the island of Čiovo

On the 15 x 3.5 km islet at the gates of Trogir's old town, the city dwellers meet at the weekend, the sailors in summer and, spread across the whole year, the tourists who want to experience not only culture and Croatian cuisine but also comfort of a Central European standard, natural idyll and modern coastal towns. The aromatic scent of the many herbs and medicinal plants in particular shapes the experience and lends the island a quite individual character. In the towns the tangle of small streets may seem confusing at first glance, yet the places are too easy to take in for anyone to get seriously lost - at least not without discovering their new favourite fish restaurant or a village church worth seeing along the way!

On the well-built motorway network, follow the signs in the direction of Trogir. Do not try to find a way through the old town - for that is a car-free zone! Instead keep in a south-easterly direction until you see the drawbridge, and you are already at your destination. Anyone without a car of their own can travel from every airport and from every larger town directly to Trogir by public bus. The buses take some getting used to and are often creatively maintained, but also offer the appeal of a small - not risky! - holiday adventure. From the central bus station in Trogir you can walk to Ciovo without difficulty with light luggage - or you treat yourself to a taxi that drives you right to your accommodation. Compared with Germany the taxis are quite cheap, but Croats mostly prefer the bus network