Samobor travel guide and discussion

✈ Self-driving tour around Croatia during the National Day, 11 days of itinerary, basically covered all the classic scenes. Sharing some dry goods (detailed content, divided into several issues). 👑Zagreb (Pictures 5-7) This time we took a circular route, landed in Zagreb by LOT Polish Airlines, and spent half a day visiting Stone Gate, market, two churches (not open for renovation) the next day. 🔺The most recommended attraction is Lotrščak Tower, where you can overlook the whole Zagreb. On one side of the tower is the shortest cable car in the world. 🔺Go to St. Mark's Church early in the morning, it's hard to take pictures when there are too many people later. It is recommended to book accommodation near Jelačić Square, where you can walk to all attractions. I booked Apartman Rudi, over 400 per night. 🔺It's cheap to take Uber in Zagreb. 👑Dubrovnik (Pictures 1-4, 12-14) Flew to Dubrovnik in the afternoon of the second day, also considered self-driving, not to mention tired, because we planned to stay in Dubrovnik for 3 nights, and the attractions in the city can be reached on foot. Save 3 days of car rental fee, the domestic ticket is only over 300. 🔺The most photogenic place here is the old town. If you love photography, it is recommended to book a hotel on the hill opposite the old town. I booked Apartments Villa Kosovic - ground floor, the view is excellent, you can overlook the sunrise and sunset of the old town from the balcony. The price is 400 per night, which is very cheap. 🔺As for taking pictures, the main street of the old town is crowded with tourists, but the small alleys on both sides are less crowded and good for shooting. In addition, it is necessary to go up the city wall at sunset, at least reserve 3 hours, otherwise they will rush people when they close. 🔺Another sunset viewing spot in Dubrovnik is on the mountain. Many people will take the cable car to the top of the mountain. But if you want to frame the old town and the sunset, you need a more southern perspective. I found a "wild view" (location in picture 13) through Google Maps, the view is better, and it only costs 15 euros to take a taxi up. 👑Korčula (Pictures 8-11) Three days in Dubrovnik, rent a car on the fourth day to Korčula. 🔺The car rental company chose SIXT, the pick-up and return process was very smooth. Please note that if you are going to several Balkan countries (such as Mostar), you need to pay a 50 euro exit fee. 🔺Drive to Orebi on Korčula Island, take a 15-minute ferry, 15 euros for both people and cars is very cheap. 🔺This small island is like a shield, beautiful when viewed from the air. It used to belong to Venice, so the architectural style also fully reflects the Italian style. There are day-trip tourists on the island, and it is comfortable to stroll in the morning and evening. 🔺Korčula has a real jelly sea, just under the city wall of the old town, where you can swim. The hotels on the island are also very cheap. I booked a four-star hotel (Marko Polo Hotel by Aminess) with a buffet dinner, over 700. 👑Split (Pictures 15-16) 🔺Drive from Korčula to Split in 2 hours, where there is the World Heritage Site Diocletian's Palace. It is recommended to play early in the morning and late at night. When the lights are on at night, the ruins are like the Palatine in Rome. The second day, climb the bell tower, visit the cathedral, feel mediocre, not cheap, not very worthwhile. 🔺Overall, there are many tourists in Split, the whole city is relatively noisy, if it is not for island hopping, one night is enough.

#myhiddengems Samobor made for a nice day trip during my stay in Zagreb. Croatia is starting to become a staple of my European holidays. And I've come to realise that all these lovely day trips and small cities with an old town might have something to do with it. Samobor deserves more credit than it is given. For a small place with cobblestone streets, lovely food and historic ruins. I shared a rented car with another friend of mine so it took us barely half an hour to get here from Zagreb. There are also buses to do so. Oh and no parking issues, something that always worries me about new places and renting a car. Now about things we managed to do or places to see included Wande king tomislav square, the church of St. Anastasia, old wooden bridge, a hike to the sombor castle ruins and the sombor museum. This felt just about enough and suited our pace. Although there might be some more local attractions worth seeing. Lastly, the town's famous somobor cream cake is worth trying. Then again all cakes are worth trying!!#myhiddengems #summerdestinations #sombor #croatia #daytrips #100waysoftravel #cherryblossom2024 #somobor

Address: 16 minutes walk from Samobor long distance bus terminal (Samobor is about 1 hour by bus from Zagreb) Atmosphere/Facilities: Terrace seating overlooking the church and Samobor's main square Price: €4.5 Rating: ★★ A cafe famous for its Croatian specialty sweet "Kremšnita", a custard cream sandwiched between puff pastry. It is located in the suburban area of ​​Samobor, about an hour by bus from Zagreb. Kremšnita also has its own unique style depending on the shop, such as one with chocolate on top or two layers with whipped cream, but the one at this shop was a simple one made of fluffy puff pastry and light custard cream. It looks big, but it's so light that you can eat it all in one go. A recommended place for a short trip from Zagreb. #Croatia #Cafe #Cafehopping #Gourmet

Kremsnite is a famous Croatian dessert, a bit like Napoleon, with cream in the middle and a layer of crisps. In fact, this dessert is sold in cake shops of all sizes in the country, and this Kremsnite of u prolazu is especially famous. Actually, I have tasted Kremsnite in cake shops in other cities, but this is really delicious, the cream is not greasy, the texture is refreshing, and the taste is very good, it will not sell very well because of its famous name. Expensive, the impression seems to be just 12kuna... It has other desserts, but sincerely recommend eating only Kremsnite haha.