Hello fellow travellers!!
If anyone is planning a trip to beautiful Croatia, how
about a small town called Murter?!
It's located on the central Adriatic coast, between Zadar
and Sibenik.
My father owns a beautiful Inn with breath-taking views.
It's DM70/night for double or single occupancy, and DM10/each
additional person. The suites can sleep about 4 or 5 people.
They are equipped with bathrooms and kitchens.
During the summer, my family also operates "Racic Day Tours"
through Kornati National Park. For DM50/person, you have a
boat trip to and from Kornati with swimming stops in the
Adriatic along the way, as well as a meal and beverage in
Kornati.
The phone number in Croatia is (22)-434-865. You can also
phone (22)-434-367.
Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions.
I'll be there this summer, so I hope to see you then!
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I will be rally pleased to visit your Country, so nice and
full of history (Romans and Venitians left so many
beautiufl things!). Morter is an island, isn't it?
But your Country is still in the hands of a strong
NATIONALIST like Mr. Tujman... and I am descendent from
italians of Fiume (Rijeka)... A couple of italian friends
told me that last yar they had problems in Dalmatia. Some
nationalists treated them as 'fascists'...
May be in the future. Ciao Anita!
True: Croatians were too nationalistic.
Although Croatia had a beutiful coast i wouldn't go back
there. I found Croatians very rude. My friend was forced to
give a seat on a bus. Thanks for the warm hospitlity you
give to your visitors.
The Croatians definately rip you off!!!
Not only that i found them dirty, especially split. They
don't stop spitting and piss where ever they want! So watch
where you walk!
I rememeber getting off a ferry on Hvar Island, not one
Croatian help me with directions or advise on how/where to
get a bus. Then when I hitchhiked all the croatians didn't
bother looking at me (I guess they were too good for me),
but instead a German couple picked me up.
I don't know what to say to that. I was born, raised, and
I live in Canada. The times when I have been to Croatia have
been very enjoyable. I do have family there, though. So, I
haven't had to deal with too many stangers. Just from what
my dad tells me, the people that do come, tend to return again
and again. This is why I am looking forward to being there
this summer. I know I'll meet alot of people from all over.
Also, rest and relaxation are a big plus!
Hope you reconsider.
Hello Anita, so, you recomend a Croatia but you don't live
there! And you don't know the history...
What happened to 'T' is quite normal in the 'Beautiful
Croatia'!
Sorry, but all i was stating was my personal expeirence
during my stay in Croatia. But i probably can understand why
the Croatians were that way. Things haven't been the best
since the war ended, and especially now that there is still
trouble in the Balkans, so I guess morale is a bit low.
However some good things happened as well, however the bad
times out numbered the good times. I guess people have
different expeirences. Some people might love the place,
others will hate it. But from personal expeirence and in
comparision to other places that I've been to, I wouldn't go
back to Croatia.
I have to admit that Dubrovnik is beutiful and worth
seeing and the bus ride from Pula to Zagreb was bliss (Loved
the scenary)
'Al/Milano'. I guess you are from Milano. I'm an
Italo-Australian, who lives in Sydney. My expeirences in
Croatia were quite funny. People at first hand would
suspected me being an Italian from Italy and they treated me
that way. But once I told them I was from Australia and that
my parents were from Italy the situation changed. I was
treated a bit different and I can remember a few times how
they would complain about the Italians
Anyway I went to Milan during June/July. Milano was nice
(especially the centre of Milan-Duomo and Corso Victor
Emmanuel. I did a bit of travelling around Italy and got to
see all the relatives. If you ever think of coming to
Australia, give us a 'squillo'
I leave my email address.
You poor thiing Anita.. All you were trying to do was offer
great views and great times to tourists..not start an
inter-racial war !!
I am an Australian living in Slovenia and have experienced
nothing but good hospitality from Croatians and am really
looking forward to a trip to the entire coast this summer.
I will write directly to you later if that is Ok but would
be keen to book at your parent's place in for one or two
nights , possibly July 19-20. I will confirm dates later.
Many thanks for letting us know about this place. It sounds
great.And have a nice time yourself...
Cheers
dEAR cv, Croatia is A good place for you not for italians
like me. If you appreciate Slovenia you will do the same
for Croatia. But, PLEASE, don't speak about things that you
don't know. There's no inter-racial war at all! But many
croatians (and also many slovenians) are not polite with
italians (and it seems even with italo-australians). You
are FREE to go to Croatia, of course. But when you say that
croatians offer a good hospitality...remember that IS YOUR
OWN OPINION.
Hello cv,
Croatia is A good place for you not for italians like me.
If you appreciate Slovenia you will do the same for
Croatia. But, PLEASE, don't speak about things that you
don't know. There's no inter-racial war at all,just a
problem of croatian nationalism and freedom for italians
living in Istra/Dalmatia... That's the reason why many
croatians (and also many slovenians) are not polite with
italians (and it seems even with italo-australians).
You are FREE to go to Croatia, of course. But when you say
that croatians offer a good hospitality...remember that IS
YOUR OWN OPINION...
Actually I found Slovenia really good. I would like to go
back there. Nice country to see and the peolpe really
freindly. At least in Slovenia I was able to get a tourist
map whereas in Croatia they seemed to have run out!
Its true about the Italians minority in Istria. They don't
have a Fair go. I was reading an article the other day on
it. Apparently the Croatian constitution is very
discrimintive to minorities (basically directed to serbs but
it affects all minorities)
Anyway things seem to be improving in this area, they seem
to be boasting about that there is a flag that is a hybrib
between the Italian flag and the Croatian flag in the town
square in pula.
A I said before some people were enjoying Croatia while
others did not.
I`m a norwegian, 22 years old. Last summer I spent 10 days in Croatia. My friends and I were in a town called Rab. I got really sick, and had no insurance. The old lady we stayed with called the local "hospital". They said I could come right over. I was severely dehydrated and was put on an I.V. (0.3 liters of saltwater). I also got some pills. For this I paid next to nothing. All the people we met during our stay were very helpful. Maybe, because I`m tall and blonde. But still, it can`t be all that bad.............
I really hope people reading these posts aren't totally
turned off of visiting Croatia. That would be a shame.
After all, the war is going to decrease tourism enough. I'm
sorry to hear that some Italians feel they have been mistreated.
It would be nice to hear from other Italians who have visited
this country to see how they were treated.
And to CV - Thanks for your kind words. I hope you can make
it down to the coast. And by all means, do write me directly.
I will be departing June 4. Talk to you soon!
My experiences of Croatia have been very pleasant - great
scenery, water, weather... But the hitching sucks! Natives
seem really suspicious of foreigners and tend to shy away
from them. This makes some Croatians seem unfriendly, but I
don't think it's necessarily the case.
Chris
I am a born Croatian from Zagreb, who has lived there from
age 0 to age 17. Every year I spend about 4 months there.
It is nice that Anita is offering nice views and bla bla
bla. But here's the real story... Croatia's coast is f*****
expensive and I wouldn't pay a cent to spend my summer
there. It is cheaper to go to Spain than to Croatia.
Croatians are rude (especially southerners - we in Zagreb
are not much better) and we all think that we are above
everyone else (that's why seldomly people stop to pick you
up). Everybody there thinks that they have some kind of
right to stuff (such as seats in the bus). Adriatic coast
is very nice and definitely worth seeing. If you could take
all the people out, it'd be very very nice. Those morons
over there do not realize that the entire economy depends
on tourism. The country is definitely not tourist friendly
(certain exceptions apply). You will only get ripped off.
So, if you're debating between Croatian and some other
coast - GO ELSEWHERE!!!
Hi Anita,
I am feeling that I have to say something positive. You come
across as a very thoughtful person who has taken time to
enjoy her Croatian heritage. The people who have written in
response to your posting have been very biased. Yes, we
could all spend our holiday money running off to places like
Spain (that practically every European goes to) not because
it will be the best place, but because it is cheap. I
thought that the Lonely Planet would attract people who seek
a "different" type of holiday from the ususal "Ibiza"-style
holiday. Croatia offers a chance to look at the past and the
present of a developing nation. Tourists would be better
served if they tried to experience the country they travel
to, rather than bring all their "baggage" of how a country
should be towards them. There are many places in this world
that are off the beaten track, and Croatia is one of these
places. I am one who intends one day to have my footprints
found basking under the warm skies of a Croatian sun. So
keep us informed Anita of what Croatia has to offer. Maybe I
will see you there some day. And for those who think I am
biased ...... Italy is a lovely country too .... viva
Milano!!!
Hello,
I live in Roma and have been going to Croatia for vacation
now for 5 year. I go to the island of Cres near rijeka
(fiume in italian) and love it. The croatians have always
been nice and friendly to my friends and my whole family, I
reccommend it it anyone....italian, german or anyone. The
coast is just as expensive as any other tourist coasts are
and I am glad to spend my money there, there is nothing
more graet than spending time in an unspoiled (and un
comecialised) atmospere like Croatia. People do not know
what they miss by not going to Croatia..
Stefano
Stefano, evidentemente abbiamo parametri diversi. Molti
croati sono 'unfrendly' per non dire ostili con noi
italiani. Certo se non parli MAI di politica, non fai il
minimo accenno alla questione dei poveri istriani, lodi il
presidente Tujman...SEI IN PARADISO! Ma se ti scappa una
mezza parola contro la linea politica ufficiale...allora
diventi FASCISTA (e le altre parole non le capisci perchΘ
sono in croato!) Buone vacanze in Croazia....
To Al/Milano,
you can take Tudjman and stick it to your...
If you know so much about Croatian constitution, why don't
you tell us something about position of minorities in Italy
(Austrians in Tirol, Slovenians and Croatians in Trieste. If
you want to ask rights for Italians in Croatia you mast be
prepared to give the same rights for Croatians in Italy.
History, what do you know about it? Try to read book Gli
sposi di Via Rosseti by Fulvio Tomizza and you will find out
something about it.
Nationalism? Bla,bla...Remember Garibaldi. Why are you so
critical to our desire for independence?
Maybe you really had bad expirience in Croatia (I'm sorry
for that), but the story always have 2 sides. The main
problems with some (NOT ALL) Italians visiting Croatia is
that they behave like it is still occupied by Italy as it
was 50 years before.
Venetians and Romans - were they Italians? I'm not so sure.
See you
As far as I know, Mr. Tudjman fucks you...not me.
This 'masturbation' if venetians and romans were italians
is a non sense... Please don't be so silly!
There are minorities in Italy who have ALL the rights (in
Sud Tyrol for example). Unfortunately it's not the same in
Croatia (not only for italians, but also for serbians,
austrians, etc.).
I think that Italy is a democratic country, Croatia...not
yet. Kisses from Milan!
Italy democratic.... hmmmmmm!!!?
I am sorry if Al/Milan/T had some bad experiences in
Croatia but how do we know that it was not down to you lot.
I mean, surely you can't go on holiday somewhere and not
complain about something.
I can see the difference here between Stefano and you lot,
he goes on holiday to enjoy himself, you to find something
to complain about. It's like when English people go to
Spain and complain that they can't find a Fish and Chips
shop anywhere. Doh.
BTW... stop dreaming about Istria, it'll never be yours.
BTW 2. i find most of the Italians rude, pig-headed and
rather bad at driving. Not to mention the prices.
Hey Al/Milan!My granmother have really good chance to taste Italian hospitality when Italians put here in concentration camp.You talk about Italians who were forced to live Croatia.Excuse,but on which side was Italy in WWII.You speak like Croats were agressors who were trturing poor inocent Italians.
Stefano,is sombedoy took your seat in the bus it was probably because he had reservation and you didn't.If you had reservation nobody would be able to take your seat.
P.S.If you don't like Tudjman that's your problem.And what about that big democrat U.Bossi.Oh,and what was name of that other big Italian democrat.Oh,yes,Mussolini.
SANJIN,
I've NEVER said THAT ITALIANS WERE FORCED TO LEAVE
CROATIA: I said that they were forced to leave ISTRIA!
Bossi, Tujman and Mussolini? All fascist shit!
My grand father was killed by croatians in the Carso just
because he was suspected to be fascist!
Think about it!
SUMMER IN CROATIA??? no thanks!
Wow,
I cannot believe the propaganda you keep on throwing on
croatia. I am an American who has travelled troughout all
over easter europe and have been to croatia a number of
times. I had a wonderful time and I will go again, I am
sorry if you had a bad experience, I really do think it is
more than that though...you write from your own personal
grudges, NOT from your experiences. I feel very sorry for
you, and hope you get a new hobby sometime soon, instead of
your pathetic attempt to rid travellers from Croatia.
Travellers, you will have the time of your life in Croatia,
the only problems you will encounter is arrogant,
uncultured people like this man who will try and stop you
from going.
Have a blast!
Seraphine
Seraphine, are you really american? Mmmm...I am not sure.
You are FREE to visit your croatians friends...not to tell
me what is good and what is wrong... If you really are an
american you are an ignorant one...
Have a blast!
Why wouldent I be american? I am proud and love my country,
is there a problem with that? If you dont believe me that
is your problem, why would I pretend to be otherwise? All I
wanted to do is tell the people that it is a great place to
visit, unlike the hate you depict. How dare you, you
uncivilized bastard, call me ignorant? As EVERYONE on this
post has seen you are the ignorant one who refuses to
travel or even see it as a new country because of his own
personal problems. You are a sick person.
No, you are not american. I am sure you are croatian. But
you are ignorant of european problems and vulgar. Read the
previous posts, and you will discover that most of
croatians are unfrendly with italians....This is not only
my opinion. If you say the contrary you lie ar you don't
know the situation.
Please don't waist your time and my time insulting me and
trating me as a sick person(?).
The question was not if Croatia is really a beautiful
country (it is, of course), but if croatians are frendly
with foreigners. And, believe me or not, some croations are
unfrendly with italians. That's all! Try to control
yourself otherwise the sick ..is you! Big kisses from
Milan...!
I am American, nothing else, and I really do not give a
shit if you believe me or not. You know what? I cannot put
up with you, I am astounded by everything that comes out of
your mouth.
I'll send you a postcard from croatia when I go again....a
nice one from Rijeka (not Fiume)..and umag (not
umago)....I'll be thinking of you while I lay on the
beautiful beaches...hahahah..
lots of love
seraphine
Dear faulse american, you can't change the history of
Cratia.
You are free to call Umago Umag and Fiume Rijeka...but it
proves that you are croatian, not american.
Cioao
Dear faulse american, you can't change the history of
Cratia.
You are free to call Umago Umag and Fiume Rijeka...but it
proves that you are croatian, not american.
Cioao
Dear faulse american, you can't change the history of
Cratia.
You are free to call Umago Umag and Fiume Rijeka...but it
proves that you are croatian, not american.
Cioao
Dear faulse american, you can't change the history of
Cratia.
You are free to call Umago Umag and Fiume Rijeka...but it
proves that you are croatian, not american.
Cioao
That was such a sweet post...do you try and pick up all of
your girls like that? Wow, you are a cute one arent you. I
am not croatian, repeat I am not croatian, the reason I
know so much about all of this is because I have a masters
degree in Eastern European Studies (Slavic Studies) from
Dartmouth College. If you dont know what a masters is just
email me and I'll explain to you the concept. Anyways I
love croatia, and not even your fabled "italian istria"
ignorance can take that away.
love lots
seraphine
Milan!
You've said that Italians weren't forced to leave Croatia but Istria.Well,I have some news for you-Istria is Croatia.And you know what-you can freely call Pula-Pola because we are tolerant.I really don't understand why do you keep talking how Italians are not welcome in Croatia.I'm 19yo and in my 19 years of life I never heard that any Italians were saying how they are not welcome,quite the opposite.I spend my summer in Cres and it's full of Italians and they all say how thy feel great over here.
More one thing.You are the fascist.You obviously have pretension for Croatian coast and you belong to "iredenta".
That's all!
P.S.You're free to call Pula-Pola but than I'm also free to call Trieste-Trst-it should have gone to us after WWII.
Seraphine-have a nice time in Croatia.