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A Few Days Stop Over in Croatia

  • August 18, 2008
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Praskipark from Warsaw, Poland
A Few Days Stop Over in Croatia

Camp Kalac, Korcula, Croatia

Camp Kalac is situated on the beautiful island of Korcula which is just off the Peljesac peninusala - approximately 140 kilometres from Dubrovnik which takes about 3 hours due to the winding coastal road. I have been to Korcula several times but only camped on this site once. We drove from Cumbria to Korcula in a small Bambi camper van. It was exciting to say the least. The engine nearly blew up, radiator overheated and the breaks jammed going down the steepest of hills in Rovinj.

So as you can imagine I was very pleased when we arrived in one piece.

The camp site itself is large, 10 000m2. It has about 250 pitches, all with their own electricity supply. It is 20 minutes walk from the old town of Korcula and is situated in a very wooded area in the bay of Luka Korculanska. There are other campsites but not in walking distance from the town. You would need a car or bus to reach any of the other sites.

Some places are in shade but not all and they are nestled amongst very old pine trees, typical of the Mediterranean. The ground is very undulating and rocky and can be dangerous at night as the site isn't very well lit. My husband actually fell coming back from the shower block one night. The gash on his leg was quite bad and I was worried at the time as it came up in a big lump but by morning it had faded a little and shrunk. So beware - don't have too many glasses of Peljesac wine or Croatian pivo (beer).

Also, if you are taking your own tent, take a good hammer, the brightest torch you have and the right pegs - strong steel ones as the ground is very hard. Quite a few campers had problems with pegs and arriving late at night makes the job difficult due to the weak electric light.

Camping places are well signed or numbered and mostly woven amongst pathways with bushes and shrubs. Places are available for camper vans - all sizes, caravans, large tents and also smaller tents and domes. You can park your car near the tent on a concrete strip or if you wish you can always park it in the designated car park.

Camp Kalac has two separates buildings of toilets and showers with constant supply of hot and cold water (or so it says on the information slip). I wasn't impressed with the loos or shower block. Often they were untidy and water everywhere and most of the time there wasn't any hot water. Also I don't think there is a disabled loo.

There is a supermarket, gift shop and coffe bar on site but not open all the time.

The small sandy beach of Luka Korculanska is less than 50 metres away, so this campsite is suitable for people who would like to use the beach for swimming and sunbathing. Small boats can be hired out. Not sure about their safety - always check first. Windsurfing, sailing or any other water sports are very popular also.

Alongside the wooded bay are a couple of bars/cafes and one restaurant specialising mainly in barbecued meats and fish. The site is also next door to the Bon Reposa Hotel. Campers from the site are allowed to use the facilities of the hotel.

And here's a tip. If you need to wash clothes there is a laundry in the marina in the old town. I think it is probably for members of the marina only but I have used it. It is costly, 7 euros for the smallest load. But they are washed, dried and folded. You can also use the shower block/toilets in the Marina also.

A Brief Summary

Location is beautiful and the site is cool most of the day being sheltered in the trees. This camp site is suitable for a range of people - from families with small children to single travellers or backpackers with small tents and sleeping bags. Animals are also welcome so you can bring your dogs, cats, hamsters etc. It is in walking distance of the old town and bus station if you want to go out for day.

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