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Croatia is a destination for returns. Every fifth tourist from Poland visited it seven times
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Croatia is a destination for returns. Every fifth tourist from Poland visited it seven times

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Croatia remains a highly accessible destination for Polish tourists, with various travel options including cars, planes, and trains.
  • While fuel prices have increased due to geopolitical events, the cost of a stay in Croatia depends heavily on travel dates, region, accommodation type, and travel style.
  • Tourists are increasingly planning their trips more consciously, booking in advance and opting for less crowded periods or destinations to better manage costs.

Croatia continues to be a favored destination for Polish tourists, with a significant portion having visited multiple times. The accessibility of the country, facilitated by diverse travel methods, remains a key draw. While the primary mode of transport for many years was by car, offering flexibility for family trips and exploration, the travel landscape has broadened considerably.

The cost of stay very much depends on the date, region, type of accommodation, standard, travel method, and style of vacation.

โ€” Maล‚gorzata KowalskaDirector of the Croatian Tourist Board's Polish representation, explaining the variability of travel costs in Croatia.

This year, direct flights connect Poland to six Croatian airports, including popular spots like Split and Dubrovnik, as well as Zadar, Pula, Rijeka, and Zagreb. These flights operate from nine Polish airports. Additionally, the year-round LOT Polish Airlines service between Warsaw and Zagreb, along with seasonal train services like the Adriatic Express and various bus routes, provide further options for travelers who prefer not to fly or drive.

Despite rising fuel costs influenced by global events, the overall expense of a trip to Croatia is highly variable. Officials emphasize that costs depend significantly on factors such as the timing of the visit, the specific region, the type and standard of accommodation, and the traveler's style. Families opting for apartments in August will face different expenses than those choosing a four-star hotel or a yacht cruise. There's also a noticeable trend of tourists planning more strategically, booking earlier, and choosing shoulder seasons like June, September, or October to potentially reduce costs and enhance their experience.

We see that tourists are increasingly planning their trips more consciously: booking earlier, choosing June, September, or October instead of the peak holiday season, and looking for less obvious places.

โ€” Maล‚gorzata KowalskaDirector of the Croatian Tourist Board's Polish representation, on evolving tourist behavior.

Beyond the price, Croatian tourism officials highlight the value guests receive in return. Factors such as accommodation standards, safety, accessibility, infrastructure quality, service levels, and the predictability of their stay are considered crucial elements of the overall tourist experience. This focus on value aims to ensure that Croatia remains an attractive and competitive destination for Polish visitors.

What guests receive in return is much more important: accommodation standard, safety, accessibility, infrastructure quality, service level, and predictability of stay.

โ€” Maล‚gorzata KowalskaDirector of the Croatian Tourist Board's Polish representation, emphasizing the value offered to tourists.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.