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PRESS <strong>2011</strong><br />
shore gate-keeper of Dalmatia’ probably due to magnificent views<br />
that surround it and is one of the few lighthouses which can be<br />
reached by car.<br />
Another lighthouse which can be reached by car, is Sv. Petar (St. Peter),<br />
built in 1884 on the peninsula of the same name at the entrance to<br />
Makarska, only a 20 minute walk from the city.<br />
Islet Prišnjak is situated only three hundred meters from the west coast<br />
of the island of Murter. The surrounding waters are rich in fish and the<br />
lighthouse is only 15 meters away from the beach.<br />
The Robinson South<br />
Palagruža lighthouse was built in 1875 on the island bearing the same<br />
name in the middle of the Adriatic Sea. This is the farthest Croatian<br />
island of exceptional beauty and rich history.<br />
The Island of Sušac is situated 23 nautical miles south of Hvar and<br />
13 nautical miles west of Lastovo, and is surrounded by the views of<br />
the vast open sea which give one the impression of being separated<br />
from the world.<br />
In the middle of the south side of the island of Lastovo, at the entrance<br />
to the bay Skrivena Luka (Hidden cove) lies the cape Struga. Because<br />
of its distance from the shore the lighthouse stands remote and alone<br />
and it seems that it is emerging from the blue sea and sky.<br />
The newly renovated lighthouse Pločica is located on the island with<br />
the same name situated between Korčula, Hvar and Pelješac. This<br />
spacious lighthouse, built in 1887, can accommodate a larger number<br />
of guests and is ideal for a big group of ‘Robinson-tourism’ followers.<br />
Different to the ‘Robinson’ lighthouses of the south and a novelty in the<br />
offer is the lighthouse Grebeni, built in 1872 and situated on the island<br />
of the same name located about three hundred meters away from the<br />
Dubrovnik tourist complex Babin Kuk.<br />
CROATIAN BEACHES<br />
www.lijepa-nasa.hr<br />
www.croatia-beaches.com<br />
www.blueflag.org<br />
www.crobeaches.com<br />
www.visinfo.org<br />
www.picigin.org<br />
www.zrce.hr<br />
www.holidays-in-komiza.com<br />
The Croatian coast was described by the world media as a top<br />
destination in the summer of 2010. The reason was not only good<br />
value for money, but also the beautiful beaches where everyone can<br />
find a place to swim to their liking - whether they are seeking fun,<br />
romance or a peaceful family vacation.<br />
Good reviews in the foreign media this year, are mainly down to<br />
high-quality entertainment content, and, in the opinion of the<br />
British Guardian, Croatia is listed as an excellent replacement for<br />
Ibiza. However, on more than 1700 kilometers of coastline, with hot<br />
entertainment, there are more and more great beaches equipped with<br />
extensive facilities for children or a spot for building sand castles like<br />
Zlatni Rat on Brač, which, according to the Daily Telegraph, is the most<br />
beautiful beach in Europe.<br />
Sandy Oasis<br />
While there are not many sandy beaches in Croatia, along with the<br />
already mentioned Zlatni Rat - the only beach perpendicular to the coast,<br />
which often changes its shape under the influence of different currents -<br />
one of the most popular is Lumbarda on Korčula. On the nearby island<br />
of Mljet, the beach Saplunara situated on the southeast side of the<br />
island’s national park is a magnificent sandy lagoon. A mile long bay is<br />
surrounded by pine trees, and consists of two beautiful sandy beaches<br />
called Velika and Mala Saplunara (Big and Small Salpunara).<br />
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