Road Trip The Coast of Croatia

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but don't miss Plitvice Lakes

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This. We went a few years ago and it is spectacular. It can be crowded but we arrived in the afternoon and went into the park around 2 or so....they close at 4 so most people go in the morning. We had the park to ourselves.

As for driving, I didn't do that but did take buses. The roads are mountainous, narrow and twisty so it takes a while to get anywhere. And I think you have to go thru Bosnia-Herzgovinia (sp)at one spot....the bus stopped there for a bathroom break. I don't recall seeing much coast while on the bus as most of the roads are inland. I know they are working on a better highway but not sure how much of that's is finished.

Side note: Just found out today my great grandfather was born in Croatia.

E65 is not along coast, not much to see. Coast road is worth the trip, but can be really busy and slow. Skradin, take boat to Krka,see Zadar, sibinik, trogir, salona,split. After split, stop at omis, brela, and ston (eat oysters). If you take your time you will see lots of places to stop. A lot depends on what you want to do. History, museums, hiking, climbing, etc...

E65 is the interstate that pretty much runs through unpopulated areas on the east side of the dinaric alps. It didnt even exist my firstbtrip there. You will occassionaly see the adriatic on the other side. It is fastest way to get from a to b, but you wont see much in between. Do stop at the rest area on northbound e65 at Skradin, great view. The old coast road is 8 (i think), slow and winding, but great views and towns to stop. Compare to taking i10 along coast or hwy 90.