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Ferries, shipping companies

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Croatia has international seaports in cities: Split, Rijeka, Ploce, Zadar, Sibenik, Dubrovnik.
The sea port in Split (luka Split) is the main passenger port in Croatia. The port is located in the city center, next to the main attraction of the historical part of Split - Diocletian's Palace and adjacent to the railway and bus stations.
Address: Gat St. Duje 1, 21000 SPLIT HRVATSKA. Web page: http://portsplit.com/

Shuttle traffic Ferries from Split organized by several large transport companies: Jadrolinija, Blue Line, SNAV.
The main passenger shipping company in Croatia is Jadrolinija, which operates the largest number of scheduled international and domestic ferry, shipping and high speed services. The company Jadrolinija transports passengers and cars on ferries between the cities of Split, Dubrovnik, Sibenik, Rijeka, Zadar, and others. Communication is well developed along the Adriatic coast with the islands, including large islands Middle Dalmatia: Brac, Hvar, Korcula, Solta, Ciovo and Vis.

Route: Moscow - Belarus - Poland - Czech Republic - Austria - Slovenia - Croatia - Hungary - Slovakia - Poland - Belarus - Moscow.
Car Skoda Octavia 1.8 TSI, 2011
Distance 5500 km;
Average fuel consumption 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, as such, it was not, 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 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 area.

The beach at Le Meridien is accessible to all.

The hotel has a pier for yachts, so not the poorest tourists stay there.

After swimming, lying on the beach under the scorching sun, and then in a cool room, we already forgot that 3 tiring days of the road are behind us. Even before arriving in Podstrana, we understood that there was absolutely nothing to do here, no entertainment, sights too ... but what’s there - there’s even 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, to do this, it was necessary to overcome a much shorter distance - about 10 km to the center of Split, which is about 20 minutes, taking into account traffic. Another plus of traveling by car is that you do not need to be tied to your place of residence. You can choose not crowded places for a relaxing holiday, and if you want to move, then the car is always there. The only negative is that one should not drink (well, at least limit oneself in drinking alcohol).

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

My gang: Vika, Sveta and Sanyok.

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

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

I do not remember how much the dinner cost, but it seems to have been one of the most expensive for the holiday. As usual - at first you compare everything with Moscow prices, and it seems inexpensive. The longer you rest, the cheaper it gets.

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

The very center of Split. Cafe in ruins.

After wandering around the city for a bit, we moved back to the hotel. We dined 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 after 2-2.5 hours. There was plenty of time to discuss tomorrow. We decided to go to Omis.

Even before we planned our trip to Croatia, Omiš was one of our priority destinations. But, since all available options there were booked, we decided to go to Split. It was all the more interesting to find out what is so special about Omiš 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 Omiš is sandy and shallow. As a result - a huge number of people with children. In general, a resort atmosphere is felt in Omis. The town is small, but populous. We swam, sunbathed and went to explore the surroundings. Trusting intuition, we drove along the road that runs along the river that flows into the sea. The water in it is an unreal color.

Seeing a restaurant on the banks of the river, we parked without hesitation. The restaurant had some kind of special set menu which included soup, salad and river trout. They brought a lot more bread, which we threw directly from our seats into the river and fed the very trout, which would then be caught and fried for the guests of the restaurant.

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

For the first time I 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.

Climbing took a lot of effort. But still we did not regret it. I think at 7 pm the views from there are generally gorgeous. While we were climbing mountains, Vika found a post office. 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've been.

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

After walking around Omis a little more, we went to the hotel, discussing tomorrow on the way. During the two days spent on the beaches, we heard a lot of 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 to Brac leave every 1.5 hours, we calculated the time so as to get to it by 9:00. We left an hour before and were almost late. There was pandemonium in the port! Cars were allowed into the territory only with the presence of tickets, which we did not have. Went to buy, stood in a huge line 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 were in time at 9 o'clock, we were almost the last to arrive.

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. When we learned that this place is located on the island of Brac, we did not think for a second.

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

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

I must say, this is one of the best beaches I've ever been to. It is pebbly, but the pebbles are so small that they do not cause any discomfort, almost like sand, only harder. Because of this, there is no turbidity in the water. The beach has a blue flag, an international award given 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 pines. But gradually the spit filled with people, and by 13:00 there were so many 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.

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

We loved the island so much that we didn't want to leave. If they knew that it is so cool here, then part of the vacation would be planned on the island. But it was time to get ready, especially since we already wanted to eat, and on the beach, apart from beer and ice cream, we did not eat anything.

At first they wanted to eat in Supetar near the port, but along the way, somewhere in the center of the island, they noticed a sign for konoba. Without thinking twice, we turned there. It turned out to be a private house, the owners of which keep all living creatures, grow fruits and vegetables and feed their guests with it, and develop agro-tourism. It was my first time in 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 near Tomic. Everything is simple, at home.

Roasted lamb meat

We had a great time in the konobe, we did not regret that we stopped by. My wife still has one of the most vivid impressions of the entire trip. We talked with the son of the tavern and he showed us their farm, told us what and how they do. He took me to the cellar where stocks of food are stored: prosciutto, vegetables, olive oil, wine, etc ...

The prosciutto is ripening.

They also make their own wine. Very good.

We decided to buy some bottles of wine and olive oil. The oil was amazing, I didn’t buy anything like it in stores! I don't remember how much we paid for the wine, but the oil cost 50 HRK for a half liter bottle.

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

We couldn’t sit quietly in one place, especially when there are a lot of people nearby. interesting places. Trogir is one of them.

The city center has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Since you can’t drive in the center by car (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, which offers a view of the city.

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

There are a lot of such nooks and crannies in Trogir, in which it is pleasant to sit in the midday heat.

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

Went by tourist offices see what they offer. I didn’t really want to go on excursions, but fishing attracted my attention. They offered to go to the northern part of the Adriatic Sea for tuna, but the price tag went off scale. Then we were offered a light option - no tuna, fishing in the vicinity. As a result, we agreed that for € 250 we would rent a small boat for 6 hours, in which there would 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, we carefully collected it with us.

There was a luxury yacht moored at the pier, and since it was the only one open, we decided that it was ours and happily jumped in there. After looking around a little, we realized that we had got there))) Until the owner woke up, we got off it and realized that our boat was not there yet ... We already started to get a little nervous, but we saw that ours was swimming up to us ... Compared to the one on which we have already visited, this seemed to be some kind of tiny boat. It even felt a little embarrassing.

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

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

When it does not bite, it is always boring, and interest quickly disappears. The girls have already begun to lose heart, and our captain too. And since there was no fishing, he offered to take us to the island of Brac to swim there. Of course we agreed!

We swim to swim.

They sailed to the deserted shore, dropped anchor and hung there for an hour and a half.

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

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 the steer.

After such an eventful 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 Jugo fish restaurant (we had a small guide in the room, and there was a rating of restaurants in it, and Jugo occupied one of the top lines there). Just walking around Split, it is very unlikely that we would look into this place, because it is located away from hiking trails- in the berth area for private yachts. Even knowing the address, I had to search a bit.

View from the Jugo restaurant on the port of Split.

The restaurant was not cheap, but everything was very tasty, and the service was at a high level.

Portions correspond to the status of a restaurant - the more expensive, the smaller))) But, in general, we ate.

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

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

But let's go to the market. The hope was glimmering in my soul that the merchants had not yet dispersed, the time was already late - the tenth hour. 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 such devils.

Well, every little thing

Satisfied, we drove back to the hotel. Today it was necessary to swim until you were blue in the face, the last day after all. In the afternoon I decided to take a walk around the hotel. There are private houses around, all have small gardens, something grows in them.

Like grenades...

Or peaches...

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

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

For a few minutes the whole sky was red, then it turned purple and gradually turned into purple! Awesome!

We have been impressed by these colors for a long time. The day ended in one of the restaurants in Split, where Sanok and I ate steaks from the freshest tuna. There could not have been a better end to the day, and indeed to the entire holiday at sea! But the journey is not over yet - there were 4 days of travel home ahead and a lot of interesting things along the way.

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 a rich history, as well as friendly locals. If the photos of the Croatian island of Brac have long attracted your attention, then it's time to go on a virtual journey through this interesting place!

General information

Brac 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 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 cities on the island, the largest of which are Supetar (in the northern part), Pucishce (in the northeast) and Bol (in the south).

The beaches of the island of Brac

Croatia is famous for its large and clean beaches which 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 - popular tourist destination during the summer, so hotel rooms must be booked at least in the spring, and even better in the 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 apartments starts from 40 €.
The average price of a night's stay in a 3-4 * hotel is 150-190 euros. This price already includes breakfast and dinner, as well as the opportunity to visit the beach at the hotel for free.

Find out the RATES or book any accommodation using this form

Attractions and entertainment

Vidova Gora

Vidova mountain - highest point Adriatic. Its height is 778 meters above sea level. Today it is an observation deck from which the neighboring cities of Croatia and the islands, vineyards and rivers are visible 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 of the old church of the 13-14th century still attract tourists here.

Blaz (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 mention of it dates 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 there are guided tours.

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 garden adjacent to it. By the way, getting to the monastery is not as 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 clothes and shoes with hard soles.

The address: West End, Bol, Island of Brac, Croatia.

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

There are many picturesque vineyards and olive groves on Brac, 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 winery with a small vineyard and good-natured owners.

Upon arrival, tourists are immediately invited to the table and offered to taste various varieties of wine. Afterwards, guests are treated to an appetizer, main course and dessert. During the meal, the hosts often talk both about the history of the winery and about 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 hospitable.

At first, specially for tourists, they hold sightseeing tour: show vineyards, tell Interesting Facts about the production of wine and about the island as a whole. After the wine tasting begins: the owners 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 making wine, but also to better understand the life of ordinary Croatians.

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

Supertar Cemetery

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

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

Oddly enough, over 10,000 tourists visit the Supertar cemetery every year, and many of them consider it the main attraction of the island.

Where to find: Supetar Bb, Supetar, island of Brac 21400, Croatia.

Weather and climate, when is the best time to visit

Brac is a great place for a beach holiday in the summer and sightseeing at any time of the year. The average temperature in July is approximately 26-29°C, and in January - 10-12°C.

The swimming season opens 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

The only way to get to the island of Brac from Split is by ferry. To do this, you need to come to the Jadrolinija ferry terminal in Split (it is located on the left side of the bay) and take the ferry going to Supertar (the largest locality islands of Brac). You can buy tickets just before departure at the port ticket office. The price for two is 226 kunas. The price also includes the transport of a car.

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

Having been here, you will see that Brac Island (Croatia) is a great place for a family holiday!

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

In September 2012, my mother and I visited the town of Bol. It is located on the island of Brac, in the Dalmatia region of Croatia. The former fishing village has turned into a well-known resort thanks to the Golden Cape (Golden Rat) beach.

Golden Cape beach in Bol

We got to Bol from Split. The direct ferry to Bol goes only once a day and leaves Split at 16:00. We wanted to get to the island early and so we went to Supetar (a town on the island of Brac, where ferries from Split run regularly). For two, tickets cost 33 kunas (1 kuna is equal to about 5 rubles). The ferry is three-deck. On the ground floor there are cars, on the second floor there are blue leather sofas with the opportunity to order coffee and buy chocolates, and on the third floor there is an open deck with rows of yellow plastic chairs. We stayed on the second. Our suitcase was too heavy and we had to carry it up the stairs.

Arriving in Supetar, we saw fixed-route taxis and for 40 kunas for two with two suitcases we reached Bol. There was nothing to look for in Supetar. Right behind the ferry there is a bus station with buses and taxis.

The same ferry sails to Supetar

Berth for ferries to Supetar in Split

Ferry timetable from Split to Supetar

Second floor on the ferry from Split to Supetar

Third floor on the ferry from Split to Supetar

A wonderful view of Split opens up on a departing ferry

Great view from the ferry

Bol is a small town with only three streets running along the coast. Most of the tourists (in my opinion, about 70%) on those two days of our trip were German pensioners, some of them were with grandchildren 10-14 years old. The main street, beautifully restored, is lined with several restaurants and bars. In the very center of the city, near the monument to the fishermen, the post office and the Kastil hotel, there is a Konzum supermarket.

Monument to fishermen on the central embankment

We settled in the central hotel of the city of Kastil, indicated in all the guidebooks for Croatia that I saw. A room with a sea view for two was 78 euros. The hotel is good, the room is small. In the morning you can have breakfast on the wonderful veranda. There was wi-fi in the lobby. However, in some rooms with sea views, it is difficult to fall asleep until late in the evening due to the restaurant located on the ground floor, which plays live music until late at night. Although they covered Led Zeppelin and Radiohead, it was difficult to listen to the singing due to the soloist's lack of hearing.

Kastil Hotel

Hotel room

View from the window

Restaurant under the window

We came to Bol because we wanted to see the legendary Golden Cape beach. My mom loves the beaches and I thought it would be nice to be there with her. Lot Russian tourists they come to Bol by boat from Makarska for 3 hours and, as we overheard on the beach, they are not happy with swimming on the beach of the Golden Cape. They come to the beach on a tourist train or on a boat, missing the most beautiful thing in Bol - a walk along the marble-paved, pine-lined 1.5-kilometer road to the beach along the sea. This is a wonderful walk useful for people (German pensioners know about this and therefore go to Bol), there are many benches on the way that allow people to sit on them and relax. Also along the road there are lovely sculptures made of white stone, a variety of Mediterranean vegetation is blooming, which made my mother very happy. You can, of course, go down to the sea earlier and not go all the way to the beach. But this walk was easy and pleasant, probably due to the combination of pine forest and sea air.

Road to Golden Cape beach

Sculpture on the pier

Bench for rest

Sculpture of the Virgin Mary with Child>

Pines and the sea

sea color

The beach "Golden Cape" is like a language that the earth shows to the sea. In 2009 Lonely Planet listed it as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. It's free, like the rest of the Croatian beaches, there is a charge for sunbeds and umbrellas, but nothing prevents you from lying on your towel. The beach is not sandy, but with small pebbles. Walking with bare feet is tolerable. However, it is a little disappointing because it is nowhere near as beautiful as in the bird's eye view (see first photo). The shape of the beach is rather unusual, but it is also found in Russia, in the city of Yeysk on the Sea of Azov. There are advantages to this unusual shape. On the one hand (on the left) the coast is flatter and it is convenient for children to swim in this place, and on the right side it becomes deep after a few steps - adults without children are usually located there. Further behind them are small coves where nudists (or naturists) settle. On the beach itself, nudism is prohibited, as proudly stated by the sign at the entrance to the beach.

Also in the pine trees there is a room where you can go to the shower and toilet for a fee.

Bol itself turned out to be a nice little town. But it's completely touristy. You can relax here quite calmly and relaxed. But at the same time, those who seek complete solitude will not find it there. Boats come to the beach during the day. My mom summed up at the end of the stay that two days was great, but more time would be boring. I myself would probably return there at the beginning of spring or at the end of autumn, when the town is empty and you can walk along the embankment and on the way to the beach look at the amazing color of the turquoise sea, and the color of the firs under the rays of sunlight, and at night at the stars and lights on neighboring island. The restaurants serve delicious and plentiful food.

In the morning at 6.30 we sailed on a catamaran to Split. Tickets for it are sold without a seat and can be bought at a kiosk in front of the catamaran stand, which opens around 6 am.

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

Why go to the islands of Croatia?

The main plus of the island of Croatia is a smaller flow of tourists compared to the coast and the main cities and resorts - Split, Makarska and Dubrovnik. So it's easy to find wild beach with clean water and often no people at all. And this is even in high season. The season on the islands starts from mid-June and lasts until October inclusive. The best time travel - September. Adriatic islands for those who love rocky beaches, deep cool seas, 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 sailboats, ferries and islands passing by. This is no longer a transport, but the beginning of a journey. Catamarans are faster, they have flexible schedules, but they are small ships without open decks on hydrofoils, similar to our rockets. And it pumps 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 swim. In Croatia, almost every small town on the islands has developed water transport - minibuses to beautiful beaches, which are difficult or impossible to reach on foot or by car. We have to bargain.

How to get there?

Traveling around 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 - Croatia is very developed private sector, but most of the hotels are typical concrete boxes from the Yugoslav past.
In Istria (technically the islands are part of 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.

In Split, most flights 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 bring you directly to the ferry pier. If you have time before the ferry, drop your luggage in the luggage room and head to the Old Town - seven minutes along the embankment. Drink coffee on the steps of the Diocletian's palace from the time of the Roman Empire, climb the tower there, and reach the completely already Italian square (red arches). Huge Mediterranean liners leave the port of Split, cargo ships to Italy and many ferries that take tourists and locals to dozens of islands.

Brac

Brač is the closest green and hilly island to the mainland. Many have dachas there - this gives a homely look and sets a leisurely rhythm. If you are looking for a quiet holiday in the countryside, then this is the place for you. Small bays, in which there are a dozen houses, a church, a shop with rustic bread, if you're lucky - a cafe. There are no equipped beaches, but they are not needed - smooth warm stones under the trees right by the water are much more pleasant. With the exception of rare sandy beaches, the coast is rocky. Brac is famous for its sandy beach Bol, where windsurfing is practiced. But after he entered the ranking of the most beautiful beaches in Europe, there is no crowding.

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 drive to Brac by car from Split (ferry to the town of Supetar) and to leave for Makarska from Sumartin if you are on your way to the south of Croatia or 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 pm are moved to desert island next door so as not to disturb the locals. This is only part of what this island of winemakers and farmers is rich in. What is the beautiful archipelago of atolls right in front of the bay of the Old City. For the sake of this, it is worth sailing to Hvar. Rent an apartment close to the Old Town Pier and head out to new little islands every morning. Boats depart from the pier in the Venetian square. A round-trip ticket will cost no more than 10 euros, and it takes 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 fish restaurant Toto’s (left path from the pier, all the way uphill along the path inland from the pier with yachts) - take homemade white wine with ice and octopus salad.

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

You can drink coffee and have a snack right there - in a small tavern. Yerolim Island has the most relaxed environment, with no bars, restaurants or marinas to be found 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 the wineries, climb up to the fortress above the city and see the panorama of all the tiny nearby islands, rent a car, scooter or bicycle and explore the villages with olive groves, citrus orchards and vineyards, or go to the oldest theater in Europe on the main square.

Vis

One and a half hours by ship 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 berth for ships and ferries, parking for sailboats, a school, a post office, a bank and a supermarket. The other, on the opposite end of the island, is a medieval fishing village. Little has changed in it since the first sailors were on 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. Behind the beach, a hiking trail begins along the steep slope of the mountain. The trail goes to the cliffs above the open sea, goes through olive groves and rosemary thickets. If you are going for a walk, take plenty of water, comfortable shoes and a snack with you - there is nowhere to replenish supplies on the way.

Advice: There is a ferry from Split to Vis every day. The journey is 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 embarrassing to even talk about it. It is bright, original and interesting, but the trouble 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 islands closest to it: 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 the Old Town of Dubrovnik. In the morning it departs every 15-20 minutes, the last flight from the island to the city is around 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 - do not stay overnight. The only local inhabitants of Lokrum are peacocks.
Get off the boat early in the morning, drink coffee in a small bar, walk through the forest deep into the island and find beautiful beach Here is your assignment for today. Look for iron stairs in the rocks into the sea - I advise you to swim only near them. The coast is very rocky, it is better to jump into the water, and upstairs - on the stairs. The water here is crystal clear and transparent - at a depth of 20 meters you can see every pebble at the bottom. Snorkeling is possible in the tiny coves between the rocks. This shore of Lokrum faces the open sea, so there are often strong waves. If you want quiet water, go to the other side of the island - it looks out over Dubrovnik bay. It is better to wait out the heat in the shade in the forest or sleep on the grass in the olive grove. Have lunch - 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 entire island, look at peacocks, admire the bays, rocks and views of Dubrovnik.

Lopud

The island is 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 vine-covered veranda. Dine on 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 fewer tourists. Ferries from Split and Dubrovnik go here. Venetian architecture, sandy beaches rare for Croatia, vineyards, pine trees that cover most of islands, and an archipelago of 40 small nearby islands, where, like in Hvar, it is convenient to swim for a day on the beach - all this makes Korcula a very attractive holiday destination. They say Marco Polo was born here.

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Mljet

If you are looking for peace, silence and crystal clear sea, then go to Mljet. One side of the island is inhabited, but the other is covered with forests and lakes - this national park. Most come here for the day: after the last boat leaves for Korcula or Dubrovnik, you stay in the tiny village of Polace. There are several restaurants with local food and only 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 of the Big Lake. It houses a Benedictine monastery of the 12th century. These lakes used to be fresh, but for some reason the monks decided to connect them to the sea. We recommend renting bicycles and exploring the forest part of the island or kayaking along the bays along the coast. The bottom of the Mljetsky Canal is decorated with corals, and around the whole island there are many sunken ships for diving enthusiasts.

For ferry timetables and tickets, visit jadrolinija.hr.

Krk

Krk is an island in the north of the Adriatic coast of Croatia, it can be reached by car - a beautiful road bridge connects the island with the mainland. Here is the airport of the city of Rijeka - the third largest in Croatia.
The town of Malinska with the Haludovo resort will interest lovers of bars and discos; you should go to Baska for a good beach holiday(Attention: sandy beach! On the Adriatic, the vast majority of beaches are pebbly). Also of interest are the city of Punat, the island of Kosljun, 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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