To spend August on the coast, or more precisely, in south Croatia, means you have to brace yourself for the heat but also expect to see some lovely scenery. There is everything to be enjoyed in terms of nature, from mountains, rivers, lakes, national parks, to the sea and endless beaches.
Having said that, I must chuckle because in all these years I visited only a few places in my own country during summer. I rather spent those summer months somewhere else.
Now I'm asking myself the contrary: why would I need to travel anywhere else when I have all these nice things to see at home? Well, I do, but....I also do like new horizons.
Right, let me give you a short overview of how to spend two weeks traveling in south Croatia.
Drive from Zagreb to Rastoke-"small lakes of Plitvice Lakes" and you will already feel that you left the city life far behind you. The scenery is extremely relaxing.
After that continue your journey towards Split. If you want to read more about Split at the time of the famous Ultra Music, you can find it on my blog on this link: http://meninaidris.blogspot.hr/2015/10/ultra-music-festival-experience-split.html
However, if you choose to stay in Split for a few days during August, you will find it interesting enough with plenty of things and people going around. I like Split, and as many people say here, there is a special vibe of this place.
(Split)
It's worth finding accommodation in the center so that you can easily take a ferry every day and do short trips to the nearby islands. My pick were Brač, Šolta and Hvar.
Although the islands can be enjoyed most if you stay longer, one-day trips are still worthwhile. You have enough time to take a swim, grab a local bite and take a stroll (or just lie in the shadow).
(Palmižana, Paklinski otoci)
After that head down south to the Pelješac peninsula. My favourite place on Croatian coast at the moment. Hills, vineyards, pebbles, blue and turquoise sea, coves and beaches...I don't need much more, really. Life seems quite simple there, at least during summer.
(Pelješac)
It is also very simple to visit another beauty from there, the island of Korčula. Korčula is only half an hour ferry ride away from Pelješac. The old town is full of history and also famous for being Marco Polo's hometown. You'll find it to be extremely crowded in August, but it doesn't diminish its attraction.
(Korčula)
Further down south you will find Dubrovnik. When you get tired of tourists, take a boat to the nearby Elaphiti Islands. This archipelago consists of three main islands: Koločep, Šipan and Lopud. You can visit them all in one day by boat or just spend a few days on one of them to enjoy it properly.
(On the way from Pelješac to Dubrovnik-Ston)
(Lopud
Well, that's it - seems like there's plenty to be done and seen in two weeks!
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