Which island in croatia?
Jan 28th, 2004, 03:36 PM
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Which island in croatia?
Want to go to croatia, and will spend time in Dubrovnik, split, zagreb, etc. Want to spend a couple of nights in either Korcula or Hvar. Won`t have time for both, so which one would you pick?
Jan 29th, 2004, 07:14 AM
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Hard to choose, and I've been to both. On the whole, it boils down to a longer ferry trip to one than the other. With only a couple of nights to spend, it might make some difference to you. With more time, I'd choose Hvar and I'd explore the island and its interesting villages. But you really can't go wrong with either. Have fun, but spend more time on the island of your choice if you can.
Jan 29th, 2004, 08:44 AM
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I would pick Hvar... If you are going in the summer I would try and make time to go to Brac though and go to Zlatni Rat on Bol, this is my favorite beach in Croatia. I found Korcula to be a bit sleepy for my taste.
Jan 29th, 2004, 09:23 AM
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Perfect timing of your question Pat. I too was thinking along similar lines.
Wayne, Judi, Carroll, Nina, MarkTynernyc and Grasshopper : thanks to your postings and excellent trip reports, I've decided that it will be my 'Discovery 2004' destination. I'm still early into my research, but can anyone tell me if any sandy beaches are to be found in Croatia ? Also, are there any spa-type villages/towns or hotels on the coast ? Right now, I'm just in the early stages of planning - leaning heavily towards Dubrovnik, Rovinj and Hvar with it's nearby islands. Any info much appreciated and apologies Pat for piggy-backing on your question. Just thought that the info might be useful to you too.
Wayne, Judi, Carroll, Nina, MarkTynernyc and Grasshopper : thanks to your postings and excellent trip reports, I've decided that it will be my 'Discovery 2004' destination. I'm still early into my research, but can anyone tell me if any sandy beaches are to be found in Croatia ? Also, are there any spa-type villages/towns or hotels on the coast ? Right now, I'm just in the early stages of planning - leaning heavily towards Dubrovnik, Rovinj and Hvar with it's nearby islands. Any info much appreciated and apologies Pat for piggy-backing on your question. Just thought that the info might be useful to you too.
Jan 29th, 2004, 09:26 AM
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I only visited the town of Korcula so I can't speak for the rest of that island. However - I did explore Hvar and had a great time doing so. Plus Hvar is centrally located to all the surrounding islands including Korcula. I agree about the Golden Horn on Bol.
Jan 29th, 2004, 10:18 AM
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My choice would also be Hvar- it is bigger although I think Korcula Town was more charming(but not much).With afree choice I would say Rab -but then narrow streets in unknown towns are what I go for.
Matieu for the length of coastline there are very few sandy beaches in Croatia.You can swim practically anywhere but it is mainly off rock or pebbles.The sea is clean and clear and lovely.
The sandy beaches we got to were Lumbarda on Korcula, and on the Frkanj Peninsula on Rab.We also swam on the rocky and not nice beach under the Hotel Libertas in Dubrovnik ,off Marinkovac Hvar and in the Limski kanal near Rovinj
Matieu for the length of coastline there are very few sandy beaches in Croatia.You can swim practically anywhere but it is mainly off rock or pebbles.The sea is clean and clear and lovely.
The sandy beaches we got to were Lumbarda on Korcula, and on the Frkanj Peninsula on Rab.We also swam on the rocky and not nice beach under the Hotel Libertas in Dubrovnik ,off Marinkovac Hvar and in the Limski kanal near Rovinj
Jan 29th, 2004, 12:25 PM
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Mathieu: I do believe Opatija is known for health spas and that is on the coast (North - on the Istian peninsula).
There are very few sandy beaches, there is one called Duce (near Omis) and there are several kilometers north of Zadar. I actually prefer the pebble/rocky beaches-the water is cleaner and you don't have sand sticking to everything. And where it's sandy you tend to have to walk out quite a bit to get even knee deep. The Adriatic doesn't have big waves at all if any.
There are very few sandy beaches, there is one called Duce (near Omis) and there are several kilometers north of Zadar. I actually prefer the pebble/rocky beaches-the water is cleaner and you don't have sand sticking to everything. And where it's sandy you tend to have to walk out quite a bit to get even knee deep. The Adriatic doesn't have big waves at all if any.
