The difference between tourist and traveler is whether or not to visit these places in Croatia
STINIVA, THE HIDDEN BEACH BETWEEN ROCKS
Stiniva is a incredible cove barely 30 meters long, surrounded by huge rocks that guarantee an imposing almost virginal landscape. Getting to her is not easy. It can only be accessed by traveling to the island of Vis, close to the much more popular Hvar. It takes from a taxi boat from Rukavac to reach this hidden gem of Croatia, which is located in the south of the island. There are other options to finish in its waters, if you really like hiking and walking along very narrow paths. Anyway, good shoes are required to walk through it. It is best to get up as early as possible to reach it , because small waves of restless visitors are approaching as the ferries disembark that connect this semi-hidden paradise with other more touristic points on the coast. Even so, at no time is it overcrowded. It is undoubtedly one of the best places to land on the country's 6,000 kilometers of coastline.
Stiniva
KING'S LANDING IS VERY GOOD BUT... PARADISE IS ANOTHER
When arriving in Dubrovnik it is essential to visit its historic center, known for some seasons as King's Landing or King's Landing thanks to _ Game of Thrones _ . When it's time to go to the beach, why stick to the rest of the tourists and series fans that pack the place? The island of Lokrum , a usual recommendation for those who visit this part of Croatia, is not only interesting to admire its natural beauty in a short supplementary excursion. What many do not say is that its rocky beaches are not an alternative, but the best option for those who want to enjoy a day by the sea. Open yourself to other possibilities.
King's Landing
You have been to visit Dubrovnik, but in the end you stay on the island opposite. On its beaches you are not alone, but neither do you fight with the masses, in a hard struggle to colonize with the umbrella the only free corner that remains to be occupied. The landscape in Lokrum is also much more "instagrammable" and there is the option of get a FKK , the acronym adopted from German referring to the nudist option . The Adam and Eve bath is located in the most southwestern area of its coast. To get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy Lokrum, all you need to do is take a ferry in the old port of Dubrovnik, at the gates of King's Landing . In less than 15 minutes you are in a true Croatian paradise.
Island of Lokrum
ALL KINDS OF ADVENTURES IN OMIS
For those who are not only looking for a beach, this place is a must stop off the tourist route. This small town is located a few kilometers south of Split. The Cetina river canyon offers a good number of outdoor sports activities, in addition to those typical of a coastal place: climbing, extreme hiking, diving, paragliding, rafting, water skiing... The local business Adventure Omis gives a good account of all the possibilities.
Omis
IN SPLIT, ALWAYS LOOK EAST
Split is another city whose historic center is well worth a visit. Also the charming bustle of some of its terraces, outside the main avenues thanks to that geography of a Moroccan medina . Once again, the problem arises when looking for the perfect place to spend a good day at the beach. Those that are near the city center, on the west side of the port and the train station, are made of sand, which many appreciate in a country where rock predominates. The problem is the huge number of locals and tourists that crowd them. Also, to be honest, they are not even attractive when they are empty.
Split
What does it cost us to invest ten more minutes of travel after having taken a plane to Croatia, with two transfers to the airport, check-in and luggage collection included? On the east bank of the Split coast, there is the marjan forest park and, on its edges, infinitely more recommendable beaches. In Kashuni Beach not only can you live without stress, it is also an aesthetically acceptable place. Without your own vehicle you can get there without problems, taking an urban bus, number 12 , In the heart of the city.
Kasjuni
WHITE SAND (FINALLY!) IN SAKARUN
Your only reason to pass through Zadar, in the northern half of the country, may be to be a low-cost airline customer. In any case, it is a perfect strategic point to start or end a tour of the Croatian sea. Very close to the city, connected by ferry, is Dugi Otok, which is an insular territory known as the Long Island . Two words: White sand. It is something not very common on the Adriatic coast and is found on one of the beaches in this area. Sakarun is small, flirtatious, familiar and with pristine waters . And it's not the obvious choice.
sakarun