Croatian resorts: how to get there, what to see, prices

Albina Panchenko News16.07.2024 09:14

Beach resorts in Croatia

Read below to find out how to get to the most popular locations in Croatia, what you should definitely see, and what fares travelers can expect.

Flights

Flights from Krakow vary depending on the season, date of booking, and airline. Usually, 3 weeks before the trip, prices are at the level of €58-€300 one way. The flight duration of a direct flight to Split is 1.5 hours, with transfers - about 6 hours. We recommend buying tickets in advance, 2-3 months before the scheduled departure date. By the way, low-cost airlines such as Ryanair and Wizz Air offer great deals. We recommend that you check their websites from time to time for promotions and discounts. Also, don't forget about Skyscanner or Momondo search engines for comparison.

By the way, you can get from Ukraine to Croatia by bus, depending on the distance and the carrier. In general, prices range from €90 to €150 one way from Lviv. However, keep in mind that the journey can take from 15 to 40 hours.

Croatian resorts: how to get there, what to see, prices

Accommodation

The cost of an overnight stay in a hotel varies depending on the location, number of stars, and season. In major tourist cities like Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik, prices are higher, especially in summer.

Budget: €50 to €70 per night, breakfast included, free Wi-Fi.
Mid-range: €70 to €150, rooms with balcony, room service, terrace, coffee machine, etc.
Luxury: from €150 and up, fitness and spa center, restaurant, airport shuttle, pets allowed.

If you are traveling with children, we recommend choosing apartments that are rented by locals. In the city center, it will cost €50-120.

Food

Croatian cuisine combines elements of Mediterranean, Italian, Austrian and Hungarian culinary traditions.

Be sure to try the traditional dishes:

Peka is beef, lamb or seafood with vegetables. It is cooked under a metal dome in an oven.
Pašticada is stewed marinated meat in red wine with various spices.
Paprikás is a thick fish soup with seasonings.
Ćevapi are small grilled sausages. They are served with onions and bread.

Lunch in an inexpensive restaurant will cost from €10 to €25, and coffee will cost €1.55. For street food lovers, one burek will cost from €2-5. In the supermarket, a set of products costs about €5.71: bread - €0.50, milk - €0.87, 12 eggs - €2.25, 1 kilogram of bananas - €1.69.

Transportation

The ferry is a scenic and enjoyable way to explore the country's breathtaking coastline, no matter what city a tourist visits. The ship operates on a schedule, so you can plan your time. From Split to Hvar, the trip will take about an hour, the price is about €10 one way. From Dubrovnik to Lokrum, it takes 15 minutes and costs €5.

For a one-way ticket on local transport, you will have to pay €1.56. The average taxi fare is €2.26.

Rest

Rovinj

The resort is located on the Istrian peninsula. It is famous for its many attractions and picturesque landscapes. For fine pebbles and pine forests, head to Kurent Beach. The rocky coast of Skaraba is perfect for diving and cliff jumping. By the way, there is also a beach here that was awarded the EU blue flag for impeccable cleanliness and environmental friendliness, namely Vestar.

Be sure to visit the local Cathedral of St. Euphemia. If you climb to the top, you will see a five-meter-high bronze statue of the great martyr. During a walk around the city, we recommend visiting the heptagonal chapel of the Trinity and the ancient church of the Virgin Mary of Mercy. By the way, there is a Venetian-style palace here - the Califfi. It used to be the residence of an honorable princely family. Today it has a museum with copies of paintings by famous artists, sculptures, archaeological finds, ship models, etc.

Split

Located at the crossroads of all Adriatic sea routes. A wonderful location that will surprise all nature lovers. The city is located on the Marjan Peninsula with mountains around it. Travelers often choose this place for water skiing, windsurfing, sailing, diving and spearfishing. From mid-July to August, you can also visit flower and wine fairs.

Sandy beaches can be found on Bacvice. Entrance is free, and the area has everything you need to relax. There is also a footpath from here to Trstenik, a fine pebble coast.

Be sure to visit the fourth-century Diocletian's Palace. The scale of the building is impressive. And of course, take a walk through the historic part of the city - Marmontova Street. On People's Square, go for lunch at a local restaurant with a street terrace.

Zadar

A tourist center with many islands and parks where rocks touch the sea. If you want to rent a boat or yacht, head to Borik. You can also go parasailing in the water here. Keep in mind that the entrance fee is charged. The beach itself is sand and pebble. Zlatna Luka is perfect for families and couples. It is easy to get here by taxi or rented car. By the way, there is an incredible underwater world here, so diving enthusiasts will definitely enjoy it.

We advise you to go to the Sea organ art installation, where pipes emit certain notes and form a melody. "Greeting to the Sun" - multilayer glass plates that glow after dark. To learn more about the area, visit the archaeological museum, which was founded in 1832. Finds from the VII-XII centuries are kept here.