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German family cuts Croatian holiday short after five nights: ‘It was almost unbearable for us’

From Večernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A German family ended its stay at a campsite in Orebić on Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula after five nights, citing a lack of shade and other problems.
  • The family praised the campsite’s facilities, food, beach access and reception staff, but also reported sewage odours, weak Wi-Fi and a steep path to the beach.
  • Other campers defended the site, saying the experience depended on the location of the pitch and the available shade.

A German family ended its holiday on Croatia’s Pelješac peninsula after just five nights, saying the lack of shade at its campsite made the stay almost unbearable in the summer heat.

The family shared its experience in the Facebook group “Croatia with Camper,” according to Germany’s Merkur. They stayed at a campsite in Orebić and acknowledged several positive features. The site was well maintained, some pitches were spacious, the sanitary facilities were “modern, beautiful and clean,” and the restaurant served very good food at prices they considered “absolutely fine.” They also said they could always find a free sun lounger and parasol on the beach.

We ended our stay here early.

· German camperThe woman explained why the family left the campsite before the planned end of its holiday.

But the lack of shade on their pitch overshadowed those advantages. “At these temperatures, it was almost unbearable for us,” the woman wrote. She said the family understood that summer was hot, but found the “almost complete lack of shade” made the stay impossible. They tried to move to a more suitable pitch, without success.

At these temperatures, it was almost unbearable for us.

· German camperShe described the effect of the lack of shade on the family’s pitch.

The family also complained of an occasional sewage smell and very weak Wi-Fi. The steep path to the beach became physically difficult after several days, particularly with a child and luggage. “All in all, the campsite unfortunately did not really convince us,” the woman concluded.

The family nevertheless praised the reception staff, who helped shorten the stay without charging a cancellation penalty. Reactions in the Facebook group were divided. Some campers rejected the criticism and said they would gladly return. One user recalled staying directly beneath palm trees and described it as wonderful. Another, who stayed in the front row by the sea, said the family would return at any time. A further camper said a canopy provided enough shade even when temperatures approached 40 degrees. The discussion therefore focused on whether the problem lay with the campsite itself or with the particular pitch assigned to the family.

All in all, the campsite unfortunately did not really convince us.

· German camperShe summed up the family’s negative experience.
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Originally published by Večernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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