Holiday in Croatia?

[MCFC Wirral]

Croatia doing a Blackpool and pricing itself out of the market?

Found Split very affordable. Great quality beer too.

I got a cab back from Hajduk Split’s club shop and the poor cabbie was trying to tell me things but his English was awful.

 

[bluesteve1964]

We have an air bnb booked for Lapad in June 2024.
Cannot wait to get there and explore Dubrovnik. Get in a day trip to either Bosnia or Montenegro too.

Went to Dubrovnik about 15 years ago. Stunning city. Hired a car and drove to Mostar in Bosnia. Well worth it.

 

[Kompany Car]

I wasn't going to mention how expensive it is, but yes, it really is.

Its all relative though. Its expensive by comparison to most of Spain and Greece but cheap relative to the Italian and French Riviera.

 

[bluegirl74]

Its all relative though. Its expensive by comparison to most of Spain and Greece but cheap relative to the Italian and French Riviera.

Very true. At least It's not Geneva prices...

Also @mexico1970 - pricing out the riff raff ;-)

 

[mayo31]

Went Dubrovnik a few years back

Wife lost half a finger when she went to sit on a chair, the chair was one of those metal chairs you see outside restaurants etc

They had not snapped it out right. As she shuffled the chair in it cut her finger off

Bad part was they don’t have insurance there

Even worse travel insurance only covers what they call limbs, so a full hand, arm, leg etc

Apart from that not too bad a place

 

[Sheriff Fatman]

Dead Kennedys new single!!

Loved Split would go back but definitely getting more expensive

Don't forget to pack a wife

 

[mexico1970]

Very true. At least It's not Geneva prices...

Also @mexico1970 - pricing out the riff raff ;-)

Watching poor people eat puts me off my stella and pot noodles.

 

[DTKOAG]

Had a fortnight on the island of Brac a few years ago and i must admit i was slightly under awed by the place.
Tivat/Kotor Montenegro on the other hand was very nice.

 

[stan bowles]

Been several times over the last 10 years, Dubrovnik, Split, around Istria (Porec) and last year to Zagreb and the Plitivce Lakes (stunning UNESCO site). Loved all these trips and only had one forgettable holiday there which was to Njivice. Over time, I feel the country has been gradually losing some of its charm in its relentless pursuit of tourist money but that's probably the same as most places in this respect.

 

[toolah1511]

I went to Makarska last summer with my wife and teenage daughter, fantastic place and felt very safe I saw no police around at all. Lots of places to eat out or just chill for coffee. We walked in to the the town every night for dinner and to watch the street entertainment. Spent a day in Split and the island of Hvar.

Been there, and can concur its clean and friendly. I would go again but the wife didn't like the rude Ruskies

 

[JASR]

When for 2 weeks with 4 teenagers - 1/2 Green world adventure holiday (excellent), 1/2 what I could find online : Stayed on Brac - very nice. Trogir- bit touristy but very old

It really depends on what you are wanting from your holiday, and what you like - same with anywhere

Very clean… and what was a bit noticeable very ‘white’

 

[Sky Blue Thinking]

Visited a few different parts of Croatia pre and post Covid. Prices have definitely increased since going on the Euro. Rovinj is a nice place and good day trip options from there, can do Venice and also Lake Bled in Slovenia.

 

[dickie davies]

Forgot to say, my brother worked for the UN in Bosnia 20 odd years ago and was close to the Croatia border, so on a number of occasions on days off, they'd visit Dubrovnik, which must have been fantastic to see before all the cruise liners and tourists rocked up

 

[inchy14]

Dubrovnik is amazing. Best of both worlds with being able to explore the fortified town whilst also having some amazing hotels and beaches nearby.

It's not cheap these days so expect to pay more than Greece etc for food and beer.

Just booked for our belated honeymoon, going weekend after Easter. Can’t wait, looks amazing.

 

[Brightwell’s left peg]

Its all relative though. Its expensive by comparison to most of Spain and Greece but cheap relative to the Italian and French Riviera.

Not so sure mate. I don’t believe it’s ‘cheap’ compared to anywhere now. Certainly far more expensive than my recent visit to Sicily. Locals were saying prices have increased over 100% in past 2 years since they went to the Euro

 

[Oyster28catcher]

Love Croatia, started a big trek and backpacking there from Riheka, by ferry, to Hvar, then Dubrovnik... up to Zadar (that wind organ on the seafront is hauntingly beautiful), then Zagreb and a fee other places between.

Stayed in Split a few times too.

Been there 4 times, seen something new and exciting every time. People are warm. The food is great!

Worth adding Ljubljana in Slovenia and Serbia, if time permits. Why not go down to Albania?! Again, plenty to see and do.

 

[JASR]

Currently here in Campervan since start of October.
Been to Pula - ampitheatre
Split - old town very historic
Zadar - similar but smaller as above.
Island of Pag - very nice
Krka national park - very nice
Pritvice lakes National park - awesome in the autumn colours - and not too busy
Heading to Krk island tomorrow for 3 days

It’s a stunning looking country.

 

[Mr Pie]

Montinegro is much cheaper!