My bf Josh and I just got back from our first holiday together in Croatia! A
lot of planning went into making this trip the best it could be so I thought it
would be nice to share our recommendations.
Flights
We booked our flights through EasyJet; this was my first time flying with them and it was a really pleasant experience. The flight was 3-hours from Glasgow to Split and in total our tickets cost £307.32, this included 1 hold suitcase which we shared. I totally recommend downloading the app so you can check in online as well as download an electronic boarding pass which makes life so much easier! However, don't forget to fully charge your phone, I learned this the hard way lol.
As for transfers there is a bus that runs daily to and from split airport. The bus sits to the left just outside the airport entrance and leaves 30 mins after every arrival flight. You can buy a ticket from the bus driver which costs 40 kuna. It is only a 40 min drive to the bus station, with nice views of the city and aircon. I highly recommend this as it is a super easy and affordable.
When returning to the airport the bus leaves the station 2 hours before every departure flight. You can buy a ticket in the bus station. You should arrive at least 10-15mins early as the bus fills up fairly quickly.
Currency
Croatia's local currency is kuna which we ordered from the post office. This is a super quick and easy option if you don't have time to go to a travel agent, just be sure to order it in advance as it will take 2/3 working days delivery. You can get it sent to a local post office or even to your house. We both took £350 which worked out at 2850 kuna each. Although this was enough money to last us a week, I would recommend taking at least £400 - especially if you are visiting Dubrovnik.
Accommodation
We decided to stay in Airbnb in both Split and Dubrovnik. This was both our first-time using Airbnb n I would 100% recommend it!
Split - Dora apartment
This was a cosy, homey apartment in city centre. By far the best part about this flat was the location, all the sights/restaurant we're within walking distance. The host was also lovely she stocked our fridge with beer and fruit juice as well as bringing us chocolates as a thank you, so cute! This accommodation was amazing value for money too being only £25 a night each.
Dubrovnik - Radovan apartment
Flights
We booked our flights through EasyJet; this was my first time flying with them and it was a really pleasant experience. The flight was 3-hours from Glasgow to Split and in total our tickets cost £307.32, this included 1 hold suitcase which we shared. I totally recommend downloading the app so you can check in online as well as download an electronic boarding pass which makes life so much easier! However, don't forget to fully charge your phone, I learned this the hard way lol.
As for transfers there is a bus that runs daily to and from split airport. The bus sits to the left just outside the airport entrance and leaves 30 mins after every arrival flight. You can buy a ticket from the bus driver which costs 40 kuna. It is only a 40 min drive to the bus station, with nice views of the city and aircon. I highly recommend this as it is a super easy and affordable.
When returning to the airport the bus leaves the station 2 hours before every departure flight. You can buy a ticket in the bus station. You should arrive at least 10-15mins early as the bus fills up fairly quickly.
Currency
Croatia's local currency is kuna which we ordered from the post office. This is a super quick and easy option if you don't have time to go to a travel agent, just be sure to order it in advance as it will take 2/3 working days delivery. You can get it sent to a local post office or even to your house. We both took £350 which worked out at 2850 kuna each. Although this was enough money to last us a week, I would recommend taking at least £400 - especially if you are visiting Dubrovnik.
https://www.postoffice.co.uk/travel-money
Accommodation
We decided to stay in Airbnb in both Split and Dubrovnik. This was both our first-time using Airbnb n I would 100% recommend it!
Split - Dora apartment
This was a cosy, homey apartment in city centre. By far the best part about this flat was the location, all the sights/restaurant we're within walking distance. The host was also lovely she stocked our fridge with beer and fruit juice as well as bringing us chocolates as a thank you, so cute! This accommodation was amazing value for money too being only £25 a night each.
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/26406476
Dubrovnik - Radovan apartment
This was a stunning apartment, only a 10-minute
drive from old town. This Airbnb sells out really quickly and I understand why
because the view from the balcony was unreal! There was a dishwasher and
washing machine that came in handy too. If you are staying at this apartment on
arrival you will meet the host at the room which is on the 4th floor.
We had some confusion on where to go so just a heads up! This apartment was fairly
priced at £43 a night each.
https://www.booking.com/hotel/hr/apartment-radovan-dubrovnik.en-gb.html
Eating In
I recommend taking full advantage of the
kitchen in your Airbnb wither you have breakfast on the balcony, pack a picnic
or eat in one night. There are lots of local bakeries where you can buy a nice
loaf or pastries. There are also plenty of local shops or Lidl’s where we
picked up cheese and ham for sandwiches, fruit and snacks. I recommend taking a
picnic when going to the beach or hiking as the restaurants at these locations
are often overpriced. We also made a pesto pasta for dinner one night and
watched the sunset on the balcony, v romantic!
Croatian tap water is completely safe to drink,
I recommend bringing a reusable water bottle which is a great way to reduce your
plastic waste whilst on holiday.
The local beer is a must try as it’s super light
and refreshing, I recommend trying ozujsko or karlovacko. Other must tries include
wine and rakija – the national drink.
Getting around
We choose to get the ferry from Split to
Dubrovnik however there is also a bus available. The two main ferry companies
are Jardolinija and Krilo, both cost 210 kuna a ticket which we purchased
online. Both have a snack bar which is decent enough however I recommend saving
your money and bringing your own snacks/drinks. The ferry takes around 5 hours
and stops at multiply islands including Hvar, Brac and Korcula which we never
had time to visit but are supposed to be nice for a daytrip. There are two ferries
a day in high season one at 7am and one at 4pm.
http://krilo.aktiva-info.hr/
https://www.jadrolinija.hr/en/ferry-croatia
In split, everything was super easy to get to
on foot however this was not the case in Dubrovnik. I recommend getting an Uber
or bus for any journey over 10 minutes as the steep hills make walking much
more tiring especially in the heat. We made the mistake of walking to our Airbnb
and let me tell you carrying a case uphill in 30 degrees is not a fun
experience lol. The uber to oldtown took less than 10mins and cost 30-40 kuna
during the day.
Getting your period on holiday
I unfortunately was due my period on holiday so
I decided to try period delay tablets. I ordered Norethisterone from Boots
website which cost £18 for 10 days’ worth of tablets. It is a course of 3 pills
a day and once stopped you will get your period 2/3 days later. I found the
tablets to be extremely effective and the only symptom I noticed was some minor
cramping.
https://www.boots.com/online-clinics/period-delay-clinic
https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/travel-health/how-can-i-delay-my-period/
Stay tuned for part II and III where I will be sharing
our favourite restaurants and sights.
Hvala – thanks in Croatian
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