Anyone been to Croatia?

jelly baby · 01-08-2009, 13:33

Hubby and I have just booked a last minute deal to Porec in Croatia. Has anyone been here, and if so what's it like?

Retlaw · 01-08-2009, 14:15

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Originally Posted by jelly baby

Hubby and I have just booked a last minute deal to Porec in Croatia. Has anyone been here, and if so what's it like?

Well there are people, houses, shops, buses and such,
but they don't talk Lanky.

Retlaw.

katex · 01-08-2009, 17:21

Sorry, only been to Dubrovnik Jelly Baby, which was gorgeous and over 400 miles from Porec.

Looking at their tourist site though, this place looks great too (sure you have looked yourself), and wouldn't mind sneaking in your luggage ...

I understand though you wanting someone who has actually been to give you a run down ... or is it a good idea ? Depending on what they like .. may have thought it a dump, and that will really put you off. So, just go out and enjoy what appears to be a great place ... and don't forget to let us know what you thought... LOL.

Margaret Pilkington · 01-08-2009, 19:13

I agree with what you say Kate.
You can check out all the internet sites for what others think, but in the end a holiday is more than just the place.....it is the people you meet, it is the places you visit, it is the holiday that YOU make for yourselves.

I have been to places that have had 'bad' reviews, and have found things to be very different from what other people have said.

Go and have a great time.....happy holiday to you both.

grannyclaret · 01-08-2009, 23:08

Ive never heard of Porec,,but Dubrovnik is absolutly beautiful,,

cashman · 01-08-2009, 23:28

Slobodan Milosivitch has been.

garinda · 01-08-2009, 23:39

It always looks lovely, but we love the beach.

A beach made of sand.

Which as far as I know Croatia doesn't have.

It's all pebbles.

katex · 02-08-2009, 00:03

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Originally Posted by garinda

It always looks lovely, but we love the beach.

A beach made of sand.

Which as far as I know Croatia doesn't have.

It's all pebbles.

Maybe ... but sandy beaches are not everyone's cup of tea, but at least Porec does have three winemakers ...

Mancie · 02-08-2009, 08:00

The Waffen SS have been and were welcomed with open arms

garinda · 02-08-2009, 08:42

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Originally Posted by katex

Maybe ... but sandy beaches are not everyone's cup of tea, but at least Porec does have three winemakers ...

True, I know people who never go to the beach, whatever it's made of, but not this beach lover, which is probably why I'm keener on St. Tropez than Nice...or do I mean being nice?

Like I say it does look lovely.

Perhaps I'll go there when I'm in a bath chair, and can be wheeled on the pebble beach.

Taggy · 02-08-2009, 09:44

I went to Porec on holiday, but it was many years ago (about 30), when it was then Yugoslavia, so cant remember an awful lot about the place. I do recall most of the hotels being a little way out of the Town Centre and the beach that i was near was made up of small pebbles. The Old Town itself was very nice and atmospheric with lots of Ice Cream parlours. I recall having a day trip to Trieste in Italy, and i think trips to Venice were also on offer! All the staff in Hotels/Restaurants wore the same kind of uniforms, and the people were very polite, if a little reserved. But as i say that was back in the days when it was Yugoslavia. I cant really remember much more than that i'm afraid. I'm sure you'll have a nice time though!

Best Regards - Taggy

entwisi · 02-08-2009, 12:24

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Been to Croatia twice but not to Porec. We love it there, the people are friendly and genuinely wanted tourists there as it was us going that was forcing the government to improve the infrastructure. You can even drink the water out the taps were we went.(Tucepi )

The beaches are pebbly unless you go to the islands, where there are some nice sandy ones. The food is typically med suff, pasta, pizza, meats etc and was very good value when we last went. ( steak about a fiver, pizza/pasta ~3 quid, beer about 1.50 a pint. )

The local hooch is nice and fiery

You need to remember that the Germans have been going since not long after the war ended whhere the brits only started going back about 5 years ago so expect german to be the primary language but english is widel;y spoken.

Its quite weird seing the aftermath of the war still. Hotels and buildings with bullet holes, derelict hotels waiting to be refurbd etc.having said that its not a dump and adds a bit more interest than another pub selling full engish breakfass.

Highly recommend from Julie and me.

garinda · 02-08-2009, 16:28

It's a popular destination for naturists.

jelly baby · 03-08-2009, 18:11

Thanks for all your replies, I'm sure we'll have a great time.

jelly baby · 18-08-2009, 19:29

Well, we had a fab time in Porec, will deffo be going again. This has to be he most pictueresque place we have ever seen. Lots of Italian restaurants ( many Italians ferry across or drive over), as stated, loads of ice cream vendors, rocky beaches and nudists!! Most of the beaches have been made very family friendly with a sort of prom and places to put sunbeds, also they have made safe swimming areas all along the 'beaches' by corralling the sea into a sort of swimming pool. There is a lot of snorkelling too. It was great.