Croatia here I come!

[copahc]

I just booked flights to Croatia for next month.. I'm so excited! I love the dalmatian coast. I went once in the past and it was so fantastic. Maybe one of my favorite places in europe. Has anyone been? Any tips on cities to visit along the coast between Zadar and Split?

[kyshel]

I have it on my list. Just waiting for you to come back and tell us all about it!

[jmbklj]

Yes, Croatia has been on my list too! Do you know how long you'll be there?

[copahc]

I will be going for 10 days in August. One week of it will consist of a sailing trip leaving from Trogir to some islands like Solta, Hvar, and Vis.

When I went in the past (August 2 or 3 years ago) I visited Novalja on the island of Pag, Zagreb, Hvar, and Split. Novalja is more for young people and parties. But it was very relaxed and fun. The drive along the coast back to Zagreb was beautiful.

Hvar was an amazing place, and I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to return. I actually stayed at the Amfora Grand hotel there, which used to be offer by LL, but I noticed that it isn't anymore. It is probably the nicest resort in the town of Hvar and the only one with a pool. The views from the hotel are wonderful and it is in a perfect position, right on the sea, and within close walking distance to the old town and harbour where there is a great buzz of people and lots of restaurants and bars. In the narrow streets of Hvar town there are lots of adorable little shops. The town square is beautiful. I also suspect that Hvar town may be the most upscale and expensive in Croatia. But that is still inexpensive compared to some other European resorts like the French Riviera.

My favorite part of our stay was renting a tiny boat for the day in the Hvar harbour. It only cost about 80 euros for the entire day, which is dirt cheap. With the boat you can go to the tiny outlaying islands near Hvar town. There are no cars or towns on these islands, just a very popular beach club, and some restaurants (only reachable by boat). We had a fantastic lunch at one of the restaurants. I highly recommend the boat rental. We did not get a change to explore the island of Hvar but I thik that would also be a great thing to do. I hear it is very beautiful. It even made T+L’s list of top 10 islands in the world.
I’ll post about the other islands when I get back.. so excited!!

[jmbklj]

I will be going for 10 days in August. One week of it will consist of a sailing trip leaving from Trogir to some islands like Solta, Hvar, and Vis.

When I went in the past (August 2 or 3 years ago) I visited Novalja on the island of Pag, Zagreb, Hvar, and Split. Novalja is more for young people and parties. But it was very relaxed and fun. The drive along the coast back to Zagreb was beautiful.

Hvar was an amazing place, and I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to return. I actually stayed at the Amfora Grand hotel there, which used to be offer by LL, but I noticed that it isn't anymore. It is probably the nicest resort in the town of Hvar and the only one with a pool. The views from the hotel are wonderful and it is in a perfect position, right on the sea, and within close walking distance to the old town and harbour where there is a great buzz of people and lots of restaurants and bars. In the narrow streets of Hvar town there are lots of adorable little shops. The town square is beautiful. I also suspect that Hvar town may be the most upscale and expensive in Croatia. But that is still inexpensive compared to some other European resorts like the French Riviera.

My favorite part of our stay was renting a tiny boat for the day in the Hvar harbour. It only cost about 80 euros for the entire day, which is dirt cheap. With the boat you can go to the tiny outlaying islands near Hvar town. There are no cars or towns on these islands, just a very popular beach club, and some restaurants (only reachable by boat). We had a fantastic lunch at one of the restaurants. I highly recommend the boat rental. We did not get a change to explore the island of Hvar but I thik that would also be a great thing to do. I hear it is very beautiful. It even made T+L’s list of top 10 islands in the world.
I’ll post about the other islands when I get back.. so excited!!

Yes, the Amfora Grand Hotel looks splendid & I've had my eye on it in the past. I hope LL might offer it again.

Your trip sounds fabulous!

[kyshel]

I found this in my files:
Croatia Holiday Villas, Apartments, Accommodation, Houses to Rent in Dubrovnik, Hvar, Brac, Istria

I was looking at some near Dubrovnik and Split.

[copahc]

Thanks! That's a great website. I already booked my apartments becuase I'm only doing 1 and 2 night stays before and after the sailing, but this will be good for the future. I wish I could stay longer!

[kyshel]

What site did you use and where are the apts?
What cruise--c'mon--give it up!

[copahc]

hehe, I used booking.com actually. We stay in Trogir for one night. The we chartered a boat for a week. It's a 4 cabin sailing yacht with a skipper. It's my first time sailing, so it should be quite the experience. But last time I went to Croatia I learned that a boat is where you wanna be. We are joining a flotilla with the boat. They have an itinerary and some planned events (like parties) on different islands. When we return we are staying in Vodice to 2 nights then heading home. I'm hoping to visit Krka national park form Vodice. It can't come soon enough!

[jmbklj]

cophac, are you back from your trip? How was it? I'd love to hear about it.