leaving for Spain/Switzerland/Italy the day before me and the rules are just now falling into place for that to happen. I thought it was crazy.
I think these towns all deserve at least a real full day, and if I'm over it, Dubrovnik has beaches nearby and an island we can explore right off shore. The day before our first of three nights is actually a travel day with stops down along the coast. Staying at the Excelsior so their natural pool looks neat.
My brother is actually leaving for Spain/Switzerland/Italy the day before me and the rules are just now falling into place for that to happen. I thought it was crazy.
I think these towns all deserve at least a real full day, and if I'm over it, Dubrovnik has beaches nearby and an island we can explore right off shore. The day before our first of three nights is actually a travel day with stops down along the coast. Staying at the Excelsior so their natural pool looks neat.
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 11:46 am
Posted on 6/24/21 at 12:21 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
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My brother is actually leaving for Spain/Switzerland/Italy the day before me and the rules are just now falling into place for that to happen. I thought it was crazy.
A friend just finished 2 weeks in Spain. Málaga. Nerja. Seville. Ending up in Madrid.
Told me it’s mush easier now that the borders are open. And will be completely wide open as of 6/30.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 2:21 pm to Nole Man
Ya it came down to the wire. Swiss aren't EU so they were the final piece.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 3:41 pm to Mark Makers
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Mark Makers
Thanks for all the info! Very useful for my research.
And thanks for the tip about Dubrovnik. Hmmm. My wife and I are definitely bigger fans of quieter, under-the-radar type of cities. Would much rather explore and culturally immerse ourselves with the locals than mill around with tourists.
Whether or not we should visit Dubrovnik will be a key part of our decision-making because of it's location.
How difficult is it to get to/from Hvar? Difficult enough to make it worth staying more than 2 days?
Posted on 6/24/21 at 4:35 pm to UGATiger26
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Whether or not we should visit Dubrovnik will be a key part of our decision-making because of it's location.
How difficult is it to get to/from Hvar? Difficult enough to make it worth staying more than 2 days?
Dubrovnik is one of those places that i'm glad I can say I went but I won't ever go back. Hvar is one of those places where we booked 2 days and once we got there we were trying to figure out how we could rearrange our trip to make it 3
If you absolutely have to go see Dubrovnik, I think you can hit all the highlights in a full day and be satisfied. We enjoyed ourself so much more everywhere else we went. Much more cultural immersion other places. The entire coastline is beautiful so by the time you get to Dubrovnik at the end of your trip it's just meh. Maybe book your flight out of Dubrovnik and just make a fast pass through on your way to the airport so you can say you went.
To answer your question though, I don't think the ferries are too much trouble for two days in Hvar. That's what we did and i'm glad we went.
Posted on 6/24/21 at 5:01 pm to Nole Man
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Knowing what you know today Mr. Makers, where's the one place you'd say "man, I just gotta go back there"?
My answer: The little pebble beach off the beaten path we stumbled upon by accident on Pag Island was incredible. We had it to ourself. The water was insane, the views of the mountains from the beach were insane. I still don't even understand how we managed to find that. I wouldn't have noticed the path leading to it had we not stopped and talked to a stranger. There's a few pics of it in my recap. Here is another pic I pulled from Google that I think does it some justice.
We were stationed in Zadar, loved that city. Great food, great culture. This beach and the island of Pag were only an hour drive. And the views along the drive between the two were incredible as well. I'd do it exactly how we did it last time, stay in Zadar but make a day trip to Pag. Perfect mix of Croatian culture and scenic views.
My wife's answer: While she did also enjoy my choice, her favorite was Hvar (with a stop in Split before getting on the ferry).
Posted on 6/24/21 at 5:12 pm to Mark Makers
The passenger ferry to Hvar town port takes 50 minutes. If you take the car ferry, that drops you at another town on the island of Hvar called Stari Grad. You then have to drive to Hvar town from there or wherever else you want to go.
Eta: meant to reply to other guy. I'm sure you know this already since you did it
Eta: meant to reply to other guy. I'm sure you know this already since you did it
This post was edited on 6/24/21 at 5:14 pm
Posted on 6/24/21 at 8:35 pm to UGATiger26
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