Krvavica - Croatia



Stobrec to Krvavica, Biokovo Mountain Range

Our next stop, Krvavica, 44km South of Stobrec. Situated right in the centre of the Croatian coast on the Makerska Riviera. This little gem is a concoction of green pine woods, white pebble beaches and crystal clear seas, with a beautiful backdrop of the Biokovo Mountain range. This family run campsite, Auto Kamp Krvavica is still fairly busy, mainly German, Belgian and Bosnian campers taking advantage of the last few weeks of summer. The facilities here are lovely too and its a fraction of the cost as the Croatian currency is the Kuna not the Euro. The difference in price here is immediately noticeable and a welcome change after the high season prices in Italy and the rest of Western Europe.



Auto Kamp Krvavica



We took a walk along the coastal path from Krvavica to Makerska, which was around 3km. Compared to Krvavica, Makerska is fairly busy. the beach front is lined with restaurants and beach bars and there is every kind of water sport on offer. Walking back to the campsite we stumbled across the Nudist Beach. This came as no surprise as we had read that Croatia is a Naturist Centre and the leader of Naturism in Europe. There were bear bums and boobs everywhere and in true school child form we scurried into the pine forest giggling and unable to catch our breath. Clearly not the responsible mature adults we thought we'd grown in to.



Nudist Beach, Krvavica

Back at the campsite we showered and headed to the bar for dinner. It was a perfect outside area with a few tables lit only by small lanterns hanging in the trees and tea lights on the table. We had burgers, green beans and pickled peppers, not a common mixture but lovely all the same, washed down with some home made cherry schnapps.



Dalmatian Coast

The following day we walked back to Makaraska to buy some flippers and a snorkel and set up camp in one of the quiet coves along the beach. We bought fruit salad for breakfast and sat watching the crystal clear sea lap up against the rocks. It wasn't long before Jac donned his new water wear and was splashing about looking for fish and other sea creatures.



 

We went to the beach to watch the sunset which was beautiful, it is so peaceful here. It kind of makes you feel like a winner because its so undiscovered. Later that evening we headed back to the bar for dinner. I had smoked mackerel and cabbage and Jac went for Grah, an Italian dish with pasta and sausage.  We sat with two other German couples to avoid the rain and spent the evening finding out about each others travels and experiences. The following morning we were up early to head off to Dubrovnik.

  


Krvavica Beach



Krvavica Sunset