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Recommended Hotels
they will supply you with
boat transfer and provisions The hotels listed on the
for the duration of your stay. following pages have been
For more information and chosen for a wide range of
bookings, contact Lighthouses reasons and criteria. All are
of Croatia or Atlas. representative of their context,
Of the more famous light- be that bustling Split, fairy-tale
houses, Savudrija is 9 km Dubrovnik, the beach resorts of
(5 miles) from Umag, and is the Adriatic coast or the quaint
the oldest lighthouse in the ports of the Dalmatian islands.
Adriatic, built in an ideal spot Each has earned a reputation
for windsurfers. for hospitality and charm.
Sveti Ivan na pučini is The listings cover all kinds of
situated on an island which accommodation, from simple
is part of the archipelago off farmhouses to spawling resorts,
Rovinj, which is 3.5 km (2 miles) View from the Hotel Mozart, Opatija, chosen family B&Bs to contemporary
away. It is ideal for those who for its historic ambience (see p227) design hotels and luxurious
love fishing or diving. palaces. A warm welcome earns
The Porer lighthouse, on The lighthouse of Sušac was plenty of points, as do little
the island of the same name, built in 1878 on the island of the extras like coffee- and tea-
is 20 km (12 miles) from Pula. same name, 40 km (25 miles) making facilities, and allowing
It offers truly spectacular views from Hvar. It stands 100 m guests use of the kitchen.
and is in a particularly isolated (328 ft) above sea level and The DK Choice label means
position. Tajer, situated 28 km offers a wonderful view of the the hotel is in some way
(17 miles) south of Zadar, was open sea. It is possible to outstanding. It may be in
built in 1876. It comprises a scuba dive near the rocks at beautiful surroundings, offer a
stone building and an iron the southern end of the island. spectacular outlook, occupy
tower and offers panoramic The lighthouse of Palagruža a landmark building, provide
views of Kornati Islands. Veli is situated 68 km (42 miles) outstanding service, radiate
Rat stands among pine trees from Split, between the Italian romance or be particularly
on the northwestern and Croatian coasts, while on charming, have a great spa, or a
promontory on the island of the island of Lastovo, 80 km noteworthy sustainable outlook.
Dugi Otok, 35 km (22 miles) (50 miles) from Split, is the Whatever the reason, it is a
from Zadar, while at the entrance Struga lighthouse, dating from guarantee of an especially
to the port of Makarska, near 1839. This is a great location for memorable stay.
one of the most beautiful those who love fishing.
beaches in the Adriatic, stands The Sveti Andrija lighthouse DIRECTORY
the Sveti Petar lighthouse. stands on the island of the same
Pločica is situated on the name and is 10 km (6 miles) Internet Booking Sites
island of the same name, from Dubrovnik. Finally, there
which lies between the islands is Prišnjak lighthouse on the Airbnb
of Hvar and Korčula and the island of Murter, surrounded ∑ airbnb.com
Pelješac peninsula. by a thick pine wood.
Booking
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Hostelworld
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Camping Websites

Kamping Udruženje
Hrvatske (Croatian
Camping Union)
∑ camping.hr
Lighthouses
Atlas
∑ atlas.hr
Lighthouses of Croatia
∑ lighthouses-croatia.com
Modern and minimalist, but set in a Roman palace: the Vestibul Palace, Split (see p230)

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