Adventure and happiness
Croatia
THE TOURIST EXPERIENCE
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM Terezija Stimec
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"IS THERE ANY MEANS TO EXPLORE NATURE SIMPLER, QUICKER AND MORE EFFICIENT THAN THE BICYCLE? DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU FIND YOURSELF AND WHERE YOU PLAN TO STAY, CHOOSE THE CLOSEST TRACK AND ENJOY IN AN INTERESTING CYCLING ADVENTURE." (GORSKI KOTAR, 2016)
According to Standeven and DeKnop (1999) any kind of sport tourism, including cycling tourism, benefits the host community and sport tourist in many ways. They (1999, p.210) continue that “ a positive outcomes are a positive impact on land use, psychological benefits to the host community, promotion of cultural understanding and preservation of traditions. ” Furthermore, Momentum (2013) says that “bicycle tourism re-frames bicycling, moving it from just a “quality of life” issue for local residents, to a powerful economic asset.” Moreover, Total Croatia News (2015) claim that “cycling tourism in Croatia is recording a 20% growth globally and has other significant effects from development of the local economy, decrease in global pollution to direct positive effect on people's health.” They (2013) continue that Croatia has an amazing potential for cycling tourism. With this in mind, this brochure has been made for sustainable travelers looking for an adventure through cycling. In Croatia are a lot of bike routes made for bike travelers. According to Gifford and Madden (2004) adventure travel means travelling solo with minimal equipment with a huge enthusiasm for bold, low-impact, self-reliant journeys. It has to be an original and unique holiday with a lot of new adventures. It is for all people in good health condition, beginners and professionals, young and old. For everyone who is able to travel on bike - individual or in a small groups.
Good to know
Map
Day by day References
“It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best” ― Ernest Hemingway
Croatia
Istria, Gorski Kotar, Velebit, Dalmatia
!Keep in mind *In four days you are going to visit different Croatian regions *Bring your own bike or rent in each region *Transport between regions is organised- every morning by bus *When using the cycling routes be extra careful and observe traffic regulations *Sleep and eat good, drink a plenty of water **Enjoy and be happy**
The story behind the journey
Good to know *The health service in Croatia is of a good standard. *All food is safe to eat as restaurants are regularly inspected.
*The weights and measures system is metric. *Croatia is 1 hour ahead of GMT, the same time zone as the majority of Western Europe.
*It is safe to drink tap water in Croatia.
*The Croatian language uses the Latin alphabet. There are 30 characters in the Croatian alphabet.
*Croatian money is Kuna --> ÂŁ1 = 10 Kn
*The dialing code for Croatia is +385.
*Croatia uses the standard European 2 point plugs *Electricity is 220V, 50Hz
(Visit Croatia,2016)
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Day 1
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Istria Drive trough the heart-shaped, 3600-sq-km peninsula- Istria. It is full of rolling hills and fertile plains in the bucolic interior with a the verdant indented coastline with the sun-and-sea set. Perfect for cycling with a plenty bike routes. (Lonelyplanet, 2016) *Accommodation: there is a plenty rural hotels,hostels and camping sites are also available *Take a lunch in a farmhouse restaurants: starring fresh seafood, prime white truffles, wild asparagus, top-rated olive oils and awardwinning wines.
To see while cycling: *Natural phenomenon: Limski kanal (fjord) *"Romuladova spilja" *Trail of orchids -> there are 22 different species of orchids and among other endemic "Serapias istriaca" *Cape Kamenjak- protected area, 30 km long coast, there are numerous coves, bays and beautiful miniature white beaches washed by the crystal blue green sea (Uniline, 2016)
Day 2
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Gorski Kotar "Enjoy the views, listen to the sounds, smell the freshness, feel the earth below you, and taste the regional cuisine. Gorski Kotar is prepared to delight your senses and challenge your cycling skills." (Gorski Kotar,2016)
There is a new cycling trail linking up the natural, historic, cultural and culinary attraction in towns and municipalities of this delightful mountainous region.The trail meanders along the old and little used forest tracks.
*A gourmet's paradise: enjoy the variety of local specialties made from fruits of the mountains, as well as game and other traditional dishes of the region. *Accommodation: stay in hostels, hotels or mountain hunts
You can experience the entire area of Gorski Kotar in impressive 400 km with more than 5000 m in climbs and descents.
Day 3
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Velebit - "white path" **There are plenty of paths-check out the"white roads" take a map in your hand and discover!** One of the ideal path goes from Baske Osteria to Ravni Dabar- the white road in the interior of the Velebit. According to SjeverniVelebit (2016) “there are no dedicated cycling tracks within the National Park, however, there is a network of public and forest roads that are well suited for cycling excursions. “.
Monutain traveller Croatia (2016) says that "Velebit is one of the most famous mountain in the massif Dinarides. It is 145km long and 10-30km wide, about 2200 km ² of surface. The highest peak is Vaganski vrh (1757 m ). " Simple accommodation within the Park is available only in two mountain huts on Zavižan and Alan.
Day 4
The story behind the journey
Dalmatia With 1778 km of coastline and 1185 offshore islands, the Dalmatian Coast is one of the true wonders of Europe. (CyclingCroatia, 2016) After the mornig bus, ride from Split till Tugar. From Tugar follow the path around PoljiÄ?ke mountain towards the pass at the church of Our Lady of Snow. And at the end, swim and enjoy at the Omis beach
The wealth of the cultural legacy left behind by the many civilizations to inhabit this region can be seen at every step, in the many churches, cathedrals, old ruins, monuments and in the ordinary buildings. The Mediterranean cuisine is based on freshly caught fish and olive oil, and topquality Croatian wines. (CyclingCroatia,2016)
REFERENCES Cycling Croatia (2016) Dalmatia Cycling tour http://www.cyclingcroatia.com/en/tour/dalmatia-cycling-tour-5?guided=true - accessed 30/04/2016 Gifford, N., Madden R. (2004) The adventurous traveller. The Daily Telegraph. London Gorskikotar (2016) Tourism http://www.gorskikotar.hr/en/ - accessed 30/04/2016 Lonelyplanet (2016) Istria. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/croatia/istria - accessed 03/05/2016 Momentunnag (2013) Defining bicycle tourism https://momentummag.com/defining-bicycle-tourisms-impact/ - accessed 03/05/2016 Mountain traveller Croatia (2015) Velebit and Paklenica http://www.mt-croatia.com/offers/velebit-paklenica.html accessed 03/05/2016 Sjeverni Velebit (2016) Cycling tours http://www.np-sjeverni-velebit.hr/posjeti/rekreacija/izletibiciklom/?lang=en - accessed 30/04/2016 Standeven, J.; DeKnop, P. (1999) Sport tourism. 3rd Edition. Human Kinetics. USA. Total Croatia News (2015) Cycling Tourism in Croatia, What to do With the Potential? http://www.total-croatia-news.com/travel/1702-cycling-tourism-in-croatia-what-to-do-with-the-potential - accessed 27/04/2016 Uniline (2016) Casanova trail http://www.uniline.hr/hrvatska/biciklizam.php - accessed 03/05/2016 Visit Croatia (2016) Information on Croatia http://www.visit-croatia.co.uk/index.php/information-on-croatia/ - accessed 02/05/2016 24sata (2016) The best routes for biking and exploring the place on 2 wheels http://www.24sata.hr/lifestyle/najboljestaze-za-bicikliranje-i-upoznavanje-kraja-na-2-kotaca-229107 - accessed 27/04/2016