Croatia and North Macedonia

nelliethehooker

Have any members travelled to Pula in Croatia or Lake Ochrid in N. Macedonia. If you have what are your opinions of the places?

peedee

@nelliethehooker I visited Pula nearly 20 years ago, I cannot remember too much about the visit but it is worth visiting. I wrote this in my notes and have these photos to jog my memory.

Pula
We stayed at Camping Bi-Village at Fazana which is a coastal village about 4Km north of Pula. Pula is largely an industrial town and an important port. It was also occupied by the Romans in the first century BC and many signs of their occupation remain, the most famous of which is the large amphitheater they built. The outer circle of wall is still complete and much of the original seating still remains as do traces of some of the rooms. It remains in use today for concerts and shows.

The amphitheater is not the only remains to be found, there is a forum and an impressive arch which semi spans the entrance to one of the main shopping streets which has a good mix of shops. There is also a very good market.

Amphitheatre

Roman Arch

peedee

nelliethehooker

Thanks @peedee just the sort of information I was seeking.

Wherenext

We stayed at Pula when the area was still Yugoslavia. Had a weeks touring around the area, mainly by local bus. I was with OH and my brother and SiL on a package holiday.

Like Peedee we were impressed by the Roman remains and, at the time, the cheapness of various goods.

OH went to Croatia with her mother pre covid and found it hadn't changed much. She said they felt safe and there were enough harbourside cafes and restaurants to eat in.

nelliethehooker

Thanks @Wherenext , I have forwarded it to daughter who asked the

nelliethehooker

Something odd is going on tonight here when trying to edit these posts!🤔

nelliethehooker

I am having lots of problems trying to edit my posts in this section, and in the draft section too, for some reason!!