Hotel, House or Villa – Accommodation in Croatia
Posted By tourar on December 8, 2009
The former European tourist magnet of Croatia is now well on its way to full recovery from the war of the 1990s, but its recent past means that you can still find affordable accommodation in Croatia and this is true even if you want to live right at the beach or in the centre of historic cities like Zagreb and Dubrovnik. You will also be able to enjoy a long row of different activities such as tours, beach sports and of the legendary nightlife without having to spend too much money.
Croatia borders the Adriatic sea; the part of the Mediterranean Sea separating the Italian Peninsula from the Balkan peninsula in southern Europe. The Croatian coast sports a pleasant Mediterranean climate but the winters can be a bit chilly. The summers can be very hot and a lot of tourist therefore prefer to visit Croatia in spring or fall.
If you are on a budget you might want to consider renting a villa in Croatia since this often can save you a lot of money compared to staying at hotels or B&Bs. If you spend the same money you would to stay two weeks in a mid-level hotel you can choose from everything froma house on the beach and Croatia villas to town houses in the centre of towns and picturesque cottages. Renting a house also gives you your own kitchen which allows you to save money by cooking your own food as well as gives you a chance to try cooking local dishes using local ingredients. A Croatian cook book is one of the best souvenirs you can bring back home since this region is famous for its time honoured Mediterranean cooking.
Some very popular tourist spots along the adriatic coast include Ploe, Split, Zadar, Dubrovnik, Omi¡alj and Pula. The city of Dubrovnik is an UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the far South of the country, It is nicknamed “Pearl of the Adriatic”. It is one of the most prominent tourist resorts in the Mediterranean and a popular starting point for exploring the Adriatic ocean by boat. There are a lot of charter agencies in Croatia if you want to go for a boat tour in the Adriatic sea and the prices are low enough to make the charters a possibility even on a budget if you travel with a group that can split the bill.
Due to its recognition among European vacationers, Dubrovnik is pricier than most other parts of Croatia, especially when it comes to accommodation and dining out. It is possible to find a few Croatia hotels that cater for the budget conscious traveller, a hostel is probably your best choice especially during peak season. If you travel as a group a rented low-end property is another option.
Less crowded towns like Omi¡alj and Pula offer more value for money and have retained much of their village charm from the olden days. Located on an 80 meter high cliff, Omi¡alj offers stunning views of the Adriatic Sea and has a town centre filled with historical and cultural monuments, including a 13th century church as welll as the ruins of the old Roman town Fulvinium. In Pula you will also find the largest surviving Roman amphitheatres in the world, another sign of this city’s historic connection is the fact that the city plaze still is in the same place it was during the Roman rule. Pula was built by the Illyrians about 3,000 years ago and occupied by the Romans in 177 B.C. The entire peninsula on which Croatia is located on was pillaged by the Ostrogoths after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.
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