Croatia Travel

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This summer I think we’re gonna hit the Slovenian-Istrian part just to mix it up a little. That would be Piran, Koper, and could just swing over into Trieste Italy. 
 

For us going to Croatia has always been about lazy vibes, dipping in the water during the day, walking to dinner at night, then drinking in the patio/balcony. The bulk of the Croatian Adriatic coast share that vibe so in that sense most of the places are indistinguishable as far as which city is a must-see vs another. 

[brownboy 45]

On 3/14/2023 at 3:39 PM, Borachio said:

Biking from Split to Dubrovnik at the end of June for a week.   We are cheating and using e-bikes.  Looking forward to it!

I did this via boat while island hopping and it was incredible.  are you doing that or is there an interesting mainland itin?  regardless I'm sure you'll be amazed!  e-bike is the way to go.  I started every day on the lowest click to offset the extra weight from the battery and by the end of the day I was on full auto gliding into glory in my mind

[Borachio 418]

 

Yes,  it looks like each day we will be on a ferry/boat going to the next island to start the ride. 5 days and 6 nights. 

Day 1st arrival to Split hotel

Arrival to B&B in Split, according your arrival time meeting with our representative and fitting the bikes. Warming up ride in Split.  

Overnight Split.

 

Day 2nd : Split – Hvar island.

Morning ferry to Hvar island (port Stari grad) arrival around 10.30 bike ride along the coast to town Stari Grad and Agar valley, continue to Selca, Velo Grablje and Brusje (old road to town Hvar), biking distance about 42 km elevation about 600 m, possible shorten route.

 

Highlights: Old town Hvar, lavender fields, great views, fortress in Hvar

Night stop: Hvar town

Meal plan: breakfast

 

Day 3rd: Hvar – Korcula island

Check out from Hvar B&B and private boat transfer (water taxi) to Vela luka town on Korcula (45 min boat ride), cycling from Vela Luka across Korcula island to Korcula town and Lumbarda.  

Biking distance 58 km elevation gain around 820feet.

 

Highlights: coastal area and cliffs of Korcula island, medieval town of Korcula and Marco Polo birthplace.

Night stop: Lumbarda town / Korcula island.

 

 

Day 4th: Korcula island – Peljesac peninsula

Morning ride to ferry port and ferry to Orebic town on Peljesac peninsula. Bike ride along the peninsula in distance of 60 km elevation gain about 850m

This morning you leave Korcula island with the ferry, after short sail of 15 min you start bike ride over Peljesac peninsula, this scenic ride takes you by the vineyards, small towns and picturesque bays to historical town Ston, well known by longest city walls in Europe, salt pools and sea shells farms. During afternoon hours, you will be picked up from Ston and transferred by our driver to Dubrovnik. Evening to explore Dubrovnik on your own.

Highlights: vineyards and wine cellars, dry stonewalls, picturesque bays and beaches, great wall of Stone town.

Night stop: Dubrovnik

 

Day 5th: Day trip from Dubrovnik to Konavle countryside,  

(With possible ride short part of Montenegro coast.)

Today you have day trip to Dubrovnik countryside Konavle, after biking in this area and some free time for the lunch and to explore area in the afternoon hours ( around 17.00 but time will be set with your driver) you will be picked up and transferred back to Dubrovnik.

This day you will spend cycling in farming area of Dubrovnik, cycling route follows the valley and river Ljuta, villages of Zvekovica (with eventually visit town Cavtat) and group of the villages in Gornja Banda.

Cycling distance 65 km.

Highlights: River Ljuta (spring and watermills), valley of Konavle with Franciscan monastery from 15th century, fortress Sokol from 15th century.

[Mo Horn 8875]

That sounds amazing

[brownboy 45]

That's similar to the bicycling cruise/tour I did 2 years ago which was incredible.  You're gonna love it!!  And the women there...

[Vertuzzi 1401]

Doing three days in Dubrovnik before taking a ferry to Hvar, staying for another three days in mid July this year. Incredibly excited as this will be my first time in Croatia. I’m mainly excited for Hvar, thinking about renting a scooter and just exploring around for a few days. Will probably hit a Blue Cove tour along with a tour of the Pakleni islands, followed by numerous hours chilling at multiple beach clubs.  Any recs for nice dinners and/or fun bars to hit while in Hvar? What about a wine tour?

[HellesBier 190]

Heading to Croatia in 2 weeks. I haven't been there since 2017 where I worked in Hvar for a summer. Fun reading this thread and bringing back all the memories. Renting a boat in Split for a week. Will post pics.

[HellesBier 190]

On 5/14/2024 at 9:58 AM, Vertuzzi said:

Doing three days in Dubrovnik before taking a ferry to Hvar, staying for another three days in mid July this year. Incredibly excited as this will be my first time in Croatia. I’m mainly excited for Hvar, thinking about renting a scooter and just exploring around for a few days. Will probably hit a Blue Cove tour along with a tour of the Pakleni islands, followed by numerous hours chilling at multiple beach clubs.  Any recs for nice dinners and/or fun bars to hit while in Hvar? What about a wine tour?

When I lived in Hvar my favorite thing to do upon meeting a cutie female tourist was renting a scooter, throwing her on the back, and heading up into the lavender fields and other small town on the island. It was a guaranteed way to get laid. I hope you did it.

[Vertuzzi 1401]

58 minutes ago, HellesBier said:

When I lived in Hvar my favorite thing to do upon meeting a cutie female tourist was renting a scooter, throwing her on the back, and heading up into the lavender fields and other small town on the island. It was a guaranteed way to get laid. I hope you did it.

We did this with quad bikes. Fantastic way to see the island and to find hidden beaches off the beaten path. We rode from Hvar to Stari Grad, stopping at various towns along the way. 

[52-80 19274]

We ended up in Crikvenica this summer. It was insanely hot. Pros are calm waters, no waves, perfect for the kids. Cons are all rocky beaches, no sands. Might hit up the Black Sea next summer just to change it up a bit. 

[HellesBier 190]

16 minutes ago, 52-80 said:

We ended up in Crikvenica this summer. It was insanely hot. Pros are calm waters, no waves, perfect for the kids. Cons are all rocky beaches, no sands. Might hit up the Black Sea next summer just to change it up a bit. 

Southern Albania has sandy beaches and you can take the ferry over to Corfu which is great. 

[Vertuzzi 1401]

I’m pro rocky beaches over sand. Don’t mind wearing water shoes and definitely don’t mind not dealing with sand and all of its bullshit. 

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