Route: Moscow - Belarus - Poland - Czech Republic - Austria - Slovenia - Croatia - Hungary - Slovakia - Poland - Belarus - Moscow.
Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI, 2011
Distance 5500 km;
Average gas mileage 8 l / 100 km
Maximum speed 210 km / h
Fine in Hungary ~ 20 euros
Fine in Belarus ~ 20 euros

Waking up not very early and having breakfast at the hotel, we went to the beach. Near our hotel, it, as such, was not there, we had to walk a little along the coast to the territory of the neighboring - 5-star Le Meridien. I must say that I'm not a big fan of "seal" rest, I'm bored of lying on the beach and sunbathing, I have to constantly do something, explore something new, be on the move, communicate ... And while my wife and friends were lying on the beach, I explored the surroundings.


The beach at Le Meridien is accessible to everyone.

The hotel has a marina, so not the poorest tourists stay there.

After swimming, lying on the beach under scorching sun, and then in a cool room, we have already forgotten that behind 3 tiresome days of the road. Even before arriving in Podstrana, we understood that there was absolutely nothing to do here, no entertainment, no sights too ... but what is there - even there is nowhere to eat normally, and the hotel is too expensive and not interesting. Therefore, by 14:00, everyone was ready to go at least 100 km to have lunch. Fortunately, in order to do this, it was necessary to cover a much shorter distance - about 10 km to the center of Split, which is about 20 minutes, taking into account the traffic. Another plus of traveling by car is that you do not need to be tied to the place of residence. You can choose uncrowded places for a quiet rest, and if you want to move, then the car is always nearby. The only negative is that someone alone should not drink (well, at least limit yourself to drinking alcohol).

In Split, the car was left at the port parking for 5 HKR / hour and went to explore the area.

My gang: Vika, Sveta and Sanya.

In the depths of the city, there are such narrow streets.

But, stop walking, it's time to eat. I must say, in Croatia, not the most low prices for food in restaurants. The same Poland, Czech Republic, Slovenia are significantly cheaper. But it still cannot be compared with Moscow prices, especially for seafood.

I don’t remember how much lunch cost, but it seems that it was one of the most expensive for a vacation. As usual - at first you compare everything with Moscow prices, and it seems inexpensive. The longer you rest, the cheaper it turns out.

After a hearty lunch, we walked a little more in the center of Split. Could not ignore the palace of Diocletian - the Roman Emperor 284-305 AD. - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. But, as usual - that which is close, it seems that you will have time to look at any time and more than once. Therefore, we did not particularly fixate on inspecting as much as possible. We just walked around the center.

The very center of Split. A cafe in ruins.

After wandering a little around the city, we moved back to the hotel. We had dinner in Podstrana. The only place to eat was the pizzeria opposite the hotel. Due to the lack of competition, there were a lot of people there, so we left there in 2-2.5 hours. There was a lot of time to discuss tomorrow. We decided to go to Omis.

Even before we planned a trip to Croatia, Omis was one of the priority destinations. But since all the available options were booked there, we decided to go to Split. It was all the more interesting to find out what is it in Omis that so many people go there.

The road took about 20 minutes. We stopped near the nearest beach. Unlike Split and most beaches in Croatia, the beach in Omis is sandy, and even shallow. As a result, there is a huge number of people with children. In general, you can feel the resort atmosphere in Omis. The town, although small, is crowded. We swam, sunbathed and went to explore the surroundings. Trusting our intuition, we drove along the road that runs along the river flowing into the sea. The water in it is unrealistic.

Seeing the restaurant on the river bank, we parked without hesitation. The restaurant had some kind of special set menu that included soup, salad and trout from the river. They brought a lot of bread, which we threw into the river right from our places and fed the very trout, which they would then catch and fry for the guests of the restaurant.

After dinner, we drove into the city. On the way, we saw a tower on the mountain and decided to climb it. Everyone except Vicki. It is good that mutual understanding reigned in our company. Do you want - go, do not want - as you want))) The three of us climbed up the mountain, Vika was left in the cafe to eat ice cream.

First saw how eggplants grow

I love tiled roofs!

The view from the mountain is amazing! Recomend for everybody! By the way, the "entrance to the mountain" is paid - 15 HRK.

The ascent took a lot of energy. But we didn’t regret it anyway. I think at about 7 pm the views from there are generally gorgeous. While we were climbing the mountains, Vika found mail. We bought postcards and sent them to our parents. It's a very cool idea to send postcards to your loved ones or even yourself from the places you have been.

We couldn't get past the fruit shop. We bought a watermelon. They are not weighed, they are sold by the piece

After a little walk around Omish, we went to the hotel, discussing tomorrow on the way. During the two days spent on the beaches, we heard enough stories that although the water on the Adriatic coast is clean, it still cannot be compared with what can be seen on the islands. In general, we decided to go to the nearest island - Brac. By ferry, with a car.

Knowing that ferries leave for Brac every 1.5 hours, we calculated the time so that we could get there by 9:00. We left in an hour and were almost late. There was pandemonium in the port! Cars were allowed into the territory only with tickets, which we did not have. We went to buy, we stood in a huge queue at the checkout. By the way, you can sail to Italy by ferry from Split if you have a Schengen visa. As a result, we got there at 9 o'clock, and we stopped by almost the last.

Travel time from Split to Supetar ( main city on the island of Brac) 50 minutes.

An hour later we were already climbing the serpentine to get to the opposite part of the island. In fact, we went to Brac for a reason. Buying postcards in Omis, on one of them we saw an awesome beach - a cape surrounded by crystal clear water called the Golden Horn. Having learned that this place is located on the island of Brac, we did not think for a second.

The road took about an hour, since it is almost impossible and very dangerous to travel quickly along it. In general, I noticed that if there is a sign 40 in Croatia, then it is really better not to go faster on this section, otherwise you will most likely fly into a ditch. Arriving at the place, we opened our mouths with delight!

The postcard did not deceive, the water is really crystal clear.

I must say, this is one of best beaches from where I've been. It is pebble, but the pebbles are so small that they do not cause any discomfort, almost like sand, only heavier. Because of this, there is no turbidity in the water. The beach has a blue flag, an international award that has been presented annually since 1987 to beaches and marinas whose water meets high quality standards and is suitable for safe swimming.

At 11 o'clock there were few people, so we easily chose the place we liked and settled down in the shade of the pine trees. But gradually the spit was filled with people, and by 13:00 there was so much of it that the beach no longer seemed so cozy.

Golden Horn beach in the town of Bol on the island of Brac.

If you go further, you can find good places for swimming and sunbathing, but less crowded.

Lovers of swimming and sunbathing naked will also find a place and like-minded people. And there are quite a few of them, 300-400 meters from the main beach.

We liked the island so much that we didn't want to leave here. If they knew what was so cool here, then part of the rest would have been planned on the island. But it was time to get ready, all the more, I already wanted to eat, and on the beach, apart from beer and ice cream, we ate nothing.

At first, we wanted to eat in Supetar, not far from the port, but on the way, somewhere in the center of the island, we noticed a sign for a konoba. Without thinking twice, we turned there. It turned out to be a private house, the owners of which keep all kinds of animals, grow fruits and vegetables and feed their guests with it, develop agritourism. This was the first time I visited such a place. Very cozy and sincere. The owner himself served, and his son helped. We ordered meat, prosciutto, wine, bread and cheese, all homemade.

Konoba at Tomich's. Everything is simple, at home.

Roast lamb meat

We had a very cool time in the konoba, did not regret that we stopped by. This is still one of the brightest impressions for my wife during the whole trip. We got into a conversation with the son of the tavern and he showed us their farm, told what and how they do. I took them to the cellar, where foodstuffs are stored: prosciutto, vegetables, olive oil, wine, etc ...

Pshut ripens.

They also make wine themselves. Very good.

We decided to buy some bottles of wine and olive oil. The oil was amazing, I never bought anything like it in stores! I don't remember how much we paid for the wine, but the oil cost HRK 50 for a half-liter bottle.

Time flew by imperceptibly, it was getting dark ... When we looked at the clock, we had to fly - we risked being late for the last ferry! Rushing along the serpentine, not paying attention to road signs and speed limits. Have time ...

We could not sit quietly in one place, especially when there are many interesting places... Trogir is one of them.

The city center was included in the list World heritage UNESCO.

Since you can't drive a car in the center (and it won't work - the streets are so narrow), we left it on the other side of the river in the parking lot. First of all, we climbed the bell tower, from where a view of the city opens.

In principle, the whole city can be walked around in 40 minutes, which we did. On a hot day, it is pleasant to walk along the narrow streets, since the sun hardly gets there. It was very hot that day, so we preferred to just sit in the cafe.

In Trogir, there are a lot of similar nooks, where it is pleasant to sit in the midday heat.

After having lunch in a cozy cafe, we decided that the cultural program was enough for today and went to the hotel on the beach. There was absolutely nothing to do, and I still had to figure out how to entertain myself tomorrow.

I went to the tourist offices to see what they were offering. I didn't really want to go on an excursion, but fishing attracted my attention. They offered to go to the northern part of the Adriatic Sea for tuna, but the price tag was off scale. Then we were offered a light option - no tuna, fishing in the vicinity. In the end, we agreed that for € 250 we rent a small boat for 6 hours, in which there will be no one except us.

We had to get up early, as we agreed that at 6 am at the pier near Le Meridien our boat would be waiting for us. We did not get breakfast, but by agreement the day before, they carefully collected it with us.

A luxury yacht was moored at the pier, and since it was the only one open, we decided that it was ours and happily jumped there. After looking around a little, we realized that we were in the wrong place))) Until the owner woke up, we got out of it and realized that our boat was not yet ... which we have already visited, this one seemed to be some kind of tiny lifeboat. It even became a little offensive.

The owner of the yacht did not know Russian, and spoke English very badly. On the way to the sea, we somehow figured out that we would not sail far from the coast, and that our prey should be mackerel. When they stopped and the waves parted, we saw fish in the water column. We threw our fishing rods, but the mackerel swam by, and it didn't care about our bait ...

So 3 hours passed, but no fish was caught. I caught one and it was the last ...

When it doesn’t bite, it’s always boring, and interest quickly disappears. The girls have already begun to lose heart, and our captain too. And since no fish is caught, he offered to take us to the island of Brač to swim there. Of course we agreed!

Let's go swimming.

We sailed to the deserted shore, dropped anchor and hovered here for an hour and a half.

They didn't catch fish, but they bought plenty of them.

Time passed quickly, we even forgot that we rented a boat for fishing and not for swimming. But it was time to return.

The captain gave it to steer.

After such a busy day, it was necessary to have a good dinner. Since we didn't catch the fish, we had to take revenge on her - we chose the fish restaurant Jugo (we had a small guide in our room, and in it a rating of restaurants, and Jugo occupied one of the top lines there). Just walking around Split, it is very unlikely that we would have dropped by this place, because it is located away from the tourist trails - in the area of ​​the private yacht dock. Even knowing the address, I had to search a little.

View from the Jugo restaurant to the port of Split.

The restaurant was not cheap, but everything was delicious and the service was of a high standard.

The portions correspond to the status of the restaurant - the more expensive, the less))) But, in general, we were full.

This was the last day we were to spend on the coast, and then the road home. All the time that we were resting by the sea, I wanted to go to the fish market in Split. There was nowhere further to delay. Except for Sveta, no one supported my idea, Sasha and Vika preferred to sunbathe. I got up at 5 in the morning and slept until 7:30 and only at 9:00 we arrived in the city. It is immediately evident that it is Sunday morning, there are very few people.

Usually there is nowhere for an apple to fall on this square.

But let's go to the market. There was hope in my soul that the merchants had not yet dispersed, the time was already late - ten o'clock. My hopes were justified, but the choice was, of course, meager ...

Shellfish for every taste. Scallops at 60 HRK / kg, mussels from 15 ...

Early in the morning this tuna was still swimming in the sea.

There were also such devils.

Well, all the little things

Satisfied, we drove back to the hotel. Today it was necessary to swim until blue in the face, the last day all the same. In the afternoon, I decided to take a walk around the hotel's surroundings. There are private houses around, everyone has small gardens, something grows in them.

For example, grenades ...

Or peaches ...

Have you seen how kiwi grows? From the side it looks like a vine.

Towards evening, the wind suddenly rose and it began to rain, but it did not last long - two hours. But after it, nature gave us an unearthly sunset!

For several minutes the whole sky was red, then it turned purple and smoothly turned into purple! Awesome!

We were impressed by these colors for a long time. The day ended in one of Split's restaurants, where Sanka and I tasted steaks from the freshest tuna. There could not have been a better end to the day, and indeed the whole vacation at sea! But the journey was not over yet - there were 4 days of the way home and a lot of interesting things along the way.

Today's goal is to get across Croatia to the island of Brac on the Adriatic Sea. To do this, you need to come to the city of Split, find a port there and take the ferry with the car.

In the morning, while checking my e-mail on my laptop, I glanced at the weather forecast. He looked - and was stunned! Now in the area of ​​Split and the island of Brac, everything is fine, but starting from tomorrow, clouds, rain and thunderstorms are expected there for the next 5 (five!) Days.

For half an hour, Anya and I tried to figure out what to do with this information. Number in guest house already booked: if canceled, the hotel has the right to charge my card for one day of stay. Even so, but where then to go? All along the Croatian coast, inclement weather is promised. It turns out that there is no point in changing the place ... On the other hand, in the rain on the island we will have absolutely nothing to do.

If I were now in the same circumstances, I would have made such a decision. 1. Cancel the reservation on the island of Brac (let them charge us for the day of stay according to the conditions). 2. Also cancel the reservation in the next place on the Pelješac peninsula (also loss of payment per day). 3. Drive along the Adriatic (along the way having seen Dubrovnik) through Montenegro and Albania to Greece. 4. In Greece, have a great time on the Aegean Sea (they promised with the weather full order). 5. Return trip to Russia through Serbia, Hungary, Belarus.

We discussed this scenario, but then it seemed too radical. We hoped that forecasters exaggerated the scale of the bad weather, and did not change anything.
Our road for today is D1 (E71). It passes through the town of Slunj, past the Plitvice Lakes, then through Knin, Sinj, and goes to Split. The track is familiar, this is not the first time we have been driving along it. The quality of the road is inferior to yesterday's Austrian, but much better than the regional Russian ones.

When we arrived in Split, we were convinced that the forecast was starting to come true: clouds appeared in the sky. There is no point in rushing to the island. Let's go to shopping center City Center One, went shopping. We didn’t forget to go to the grocery store, we filled the entire cooler bag.

An hour after sailing, we went ashore in the city of Supetar, and from it to the town of Bol we drove another 37 km across the island. The road is narrow and unremarkable.

Spun around Bol and found our guest house. What can you say about him? Everything seemed to match the pictures and description. But after the Austrian hotel, the Croatian one seemed like some kind of Soviet camp site. The furniture is old, the room is cramped, dark, and for some reason smelled of cologne. At first I was depressed, but Anya and Stas cheered me up, fed me, and life began to improve.

The run for the day was 368 km.

The island of Brac (Croatia) is a cozy place in the center of the Adriatic Sea, which has everything you need to relax: famous resorts, ancient cities with rich history as well as friendly locals... If the photos of the Croatian island of Brač have been captivating your eyes for a long time, then it's time to go to virtual travel to this interesting place!

General information

Brač is a Croatian island located in the depths of the Adriatic Sea. Its area is 394.57 km², and its length is 40 km. It is not only one of the most picturesque islands in the Adriatic, but also the third largest after Krk and Cres. The permanent population of the island is about 15,000 people, and in the summer, with the arrival of tourists, this figure doubles.

There are a number of towns on the island, the largest of which are Supetar (in the north), Pucisce (in the north-east) and Bol (in the south).

The beaches of the island of Brac

Croatia is famous for its large and clean beaches that can be found in almost every part of the country. There are also quite a few of them on the island of Brac.

Accommodation and prices

Brac in Croatia is a popular tourist destination in summer, so hotel rooms must be booked at least in spring, and even better in winter.

Apartments Biserka

• Most a budget option accommodation for two in a 3-star hotel - 50 euros (in high season).
• The cost of living in an apartment starts from 40 €.
• The average price of a night stay in a 3-4 * hotel is 150-190 euros. This price already includes breakfast and dinner, as well as the opportunity to use the beach at the hotel for free.

Find out the PRICES or book any accommodation using this form

Attractions and entertainment

Vidova Gora

Vidova gora - highest point Adriatic. Its height is 778 meters above sea level. Today it is an observation deck from which the neighboring Croatian cities and islands, vineyards and rivers can be seen at a glance.

By the way, life on the mountain is still in full swing: there are satellite dishes and a hotel. And the ruins old church The 13-14 centuries still attract tourists here.

Blaca

Blac is one of the most interesting sights not only on the island, but throughout Croatia. This is an ancient monastery carved into the rock. The first mentions of it date back to the 16th century - at that time monks lived here, who were engaged in mathematics, astronomy and writing books. This continued until 1963. After the death of the last monk, the monastery turned into a museum, and today tours are held there.

However, it is worth going to the ancient monastery not only to learn about the life of the monks, but also to enjoy the beauty of the building and the adjacent garden. By the way, getting to the monastery is not so easy as it might seem at first: the road from the foot to the building itself will take about an hour. Therefore, experienced travelers are advised to wear comfortable clothing and hard-soled shoes.

Address: West End, Bol, Brac Island, Croatia.

Visit to Wine Tasting Brac & Olive Oil Brac and Senjkovic Winery

On the island of Brac there are many picturesque vineyards and olive groves, which means there are many wineries that conduct excursions for tourists. One of the most famous - Wine Tasting Brac & Olive Oil Brac... This is a family-run winery with a small vineyard and good-natured owners.

After their arrival, tourists are immediately invited to the table and offered to taste various types of wines. Afterwards, guests are treated to an appetizer, main course and dessert. During the meal, the hosts often talk about both the history of the winery and the past of Croatia in general.

Senjkovic Winery

The second most popular winery on the island of Brac is Senjkovic Winery. The hosts here are also hospitable and welcoming.

At first, especially for tourists, sightseeing tour: show vineyards, tell Interesting Facts about making wine and about the island as a whole. After that, the wine tasting begins: the hosts set a rich table with traditional dishes for Croatia and offer to evaluate their wine.

Visiting wineries is very popular with tourists, because such excursions help not only to learn the secrets of wine making, but also to better understand the life of ordinary Croatians.

• Address Wine Tasting Brac & Olive Oil Brac: Zrtava fasizma 11, Nerezisca, Brac Island 21423, Croatia
• Address Senjkovic Winery: Dracevica 51 | Dracevica, Nerezisca, Brac, Croatia

Supetar cemetery

Supetar is the most Big city on the island of Brac, which means that there is also the largest cemetery. It is located right on the coast, however, as tourists note, this is a very beautiful and not at all sad place. There are always a lot of lamps lit here, around well-groomed flower beds with bright flowers, and the graves themselves are made of white stone.

The main decoration of the cemetery is the snow-white mausoleum - its unusual shape immediately attracts attention. It should be said that all the graves here are very graceful: near many there are sculptures of angels and saints.

Oddly enough, the Supertarsky Cemetery is visited by more than 10,000 tourists annually, and many of them consider it the main attraction of the island.

Where to find: Supetar Bb, Supetar, Brac Island 21400, Croatia.

Weather and climate, when is the best time to come

Brač is a great place for a beach holiday in the summer and an excursion at any time of the year. average temperature in July it is approximately 26-29 ° С, and in January - 10-12 ° С.

The swimming season starts in May and closes in early October. Bad weather on the island of Brac is rare, so do not worry about high waves and water temperature.

If your goal is a beach holiday, then go to Brac from May to October, and come to Croatia with sightseeing tour possible at any time of the year.

How to get to the island from Split

You can get to the island of Brac from Split only by ferry. To do this, you need to arrive at the Split ferry terminal Jadrolinija (located on the left side of the bay) and take a ferry going to Supertar (the largest locality the island of Brač). You can buy tickets right before departure at the port ticket office. Price for two - 226 kn. The price also includes transportation of a car.

Ferries run every 2-3 hours depending on the season. Travel time will be 1 hour.

Having visited here, you will be convinced that the Island of Brac (Croatia) is a great place for a family vacation!

What the most beautiful beach on the island of Brac in Croatia looks like from above - watch the video.

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You can get to the island of Brac by ferry from the city of Split. The ferry departs several times a day and takes 45 minutes. For transportation of a passenger car, you will have to fork out for $ 130, a ticket for an adult $ 28, for a child from 3 to 12 years old - $ 14. Prices are provided by Jadrolinija. The ferry arrives at the port of Supetar, which is located in the north of the island of Brac. This is where our amazing journey on the island of Brac.

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Old city on the island of Korcula - a copy of Dubrovnik, but without the crowds of tourists. In the center of the Adriatic, opposite the Italian Bari, is the small fishing island of Vis. Vis fishermen provide tuna, sea bass and octopus big cities Croatia. Remains of Venetian architecture have been preserved on Hvar, as well as clubs and parties, and on Briuny there is the zoo and the villa of Josip Broz Tito. And this is just a small part of the interesting places.

Why travel to the Croatian islands?

The main advantage of the Croatian island is a smaller flow of tourists compared to the coast and the main cities and resorts - Split, Makarska and Dubrovnik. Therefore, it is easy to find a wild beach with the purest water and often no people at all. And this is even in the high season. The season on the islands starts from mid-June and lasts until October inclusive. The best time trips - September. The Adriatic Islands are for those who love rocky beaches, deep cool sea, a minimum of civilization and simple Balkan food. The islands can be reached by ferry and catamaran. Ferries are more pleasant - you can sit on the open deck, drink excellent Italian coffee, read, watch sailing ships, ferries and islands sailing by. This is no longer transport, but the beginning of a journey. Catamarans are faster, they have flexible schedules, but they are small ships with no open decks on hydrofoils, similar to our rockets. It also shakes strongly even in calm water.
www.jadrolinija.hr - ferry timetables and tickets
www.krilo.hr - timetables and tickets for catamarans and ferries

Advice: If you see small boats and signs on them with the names of islands and beaches, feel free to sit down and go swimming. In Croatia, almost every small town on the islands has developed water transport- minibuses to beautiful beaches, where it is difficult or impossible to reach on foot or by car. We need to bargain.

How to get there?

A trip to the islands of the Croatian region of Dalmatia is best to start from Split or Dubrovnik. These are large transport hubs with an airport, seaport and bus stations. Plan your itinerary in advance and buy tickets for ferries or catamarans (sites). There are also convenient connections between the islands, but the schedule depends on the day of the week and the season. Some islands can only be reached once a day. Book apartments, not hotels - the private sector is very developed in Croatia, but most hotels are typical concrete boxes from the Yugoslav past.
In Istria (technically the islands are part of the Primorsko-Goranska County), the island of Krk can be reached by car - it is connected to the mainland by a bridge, and to Cres - by ferry from Rijeka or from the same island of Krk.

Most of the flights to Split from Moscow arrive in the afternoon, so check the ferry schedule to catch the ferry from the plane or stay overnight in Split. The journey from the airport to the city will take about an hour, and the bus will take you directly to the ferry pier. If you have time before the ferry, throw your things in the locker and head to the Old Town - seven minutes along the waterfront. Drink coffee on the steps of the palace of Diocletian during the Roman Empire, climb the tower there, walk to the very Italian square (red arches). Huge Mediterranean liners leave the port of Split, cargo ships to Italy and many ferries that carry tourists and locals to dozens of islands.

Brac

Brač is the closest green and hilly island to the mainland. There, many have summer cottages - this gives a homely look and sets a leisurely rhythm. If you are looking for quiet rest in the village, then you come here. Small bays, in which there are a dozen houses, a church, a shop with village bread, if you are lucky - a cafe. There are no equipped beaches, but they are not needed either - smooth warm stones under the trees right next to the water are much nicer. Except for rare sandy beaches, the coast is rocky. Brač is famous for its sandy beach Bol, where windsurfing is practiced. But after it entered the rating of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, there is no overcrowding there.

Interesting fact: Not only Diocletian's Palace in Split was built of stone from the island of Brac - it was used in the construction of the parliament building in Budapest and even the White House in Washington.

Advice: It is convenient to get to Brac by car from Split (ferry to the town of Supetar) and leave for Makarska from Sumartin if you are heading to the south of Croatia or to Montenegro.

Island website with information on English language: www.bracinfo.com

Hvar

Hvar is called the Croatian Ibiza for the abundance of bars and noisy parties. Which, however, after 11 p.m. move to uninhabited island next door so as not to disturb the locals. This is just a part of what this island of winemakers and farmers is rich in. That there is a beautiful archipelago of atolls directly opposite the bay of the Old City. For this it is worth sailing to Hvar. Rent an apartment close to the Old Town Marina and set off to new little islands every morning. Boats leave from the pier in the Venetian square. A round-trip ticket will cost no more than 10 euros, and it will take 20 minutes to sail to the farthest island. The most beautiful beaches are on Palmizana and Mlini. On Palmizana, try to find a table at the Toto’s fish restaurant (left trail from the pier, all the time straight uphill along the trail inland from the yacht pier) - take homemade white wine with ice and octopus salad.

You can swim, and then walk further along the path up the hill, bypass another bar and go to the open sea. There strong wind, rosemary bushes and rocks where you can sunbathe or have a picnic (there are no shops on the island, only cafes, so take everything with you). The waves are so high that it won't be hot on the stones. In the heat on Palmizana, it is pleasant to walk in the forest and in a small botanical garden. Snorkelling is good at Mlini Beach - follow the path to the right of the bay where the boat will sail to a small beach. Throw things on the rocks under the tree right by the water and dive.

You can drink coffee and have a snack right there - in a small tavern. The island of Yerolim has the most relaxed environment and you will not find bars, restaurants or yacht marinas here. Only a small cafe in the shade of trees, hammocks and a beach in a small shallow bay. Here, by the way, there is a nudist beach - one of the first in Europe.

On Hvar, you can go to wineries, climb the fortress above the city and see the panorama of all the tiny islands nearby, rent a car, scooter or bicycle and explore villages with olive groves, citrus orchards and vineyards, or go to the oldest theater in Europe on the main square.

Vis

An hour and a half by boat from noisy Hvar or two and a half from Split - and you are on a small fishing island in the center of the Adriatic. There are two villages and one road around the island. In one village there is a pier for ships and ferries, parking for sailboats, a school, a post office, a bank and a supermarket. The other, at the opposite end of the island, is a medieval fishing village. Little has changed in it since the first sailors came to Vis. Two rows of sturdy stone houses along the bay, a lighthouse, several fish restaurants, one pizzeria (good), fishing boats, a church and a beach. The beach is pebbly, the water is cool and crystal clear. The path begins behind the beach for hiking along the steep side of the mountain. The trail leads to the cliffs above the open sea, goes through olive groves and rosemary thickets. If you are going for a walk, take a lot of water with you, comfortable shoes and a snack - there is nowhere to restock on the way.

Advice: There is a ferry from Split to Vis every day. On the way - two and a half hours. You can get from Vis to Hvar in 40 minutes, but only once a week - on Tuesdays.

Dubrovnik is such a celebrity that it's somehow embarrassing to talk about it. It is bright, distinctive and interesting, but the problem is that thousands of tourists from all over the world think the same way and flood its streets every day, regardless of the season and weather. That is why you need to go to one of the nearest islands: Lokrum or Lopud.

Lokrum

A small island reserve with a rocky coast ten minutes from Dubrovnik.
Getting there: 10 minutes by small tourist boat from the pier in Dubrovnik's Old Town. In the morning it departs every 15-20 minutes, last flight from the island to the city - about five in the evening. Check the timetable at Lokrum pier.

It is better to go to Lokrum for the whole day: there is one bar and one cafe. And not a single hotel or apartment - not to stay overnight. The only local inhabitants of Lokrum are peacocks.
Get off the boat early in the morning, have a coffee in the small bar, walk inland through the woods and find beautiful beach- here is your assignment for today. Look for iron ladders in the rocks in the sea - I advise you to swim only near them. The coast is very rocky, it is better to jump into the water, and up the stairs. The water here is crystal clear and transparent - at a depth of 20 meters you can see every pebble on the bottom. Snorkelling is possible in the tiny coves between the rocks. This coast of Lokrum overlooks the open sea, so there are often strong waves. If you want quiet water, head to the other side of the island - it looks out over the Dubrovnik bay. It is better to wait out the heat in the shade in the forest or sleep on the grass in an olive grove. Dine - in the only cafe on the island, it is waiting for you at the monastery. In the evening, it is pleasant to walk along Lokrum with numerous paths - in an hour and a half you can go around the whole island, look at peacocks, admire the bays, rocks and a view of Dubrovnik.

Lopud

Island 40 minutes from Dubrovnik. Quite large ships go there, on which local residents also get to Lopud. On the waterfront, look for a small guesthouse and restaurant with a grape-covered veranda. Dine with a bucket of mussels in white wine or octopus - all local and fresh from the water. Good sand beach(which is rare for the Croatian islands) on the other side of the island - half an hour along the path through the forest.

Korcula

The old town on the island of Korcula is the twin brother of Dubrovnik. A peninsula with an old port, medieval walls, narrow streets, a 15th century cathedral, but more nature and much less tourists. Ferries from Split and Dubrovnik run here. Venetian architecture, rare for Croatia sandy beaches, vineyards, pine trees that cover most of the island, and an archipelago of 40 small nearby islands, where, like in Hvar, it is convenient to swim for a day to the beach - all this makes Korcula a very attractive destination. for relax. They say that Marco Polo was born here.

gv-line.hr or jadrolinija.hr.

Mljet

If you are looking for peace, silence and crystal clear sea, then head to Mljet. One side of the island is inhabited, but the other is covered with forests and lakes. national park... Most come here for a day: after the last boat leaves for Korcula or Dubrovnik, you stay in the tiny village of Polace. There are several restaurants serving local food and just one small hotel, Odisej. From here you can walk to two salt lakes (Big and Small) and even swim to the island of St. Mary in the center Big lake... It houses a 12th century Benedictine monastery. These lakes used to be fresh, but the monks for some reason decided to connect them with the sea. We recommend renting bicycles and exploring the forested part of the island or kayaking along the coves along the coast. The bottom of the Mljet Canal is adorned with corals, and around the entire island there are many wrecks for diving enthusiasts.

For ferry timetables and tickets see jadrolinija.hr.

Krk

Krk is an island in the north of the Adriatic coast of Croatia, it can be reached by car - the island is connected with the mainland by a beautiful road bridge... The airport of the city of Rijeka, the third most populous in Croatia, is also located here.
The town of Malinska with the resort of Haludovo will interest lovers of bars and discos, you need to go to Baska for a good beach vacation(attention: sandy beach! On the Adriatic, the vast majority of beaches are pebbly). Also of interest are the city of Punat, the island of Koslun, the city of Vrbnik and the capital of the islands - a city called Krk.

Whichever of the Croatian islands you choose for your vacation, your companions will always be the clean Adriatic Sea, fresh vegetables, cheeses and seafood, cozy towns and villages, as well as a wonderful Mediterranean climate.

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