Croatia for the disabled - Camping Holidays
by Pete and Wendy
It was Wendy who suggested we went to Croatia. Our trip as far south as Dubrovnik took 60 days of which 22 days were spent in Croatia where we stayed on 9 different camp sites. In total the return trip from Calais was nearly 3000 miles at an average cost of 76 pence per litre of diesel. This is our account of the Croatian part of the trip. General comments for wheelchair users We knew the terrain to be largely mountainous and rocky and the towns old, we therefore had not expected too much of Croatia when it came to the provision of facilities for the disabled and we knew very little of the campsites themselves. Our expectations were met at the first two sites we stayed at and were even further enhanced when we discovered Camping Korana, near the Plitvicka National Park, had disabled facilities in their toilet block but the terrain and steps prevented wheelchair access!! However at our next site, Camping Zaton, the site had gone out of its way to make sure all areas, including the beach, were accessible and had provided good wheelchair accessible toilet facilities. The terrain did frequently prove a problem but a power chair greatly helped in these situations. Access in built up areas was better than expected mainly because, although towns were old, very few streets were cobbled. We observed no public wheelchair accessible toilets and public transport was not accessible. In summary finding good disabled facilities was a bit of a hit and miss affair. Our Stops and tours Plitvicka Nationa Park Plitvika National Park This wooded, unspoilt area of crystal clear lakes and waterfalls is a World Heritage site and a visit here is a definite must for the able bodied but unfortunately it is a no go area for the less ambulant. Whilst there are good walk ways and paths in the park, steps and steep accesses make this a no go area for a wheelchair user and those with walking difficulties. However if your disability is obvious you may be allowed to visit the nearest viewpoint without charge. The 85 Kuna (£8) per person entrance fee is at first sight high for just a walk, but it includes ferry boat trips and shuttle bus rides within the park to enable thoroughly enjoyable and memorable circular walks to be made. There are two main entrances with full facilities about 5 miles away from the nearest campsite but you can park a motorhome in the car park at entrance number 1. Please visit www.wheelgotravelling.info for more details of our trip and campsite experiences
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