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New airport transfer services

16/12/2016

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New airport transfer services for any trip starting or ending in a Split region.

Solo Transfers is airport pickup service that always guarantees quality service, punctuality, safety, qualified drivers, modern, clean and safe vehicles that are always serviced.

Your best bet is to book the service a few days ahead of time.
The service allows for free cancellation until 48 hours before the pickup
Competitively priced transfers - check it here
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Dubrovnik

11/3/2016

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Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is based in the south-west of Croatia and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Croatia, as the city is situated right on the cusp of the Adriatic Sea. In this guide, we will explore a bit more about Dubrovnik for British tourists.
Due to its location, Dubrovnik is famed for its infamous maritime trade. In 1991, the city was involved in the ‘siege of Dubrovnik’ for a total of seven months, which led to a lot of the population fleeing from the city. From the 1991 census to the 2001 census, the population of Dubrovnik decreased by 6,000 people to 43,770, however, this figure is expected to rise when the next census is released. In 2001, roughly 90% of the population were Croat, which is under the national average. This supports the fact that many ‘local’s’ fled during the troubles of 1991.
Dubrovnik is famed for its wonderful summer festival which spans over 45 days of summer. The summer festival includes a variety of plays, concerts and games. Dubrovnik also has some of Croatia’s more notable beaches, which is always a bonus for British tourists!
Dubrovnik has two universities, four colleges, including an American college, and an academy specialising in science and arts.
The temperature in Dubrovnik is lower when compared to a major city like Split. However, the average temperature in the summer months is still 28 degrees. During the winter months, Dubrovnik is slightly milder than split. On average, the summer months have about four days of rain, while winter months usually have in excess of 11 rainy days.
The city of Dubrovnik has an almost Italian like ‘setup’ around the city, with a variety of cobbled pavements and rather cluttered towns. However, this adds to the amazing history, and is one of many reasons why British tourists visit the city.


Transport

The best way to get into Dubrovnik is via air through Dubrovnik airport (also known as Čilipi Airport). This is the easiest method because the airport is only 20km from the city.
If you are intending to get a transfer from Dubrovnik airport to the city or a nearby destination than Dubrovnik airport offers plenty of options.
Bus
One of the most popular options is to take a shuttle bus because it is low cost and frequent. A bus into the city of Dubrovnik from the airport takes about half an hour and costs just 5 Euros. The busses run regularly. Therefore, you do not need to worry about booking them before you arrive at the airport.
Taxi Dubrovnik Airport
Dubrovnik airport has a taxi rank for all incoming travellers. Previously, it has been noted that the queue can be quite long in peak hours, therefore, if you are intending on getting a taxi (from the rank) expect a small wait.
Quick Tip: Have a rough idea in your head how much you expect the taxi to cost (in Croatian Kuna), and ask how much the journey will cost before you set off. If the price is too much then do not be afraid to haggle.
Private Transfer
If you want the luxury of a private journey and want to be a bit more prepared then you can book a private taxi to transfer you to Dubrovnik or a surrounding area. Private taxis at Dubrovnik airport will wait an additional hour (free of charge) if your flight is delayed, and they are always updated on the statuses of flights. Therefore, this is one less thing you need to worry about. Once again, make sure you haggle on the telephone when you speak to somebody, as you will be able to get a private taxi for the same price as a ‘regular’ taxi on the rank.

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Croatia for the English

1/1/2016

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Marina Kremik, Croatia

















​Previous to the birth of low cost carriers, Brits that searched around for a holiday rarely looked at anything rather than America, Italy, France and Spain. Only on the odd occasion would somebody from the United Kingdom anybody visit anywhere as ‘daring’ as Central Europe. For decades, a common misconception among Brits was to view central-eastern European countries as cold and unwelcoming. While some Brits have stayed on their relaxing beach retreats, plenty are exploring previously ‘unvisited’ countries like Croatia. In this guide, we will look at Croatia in a bit more detail to work out if it is an ideal retreat for the majority of Brits.

Croatia (formally the Republic of Croatia), is a country in Central Europe situated on the Adriatic Sea. The capital and also the largest city of Croatia is Zagreb. Countries bordering Croatia include; Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Hungary and Montenegro. In 1991, (for the first time), Croatia became an independent state when it parted from Yugoslavia.
Croatia is famed for its wonderful scenery, crystal clear lakes and magnificent rolling hills. The country is also well-known for its national and nature reserves. The weather in Croatia differs depending on where you are located in the country, as sections of the country offer Mediterranean climates, where other sections are more continental. On average, Croatia offers its visitors 11 hours of sunlight per day in the summer months (June-August). From June to August the temperature is often in the region of 25 degrees, even though it has been known to go to 30+, and temperatures do not usually drop under 20. In the winter months temperatures are mild when compared to the United Kingdom, averaging 10 degrees in the daytime and rarely dipping under freezing at night time (even though it has been known).
The population of Croatia is just under 4,500,000, and 9 out of 10 people are Croatian. The main religion of Croatia is Roman Catholic as 9 in 10 people follow this religion. An amazing 49% of Croatians speak English as a second language, which means that you do not need to worry when it comes to translation. However, it should be noted, it is usually the younger Croatians that speak English, while the older generation speak German.
Over 14 centuries, Croatia has built up plenty of history, and this is a focal point to some visitors of Croatia. In total there are seven world heritage sties and eight national parks throughout Croatia. Therefore, if it is local history and natural culture that interests your group, then Croatia will not disappoint.
Over the last decade, Croatia has built up an international reputation through their success in a variety of sporting events. Many football fans in England would have no doubt been aware of the small ‘rivalry’ between the two countries in the group stages of Euro 2008, a battle which Croatia won. Croatia also has plenty of current and retired successful football players in the premiership, including Luka Modrić (of Tottenham), Niko Kranjčar (of Tottenham) and Nikola Klasnić (of Blackburn). Apart from Football, Croatia also boasts a wealth of success in; handball, basketball, water polo and tennis with players like Ivan Ljubičić (a previous world number 3).
One of the main reasons why now is a popular time to visit Croatia is because flying to Croatia can be extremely cost effective, due to the drop of prices with low-cost carriers. Currently, cheap flights into the country can be obtained through a variety of airlines including, Easyjet, Ryanair and Thomas cook. If you intend to visit Croatia in the summer months then flying from London to Split in early July can cost as little as £70 return per person, which is a terrific deal considering the flights are 2 and a half hours each way. Flying to Croatia in the winter months will cost you roughly the same price; however, it depends on when you book, and with which airline you decide to travel.
Croatia has five main airports, Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Pula and Zadar, which are spread around the country; which is good because it means you are never too far from your destination. All of these airports offer private transfer services for a reasonable cost, the majority of them also offer bus transfer services for next to nothing (in terms of cost). Due to the distance between the two countries, flying into Croatia is probably the only viable option. However, (if you have more than one driver) you can drive to Croatia. Nevertheless, the time and cost need to be taken into account, as the average driving time is over 25 hours (non-stop).
A Few Hints and Tips
Like any country you will find that small but important things differ from your own country, and it is often extremely annoying if you are ill prepared for something.

  • The cash machines in Croatia offer good exchange rates. You may even find that their exchange rate is better than some of the local currency convertors. However, if you do decide to use a cash machine you may have to take into account fees that your bank will charge.
  • Taxi (private transfer) price from Split airport to Split is about £20
  • The local markets accept that travelers will often barter. Also some shops will accept bartering.
  • Alcohol and cigarettes are cheaper in the shops than they are at duty free. A 1 litre bottle of branded Vodka will cost just under £8, while a pack of twenty cigarettes often cost under £2.50 (brand depending).
  • If you are ordering a steak, then well done and medium are understood ways to cook a steak in Croatia. However, few restaurants understand the term rare. The majority of restaurants call it ‘English’ because we are the only people that order steak rare.
  • Holiday resorts usually close down in mid September.
  • Locals often appreciate if you try to communicate with them in Croatian. Therefore, try and learn some words even if they are basic.
  • Many tourists have mentioned that they have come back with sunburn, because the sun is deceptively hot. Therefore, always make sure you wear a high factor sun cream at all times in the day.
When you look at all the points above, you can see that Croatia is not too far away from Britain. Therefore, if you want something different from the ‘conventional’ holiday then why not try Croatia.

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Split in winter

30/11/2015

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Split, the second largest city in Croatia and the largest city at the Croatian coast has been for a long time recognized as a great summer destination, with nice beaches, warm sea, kind local people, a lot of history to show and to tell about, a lot of attractions to see, many places for good parties for young people etc.
This is Split in summer, but what happens in winter?
In the last couple of years, Split is slowly becoming a whole-year destination with many events during the low season – from October till April/May.


Split and winter events

From the low season, we would like to focus on the winter months in this article.
The winter in Split is mild, with temperatures about 10 – 12 ° C, and when it’s not too windy, you can be part of many activities and events during all the winter months.
In those winter months, the main events are Advent, Christmas celebration (and also St. Stephen’s day – also known as Boxing Day in the US and Canada and St. John’s Day) – 4 days in a row, afterwards as a sweet conclusion and great party is at the New Year’s Eve.
The atmosphere on all those events is something what you have to experience by yourself.

As Split is a city on the coast, please keep in mind that the chances to have a white Christmas are not big – it’s snowing from time to time, but very rarely.


Advent in Split

The Advent in Split event lasts for about 30-40 days during which you can attend a Christmas fair at the seafront and old town, visit churches, museums and other attractions for lower prices, buy handmade souvenirs, enjoy parties, live concerts, a unique gastronomic Advent fair (every week, there are the best specialties from other Croatian regions), lightning a new Advent wreath candle every Sunday, in the Diocletian's palace are also festivals held with traditional Christmas gifts and souvenirs etc.

You’ll not be sorry if you make a stop in Split within the Advent period, you’ll like some of the events for sure.


Split & winter connectivity

As other coastal destinations, Split is also less connected with other European cities by plane, but the bus, train and ferry connections remain the same, so you have several options to arrive in Split and enjoy the city while it’s not too crowded and with a less number of tourists.

Split is still connected with bigger European cities by plane, like Rome, Frankfurt, Cologne, Munich, Stuttgart and of course with the Croatian capital city – Zagreb. Furthermore, additional flights to nearby islands are possible with the European Costal Airlines (ECA) seaplane.

The Ferry also connects Split with nearby islands and with the Italian city Ancona. Bus connections are available as national and international lines to many European countries.


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Zadar in winter

24/11/2015

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Zadar in Croatia
Zadar, Croatia
Zadar, the city in middle Dalmatia with many tourists during the summer season gets unfortunately less visitors during the winter months.
To change this, a lot of exhibitions, concerts and other events will be held during the Advent and Christmas holidays.


Arriving in Zadar in winter

Depending from where you’re arriving, it can be that it will be hard to arrive in Zadar by plane if your departure location is usually connected with Ryanair or some other low-cost airline.
The reason is the winter timetable of such companies – the statistics say that the passenger number rapidly decreases in the low season and that’s why there are no flights.
If you still want to arrive in Zadar by plane, you can search for flights to Zagreb or Pula, from where you can catch another plane to Zadar.
Afterwards, if you need to fly further to some islands nearby, you can do so by taking the ECA seaplane.


The other transportation methods didn’t changed – you can get to Zadar with your own or rented car, by train (not recommended due to a too long ride), by busses (national and international), by ferries (domestic and international – Ancona, Italy) or taxi (private transfers).
The winter timetables differ from the summer ones, so please keep this in mind.


Zadar winter events

To keep tourists coming in the winter and to show them the beauty of the peninsula and old town, the Zadar tourist information center, together with the city of Zadar is preparing several events which will last from end of November 2015 till spring 2016.
In the Advent period (starting at 29th November 2015), there will be several events in the old town. The city will get into Christmas mood, it will all be decorated with Christmas decorations, especially at the locations where the events will be held – fairs, concerts, traditional handmade souvenirs etc.
After Advent and Christmas, it will be nice to celebrate the New Year’s Eve in Zadar, somewhere under the sky (if it won’t be raining) or in some other locations – hotels, pubs, bars etc.
You need to learn the culture of the local people, and the best way to do it is when you’re celebrating with them together. You’ll see how warm you will be welcomed.


Zadar and shopping in winter

If you’d like to get a souvenir or some other gift for your friends and/or family, most shops and shopping centers will have longer open in December.
Two bigger shopping malls are City Galleria Zadar (closer to the city center) and Supernova Zadar (at the edge of the town, on the main road – you won’t miss it).


Also, there will be a lot of private held shops with discounts, so we’re sure you’ll find a gift for everyone you wanted and surprise your closest friends and family with a present from Zadar.
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Dubrovnik in winter

18/11/2015

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Dubrovnik in winter
The main season is over, the summer is behind us.
Christmas is coming soon, but Dubrovnik is also thinking about their winter guests.
Not only summer, sun and sea, but also winter events like free guided city tours, advent events, Christmas and New Year celebration etc.

Dubrovnik free guided city tour

Middle November, Dubrovnik introduced a new event - free (English) guided city tours every Saturday until March 12th 2016.
The start is every Saturday at 10 AM in front of the Tourist Information Center (TIC) Pile.
The address is Brsalje 5, Dubrovnik.
In order to attend this event, you have to sign up for it at least one day before - no later than Friday ad 6 PM.
Another requirement is a minimum stay of 3 nights in Dubrovnik.
This offer is only for individuals, not group arrangements as we heard from the tourist information center.
After the tour, the attendants will have a chance to see the famous Dubrovnik folklore ensemble named Linđo on the Stradun street, in front of the St. Blaise (Sv. Vlaho) church, of course also free of charge.
If it will be raining, the performance of the folklore enseble will be in the cinema "Sloboda". 
This is one more event with which the city wants to bring more tourists during the low season, as they are currently no charter flights and cruisers arriving during the winter months.

Advent in Dubrovnik

Another event is Advent in Dubrovnik, which will last from 28th November 2015 till 10th January 2016.
During this event, there will be a Christmas fair placed on Stradun - the main street in the city center, where you can buy handmade souvenirs, gifts for Christmas etc.
The atmosphere in this UNESCO city is always breathtaking - the guests which are coming back every season know that, and they know also how beautiful Dubrovnik is during the Advent, Christmas, New Year's Eve.
We're sure that you'll better get to know the city during the low season, when they are not so many tourists as in the summer months.
So, Advent in Dubrovnik is definitely recommended.

Other winter events in Dubrovnik

There will be also held a Dubrovnik Winter Festival, culinary workshop named "Dubrovnik in winter", a lot of concerts, and events with Santa Clause etc.
We will be glad to welcome you in the beautiful time of Christmas.
We're expecting you and hope to see you soon!
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European Coastal Airlines

16/11/2015

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From Split to Ancona
Photo by ECA

Split and ECA – European Coastal Airlines

Split was recognized by ECA (European Coastal Airlines) as a very popular tourist destination and also as a main port for connecting the surrounding islands and other cities by a seaplane. Operating since August 2014, ECA is growing and expanding and the latest news are the flight connections between Split and Ancona.

Split ECA seaplane vs. regular ferry

As the current timetable says, at this moment Split (downtown) is connected with 8 destinations, one international – Ancona Airport (Italy) and seven domestic destinations: city of Jelsa (island Hvar), Lastovo island (with one stop), Mali Lošinj Airport (island Mali Lošinj), city of Pula (with one stop), Resnik (Split Airport Seaside), Vela Luka (island Korčula) and Zadar airport.
All destinations except Pula and Zadar are also connected with a car ferry, but the journey lasts much longer and during the high season, it is possible that this solution could also be more expensive, which gives a big plus to the ECA seaplane operator.

Time comparison

For example, if you are arriving Split from Italy, you would either take the ferry which lasts about 11 hours (overnight) or take the seaplane which will get you into Split downtown in under one hour – only 59 minutes is the flight duration between those two cities.

Another example are the domestic destinations and islands – it will take you between 2.5 and 3.5 hours to get from Split to Vela Luka by ferry, or even 4 to 5.5 hours to get to Lastovo island, which is in comparison to the ECA seaplane operator much longer.

If you rather choose the plane, it will only take you 16 minutes to Vela Luka and 53 minutes to Lastovo (with one stop) and in this scenario you also get a great panoramic flight included in the price – you’ll see the Dalmatian coast from a fabulous perspective.

But what about the costs?

Yes, sometimes it probably will be more expansive, but like with every other airline company, if you buy the ticket early enough, you can get a discount or follow the company in their social networks to find always great deals.
It also happens that in the high season the prices are lower than those from the ferry transfer, as already written in the beginning.
But, keep in mind the sentence “time is money” – you’ll save a lot of time, you’ll see the beautiful islands, coast, villages etc. from a bird’s view.
I believe it’s worth the extra penny you’ll pay for.
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Arriving in Zadar

11/11/2015

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Zadar in Croatia
Zadar is a city in the middle part of Dalmatia, on the Croatian coast. It’s very well connected with other bigger Croatian cities as well as with other European cities.

If you’re not arriving with your own car or coming by a taxi, then you have several options how to arrive in Zadar, in dependency from where you’re coming.

On the ground

By ground transportation, we mainly mean bus and train.
Zadar is very well connected with many local and national (from Osijek, Zagreb, Rijeka, Šibenik, Split, Dubrovnik etc.) and international bus lines (from Austria, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina etc.).
You can find all important information about the Zadar bus terminal on their website.
There is also a way to come by train, but we don’t recommend it, unless you’re a big train fan since the journey from Zagreb via Knin to Zadar takes too much time.
You can check the timetables at the website of the Croatian Railways.
Comparing those two transportation, we suggest to take rather the bus because it’s faster, more reliable and the buses drive more often than trains.
Both train and bus station are located next to each other, about 1.5 km from the old town, which means you can enjoy a walk or take a cab.
To avoid the hassle of having to organize everything, you can check out private transfer option!

Air transportation

Zadar is connected with Croatian cities (Zagreb, Pula) by the national company Croatia Airlines.
There are also other international airlines which operate during the whole year by connecting Zadar with many European cities, and also airlines which operate mostly during the season (from April till September/October).
A new way to travel by air was recently introduced – the company European Costal Airlines has set up a connection between Zadar and several islands and cities in the surrounding and this option would take you 17-30 minutes to get fast from Zadar to some other place in Croatia (and soon also to Ancona, Italy).
For more information about the timetables, please visit the Zadar Airport website or the European Costal Airlines (ECA) website. From the Zadar airport, you can take the bus to the city center and old town or you may get a taxi.

Ferry transportation

You can arrive in Zadar also with a ferry from the nearby islands or with the international ferry which connects the Italian city of Ancona and Zadar.
The ferries are arriving in two ports, one of them is in the city center and the other one is a little bit outside the city center (Gaženica port), from where a public bus or taxi is required to get into the old town.
Since July 2015, the ferry from Ancona arrives in the Gaženica port, which is about 3 km southeast from the old town. Please check before arrival in which port you’ll arrive.
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New terminal at Split Airport

7/11/2015

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Split Airport is the second busiest in Croatia after Zagreb, handling a record 1.7 million passengers last year.
Plans to build a new terminal at Split Airport were first announced in 2013.
It’s Managing Director, Lukša Novak, said that the airport will hit the two million passenger mark in 2017.

Minister of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure Sinisa Hajdaš Dončić announced
that the construction of a new terminal at Split airport could begin in the spring of 2016,
the construction of which will allow the airport to achieve an annual turnover of more than two million passengers.

"The estimated value of the new terminal at Split airport is around 450 million Kuna, and by the end of October this year the Ministry of Construction should issue a building permit,
then if all goes fast, the work would begin in spring 2016." said Hajdaš Dončić

It is estimated to take just over two years to complete the investment.
The new terminal will improve the quality of passenger services and will enforce European Union standards for international border crossings in line with the Schengen Agreement.
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Split airport short news

5/11/2015

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With more direct flights to Dubrovnik, throughout the year the number of British visitors would exceed 122,600.

Greek national air carrier Aegean Airlines announced for the summer flight schedule 2016 introduction of a new line that will connect Split and Athens. The new line is planned from June 16 2016 to September 29, 2016 and there will be two rotations a week - every Thursday and Saturday.

Croatian airline company European Coastal Airlines (CC / ECB) announced the introduction of the first two international lines and the first international destination will be Ancona in Italy. Two new lines will connect Rijeka and Split to Ancona from November 13 2015.
Both lines will go to the airport of Ancona Falconara to 4 times a week, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
For the summer flight schedule 2016 British low-cost airline EasyJet announced reinforcing on the line from Split to Naples.
The new route was opened this year with 2 rotations per week and for the next summer season there will be 3 rotations per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The line will be in circulation only in the high season from June 28 to August 27, 2016.
In the summer timetable 2016 British Airways will double the traffic to its new line, which opened this year, Split - London (Heathrow Airport).
In addition to this year's 2 rotations per week every Wednesday and Sunday there will be two additional rotation every Monday and Thursday.
Flights begin on May 1st 2016.
Spanish low-cost airline Volotea has announced 2 new lines from Split to France.
In addition to this year's new line Split - Nantes, which for the next summer season begins with a turnover almost 2 months earlier (from 3 April 2016.)
for the summer season 2016 are announced another two new lines, from Split to Bordeaux (in the west of France) and Toulouse (southwest France).
both lines starting with flights in April 2016 with one rotation per week in July and in August will have 2 rotations per week.
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