Category: Things to do in Split

The Tourist Dilemma: Krka or Plitvice?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Visitors of Split, Croatia are often faced with a dilemma: Which day tour to pick: Krka Waterfalls or Plitvice Lakes? As a Tour guide I get that question a lot. Getting both tours may not always be possible. Either you have just one day available, or you have other issues. Here are some hints to help you make the choice between visiting two Croatian national parks: Krka and the Plitvice Lakes:
Krka is closer to Split, requires less walking and may be accesible even to people in wheelchairs. Visiting Plitvice Lakes requires a certain level of physical fitness and more time.
Both Krka and Plivice Lakes national parks are stunningly beautiful. However, there is a reason why the UNESCO awarded Plitvice Lakes the title of a World Heritage of Nature site.
If possible, take both tours. If not, come back next year, and do the other one.

Is It Safe To Swim In The Adriatic Sea In Croatia?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Yes, swimming in the Adriatic Sea in Croatia is regarded as generally safe as long as you take some precautions:
Always gradually enter into the water
Before jumping, make sure it’s deep enough
Many Croatian beaches are rocky or concrete. Some areas can be very slippery
If they’re not rocky, they are made up of pebbles. If you’re unstable, you can twist an ankle. Or worse, be ridiculed.
Waves can be exciting, but treacherous
Sea urchins lurk among the rocks
Swimming too far away from the coastline or outside of the designated beach limits can be highly risky because of water scooters and speed boats
If you fall asleep on a floating air mattress, you will need to get a ferry back from Italy. Or swim back.

Are The Walls Of Ston, Croatia, Second Longest In The World?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Are The Walls Of Ston, Croatia, Second Longest In The World?NO. The Walls of Ston are not “the second longest wall in the world”, as some believe
The Walls of Ston may not even be the longest wall in Europe
However, the Walls of Ston are (most probably) the longest preserved medieval stone fortification system in Europe, and ONE of the longest such walls in the world.

Budget-Friendly DIY Boat&Beach Tour From Split Or Trogir

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Finding a perfect beach in Split or in Trogir may be challenging. Either you have to walk much, or ride on a stuffy bus, or find parking (mission impossible), or get stuck in traffic, or pay much, only to end up at a super crowded beach.
However, there is an inexpensive, stress-free, fulfilling, short, safe and easy option you can go for instead, a perfect sweet spot: DISCOVER the beaches of SLATINE ON THE ISLAND OF ČIOVO!

Do-It-Yourself Truly Croatian Souvenirs From Croatia

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Are you looking for something to take back from Croatia? Something cheap, original, authentic, and truly Croatian? Here’s a list of DIY Croatian souvenirs:make your own Adriatic Sea salt
find coloured glass pebbles
search for small driftwood sculptures
pick pieces of Croatian limestone

Do You Have To Pay To Get Into Dubrovnik Old Town?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

NO. You DO NOT HAVE TO PAY TO GET INTO DUBROVNIK OLD TOWN. Dubrovnik is more than a castle or a museum. Dubrovnik Old Town is a LIVING CITY. With real people living there.
However, Dubrovnik City authorities and others will certainly find a way to deprive you of some money. In fact, you can count on it.
If you’re travelling on a budget, there are ways to minimise the cost, though.

Discover Slatine – A Higgledy-Piggledy Village On The Island Of Čiovo

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Although I have lived in Slatine for 8 years now, not until recently did I realise how fascinating this place was. Away from restaurants, beaches and holiday homes, the village of Slatine on the island of Čiovo manages to defy modern tourism and maintain an authentic charm. Just couple of hours ago I returned from…

Why Are Plitvice Lakes Really So Turquoise?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Fine floating particles absorb and scatter sunlight in ways that can give water a striking blue-green, or turquoise, colour.
These particles, which come into existence by means of a fascinating natural process, consist of minerals and algae.
In a well coordinated play of nature, the deposits of these particles eventually form barriers, or dams, creating lakes and waterfalls
The lakes and waterfalls actually perpetuate the creation of the fine particles, amplifying the entire process.

Is It Safe To Drink Tap Water In Croatia?

Posted on by Igor Kocelj

Generally speaking, tap water in Croatia is tasty and perfectly safe to drink
In some areas of Croatia tap water may become unsafe after heavy rains. You will then be advised to boil the water or buy bottled water.
Unless you want to try some of Croatia’s prised mineral waters, always specify that you want tap water.