Croatia revisited
May 7-15, 2023
Exploring the Dalmatian Coast on foot and bike
EACL offers another opportunity to visit Croatia, but Anaās request for a bike tour around the islands seals the dealā¦ The funny thing is, we donāt even do a whole lot of biking on this trip :ā)
Gear: Rodriguez Rainier, a single rear Ortlieb pannier (credit carding all the way).
Dubrovnik
The first week of May is EACL, held in Dubrovnik. Iām astounded by the bullet holes that one can still see on all the buildings in old town.
We ferry to Pomena on May 7 to begin our adventure.
Mljet NP
May 8, 2023: 11.1 mi, 810 ft
We rent an electric bike for Kyle and explore the Mljet NP. I am plagued by flats, though an earnest/annoying(?) local man helps provide the tool to save me. That evening, we ferry to KorÄula while Kyle departs for Split.
KorÄula to Vela Luka
May 9, 2023: 33.3 mi, 2625 ft
The route across KorÄula traverses rugged coastline, quaint mountain towns, vineyards and farmland.
Hvar + Stari Grad
May 10, 2023: 24.2 mi, 3002 ft
Due to an impending storm, we alter our plans to skip BraÄ and head directly back to Split after a visit to Hvar. Our bike touring ends with this short ride: one hill two ways.
SviniÅ”Äe
May 12, 2023: 13.5 mi, 1299 ft
Though the biking is over, the exploration is not. Papa M brings us back to OmiÅ” and I enjoy some hilly runs in the rain.
Fortica revisited (OmiÅ”)
May 13, 2023
And every visit to OmiÅ” must be accompanied by a hike up to Fortica, followed by the best homecooked meal.
