In Croatia by car: Nuances of transit roads and a choice of route. Well, how to go to Croatia by car for $ 1500 for two

13.10.2019

In order to go to Croatia by car, you need:

From the documents - it's all!

Full cost calculation at the end of the article.

Route: Moscow - Croatia (Chakovets).

Day 1. In Europe went to Europe as usual through Belarus, so our path began on the Minsk Highway (M1, E30) and so "in a straight line" to Brest himself. Regarding the border, Russia - Belarus clarify that you pass it without stopping, only reducing the speed by signs, as the regime of the Customs Union is valid. Belarusian roads for Russians are free, so payment points are passing without stopping.

The Belarusian road is still good, there are few cars, a lot of space, the quality of the road coverage is at the height, but the road on this site is quite bored, too straight and monotonous. From Moscow to Belarus, we drove - 466 km. For 5 hours, to Brest - 1063 km, passed in 11 hours (including stopping for refueling and snack).

On the path of your following, in Poland, Hungary and Croatia, their currency is still preserved and in the euro rarely where you can pay, therefore it is better to have a plastic card for paying gasoline and everything that you need.

Brest should go according to the signs "Warsaw". So you will come up with the Warsaw Bridge, after which the customs transition is located. In the Brest area there is still a transition - Domachevo, and we have recently, go through the border in Domachevo, to this transition to go a little further, but there are significantly less machines, sometimes one or two, plus, it is closer to the place where We usually stop overnight.

When passing the border, Belarus-Poland has one nuance:if you see a long queue from the machines before the border crossing, you need to get out of the car and go ahead to see if there is a queue in a green corridor (if, of course, you have nothing to declare), because the overwhelming majority of cars in front of you are in a red corridor, and before Green there are only a few cars. Accordingly, you need to drive around this tail, and get up for several machines in green.

After passing the border crossing, we leave on the highway (E30) on Warsaw, we focus on the city of Lublin, which can be reached in a few paths. Previously we drove kilometers 85 on the main road, focusing on the pointer Miedzyrzec.Podlaski. And then turned off from the highway to the left (designation of the E30 / 2 road) and after 7-10 km. On the circular motion they moved to the road 19 (on Lublin). On this route, the road passes, mainly through settlements and speed limit 50 km. Practice travel recent years showed that optimal route This is a transition through the customs transition of Domachevo, and then focusing all the same on Lublin, but on this route much less settlements and you can go with an officially resolved speed of 90 km. at one o'clock.

Stand over the night in the town of Parczew (for 64 km to Lublin), just on the way on this route, in an excellent new hotel "Orion", about 30 euros per room for two. It does not make sense to book him in advance, there is always a place. The hotel has free Wi-Fi, the Polish cuisine in the hotel's restaurant is quite good, and since last year there has even been a menu in Russian. We recommend the local trout, also like dumplings with meat, which they are translated as "pies". Polish beer also seemed to us not bad. Somehow, reaching the place of the night early early, we decided to dine not at the hotel's restaurant, but in the town of Parczew, for a variety, but our attempt was not crowned with success, because in the public catering establishments not to pay plastic cards and euros And we did not have Polish zloty. Having done a few unsuccessful attempts to find a restaurant, we returned to our hotel and have dinner well there :).

From Moscow until overnight in the Polish Hotel, on the first day we drove 1180 km.

Day 2. Drive Lublin along the main road and by signs, focusing on the road number 19 and the city R.zeszow.. Pass R.zeszow.on the main road 19 and on the signs, focus on the road number 371 and the transition to Slovakia - the settlement Svidnik. We continue to move on the highway 371/73, our next city landmark Presov. (Presov). In this city you can go to the motorway, paying at the first refueling of about 10 euros, and you can drive around the secondary road. For the passage of these 20 kilometers on the freeway, they focus on the E50 / D1 road. Pass Kosice. (road 68), Kechnec. And on this country Slovakia passed. Slovakia road site is the slowest, because It comes first on the mountain serpentine, and then on the settlements. Mountains, though not high, but the road is narrow enough, in places with a very unpleasant roadblock in general, we strongly recommend that Slovakia goes in a bright day of day. From good news - a new section of the fast highway, which leads to the most transition to Hungary, but you can go on it if they paid the Slovak roads (the wins should be shuffled on windshield).

The transition to Hungary is notable enough: the concrete structures of the customs post and the police are often present. I recommend to stop immediately and in a small information center buy "Winject" - payment for Hungarian roads is about 15 euros. This is the minimum possible payment that allows you to ride the Hungarian motorways a week. You can take into account if you wish to see Budapest or stay on Lake Balaton.

Next kilometers 60 you will pass on the settlements, focusing on Miskolc. and the sign of the bus station (road E71) and by freeway E71 You will reach the border with Croatia. There will only be additional designations of roads M3, M31, M0, M7 - these are transitions from one motorway to another. Road equipment Wonderful, warning signs will appear several times in advance. The freeway itself is modern, the coating is good.

Budapest You will travel around for a while, although you can drive through the city center - it is shorter, but there are traffic jams, it all depends on the day of the week. The whole road in Hungary will be approximately 500 km.

Customs inspection on the border of Hungary-Croatiafast and calm. Customs transition Gorican. - Two in one, Hungarian border guards and through the meter, in boat through the wall with Hungarian - immediately Croatian. There is no queue in this transition, it's good if the pair of cars per hour drives so that the customs will not fall asleep. Among Hungarian customs appeared Russian-speaking.

There are, of course, other routes to Croatia, who pass through the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia. When choosing a route, you will take into account the location of your destination in Croatia. But I want to clarify that in the summer, border crossings from Slovenia are always overloaded, especially from Friday to Monday, through them is Italy, Germany and other Europe. And the route described by me allows you to get acquainted with Croatia from Her North (Varazdin, Zagreb) to the coast, where you are probably, and are heading. The roads in Croatia are excellent, the changing landscape and the relief is very well visible, which you will not say about the highway of the old Europe, where they rush along the highway, mostly fenced with a high sound-proof fence.

During the way, no police officer did not interest us, and they met extremely rarely.

Report in numbers:

Moscow - Chukovets (city in 10 km. from the Croatian-Hungarian border, the transition point Gorican.). You can navigate to Zagreb.

Milometers passed - 2120 km.

Check out 08/23/2014 at 6.00 am from Moscow, arrived at 24.08.2014 at 19.30 local time.

Travel time - 39.30 hours, of which 26 hours of 30 minutes actually drive, rest and overnight - 12 hours, 1 hour - Customs transition Belarus - Poland).

Car - Mitsubishi Outlander. XL, 3.0 (automatic - consequently, increased flow Fuel).

European car insurance (green card) - 5930 rubles. For 2 months.

Gasoline consumption is about 200 liters. The cost of gasoline is about 200 euros.

Payment road: about 10 euros Hungarian minimum vignet for 10 days; 10 Euro Slovak Minimum Vineta for 10 days.

Payment of 2-bed rooms in Poland - 30 euros. Excellent new hotel with free Wi-Fi.

Dinner in a restaurant of the Polish hotel - 15 euros for two with beer, tea, coffee, snack on the road - 10 euros.

Total costs (without insurance for the car) \u003d 200 + 10 + 10 + 30 + 15 + 10 \u003d 275 euros for two. Car damping we do not take into account.

On the way back on the same route at 70% of loading (3 people and baggage) gasoline spent 35 liters. more.

The length of the publicity of public roads of Croatia is 26.958 km, of which 26.958 km with a solid coating. The length of the motorways is 1.318 km.

Paid highways

Croatia provides for the use of roads. The system of paid motorways in Croatia is managed by four companies distributed in different regions. Payment is also subject to travel on some bridges and tunnels.

Categories of vehicles

The size of the tariffs depends on the type vehicle. Vehicles are classified based on their height and the number of axes.

Vehicle categories in Croatia

Category	TC.	Description
IA.		Motorcycles, tricycles and quad bikes
I.		Vehicles with 2 axes height less than 1.90 m
II.		a) vehicles with 2 axes with a height of more than 1.90 m and the maximum permissible mass of no more than 3.5 tons b) vehicles with 2 axes, a height of less than 1.90 m with a trailer, regardless of the number of axes and the height of the trailer
III		a) vehicles with 2 or 3 axes with the maximum permissible mass of more than 3.5 t b) vehicles with 2 axes with the maximum permissible mass of more than 3.5 tons and a trailer with one axis c) Category IIA vehicles with a trailer regardless of the number of axes on the trailer

Tariffs for travel in motorways

From June 16 to September 14, 2019, seasonal prices were introduced for motorcycles and passenger cars with / without trailer (IA, I and II Group) for payment of highways under the management of HAC and ARZ. Prices on average rose by 10%.

approximate cost Fares for a passenger car Without a trailer on Croatian paid roads from the border of Hungary (Gorichan) to the west coast of the Istria Peninsula will be HRK 133 (€ 18). And the fare to Dubrovnik will cost HRK 304 (€ 41).

Tariffs for 2018 (C 15.06 to 14.09) (HRK):

The approximate fare for a passenger car without a trailer on Croatian paid roads from the border of Hungary (Gorichan) to the west coast of Istria Peninsula will be HRK 122 (€ 16). And fare to Dubrovnik will cost HRK 276 (€ 37).

Tariffs for 2019 (HRK): Fare of the roads in Croatia

	Motorway	IA.	I.	II.	III
A1.	Zagreb - Split - Dubrovnik (591 km)	139 (€ 19)	232 (€ 31)	360 (€ 48)	530 (€ 71)
A2.	Zagreb - maceelj (61 km)	29 (€ 3.90)	48 (€ 6.50)	72 (€ 9.70)	110 (€ 15)
A3.	Zagreb - Lipovac (279 km)	77 (€ 10)	128 (€ 17)	193 (€ 26)	289 (€ 39)
A3.	Zagreb - Bregana (28 km)	4 (€ 0.50)	7 (€ 0.90)	9 (€ 1.20)	13 (€ 1.70)
A4.	Zagreb - Gorican (97 km)	26 (€ 3.50)	44 (€ 5.90)	65 (€ 8.70)	98 (€ 13)
A5.	SL.BROD - OSIJEK (89 km)	24 (€ 3.20)	40 (€ 5.40)	62 (€ 8.30)	90 (€ 12)
A6.	Bosiljevo - Rijeka (82 km)	42 (€ 5.70)	70 (€ 9.40)	127 (€ 17)	170 (€ 23)
A7.	RUPA - Rijeka (27 km)	5 (€ 0.70)	8 (€ 1.10)	15 (€ 2.00)	20 (€ 2.70)
A8.	Vranja - Kanfanar (64 km)	7 (€ 0.90)	12 (€ 1.60)	20 (€ 2.70)	31 (€ 4.20)
A9.	Pula - Umag (77 km)	28 (€ 3.80)	46 (€ 6.20)	69 (€ 9.30)	134 (€ 18)
A11	Zagreb - Sisak (48 km)	6 (€ 0.80)	10 (€ 1.30)	15 (€ 2.00)	22 (€ 3.00)

Ways of payment

At the entrance to the motorway receive a ticket in which the place of entry is noted. Under Congress from the motorway, return the ticket to the operator (with manual payment) and on the basis of the distance traveled the board calculates.

In Croatia, the motorway can be paid as follows:

Cash - HRK, EUR (leasing is issued in local currency)
Credit cards - Visa, Master Card, Maestro, Diners Card, American Express, Ina Card
Electronic Payment System (ETC) - Haz, Arz, Bina Istra

Plots with special payment

Bridge Krk

The Crust Bridge connects the island of Krk with the mainland. The Crk Bridge has a length of 1.430 m and a height of 67 m.

Tariffs for 2019 (C 15.06 to 14.09) (HRK):

	IA.	I.	II.	III
Rate	23 (€ 3.10)	39 (€ 5.20)	51 (€ 6.90)	81 (€ 11)

Tariffs for 2019 (HRK):

The fare on the Crusted Bridge in Croatia

	IA.	I.	II.	III
Rate	21 (€ 2.80)	35 (€ 4.70)	46 (€ 6.20)	81 (€ 11)

Payment item is on the mainland and has 6 stripes. Payment is charged only towards the mainland on the island.

Tunnel Study

Tunnel Study (Učka) is located on the Istria peninsula in Croatia on the A8 motorway. Tunnel Study has a length of 5.062 m.

Tariffs for 2019 (HRK):

The speed limit in the tunnel is 80 km / h, the overtakes are strictly prohibited.

Tunnel Sveti Elia

Sveti Eli (sveti ilija) connects coastal and continental parts in the Split-Dalmatia region. It has a length of 4.248 m. Open for travel from July 8, 2013.

The tunnel is part of the regional road D532 and is located between the mining settlements Bast and Rastovac.

The speed limit in the tunnel is 80 km / h, stopping and overtaking are strictly prohibited.

Parking in Croatia

On Sundays, parking in most places is free. Street parking in Zagreb are divided into three zones - red, yellow and green.

The red zone is located close to the city center, and yellow and green at some distance from him. The maximum parking time in the Red Zone is 1 hour, in yellow - 2 hours and in green - 3 hours.

Coupons for payment are bought in automata and put on dashboard Under the windshield in such a way that it was clearly seen from the outside.

Be careful not to stay in parking more than paid time. In case of violation of the rules of parking wheels will be blocked. The block of removal of the block varies from HRK 100 to 300 (€ 13-40).

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Main traffic rules of Croatia

Speed \u200b\u200blimit

Standard speed limits in Croatia (unless otherwise indicated on signs).

Cars and motorcycles:

in the settlement - 50 km / h
outside the settlement - 90 km / h
on the automotive road - 110 km / h
on the motorway - 130 km / h

Cars with trailer:

in the settlement - 50 km / h
outside the settlement - 80 km / h
on the road - 90 km / h
on the motorway - 90 km / h

Speed \u200b\u200blimit for young drivers (up to 24 years) is 10 km / h less than for other drivers (outside the settlement - 80 km / h, on the road - 100 km / h, on the motorway - 120 km / h).

It is prohibited to move on motorways vehicles whose speed by technical characteristics does not exceed 60 km / h.

Alcohol

The maximum allowable blood alcohol level 0.5 ‰.

If the level of alcohol in the blood is greater than 0.5 and less than 1.0, then the fine will be from HRK 1,000 to 3,000 (€ 135-404).

If the level of alcohol in the blood is greater than 1.0 and less than 1.5, then the fine will be from HRK 3,000 to 5,000 (€ 404-673).

If the level of alcohol in the blood exceeds 1.5, the fine will be from HRK 5,000 to 15,000 (€ 673-2,019) or imprisonment for up to 2 months.

The maximum allowable blood alcohol level for young drivers (up to 24 years) 0.0.

If the level of alcohol in the blood of such drivers is up to 0.5, then the penalty will be HRK 700 (€ 94).

Punishment for driving under the influence of drugs from HRK 5,000 to 15,000 (€ 673-2,019) or imprisonment for up to 2 months.

Middle Light

The use of near light is required 24 hours a day from the last Sunday of October to the last Sunday of March.

The use of near light for motorcycles and mopeds is necessarily all year round.

Fine - HRK 300 (€ 40).

Also, the use of near-light headlights is mandatory in conditions of insufficient visibility and when driving through the tunnels.

Transportation of children

Children under the age of 3 years need to be transported in special seats in front places with back in the direction of movement. The airbag should be disabled.

Children aged 3 to 5 years should be transported to rear seat In special children holding systems.

Children aged 5 years should use a children's chair, corresponding to their weight, or booster, and use conventional seat belts.

For violation of the rules for the transport of children - HRK 500 (€ 67).

Seat belts

Using seat belts before For the front and rear passengers.

Fine - HRK 500 (€ 67).

The driver of a motorcycle or moped, as well as a quad bike without a cab, should move along the road in a properly attached protective helmet.

Fine - HRK 1,000 (€ 135).

Talking on the phone

It is forbidden to use during the vehicle movement by a telephone device, not equipped with technical deviceallowing you to negotiate without the use of hands.

Fine - HRK 500 (€ 67).

Toning

The extent of the windshield lighting glass should be at least 75%, and the brake of the front doors is at least 70%.

Fine - HRK 700 (€ 94).

Penalties

Police officers have the right to charge fines for violations of the rules road On the spot. At the same time, the official receipt should be issued. Penalties must be paid for eight days in the post office or in a bank.

Driver's license Foreign motorists can be seized for up to 8 days for driving in a state of alcohol intoxication, driving without prescribed medical supplies, such as glasses, driving in a state of depletion or with poor well-being.

Vehicles parked with violation of the rules can be taken by the police at the expense of the owner.

Penalties for traffic violations in Croatia: Penalties for traffic violations in Croatia

Violation	Penalties (HRK)
Movement without valid reasons at a speed of two times less permitted	300 (€ 40)
Implementation of the turn to the left / right not from its band	300 (€ 40)
Failure to fulfill the requirements of the police officer	300 (€ 40)
Failure pDA requirements Send a signal before starting, rebuilding, turning, turning or stopping	300 (€ 40)
Failure to comply with traffic rules to miss all the vehicles and pedestrians when leaving the second road	500 (€ 67)
Movement on the highway at the speed below the minimum allowed (60 km / h)	500 (€ 67)
Failure to fulfill the requirements of the PDD only in the direction on which the green traffic light signal specifies	500 (€ 67)
Failure to comply with a safe distance to a moving ahead of the car	500 (€ 67)
Failure to comply with traffic rules to give way to pedestrians	500 (€ 67)
Movement in the left strip with free right	500 (€ 67)
Movement in a tunnel without near light	500 (€ 67)
Obgon TC with the right string (except when moving ahead car turns left)	700 (€ 94)
Departure to the intersection or intersection of the roadway in the case of the congestion formed, which forced the driver to stop, creating an obstacle to the TC movement in the transverse direction	1,000 (€ 135)
Turn or move reverse on motorway	2,000 (€ 269)
Obgon TC when driving on a road having one strip for movement in each direction, in conditions of limited visibility (in the tunnel, on the bridge)	3,000 (€ 404)
Obgon TC at a pedestrian crossing	3,000 (€ 404)
Travel to the prohibition signal of the traffic light	2,000 - 5,000 (€ 269-673)
Violation of the Rules of Driving through Rail Tracks	2,000 - 5,000 (€ 269-673)
Leaving the driver of a road traffic accident, which caused the causing material damage	2,000 - 5,000 (€ 269-673)
Leaving the driver of a road traffic accident, which caused injury to other persons	3,000 - 7,000 (€ 404-942)

In order to ensure the execution of punishment from non-residents of the Republic of Croatia, travel or other documents necessary for crossing the border can be treated for a period of more than eight days.

In the event that the violation is committed for the first time and the punishment for this disorder does not exceed HRK 1,000 (€ 135), the police officer may instead of a fine limit to the warning.

Penalties for speeding in Croatia (HRK):

When measuring the velocity velocity, the following errors are applied:

up to 100 km / h - the error is 10 km / h
over 100 km / h - 10% of the measured speed

In practice, the speed is less than 10 km / h, the penalty is very rare.

Helpful information

Petrol

1.33 1.41 1.31 0.59 on 09.10.2019

In Croatia, unleaded gasoline (95 and 98) and diesel fuel (dizel.). Ethyl gasoline is absent.

Gas refills (LPG) are available on most loading on motorways. Gas prices on highways on HRK 0.20 are higher than beyond.

List and map of gas gas stations (1.9 MB) on the territory of the republics of the former Yugoslavia.

Average prices for all types of fuel as of on 09.10.2019 :

Ambulance - 194

Road service - 987

Mandatory equipment

Equipment that necessary Having a car:

Warning triangle - In addition to motorcycles. When moving with a trailer, two characters are necessary.
Reflective vest - Mandatory when leaving the car, who has stopped on the roadway or side road, at night or in poor visibility conditions.
Automotive first aid kit
Spare wheel - or kit for repair
Set of spare lamps - It is not required for xenon, neon and lamps like it.

Winter equipment

Winter tires

The use of winter equipment is mandatory from November 15 to April 15 for the vehicle with a total weight of up to 3.5 tons only if there is a solid layer of snow or ice on the roads.

Under winter equipment, winter tires are understood (M + S), which are equipped with all wheels, or summer tires With a tread depth of at least 4 mm with chains, put on leading wheels.

Despite the provisions of the previous paragraph, the Minister of Transport may introduce for a certain period and on certain roads the mandatory use of winter equipment for certain categories of TS, regardless of whether snow or ice or ice on these roads. For violation - fine HRK 700 (€ 94).

Shipped tires

Using studded tires prohibited.

Anti-skid chains

The anti-slip chains are allowed to use only if the weather conditions (snow height is not less than 5 cm or ice on the road).

In the regions of Gorski Kotar and Lika (Lika), the anti-slip chains are mandatory regardless of the type of tires used.

The use of radar detectors and anti-radar prohibited. In case of detection, will lead to a fine in the amount of HRK 2,000 (€ 269) and device confiscation.

Let's start with the fact that I really wanted to rest and the sea, and at the same time see something new and interesting. Last year, the sea and rest also did not work because of the birth of the son. But in this, considering that 1 year and 3 months the most suitable age for long trips on the car. My wife and I decided to rush to Croatia. On the road, I really wanted to look at Hungary in more detail and on the way back to call in a couple of interesting places, which will be acted on the road. Our trip took 19 days, of which 10 days we were directly at sea, and 9 days, respectively, on the way.

Initial data:

I, wife Maritt and Son Igor, as well as our faithful steel horse Kia Sportage. 2005 With a mileage of 189,000 km. Released on 10 days apartments in a small village of Brela (20km not reaching Makarska) on the banks of the Adriatic Sea. All -genic two-time transit visas obtained at the Hungarian Embassy by the original invitation from Croatia. Croatia at the moment for Russians visa canceled.

In principle, everything can be riding.

1st day. 12th of August. Departure was scheduled for the evening. The first two longest distillations were decided to drive at night, so that the baby slept and did not give extra problems to parents.

Behind the wheel, I was all the way, my wife does not lead. Of course, very hard after a hard working day sits down the wheel and go for 15 hours without a break, but the sea is Manilo. In general, we started from Moscow (South Butovo) at 9 pm and soon rushed on M1 towards Belarus. The final item is the city of Korolev Zhytomyr region (my homeland). I never went to Ukraine through Belorussia, but casting about the bombed roads of the Bryansk region and closed to the repair of the Moscow-Kiev highway, I decided to go along the way the least resistance. And correctly did. The road is super, many lit sites. About Belarusian roads only warm words - for 500 km not a single hole and a single race to a major city. Everything is done by the mind. The following route turned out: Moscow-Smolensk-Orsha-Mogilev-Bobruisk-Mozyr-Ovruch Korosten. Distance 1050 km.

On the border lost only 1 hour 20 minutes, remarked many positive shifts. Ukrainian customs officers and border guards began to silence less, the queue was not specifically created. Of course there were confusion with pieces of paper, but it's a trifle.

I entered the yard to friends at 11 am in Kiev time. After two hours, he went to Church to Christina (was a shaft), then a long feast and only then they allowed me to sleep. It turned out 36 hours without sleep, of which 18 o'clock behind the wheel. Yes, the vacation begins fun.

2nd day. August 13. We left at 19 o'clock. Route: Korosten-Rovno-Lviv-Mukachevo-Mishcolc (Hungary). Distance 875 km.

Never before was not in Western Ukraine. Liked. Instead of the old rocky route, Kiev-exactly make an excellent road of European quality. It remains very little. Of course it was necessary to stand because of this at the bypass smoothly and dubbing, but lost a little - minutes forty. Kilometers from 40 to Lviv, a great new road begins to the border. Well done Ukrainians doing roads. And we only talk about it. He risked at night to go through the Carpathians, so I stopped on the side of the road at the entrance to the city stylish and got out for three hours. At dawn again moved on the road. Carpatha, I woken in vain, in this place they are low and gentle - do not compare with Transylvania. The road is excellent, wide, serpentines is almost never observed. Boldly you can drive 80-100 km / h.

On the border lost 1 hour 40 minutes. (50 minutes to Ukraine and 50 per Hungary). Hungars shake seriously with mirrors inspect the car, feel the seat, bags check. In a word, they fulfill their mission - the last barrier before free and limitless Europe. Kilometers 30 after the border jumped onto the autobahn and an hour later in 1.5 were in Miskolts. But before leaving for the autoban at refueling, you should buy a matrix (vignette) approximately 700 rubles for trouble-free travel on Hungarian highways (fine 8500-16000 rubles). Miskolc is considered the third largest city of Hungary (180000 Chels). The city itself is not particularly noteworthy. We first of all were interested in the resort of Miskolc-Tapolets, located in the vicinity of Miskolts. The resort is located in a huge park.

The main attraction of Miskolc-Tapolets is a medicinal thermal bathing in the natural underground grotto in the cave. The temperature of the water that fills the lake of large and small caves, interconnected by underground corridors, all year round 29 ° -31 °, and the depth of water is 130-140 cm. A complex of open pools with thermal water is located near the grotto. Pools for every taste - for children with slides, there is a fountain, there are curved. Near the lawn pools with good grass. You can sunbathe on it, if I'm tired to wander around the caves.

Arriving in place, we shot apartments for one night at one cute old age at 80 for 7000 forints (1150 rubles). It was very difficult to explain to her. The Hungarian language refers to the Finno-Ugric group of languages \u200b\u200band the most close to him turned out to be the Khanty and Mansiysk. In general, it is simply unrealistic to understand Hungarians. I had to be explained by gestures and pictures on a piece of paper. Personnel of restaurants, hotels and other entities related to tourism naturally speak English. It was Saturday and there was a tangible influx of holidaymakers. Mostly Hungarians, but there are many Polyakov, Chekhov, Slovaks, Ukrainians and Russians. Dinner for two in the restaurant opposite with two bottles of red dry wine cost us 700 rubles. In the future, even in the best restaurants along the path of the following, 1000 rubles did not come out with tea.

The assault of thermal sources was postponed on Sunday morning, but still it was decided to sleep. It turned out of us and for the first time since the departure of Moscow felt like a normal person, and not a somnambul.

We spent three hours in the bathing. Interesting place, although the water itself did not make a special impression. Cool, slightly chlorinated and without a characteristic smell. I expected to see a little different. If you are in those places, be sure to go to the swim in the morning. For hours to 11-12, tourists are brought by buses and a stable turn is formed at the entrance. Yes, and in the caves themselves do not push around.

The spa park itself is pleasant for walking - hiking and cycling. There is a summer bobsleigh route. Type of American slides, only beans per one - two people. It passes between the trees and makes an impression. He himself did not ride, but it looks cool on the video.

After therapeutic bathing, it was decided to look at the picturesque climatic resort of Lillafüred, which is kilometers of 20 from the Miskolts. On the Internet there were several enthusiastic reviews. We looked, looked like. Nothing interesting for himself found. A good place for walking days. You can ride around the surroundings on a stylish train with small traps on a narrow-chain.

The last thing I wanted to look in front of Budapest in this part of Hungary - Tokay. Since we are fans of dry wine, decided to look into this village and slightly fall to the wine crane for comparison with the Tokai wines that can be found in our stores. Tokay is one of the wine-making areas of Hungary. The presence of small hills allows you to grow with excellent sweet grapes on their southern slopes, from which the famous turkey wines make. Tokay turned out to be a small neat town on the banks of the Tis River. Each second house has a wine cellar and wine for sale. Wines mostly semi-sweet and sweet, but dry too. They pour them with you directly from the barrels into a glass or plastic container (the glass is clogged with a plug).

We bought themselves on a sample of liters of 7 different. Standing a liter 100-150 rubles (eat and cheaper). Wine is really very high quality and pleasant to taste. It's nice to drink without a snack, enjoying the aroma and taste. They lunch there in the restaurant Tokai, very tasty and inexpensive. By the way the waiter at our request recommended an excellent wine cellar. After performing the visiting program, we took the way to the capital - G.Budapest. It remained to go kilometers of 200, most of the autobahn. Landscapes of Hungary are pretty monotonous, endless fields of corn and sunflower in some ways are diluted with vineyards. The forest is observed only in the mountainous resort areas. All roads are excellent, accidents and traffic jams have not been noticed anywhere.

Budapest. They drove into it already in the evening and immediately decided to find the night. People, do not buy Polyglot guidebooks, they bravely lie. Incorrectly give addresses of restaurants and hotels. I lost it because of it for an hour. As a result, I reserved the navigator, with the help of which the hotel was found three stars for 60 euros with breakfast. A decent cozy establishment with a guarded parking lot and far from noisy streets.

August 17. 6th day. Inspection Budapest began right in the morning. The baby got up all the time at 6 am (8 in Moscow) and we naturally with him. Parked near the Academy Building near the Bridge across the Danube, went on sightseeing. I will not describe long, see photos. I will say one thing - Budapest turned out to be a very beautiful city and four hours, which we spent on the inspection, of course too much. A day for two there is definitely necessary to hang up to see everything interesting. Accidentally turned out to be witnesses to airports on sports aircraft. They watched two hours around the Danube, flew under the bridge, made dead loops and sharp turns. Very interesting, only because of them the bridge was blocked by which we moved and had to go around another kilometer bridge 4. Upon returning to the car, we were waiting for another surprise - a penalty for parking under the janitor. When I was parked, there were no prohibiting signs and all free places were occupied by other machines. Then I specifically looked like and looked at it - a sticker was pasted under the windshield of each car, which most likely allowed parking. In the future, having traveled a couple of major cities, I realized that there are almost no free places in the center. Therefore, it is better to immediately put on paid parking - They are inexpensive there.

It remained the main problem - to read nothing at the receipt, except for numbers. It was clear that if the fine was paid within 5 hours after discharge, it weighs 700 rubles, and if more than 5, then three times more. Caught for the Shkirman Parker on my appeal said one magical word - mail. Thank God, it is in our languages \u200b\u200bequally. And showed an approximate direction of movement. After 15-20 minutes, questioning two more people, I found it. Called the queue, put a blank receipt in the window and the Russian tongue told them that I did not understand anything in Hungarian. Forces of two employees of the mail, the receipt was filled and paid. Time loss - 1 hour.

The last place of stopping on the way to Croatia was Balaton. I really wanted to look at such a famous lake. What we saw was a little shocked. Under the trees on the grass there were a lot of holidaymakers, some of whom wandered knee-deep in turmoil water at a distance of a kilometer from the coast. The maximum depth that I managed to detect was on the belt. To fully plunge, it was necessary to go to the elbows and crawl along the bottom like a crocodile. The sand blacknamed is reminiscent of the riming volcanic rock. A lot of holidaymakers with children, as even small children drow out there problematic. I do not know, the whole coastline of the Balaton is this? Judging by the plain area - all. Maybe for Hungarians, Balaton and Pride, but it does not go to any comparison with our lakes in the Tver region and Karelia.

The border between Hungary and Croatia is, as Croatia is still not in Schengen. But everything is very fast and without straining. Five to ten minutes (for us) and you are free. Those who are in the European Union flush much faster. After crossing the border, the surrounding landscape began to change. It became less than fields, flewless flew. Approached the evening and began to darken when we drove to Zagreb. Deciding not to waste time ride around the city, I turned into the nearest suburb. After spending minutes, forty looking for an inexpensive hotel, stopped for the night. There are no less than 80 euros for a double room for a double room, or even 100. Three stars cost 60 euros with breakfast. While stood in the courtyards for the hotel and looked at the local life, she remembered our happy socialist childhood - typical five-story buildings and a bunch of children on the street. Run, shout, on great ride.

August 18. Seventh day on the road. Breakfast, we moved towards the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Why there? We wanted to kill two hares - to drive in a straight line, cutting off 150-200 kilometers and see this little-known country for Russian tourists. But it did not work. As the saying goes: For two hares, you will not catch one. Did not let us in Bosnia without a visa. We stood on their border half an hour, while the chief Bosnian border guard rocked a letter indicating the article on which we denied in the entrance. We signed these papers, turned around and wrapped around this "hospitable" country exhaust pipe. Why did it happen? With all the thoroughness of our preparation, we found about Bosnia and Herzegovina very little information on the Internet. The country in principle for Russians is relevant, but may require a tourist voucher or invitation from a private person. But a couple of sources resting before this in Croatia wrote that in Bosnia miss without problems. Running forward will say that when traveling to Dubrovnik, we had to cross the kilometers of 15 Bosnian territory and did not cause any problems. It may played the role and the fact that Bosnia herself is heterogeneous. It is divided into autonomous territories - the Republic of Serbian (Christians) and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Muslims). That's such things. It is still offensive for absolutely all cars with the numbers of the European Union: Germans, Italians, French and others drove without any problems. Not for themselves, for Russia is hurt, damn. The result of this morning jogging is superfluous 250 kilometers and three hours of lost time.

After all this, I pressed on the pedal and the remaining 500 km left for 500 km were overcome in 5 hours. Croatian autoban is the best road for the entire auto desk. Restriction 130, but you can safely go 150. The road is paid - 5 euros per 100 kilometers. Of course, weekly, but it is worth it. And which tunnels there are up to 7 kilometers. Types from the window are as follows: Soon behind Zagreb Valley ends, the mountains begin. Then the mountains, the mountains and once again the mountains. And then the sea, beautiful blue sea.

The place for recreation chose the wife, chose a long time and tediously. But the selected is worth it. The little Brene village is located on the so-called Makar Riviera - part of the coast of Central Dalmatia with the length of kilometers 80. Eliminates high popularity from the auto travelists from all over Europe. Brela was chosen because of its littleness and remoteness from large cities. The entire coast is covered with pines, the air is simply magical, the sea is clean. There are private villas and mini-cost groups on the steep slope, there were no hotels nearby. All vacationers get their own vehicles. No hotels are reflected on the beaches. We were in Blely in the midst of the season, but at the same time there were plenty of beaches. In the morning and evening is completely empty. There are very comfortable places between the cliffs, where you can sunbathe pretty secluded. Another Brela is an ideal place for family holidays. Most vacationers come with children. Families with three and even four small children are not uncommon. The lack of discos and other entertainment institutions helps to relax from the big city and enjoy silence. At eight in the evening he already darkens and you can safely sit on the terrace, enjoying the starry sky. No one is noise, does not include music. Full relaxation.

Our Villa Tuna was located in three minutes of descent from the beach. This is the second line of villas, is considered the most comfortable. There are villas, from which to the beach literally 10 meters, but it is not very pleasant to sit on the terrace and eat when people walk past you all the time. Yes, and the species are not those. According to my calculations, our villa was from the beach approximately at an altitude of 7-storey houses (130 steps). First, the path from the beach was easy did not seem, but in a week of rest I took off without problems with the baby in a shock. We had apartments 4 plus one. Two full rooms with double beds, shower and toilet. Kitchen with everything you need and terrace with a beautiful view of the sea. We planned to come in a larger composition, but did not work. From the second room did not refuse - we in the morning in the morning I slept. The baby continued to get up in Moscow - on the local at 6 am. One sleeps, the other walks. By the way, the Italian family of six people was comfortably located in this apartment.

The villa is surrounded by greens - pines, peach, quince, figs, grenades, lavender, rosemary and a bunch of different colors. Peaches By the way, I ate straight from the tree, stretching my hand from the terrace. The owners of the villa - Ivo and Mila. Very pleasant people. Mila spoke nicely in Russian, and with Ivo under a glass of his homemade raki, I also explained well. There were four apartments on the villa. Our neighbors on the floor we had the Germans, the Slovak family from Bratislava at the bottom, and at the top of the Polish young couple.

Weather. It was hot. Day 32-33 degrees in the shade, at night the minimum temperature is 23 degrees. The temperature of the water is 28 degrees. During the day from 12 to 16, you need to hide in the room or wallow on the beach under the umbrella. A couple of days had a breeze in the morning and small clouds.

Food. Everyone was prepared for themselves, the restaurant was only a couple of times. Purchased in the supermarket and in the market in the neighboring town of Baska water. Mostly seafood with white wine, vegetable salads and fruits. For seafood specially traveled at 6 am to the fish market, there in 8 years trading ended. Fresh marine fish, shrimp and squid - knelling. Product prices are similar to Moscow, local wines are beautiful. I was struck only the price of watermelons - on our 80 rubles per kg.

90 percent of holidaymakers - Slavs. Very many Chekhov and Slovaks, enough Poles. In an explicit minority, Germans, Italians and the French. From the Russians in 10 days one elderly couple and everything was noticed. The Slavs brothers well understand Russian language and, if desired, you can easily communicate with them. Maybe it was easier for me to communicate because of a good knowledge of Ukrainian, words matters a lot. Everyone is very friendly, easy to come to contact. Attitude towards children just amazes. Everything is calm, without screams. No negative. Children are also very friendly, trying to talk, play with our baby. He looked freely around the beach and pulled out of all that lies badly. They just smiled, stroked him and gave any toys of their children. Drinking alcoholic beverages on the beach never observed.

After having had three days on the beach and rested well after a long journey, we decided to start the fulfillment of our excursion program. The first goal was chosen by Dubrovnik - an old city near the border with Montenegro. It was necessary to go 180 km, so we left early. Chose not autobahn, but a picturesque road along the sea. Sometimes stopped to take a picture of the kinds like. And they were abound. Closer to Dubrovnik began to meet oyster farms, and we never tried oysters. It would be necessary to fill this space on the way back.

Dubrovnik himself is divided into New town And the old town. In the Middle Ages was the main city of Dubrovitsky Republic and the power rival with the most Venice itself. We parked in a new city about a kilometer from all tourist attractions and went to inspect these attractions.

What we saw was a dual impression on us. The old town itself is of course deserves a detailed inspection - narrow streets, ancient squares and cathedrals, a fortress wall, a port and a unique medieval flavor. But a huge number of tourists and unbearable heat bothers all this to enjoy. This is just a human anthill, tourists from all over the world storm this in principle a very small town. Local themselves say that Dubrovnik should be visited in November-December, it will be plus 15 and no one. Having tried to get out of the Old Town, faced with another problem - a human traffic jam was formed at the exit. The city leads a rather narrow passage, which is also used on the entrance, and to the exit. I do not know that they happened there, but half an hour was impossible not to enter, do not go out. People hid in the shadow of the walls so as not to get a heat blow. Then the police accepted any measures and people were able to leave this stone bag. Arriving to the parking lot, I decided to ask the temperature in our car. In the glove compartment I lay the usual household thermometer, he showed 49 degrees. I put it under the windshield, after 8 minutes the scale is over, the temperature approached 60. It was hot, I thought and turned on the air conditioner at full capacity. And only after 15-20 minutes, we were able to sit in the car without risk to be welded. Quickly jumping out of the city, we went back to the way back. On the road, we turned to the oyster farm to dine. Specially found the restaurant "Kapeupanova Pile", which is located in the town of Small moan. He was very recommended a guide and were good feedback in the Internet. Very decent institution. Expensive, but the dishes are worth. In the neighboring table turned out to be a family of Russians from South Butovo, we live on the neighboring streets. They nearly removed the cottage for two families for 100 euros and rest in their pleasure. And now about oysters. They were huge, singing and spoiled when we watered them with lemon juice. And if seriously, the usual raw mollusk and did not produce any special impression on me - the snails are tastier.

After visiting Dubrovnik, three days were leaving on the beach, after which they went to the Krka National Park. If I do not change my memory, it was necessary to go to it 120 km. Having drove a little on the autobahn, turned deep into Croatia to inspect the country's rural areas where there are no tourists. What can be said to the mountains, stones, stones and once again stones. Between the stones grass and shrubs. Everything is made of stone - houses, fences, and so on. No agriculture, only sheep places graze. Very little, there are practically no cars. Gradually, the road narrowed to three meters and I began to fear that I would not sneak with the oncoming machine. But fortunately, in a short time, we jumped out on a normal road and rushed towards the National Park. We made a little on the contrary. At first, the beginning of the canyon was watched, the island with the Franciscan monastery, and then rushed to the city of Scradin, from where all the excursions begin. From the port of the Skradin periodically, free ships, small and large, which are 30 minutes to bring tourists to the entrance to the park. Next you buy a ticket and forward. An adult ticket costs 600 rubles. The park itself is a picturesque canyon, in which the river is flowing, forming a cascade of waterfalls. Very nice. We must go for the whole day. There are hiking, there are river excursions to the monastery and a large waterfall. Of course, with a small child, it is unrealistic to inspect everything, so we were limited to a cascade and a little walking.

We, as hospitable Russian people, a day before departure, invited neighbors-Germans for dinner. Marritta prepared great Uzbek pilaf from the freshest lamb. The truth of the real necessary taste did not work out due to the lack of some of the necessary spices, but it was still very tasty. Poured Wints, talked with the Germans. He is 55, she is 52, the younger third daughter 12. They themselves live in a tiny town near Stuttgart, ride to relax in Berela since 1979. Then they admitted that for all visits to the beats we were the best neighbors. Now rewrite.

Departure appointed for the evening on August 28th. Long packaged and loaded the car, hid away from the eye of the customs bought alcohol. Put forward at 20:30. Relaxed after the rest and yesterday's gatherings, I could not resist sleep for a long time. After passing kilometers of 250, we drove to the refueling and slept 4. Only after that we continued to go home with new forces. In Hungary, it became noticeable to get closer, thunderstorm clouds appeared. Still, the mountain range reliably closes the Croatian coast from any bad weather.

On the way, we wanted to see Bratislava and Krakow, but driving around Hungary, the navigator brought us to the Austrian border. Okay, hook austria. The landscape has changed, shoved neat towns. Indicators showed that the veins are only 120 km. And why do we need a Bratislava when Vienna is so close. Jumping onto the autobahn, flew to Vienna. There was one problem, we needed to buy a binary, but not a single refueling on the road was observed. There were places to stop with toilets and garbage tanks and that's it. After passing kilometers of 40, I seriously began to fear everywhere of vane chambers and traffic police. The navigator found a refueling in the nearest small town, Vinteka cost 7.70 euros for 10 days. And on the autobahn to the veins itself there was not a single refueling, an interesting phenomenon. In Vienna, we reached the center in Vienna, parked in the underground parking (1 euro per hour) and went to inspect the city. It was overcast and cool, sometimes put a small rain. Since it was Saturday, the active movement of transport and people was not observed. In the huge burch of St. Carnal was wundish, everything was very beautiful. We observed the groom's outlet with the bride, then the bells rang for a long time. Interesting. Immediately I will say that there is a hard for beautiful women in Vienna. Met wedding, where the bride was from Croatia.

Our walk continued on the carlplatz past the state opera and the imperial tomb to the huge Cathedral of St. Stepan (1510-1515). I will immediately say that there is something to look in Vienna. Monuments, fountains, cathedrals, beautiful historic buildings set. On the square in front of the Cathedral, Russian groups of tourists are often found. Judging by the tired of mind, this bus tour (7 capitals in five days) Well, or something like that. I am struck by one aunt in a bright pink puma sports suit with two huge packages from the supermarket and her husband on a leash. It is impossible to make a mistake - these are ours. Footing, decided to return to the car on the subway. Vienna metro really liked. Pure, well-groomed, but expensive. There are no ticket offices, only automata. One adult ticket costs 1.80 euros. There are no turnstiles either. The ticket must be stuck in a special device. In the wagons, comfortable sofides. By the way, time on the scoreboard shows how many minutes left until the next train arrives. Conveniently. Next to the church of St. Carla there is a square with a huge monument in honor of the liberation of Vienna by Soviet troops. The monument was made in 1945, all the inscriptions in Russian. Before the monument, a beautiful fountain, everything is well maintained. It is very nice to observe such an attitude to the story. Yes, Shura, this is not Estonia.

Prices for everything in Vienna are not small. Here we had the most expensive lunch, but the institution was very decent. Tried real Viennese Schnitseli, Spaghetti and drank the draft Austrian Piva Zipfer. All together came 60 euros. By paying for parking in the machine (there are no people there), we have moved towards the Czech Republic. There, we also initially did not plan to visit, but it turned out so close. Before Brno, the second capital of the Czech Republic is only 120km, and we have long wanted to drink this Czech beer.

Leaving Vienna, I want to note some moments that I surprised me somewhat. Austria is considered one of the most civilized European countries and I also have been captured by illusions. Allegedly passed all pedestrians there, it's standing on the way to stand on the road, and the cigarettes are not thrown, and the rules do not violate. Nothing like this. Pedestrians are patiently waiting for cars driving, but I found a lot of cigarette boxes (I flew one of the window), I saw a pair of red for a couple of times. In general, illusions were somewhat disappeared. Of course, the car there is pleasant and safely, violations of the rules from other drivers are single, but ...

Czech Republic pleased with its beautiful landscapes: hilly terrain, many vineyards and common medieval castles. In Brno, we drove under the evening and parked right in the center - very successfully found a free place in the parking lot and what free of charge. The parking machine was standing, but there was a Sabbath evening, and on the schedule from 14 o'clock on Saturday and the parking lot is free. Interestingly, but in the Czech Republic Sunday in the work schedules of all establishments and shops (except for those who serve tourists) are not even mentioned. There are Monday-Friday and a short day on Saturday.

We had a wonderful guide to the series around the world, which was called the Czech Republic. Beer. All about Czech beer are famous brewery, restaurants, bars, brands and beer varieties. Focusing on Him, we headed to the Pegasus Hotel, which was a part-time brewery and beer. "Pegasus" in this area of \u200b\u200bthe Czech Republic was the very first brewery. The hotel four-star and number for two cost 100 euros, but thanks to the seasonal discount, 80 euros came out. Nearby were much cheaper hotels, but I wanted a holiday and beer. Very convenient: in the basement of brewery, on the first floor there is a cool beer restaurant, and the hotel itself is higher. Since the baby fell asleep, we ordered beer with a snack right into the room. All this turned out to be possible with the active assistance of the hotel's employee and just a beautiful Renat girl who spoke Russian very well and helped in solving any questions. Beer is just super !!! Information for men - Czech girls are very beautiful, and after beer generally unique (throw everything in the Czech Republic to drink beer and look at the girls).

On Sunday, August 30, we went to inspect the historic part of the city. The city we just liked it very much, even more veins. Very neat and beautiful. All buildings have a unique historical appearance. Attention is attributed to its beauty and power of the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. There was a service, listened to a little chant on Latin. There are many squares in the city, the orchestra played Czech folk melodies. In general, all the impressions of the words do not pass, watch the photo.

Submission on the recommendation of Renata in the pan of Sherlock Holmes, very tasty and inexpensive. The price of 0.5 liters of spill beer from 20 to 35 kroons (1 euro is about 25 kroons). Finally, on one of the squares from half an hour, the Czech folk dances were enjoyed - the international folk festival was walking in Brno. From the city went only for hours to four in the evening. Overflowing with impressions, they decided not to travel more in the city, but to steer right home.

Another 200 km on the territory of the Czech Republic, then kilometers of 600 Poland. In Poland, nowhere, except for refueling, I did not stop. The quality of Polish roads leaves much to be desired: modern autobahn no, widespread huts and many traffic lights plus a huge stream of cars on the way to Warsaw (the vacationers probably returned). Places if you remove Polish pointers, the terrain would confuse with Russia. For hours to three nights reached the Polish-Belarusian border in the Brest area. Poles were still that we are lucky, Belarusians too. I slipped the border about half an hour. I feared the influx of cars in the last days of August before the start of the school year, but on the border was empty. Having entered Brest, immediately began to look for a hotel. He knocked in one - places no, but I was advised by Intourist. The double room costs about 1200 rubles. Judging by the setting of the room, from the seventies of the last century there was nothing there. I managed to sleep only three hours from four to seven in the morning, then the baby woke up and had to get up. After breakfast and the buffet, they decided to joke into the Brest Fortress. In the morning there was almost no one. Looking for a minute forty through the territory and running the museum quickly, plunged into the car and moved towards Russia. The Brest Fortress is worth visiting her. The complex produces an indelible impression and makes it once again think about the courage and the heroism of the defenders of the fortress.

And then there was an endless road. After having listed in a decent roadside cafe, I considered the Belarusian country of the victorious socialism. A good dinner for two cost 300 rubles. Work collective farms, all fields are processed. Lukashenko taxis. On the border, we did not even look at the passports, we drove with the go. The last 200 km was not easy. Over the past 36 hours I overcame 1600 km and slept only three hours, so I tried to achieve Moscow from the last strength. As a result, in South Butovo drove at one o'clock on September 1st. Near the house everything was forced by machines, there was no free space, I had to climb on the border. After the road we shake us. Only after the soul and liter of Czech beer, I came to myself a little and fell to sleep.

Now a brief summary.

We rested 19 days, drove 7062 km. (Cf. consumption 9.5 l per 100km)

The whole rest went to us at 3,000 euros, of which costs for food 700 euros, accommodation - 840 euros, car (gasoline, parking, toll roads) - 770 euros, souvenirs and other expenses - 690 euros.

Really, it was possible to save on accommodation and gasoline. Good apartments for two with a child are 50 euros, and we paid 70, because not everyone went. This is already 200 euros. I spent 575 euros on gasoline. If you take the usual car with a fuel consumption of a liter of 7 per 100 km, it turns out almost 150 euros of economy. Already 350 euros found. Alcohol, we brought themselves from there to gifts about 250 euros. Who does not drink, can also save. The things that the wife bought there plus gifts to relatives to Ukraine cost about 200 euros. If all this takes into account, the holiday itself is 900 euros cheaper it.

Gasoline prices:

Ukraine: 28 rubles / liter

Western Europe: 48 rubles / liter

Belorussia: 24.5 rubles / liter.

august 2009.

Initial data:

I, wife Marritta and Son Igor, as well as our faithful steel horse KIA Sportage 2005. With a mileage of 189,000 km.
Bored for 10 days apartments in a small village of Brela (20km not reaching Makarska) on the shores of the Adriatic Sea.
Schengen two-time transit visas obtained at the Hungarian Embassy by the original invitation from Croatia. Croatia at the moment for Russians visa canceled.

In principle, everything can be riding.

2nd day. August 13. We left at 19 o'clock. Route: Korosten-Rovno-Lviv-Mukachevo-Mishcolc (Hungary). Distance 875 km.

August 17. 6th day. Inspection Budapest began right in the morning. The baby got up all the time at 6 am (8 in Moscow) and we naturally with him. Parked near the Academy Building near the Bridge across the Danube, went on sightseeing. I will not describe long, see photos. I will say one thing - Budapest turned out to be a very beautiful city and four hours, which we spent on the inspection, of course too much. A day for two there is definitely necessary to hang up to see everything interesting. Accidentally turned out to be witnesses to airports on sports aircraft. They watched two hours around the Danube, flew under the bridge, made dead loops and sharp turns. Very interesting, only because of them the bridge was blocked by which we moved and had to go around another kilometer bridge 4. Upon returning to the car, we were waiting for another surprise - a penalty for parking under the janitor. When I was parked, there were no prohibiting signs and all free places were occupied by other machines. Then I specifically looked like and looked at it - a sticker was pasted under the windshield of each car, which most likely allowed parking. In the future, having traveled a couple of major cities, I realized that there were almost no free places in the center. Therefore, it is better to immediately put on a paid parking lot - they are inexpensive there.

August 18. Seventh day on the road. Breakfast, we moved towards the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Why there? We wanted to kill two hares - to drive in a straight line, cutting off 150-200 kilometers and see this little-known country for Russian tourists. But it did not work. As the saying goes: For two hares, you will not catch one. Did not let us in Bosnia without a visa. We stood on their border half an hour, while the chief Bosnian border guard rocked a letter indicating the article on which we denied in the entrance. We signed these pieces of paper, turned around and faded this "hospitable" country with an exhaust pipe. Why did it happen? With all the thoroughness of our preparation, we found about Bosnia and Herzegovina very little information on the Internet. The country in principle for Russians is relevant, but may require a tourist voucher or invitation from a private person. But a couple of sources resting before this in Croatia wrote that in Bosnia miss without problems. Running forward will say that when traveling to Dubrovnik, we had to cross the kilometers of 15 Bosnian territory and did not cause any problems. It may played the role and the fact that Bosnia herself is heterogeneous. It is divided into autonomous territories - the Republic of Serbian (Christians) and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Muslims). That's such things. It is still offensive for absolutely all cars with the numbers of the European Union: Germans, Italians, French and others drove without any problems. Not for themselves, for Russia is hurt, damn. The result of this morning jogging is superfluous 250 kilometers and three hours of lost time.

Food. Everyone was prepared for themselves, the restaurant was only a couple of times. Purchased in the supermarket and in the market in the neighboring town of Baska water. Mostly seafood with white wine, vegetable salads and fruits. For seafood specially traveled at 6 am to the fish market, there in 8 years trading ended. Fresh marine fish, shrimp and squid - knelling. Product prices are similar to Moscow, local wines are beautiful. I was struck only the price of watermelons - on our 80 rubles per kg.

Dubrovnik himself is divided into a new city and the old town. In the Middle Ages was the main city of Dubrovitsky Republic and the power rival with the most Venice itself. We parked in a new city about a kilometer from all tourist attractions and went to inspect these attractions.

What we saw was a dual impression on us. The old town itself is of course deserves a detailed inspection - narrow streets, ancient squares and cathedrals, a fortress wall, a port and a unique medieval flavor. But a huge number of tourists and unbearable heat bothers all this to enjoy. This is just a human anthill, tourists from all over the world storm this in principle a very small town. Local themselves say that Dubrovnik should be visited in November-December, it will be plus 15 and no one. Having tried to get out of the Old Town, faced with another problem - a human traffic jam was formed at the exit. The city leads a rather narrow passage, which is also used on the entrance, and to the exit. I do not know that they happened there, but half an hour was impossible not to enter, do not go out. People hid in the shadow of the walls so as not to get a heat blow. Then the police accepted any measures and people were able to leave this stone bag. Arriving to the parking lot, I decided to ask the temperature in our car. In the glove compartment I lay the usual household thermometer, he showed 49 degrees. I put it under the windshield, after 8 minutes the scale is over, the temperature approached 60. It was hot, I thought and turned on the air conditioner at full capacity. And only after 15-20 minutes, we were able to sit in the car without risk to be welded. Quickly jumping out of the city, we went back to the way back. On the road, we turned to the oyster farm to dine. Specially found the restaurant "Kapeupanova Pile", which is located in the town of Small moan. He was very recommended the guide and were good reviews on the Internet. Very decent institution. Expensive, but the dishes are worth. In the neighboring table turned out to be a family of Russians from South Butovo, we live on the neighboring streets. They nearly removed the cottage for two families for 100 euros and rest in their pleasure. And now about oysters. They were huge, singing and spoiled when we watered them with lemon juice. And if seriously, the usual raw mollusk and did not produce any special impression on me - the snails are tastier.

Days released on vacation ended, inexorably approached the moment of departure. We, as hospitable Russian people, a day before departure, invited neighbors-Germans for dinner. Marritta prepared great Uzbek pilaf from the freshest lamb. The truth of the real necessary taste did not work out due to the lack of some of the necessary spices, but it was still very tasty. Poured Wints, talked with the Germans. He is 55, she is 52, the younger third daughter 12. They themselves live in a tiny town near Stuttgart, ride to relax in Berela since 1979. Then they admitted that for all visits to the beats we were the best neighbors. Now rewrite.

Now a brief summary.
We rested 19 days, drove 7062 km. (Cf. consumption 9.5 l per 100km)
The whole rest went to us at 3,000 euros, of which costs for food 700 euros, accommodation - 840 euros, car (gasoline, parking, paid roads) - 770 euros, souvenirs and other expenses - 690 euros.
Really, it was possible to save on accommodation and gasoline. Good apartments for two with a child are 50 euros, and we paid 70, because not everyone went. This is already 200 euros. I spent 575 euros on gasoline. If you take the usual car with a fuel consumption of a liter of 7 per 100 km, it turns out almost 150 euros of economy. Already 350 euros found. Alcohol, we brought themselves from there to gifts about 250 euros. Who does not drink, can also save. The things that the wife bought there plus gifts to relatives to Ukraine cost about 200 euros. If all this takes into account, the holiday itself is 900 euros cheaper it.

Gasoline prices:
Ukraine: 28 rubles / liter
Western Europe: 48 rubles / liter
Belorussia: 24.5 rubles / liter.

Drevlyan
28/07/2010 11:10

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When the whole "Arasprise" was drank, and the mosquitoes of all beautiful seats Belarus is fed to belching, the question was sharp, as perverted with rest on.

"What if you go on Keper?" Said one of us. "Toast, - by lifting a stack with some kind of burdy, which is poured when everything is already drinking, said another, for what kind of remreder you are. Give a kiss!"

And that's what we decided. I'm with my family (wife, daughter, son) I take Cupper, and Konyukhov (one-fampots of the one, about whom you thought now) with the family (wife, daughter) takes Keper. We are on two chermen we are going to Croatia. Fuck budget. Campers provided us with Vitaly on 50 dollars a day.

Immediately about prices. This price is for a few old camper. Newer and walking in charters from Poland, Germany, Lithuania cost about 100-120 euros per day. But what about comfortable to us - people who are accustomed to sleep in tents, on yachts, in sleeping bags? (This is about Konyukhov, I myself will fall asleep only on Perina).

Campers We took on 17 days (2 + 2 road, 13 days at sea), which amounted to $ 850 per car. Vitaly (owner) estimated the exhaustion consumption of 10 liters per 100 kilometers. Along the map, the distance was estimated at 1800 km, we rounded up to 2000: 400 liters of diesel - let it be 400 euros (part is refilled in the RB of 65 cents). 740 Plus 400 (I'm translated into euro) Plus another 55 euros fee for expensive - in about 1,200 euros. On the family! For 17 days! In Croatia! What else travel agency? Cheap! Cheap? How we were mistaken!

Since it was four of us, we took VW LT35 2004 with a 2.5 TDI engine, Andryushi - Three, they took Fiat Ducato 1997. FIAT has big alcove - two people will not be closely, and their daughter slept in the cabin. We have children captured the rear beds, which are over each other, and my wife and I were taken by Alcovka. But he turned out to be a narrow one-time, so during sleep we turned on the team.

Croatia

Croatia is called a country where they speak Russian church language. In fact,: "Praise" - "Thank you", "Desno" - "right", "Drain" - "Right hand", "Krukh" - "Bread". If Croat is not a tarantor, it is easy to understand it. As, however, Slovak, Serb, Macedonian. Their problem is that they are trying to speak German, English. Croatian girls are beautiful, but it should not be discovered on it, so as not to have fallen their price. A foreigner will easily notice the same type in them - Like Anna Ivanovich ... Ivanovna (yes, Serbka, I know). If Americans have a national idea - in God We Trust - "Believe in Love", then the National Idea of \u200b\u200bCroats - to take the seaside to the Germans. Look at the map - Croats joined themselves all the coast.

All Croatia along the sea pierces the magnificent highway A1, the speed of 120 kilometers per hour (150 for the Germans). It takes place in some distance from the sea. If you need to make a throw on Croatia, it is better for it. A1 paid, alternating tunnels through the mountains and viaducts, the road on the pillars over the gorge. There are windy areas, there is the current wind speed and direction, the aerodrome striped stockings hang. Roads by the sea and in seaside settlements - middle lobby.

Sea

And here, friends, I have to pour some dirt (in the Croatian Sea). Water is very cold. No, just horror which cold. Listen, we bathe in the rivers and lakes of Belarus, we know what cold water is. At the Mazur lakes in Poland somehow broke sore, dived under yacht, revenge, the water temperature was plus 15.

But in Croatia ...

I speak Local: Extremely Cold. ABOUT neither answer: Fresh, Just a Fresh. Croatia beaches are formed by sandstone or some other stone. Often there is a brown color due to the content of iron. Relieved chest, or what? The whole thing is that these pebbles will easily break into cubes, but are not polished as pebbles, but remain with sharp edges. Therefore, it is unpleasant to walk on them. There are still marine hedgehogs there, which are fraught with. Therefore, closed rubber slippers are better to buy in Minsk, otherwise they are sold at prices intended for the Germans, "Svetneroga".

What not to take away from the Adriatic Sea is beauty. Here is a small painting the sea, makes a brush in pure paint ... "No," I say, "there is no more bright, you need to mix paint." So, it happens. The awesome space of the sea, a meager whitening land and the needles of pine forests.

Das Ist Germans

In Croatia, so many Germans that this is just another federal land. And they are the main here. Croats they perceive both attendant hotel staff. Croats are not lost and charge for what can only be paid. And in fact, from Munich to the pool only about 600 kilometers, one day can be reached. The German will accurately respond: less than 150 km / h they go, only if something is very heavy. And they drag with me everything.

Here is a typical German came to rest: a hobby trailer, a canopy, a three-bedroom tent, a kitchen set (mobile), satellite TV-plate (to watch news from Fa Butard), Kayak / Rib, bike / scooter. From Croatia, he does not need anything, only a block of land and the sea. It is completely autonomy, equipped and ready for the "Burea in the Desert". Others come on the car and shake the equipment that takes the Earth of Camping.

No, of course, the Italians, French, Belgians, Czechs are found. But they saw the Belarusians clearly for the first time. From time to time, the "rooms" of our campers broke out improvised Consilium, just lying them were not considered, something like "Weibrussland", "Weissrussland" ... and suddenly loudly: "Biorerussia!" - identified himself intellectual. Silence has come. "Lukashenko!" - Paved him someone, and the score was 1: 1.

Das IST Russians

(Russians here are considered all the people from the CIS. - Approx. Auto)

Abroad, I especially warmly react to Russian speech, for the Belarusian state number in general I can stop moving on some street to Caucasian manner and communicate with a poor window-window.

In Croatia, the Russians underwent the standard procedure on my part: "Guys, are you Russian? And where?" So, all Russians in Croatia, stopped for the ritual of the brother, were German Russians. All of them have long lived in Germany, almost all were IT-shniks, their wives were Russian. These people were emigrated to Germany, and the question that gnaws them: "And did I do right?" And if everything is bad in the homeland, gloomy, no perspective, then "yes, right." And if we say: "In Belarus, is normal, cool, then the annoyance detected by the listeners.

And here's another. The Germans, apparently, were made to understand that in Germany they are the second grade. And they want them to be taken after the Germans. Want to be the Germans. Therefore, "Das IST Russians." Therefore, after some time I stopped reflecting to Russian. Will they want - they will fit, the benefit of Masha with the hands I am loud.

Road and Camper

There is no point in describing in detail the way to Croatia and back - roadside service throughout Europe is very high quality. No need to put the route in advance, denote the stops for the night. On the track everything is full. Want a motel? You are welcome. Sleep in the car in the parking lot? You are welcome. Cafes, showers, tables - Other refills are similar to the small settlements of the filling type. Everything is very informative: "refueling with a cafe after 1 kilometer, next - 20 kilometers, here just a snack bar, and then - a full cafe ... And then there is still a laundry." Everything is meticulously painted and very convenient.

The meaning of Keper is brightly revealed on the road.

The border. Tired turn to the smells of fried eggs with bacon and coffee coming from the campers. Come to the window to verify your physiognomy from customs.

"So, where is Elena?" - asks a strict border guard. "Dry hair, now will come out."

In the parking lot, the family suffers in passenger car, try to sleep with curved legs. You leave the camp in the morning fresh. You can take a shower in a campaign or in a sanitarian. You can cook coffee / breakfast in Ceper, or in a cafe, or drag everything in a gazebo where the view is better. Immediately wash the dishes in the sanitation, so as not to spend your water. But before every night we spent 50 euros. Now it's free, because "in this hotel I am the owner." The cities of Europe on Cumpers are better to travel around, no matter how regrettable it sounds. They are not "sharpened."

So we drove in the evening in Austria. "We want to spend the night in Vienna," said the female majority. I miss the wonderful parking lots, I thought that it would not end it. And for sure.

In Vienna, Kerperu do not exactly do. First on tunnels, on the roads where it is impossible to stop, drove into the center of the Old Town. Cobblestone pavement, carriages in fruits, carriages with horses, sniffing on the dominator of Ceper, along the narrow streets, and here - on the "oncoming". The police turn out to not see this disgrace, - two cakes from Belarus unfastened their boots with a nylip clay symphony of the Vienna Forest.

Holy Holy, as soon as possible to the outskirts. They found some square between Khrushchev ... Maria-Antointetti, on the other hand "Mediamarket". Campers put the door to the door and covered with rain marquis (Fiat there is something), fled the gas barbecue "Campingaz". And cooked kebabs in the middle of the veins. Fair? So-so. I do better on the mangale.

Campers are easy to go 100 kilometers per hour, but a large sailiness affects. When ahead is ahead, the flow threads to the side. I larger the disalkual campers like Hymer. There the bed is pulled to the roof over the head of the driver and the parking lot just lowers.

Somehow in Riek, in my opinion, drove in the city, then the road narrowed to the strip, where they do not get off the counter, and around the house. The road went to the mountain with turns, two cakes slowly crawled up, and they gathered for us from the heels of passenger cars. Suddenly, after another turn - stop! - Low hanging branch. And together with the curse of us the queue quietly crawled back, meters 200 to a possible fork. Alcovka, Baby, and what to do?

Camper has two tanks for collecting liquid waste of life. In the first one is going to all that glass from the toilet is black water. The second falls out of the shower, kitchen sink, washbasin is gray water. The most interesting thing is that it delivers more problems with gray water. On the third day she blooms, amber covers the salon. When you are on the road, it is not difficult to merge it: I moved to the secondary, on the side of the road, they looked around on the sides - and the hlybi kneeds were expressed.

There is another way, I call him permanent: Slightly open the faucet so that gray water is in a fine trickle, and go to yourself with God - the tank is already empty at the next stop. But when you threw anchor in camping, gray water becomes a problem. A special place for plum is in the distance, and to merge yourself, you can hardly. The most interesting thing is that the cassette from under the toilet does not deliver problems until, of course, will not be filled. Whether her hermetic, whether we smell violet.

In Keper, there are miracle refrigerators that work from 220/12 and from gas. 220 volts - in the parking lot, on the way or 12, or gas. So, on the gas, the refrigerator freezes to live.

Cerpets Croatia

If you decide to take a walk to the sea in Croatia, then, most likely, we are drunk in camping. The coast is sliced \u200b\u200bhere for campgrounds, because the Croats "sharpened" the resort under the Germans, and the Germans want camping. I drove into Croatia from the north, we walked in the pool (this is the city) and settled into the campsite in the dome (this is also a city).

Campgrounds often have a highlight - it had dogs and windsurfing. We decided to connect to electricity, and it turned out that the radish Vitaly gave us a wire with a different connector. I had to develop the connector and poke wiring. Camping charges charge under the scheme "For a camper, this is for each person, electricity is necessary? Plus Kuna (this is their money)." And we started fine to hide in the cabinet when settled, not to pay. And then Croats, then, can be seen, recalculate people and think: "Well, what kind of crumbbers these Belarusians are already sorry for some 3 euros per day for a person to pay!" And we think: "Well, what kind of crumbbers these are Croats, for each child they take money!"

We drove to the island of Krk, to Camping Auto Camp Pila. Only she was covered, as a wife comes up and says: "Misha, there is probably a nudist camping. There is a grandfather with a grandmother in anything in badminton play." We'll figure it out, but first we went from Andryusha in the sanitariat to cast off the road. And then the 18-year-old goddess leaves us towards us. And we - Holy Holy! They jumped into their campers and gave Deu from there, where a familiar danger threatens a family person.

They wanted to get to the campsite in Riek, but all the places were busy. Aged on the expectation site (still 30 euros removed from the car). In this campsite was an anthill as in Adler, cafes, noise, gaps ... Our women were delighted!

And then found camping in the wild wilderness: the sea, olive trees, campaigns 100 m from each other, and all, no one, no civilization. I looked at Andryukh and realized that before leaving he would stay here. But women were against! We found a compromise in Dalmacija Kamp in Brita (this is the city such), which is not far from the task. And finally, it was still south, in Campoza Lučica.

TOTAL FOR ONE CHERMER: Smallery - 434 euros; Campgrounds - 438,66; Payment of roads - 89.7; Insurance - 50; Vacation rental - 740. Total about 1750 euros. We drove 4500 km.

Epilogue

"Well, what will we go to the next time?" - asked one of us. "Well ... stays in balloons." - "So, it's time to tie."

Here the ray of the unusual Belarus has highlighted the heavens, a hologram of Dr. Sikov appeared, an electronic queue coupon fell on a campaign table: No. 666, you have 13 people.

"I meant travel," said one of us, and Dr. Sikov disappeared. And you do not stay late.

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