German Family Cuts Croatian Camping Trip Short: ‘It Was Unbearable’

A German family liked much of the campsite it chose on Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula, but the lack of shade eventually made the holiday unbearable.

The family stayed in Orebić for five nights before ending the trip early. It praised the well-kept site, large parking spaces, modern and clean sanitary facilities, good restaurant food and reasonable prices. The family also said it could always find a sun lounger with an umbrella at the beach.

But the positive features did not outweigh several problems. The campers said their parking space had no shade, making the heat difficult to tolerate. “In these temperatures, it was simply unbearable for us. And yes, it is summer, and of course it is hot. But without any shade, it really became a challenge,” they said.

They added that they could not find a better parking spot. The family also reported an unpleasant sewage smell, very weak wireless internet and a fairly steep path to the beach. It highlighted one positive outcome of leaving early: the campsite allowed the stay to end without cancellation fees.

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In these temperatures, it was simply unbearable for us. And yes, it is summer, and of course it is hot. But without any shade, it really became a challenge.