Apparently, Croatia is a country of a thousand islands. However, when I started to do a little research, it turns out that there are actually 1244 although it is questionable as to whether or not a tiny piece of rock sticking out of the Adriatic Sea can be classed as an island! The debate over numbers will rage on for many years yet. That said, the drive up the stunning coastline to our next destination provided plenty of evidence that there are a considerable number and we had had to make a decision as to which one we wanted to make home for three nights.
Being a party animal of course, my choice was Hvar, a Summer destination for huge numbers of Brits seeking a hedonistic lifestyle for a couple of weeks. Linda on the other hand wanted something more refined, nay sophisticated and that presented itself in the form of Korchula, the home of Marco Polo in the early 1400s. Best of three at arm wrestling and after just two bouts, Linda won the day and Korchula was duly booked!
What a great choice. From the moment we caught the ferry from Orebic to Korchula and landed on the island, we found it totally captivating albeit our initial foray into the Old Town made us think, just for a second, that we were back amongst the meandering crowds of Dubrovnik! A brief look around, a quick coffee and we headed off to our base for three days, Brna. It's pronounced Brrrrna which is impossible for me to say properly. I can't roll my Rs and so for three days, every time I have said the name of the village, I just sound like I'm cold!
The island has a true wow factor. It's covered in magnificent verdant forest, has stunning views at every turn, quality roads we would die for back home and finally, beautiful bays, any one of which could be a first choice for a three night stay. Oh and I forgot one thing, the most beautiful clear sea that you could ever wish to swim in. The clarity is incredible. My research on Airbnb, brief though it was, led me to an apartment owned by Milicia in Brna and yet again, the Coy luck had held and we found ourselves with a great property and a lovely host. Can this really continue?
From the moment we arrived, we fell in love with this wonderful seaside hamlet and its peaceful solitude and although we found other beautiful places during our exploration of the island, none of them appeared to match Brna. I would like to think that we might return here again in the future for a week of R&R because it stands out as a place perfect for that very purpose. I would caveat that statement of course by avoiding the months of July and August when the masses move in! The locals have repeated time and again that the best month to visit is September and we have to concur based on the extraordinary weather that we are enjoying where temperatures to date have been in the high 20s and the sky a lovely blue.
I could write reams and reams about our experiences on Korcula but quite frankly, on this occasion, I think I will let the accompanying pictures do the storytelling. Before uploading these photos, I would also like to correct an untruth told earlier. I am not the party animal at all and someone who has to be in his bed by 9.30pm every night is hardly a person seeking a hedonistic lifestyle! And yes, Linda is great at arm wrestling.
Two ferries and a long road trip tomorrow and with a bit of luck, my next dispatch should be from Split.
Being a party animal of course, my choice was Hvar, a Summer destination for huge numbers of Brits seeking a hedonistic lifestyle for a couple of weeks. Linda on the other hand wanted something more refined, nay sophisticated and that presented itself in the form of Korchula, the home of Marco Polo in the early 1400s. Best of three at arm wrestling and after just two bouts, Linda won the day and Korchula was duly booked!
What a great choice. From the moment we caught the ferry from Orebic to Korchula and landed on the island, we found it totally captivating albeit our initial foray into the Old Town made us think, just for a second, that we were back amongst the meandering crowds of Dubrovnik! A brief look around, a quick coffee and we headed off to our base for three days, Brna. It's pronounced Brrrrna which is impossible for me to say properly. I can't roll my Rs and so for three days, every time I have said the name of the village, I just sound like I'm cold!
The island has a true wow factor. It's covered in magnificent verdant forest, has stunning views at every turn, quality roads we would die for back home and finally, beautiful bays, any one of which could be a first choice for a three night stay. Oh and I forgot one thing, the most beautiful clear sea that you could ever wish to swim in. The clarity is incredible. My research on Airbnb, brief though it was, led me to an apartment owned by Milicia in Brna and yet again, the Coy luck had held and we found ourselves with a great property and a lovely host. Can this really continue?
From the moment we arrived, we fell in love with this wonderful seaside hamlet and its peaceful solitude and although we found other beautiful places during our exploration of the island, none of them appeared to match Brna. I would like to think that we might return here again in the future for a week of R&R because it stands out as a place perfect for that very purpose. I would caveat that statement of course by avoiding the months of July and August when the masses move in! The locals have repeated time and again that the best month to visit is September and we have to concur based on the extraordinary weather that we are enjoying where temperatures to date have been in the high 20s and the sky a lovely blue.
I could write reams and reams about our experiences on Korcula but quite frankly, on this occasion, I think I will let the accompanying pictures do the storytelling. Before uploading these photos, I would also like to correct an untruth told earlier. I am not the party animal at all and someone who has to be in his bed by 9.30pm every night is hardly a person seeking a hedonistic lifestyle! And yes, Linda is great at arm wrestling.
Two ferries and a long road trip tomorrow and with a bit of luck, my next dispatch should be from Split.
The Coast Down To Korchula
Orebic to Korchula on the Ferry
Brna
Sunset From Our Apartment
Crystal Clear Waters
One of Many Hidden Inlets
Quite a Nice Place for Lunch!
Brna Again. So Beautiful
Another Hidden Beauty
Local Wildlife
Night After Night of Stunning Sunsets
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