Croatia - a land of beauty
Plitvice National Park is 295 square km of forest reserve with 16 terraced lakes, limestone canyons and waterfalls. Walk through different sections of the park enjoying lovely scenery and crystal clear water. You decide how long or far you want to walk and there is even a boat ride on a lake. It is breathtakingly beautiful.
In Dubrovnik enjoy the hustle and bustle during the day, walk on the walls or take the cable car up Mount Srd. Take the classic photo of the old town from a vantage point. Shop in the quaint shops or market but prices will be pricier than the less touristy towns. My favourite time is in the evening, sit in a square and enjoy some jazz. There are less people around as the big cruise ships have left. Find the hidden bar by going through the wall to sit outside and watch the sunset.
A great way to enjoy Croatia is on a small boat cruising the coast and stopping at islands and along the mainland. You unpack once and get to explore different stops along the route. There are standards of boats to suit all budgets. You get to enjoy the food and water sports on the boat and still get the tour of the towns where you stop.
Krka National Park is also worth a visit especially if you can’t get to Plitvice, which is my first choice. It is situated along the Krka River in Southern Croatia. It's known for a series of 7 waterfalls and is on a much smaller scale than Plitvice but still lovely for a short visit.
Split is on the picturesque Dalmation Coast and has a busy ferry terminal to all the islands. The Diocletian’s Palace is worth a visit. Do a “Game of Thrones Tour. A lot of this series was filmed all over Croatia. I certainly recognize parts of Split and Dubrovnik while watching it. Sit on the promenade and watch the beautiful people of Split go by.
My favourite island is Hvar which you can get to by a ferry from Split in just under 2 hours. It is beautiful, quaint and is great for shopping. From there you can hop over to some of the smaller islands, even nudist ones. I chose one which was not nudist, but not everyone knows that some are nudist beaches.
Croatia is good value for money for South Africans as 1 Croatian Kuna costs roughly R1.88. South African’s need a visa but if you have a multiple entry Schengen visa that is valid for the time you are in Croatia, you can enter Croatia on that visa. A Tip from me, consider visiting before Croatia joins the European Union and starts using Euros.
I love the beauty, the people and the food of this country and I am confident everyone will love it just as much as I do. Contact me to make a booking or to find out more.