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superb collection of European
paintings. Northwest of here,
Teslina and Masarykova streets
are full of lunching opportunities.
Afternoon Choose between
the spectacular Museum of
Contemporary Art (p169), a
tram ride south of the river Sava,
or the woodland delights of
Maksimir Park (p169), a short
tram journey to the east. If it’s
the park you choose, return
to the centre via Mirogoj
Cemetery (p169) with its rich
variety of memorial sculptures. Museum of Contemporary Art, Zagreb
Ten Days on the Day 2: Šolta or more. The main settlement,
Dalmatian Islands Nearest of the islands to Hvar town, is famous for its hip
Split, Šolta (p126) is also bars, trendy clubs and yachting
• Airports Arrive at Split and the least visited, and has scene. A short distance away,
depart from Dubrovnik – consequently retained a great the comparatively sleepy former
although this itinerary can deal of charm. Ancient, stone- fishing ports of Jelsa or Stari
just as easily be followed built villages characterize the Grad offer a much more laid-
in reverse. fertile interior, while the back, family-attuned experience.
• Transport Split is the slow-paced fishing ports of
main ferry port for the Stomorska and Maslinica offer Days 6 & 7: Vis
Dalmatian islands, while swimming and relaxation. Hop from Hvar to Vis (pp128–9)
Dubrovnik is connected to to enjoy one of the Adriatic’s
some of the southern islands Day 3: Brač most characterful islands. Vis
in the group. Island-to-island You’ll have to return to Split to favours independent tourists
routes are operated by catch a ferry to Brač (p126), rather than large hotels, and has
passenger-only boat largest of the Dalmatian islands a correspondingly relaxed
services in season. and best-known when it comes atmosphere. The ports of Vis
to beach holidays. Supetar, on town and Komiža are beautifully
the northern coast, boasts unspoiled, and there are some
Day 1: Split broad pebble bays, while Bol wonderful coves for swimming.
Split (pp120–25) is the main to the south is the site of the Accessible by boat from Komiža,
ferry port of the Croatian spectacular Zlatni rat, a spit of the islet of Biševo is famous for
Adriatic, and although you may fine shingle that is one of the the Blue Cave, a sea grotto filled
pass through it more than once most breathtaking bathing with water-filtered light.
in the course of your island- spots in the Adriatic.
hopping trip, it’s well worth Days 8 & 9: Korčula
spending a day exploring this Days 4 & 5: Hvar East of Vis, Korčula (pp138–9) is
multi-layered city. The Roman A catamaran service connects one of the most varied of the
remains that form the heart of Bol with the port of Jelsa on islands, with chic, fashionable
modern Split provide eternally Hvar (pp130–33), an island that Korčula town rubbing shoulders
fascinating points of reference. cries out for a stay of two days with rustic inland villages and
semi-secret beaches. A popular
day-trip from Korčula, Mljet is a
sparsely populated, forested
island taken up in large part by
Mljet National Park (pp142–3).
Inside the park are saltwater
lakes, woodland trails and
plenty of places to hire bikes.
Day 10: Dubrovnik
The sea journey from Korčula to
Dubrovnik (pp146–53) passes
many smaller islands and offers
stunning views of the south
Dalmatian coast – the perfect
Small boats moored at Maslinica on the island of Šolta way to wind up your tour.

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