highlight of our trip was Korcula and getting Fresh!"
boys from Oz
Whether you arrive by plane, ferries, train, boat, or bus, travel in Croatia is a breeze. For first-time visitors and backpackers travelling around Europe, below is a guide to transportation and travel routes around the country.
For those of you ready to get Fresh in Korcula or Dubrovnik, scroll down the page to our map section.
safe journeys - jonathan and sanja
Most people arriving in Croatia from Europe will find themselves in Zagreb, Split, or Dubrovnik. Getting Fresh from these cities is easy. Public transportation includes buses, trains, planes, and ferries.
The capital of Croatia has many faces, to some it's Eastern Europe at it's very best or worst, to others it's a refreshing break from increasingly touristy cities like Prague or Budapest. Regardless, it's a city of potential that you may find worthy of a few nights or at least a few beers. If interested, here are some of our favourite places to go out in Zagreb.
The most popular route from Zagreb is a bus ride due south to Croatia's beaches, beautiful islands, world heritage sites, medieval walled towns, and some of the clearest waters in the world.
Zagreb > Plitvice Lakes > Split > Trogir > Brac > Hvar > Korcula > Mljet > Dubrovnik
Bus travel in Croatia is generally an affordable and comfortable way to get around the country. A few hints:
- overnight buses can get a bit chilly. If you plan on getting some sleep, keep a sweater, blanket, or sarong handy.
- you'll be charged for your baggage. This is not a scam although it is a bit irritating.
- pay off the toilet gypsies and hit the wc before heading out on a long journey. For some reason, buses that have toilets don't use them.
For bus information, visit:
www.akz.hr
The Diocletian Palace in Split is a World Heritage Site. The city itself is also renowned for being Croatia's capital of Beautiful Woman. Some people love it. Others can't wait to move on. Living up to its moniker, it's a bizarre combination of stunning geography, nightlife, industrial wastelands, and world-class historical sites. It also happens to be the jumping off point to some of the most alluring Croatian islands.
Split > Trogir > Split > Brac > Split > Hvar > Korcula > Mljet > Dubrovnik
Split > Hvar > Korcula > Dubrovnik
For ferry information in Croatia, visit:
www.jadrolinija.hr
For fast catamaran information to Hvar and Korcula, visit:
www.krilo.hr
For ferry information between Ancona or Pescara (Italy) and Split (Croatia) visit:
www.traghettionline.net
In a way, if you can avoid it, don't arrive to Dubrovnik. Save it for the end of your journey. Although the old town is packed with tourists during the season, it truly deserves its title "Pearl of the Adriatic". Dubrovnik is almost like the pyramids of Egypt. Touristy but touristy for a reason and souvenir shops be damned, it's a highlight of any trip. Here are some of our favourite places to stay and go out in Dubrovnik.
Dubrovnik > Mljet > Korcula > Hvar > Split > Brac > Split > Zadar > Pag > Zadar > Plitvice Lakes or Krka National Park > Zagreb
For ferry information, visit:
www.jadrolinija.hr
For ferry information between Bari (Italy) and Dubrovnik (Croatia) visit:
www.traghettionline.net
Croatia Map
SMOOTHIES.... WOW! just the ticket after a boozy night in the bars and clubs of Korcula!”
vick,fran,sasha,sohpie,claire
Korcula, birthplace to the renowned traveller, Marco Polo, is one of our favourite places. It's also home to the first Fresh in Croatia. A compact jewel of Venetian architecture surrounded by the clear blue waters of the Peljesac channel, Korcula is a chilled place to relax and recharge your batteries.
If you arrive to the town of Korcula by:
Passenger boats arrive to the town of Korcula at two ports. The town is pretty small and everything is within 3 minutes walking distance. If the map above is confusing, probably your best bet is to ask somebody where the autobus station is. We're just across the street next to the big wooden pirate ship in the park. You can't miss us.
We're just across the street from the bus station next to the big wooden pirate ship in the park.
Well done! You are more genki than us and quite possibly in the need of a thirst quenching beer or fresh fruit smoothie. Ask somebody where the autobus station is. We're just across the street next to the big wooden pirate ship in the park.
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3 wraps in one day and all were great!!”
jack, london
We've already waxed philosophical about Dubrovnik. Its stunning stone walls look like they were built yesterday. Hectic during the peak season of July to August, you may find it more manageable in the spring or early fall. Regardless, we'll be waiting for you at Fresh to nourish your travel weary body with a fine selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian wraps inspired by tastes of Mexico, Asia, and the Med. Plus our fruit smoothies that come with or without a healthy dose of alcohol.
If you arrive to the town of Dubrovnik by:
Passenger boats arrive to the port in Dubrovnik. The old town is another bus ride away. Once you get to the old town, enter through the main gate (Pile Gate). You will be on the main street (Stradun). Fresh is a one- minute walk down Stradun. Take a left five streets before the Dubrovnik Katedrala (main church) at the intersection of OTP Bank and the Turbo Limac store (kid's toys).
The old town is another bus ride away. Once you get to the old town, enter through the main gate (Pile Gate). You will be on the main street (Stradun). Fresh is a one-minute walk down Stradun. Take a left five streets before the Dubrovnik Katedrala (main church) at intersection of OTP Bank and the Turbo Limac store (kid's toys).
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