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There are a number of valuable excursions at a comfortable distance from Tucepi. You can choose to visit some of the nearby national parks, check out www.biokovo.com, www.krka.hr, www.plitvice.com or some of the cities that attract the curiosity of many visitors to Croatia. Dubrovnik, the pearl of Croatia or Split, the big city with 2000 years of history. Mostar and Sarajevo in neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina are another option. Your choice!

The national park covers most of the river Krka’s river and in addition to the natural monument there are many cultural-historical monuments. The Franciscan monastery on the small island of Visovac is particularly noticeable. This natural gem is located in a part of the river that forms a lake.

Krka in the middle of a canyon and you will also find several old castles on the river islands. Visitors can also see old mills that have been renovated and converted into small ethnographic museums that show how grain was milled once upon a time.

Krka National Park is closer to the tourist resorts and unlike Plitvice, it is allowed to swim in the Krka River and the various waterfalls, including the most popular waterfall Skradinski Buk, which you can see in the picture above. In the park there are also laid out walking paths with wooden planks and paths.

Getting to different places in Croatia by car is usually easy and convenient. The roads are well developed and for longer distances there is a motorway with 130 in speed limit. The road from Tucepi to Krka takes the E65 north. Then follow the E65 towards the D33 in Dubrava code Šibenika. Then exit 22-Šibenik from E65 and finally D33 towards the goal. The total travel time is about 3 hours with a distance of 180 km.

Take a chance to discover beauty of islands located just off the mainland. The islands of Hvar, Brac and Korcula have an interesting story to tell that goes back to the Middle Ages. Unspoiled nature at a comfortable distance from mainland life can easily be reached on a day trip with many of the excursion vessels operating between the islands.

Hvar island

Hvar is located in the Adriatic Sea a bit southwest of Split along the Dalmatian coast and is one of the largest islands in the Croatian archipelago. The island is 68 km long and has an area of 297 km2. There are about 12,000 permanent residents on the island and the town of Hvar is with 4,000 inhabitants the island’s largest city. Ranked as one of the most sun-safe islands, Hvar is a real gem and a natural choice for many when it comes to sun holidays. There is no airport on the island, but you can easily get here by ferry from Split or using one of many private charters situated att almost all villages along the Makarska Riviera coast.

Here you can go to Napoleon’s fort, visit a museum in the Franciscan monastery, visit the many vineyards or enjoy the cultural landscape on the plains between the towns of Stari Grad and Jelsa, which are now on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The ancient Greek antiquities and olive groves make this an excellent combination of culture and dining experiences.

Getting around the island is not difficult. There are many local buses in shuttle traffic and also lots of boats that take you around the popular islands out in the archipelago. Beaches and coves can be seen not only on Hvar, but also on the small archipelago outside known as the Pakleni Islands. However, the best way to see the island is to rent a bike or take a jeep safari to discover the hidden gems. Otherwise, you can look around the area on foot if you have the energy and time.

When you then want to eat a bite, just turn your head to find one of the island’s many delicious restaurants serving typical Croatian food. Wild cabbage that grows everywhere, goat cheese from the island’s goats and all different kinds of fish are important parts of the food here. Try Gregada or Rosada and rinse it down with that juicy food wine or a sweet dessert wine.

Hvar is full of surprises and wonderful beaches where you can both swim naked and fish, picnic or just enjoy the view. Countless lagoons are waiting to be discovered, most of them uninhabited. Some of them are larger in model and offer a complete experience in a smaller format. A good example is Vrboska on the north coast of the island.

Hvar is an excellent base for exploring the nearest major neighbors in the Dalmatian archipelago. Brac attracts with the protruding dream beach at Bol while Vis attracts with its villages with vineyards and orchards and a slow pace.

This admirable mountain and its natural park is the main attraction of the central Dalmatian coast. The more than 1,700 meter high peaks are located very close to the sea and the cliffs are steep as in few other places in the world. From Biokovo’s rugged, steep cliffs, the coastal area is awaited to cool down during the summer heat and the mountain offers a range of natural attractions. In addition to pure natural environment, Biokovo offers fine walking and cycling paths, comfortable rest areas and interesting relics from the past. Many livestock breeders used to roam in the inaccessible mountain areas. From the Makarska Riviera coast and the Dalmatian mountains inland, today leads an appealing road to the Natural Park and the 1762 meter high summit Saint George.

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Why Spring or Autumn? Because this is a great time with a soft weather and lots of new activities. Then there is still a hitch between tourists and you have the opportunity to choose a place no matter what activity you choose. Why not join us in picking olives at the end of October? Or go offshore with local fishermen and test your luck? Moreover, we lower our rates for Spring, so you can enjoy the place and the price ofcourse!

Your choice!

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