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Post by irac on May 30, 2006 9:23:44 GMT 1
Mark, take a walk from the pier down along the beach, look at the water and then have a close look at some of the paperless houses and where their outlet pipes go. The area is lovely, but this carry on ruined it on me. The beach itself is well maintained, good old Slovenian efficiency, but the water is not 100%.
While loveu2 might propound the idea that Croatia has one of the cleanest waters in the world, it's a fallacy. I would be ranked below more countries, but so long as the governments, as Mark has said, begin cleaning up their acts it will make for a better future for the country. Osijek would certainly not be a spot to move to, not with the pollution and local yokels, and if they keep bleeding jobs it's not going to be a nice place further down the line.
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Post by Culchie on May 30, 2006 10:36:18 GMT 1
No word of Dubrovnik?
Trying to look at this from past experience in Ireland.
Dubrovnik would be similar in size and population to Galway (on west Coast) of about 15 years ago.
Always seen as a 'great place to visit', a tourism town ... but always a destination rather than somewhere to live.
Road Network improved, infrastructure put in place, people who were previously visitors saw it as a place to live. The economy of Ireland as a whole really improved in the late 90's ... too much so for people stuck in traffic, so they all headed to Galway, looking for a quieter life. Businesses were set up, jobs came into the area, the ball started rolling etc etc... Galway property is now more expensive than Dublin.
What with the Zagreb-Split-Dubrovnik motorway nearing completion, tourism booming, economy improving, I can foresee many of these hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area, eyeing up opportunities, should the EU entry go ahead.
Montenegro's recent vote won't do it any harm either.
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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 18:05:38 GMT 1
Mark, take a walk from the pier down along the beach, look at the water and then have a close look at some of the paperless houses and where their outlet pipes go. The area is lovely, but this carry on ruined it on me. The beach itself is well maintained, good old Slovenian efficiency, but the water is not 100%. While loveu2 might propound the idea that Croatia has one of the cleanest waters in the world, it's a fallacy. I would be ranked below more countries, but so long as the governments, as Mark has said, begin cleaning up their acts it will make for a better future for the country. Osijek would certainly not be a spot to move to, not with the pollution and local yokels, and if they keep bleeding jobs it's not going to be a nice place further down the line. Anna Webmaster member is offline Joined: Jul 2003 Gender: Female Posts: 439 Re: Where does everyone live? « Reply #46 on Today at 12:12am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Back on topic, please. Link to Post - Back to Top Logged -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Webmaster Visit Croatia - www.visit-croatia.co.uk Why is it you can't behave like everyone else.
The topic is the best cities to buy property in. NOT DOWN others posts on the subject.
Please if you can't follow the topic than just don't post!
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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 18:08:18 GMT 1
No word of Dubrovnik? Trying to look at this from past experience in Ireland. Dubrovnik would be similar in size and population to Galway (on west Coast) of about 15 years ago. Always seen as a 'great place to visit', a tourism town ... but always a destination rather than somewhere to live. Road Network improved, infrastructure put in place, people who were previously visitors saw it as a place to live. The economy of Ireland as a whole really improved in the late 90's ... too much so for people stuck in traffic, so they all headed to Galway, looking for a quieter life. Businesses were set up, jobs came into the area, the ball started rolling etc etc... Galway property is now more expensive than Dublin. What with the Zagreb-Split-Dubrovnik motorway nearing completion, tourism booming, economy improving, I can foresee many of these hundreds of thousands of visitors to the area, eyeing up opportunities, should the EU entry go ahead. Montenegro's recent vote won't do it any harm either. You are right. I always think tourism but I think you are right. It is a good place to live. The only problem I have with it. ;D Walking up and down those hills, I might get calfs the size of grapefruits. hahaha ;D
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Post by mark2 on May 30, 2006 19:50:00 GMT 1
Mark, take a walk from the pier down along the beach, look at the water and then have a close look at some of the paperless houses and where their outlet pipes go. The area is lovely, but this carry on ruined it on me. The beach itself is well maintained, good old Slovenian efficiency, but the water is not 100%. Not straying off subject but taking up a right to reply: Irac, I think we must be talking about different villages, The Cicengaj next to me has no sewage outlets into the Karin Sea, only natural fresh water springs after a heavy rainfall, ALL houses have septic tanks, and the water is the best you will sea on the Croatian Coast. As for the Slovenian efficiency I think we are definitely discussing different seas. As for paperless houses, we are almost CERTAINLY talking about different places. As for the best cities to live in, I personally think it depends upon the friends that you make in the area, you can live in any city, anywhere in the world but if the neighbours are a nightmare and you have no mates, then you will feel alienated. I still think and firmly believe that Zadar and the surrounding area is the only place I would live in Croatia!
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Post by Slatkica on May 30, 2006 20:05:20 GMT 1
I would defintley like to live on one of the islands!!
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Post by Slatkica on May 30, 2006 20:10:02 GMT 1
croatian waters - www.blueflag.org/blueflag/2004/CroatiaCroatia has long been proud over its picturesque beaches and marinas. The recognition regarding the quality of sea water and other ecological parameters came when beaches and marinas across the Croatian coast begun receiving the Blue Flag reward. On the Croatian coast in 2004 there are 98 Blue flags flying on 80 beaches and 18 marinas. Year after year number of Blue Flags given to Croatian beaches and marinas increases significantly. This proofs increase of awarness of importance of a clean and safe environment but also the efforts of the tourist industry to ensure pleasant and safe stay in Croatia to all its guests.
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Post by mark2 on May 30, 2006 20:35:26 GMT 1
The islands are great but only for holiday homes (unless it's on Vir where theyre getting demolished as we speak) , in my humble opinion, when you see the trucks waiting to get on board just to deliver sand, cement etc. you've gotta think about the extra costs involved, ambulances are also a worry and the drinking water situation?
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Post by Knedla on May 30, 2006 20:42:28 GMT 1
The islands are great but only for holiday homes (unless it's on Vir where theyre getting demolished as we speak) , in my humble opinion, when you see the trucks waiting to get on board just to deliver sand, cement etc. you've gotta think about the extra costs involved, ambulances are also a worry and the drinking water situation? I think with time island living will improve. Transport will get better. Korcula is okay. I like it there. Very nice place to live year round but a bit lonely sometimes.
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Post by irac on May 30, 2006 21:23:12 GMT 1
Mark, next time I'm in Karin I'll take the photos of the water, my colleague had a sale in the bag until he took the prospective buyers for a stroll along the beach (the manufactured one - small pebbles) but the floating oil which I later (October) went to see for myself was there. So there are NO paperless houses in the area..... Hmm, well, maybe they've changed since April, it happens. In the area are there not a lot of Slovenian house owners? Visitors? Maybe it's all changed since last summer, again, nothing in this country would surprise me!
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Post by Carol on May 31, 2006 9:01:05 GMT 1
Hi Knedla Like most threads, this one is wandering off-topic. You asked for the best cities to buy property in? Can you be more specific? Best for what: living or working or investment? If you want to buy a property in Croatia for living - that is pretty much individual taste although you should think about whether you are looking for something year round or summer only. If you wish to buy to invest, then are you looking for capital growth or rental yield. All places and individal properties will offer something of all of these characteristics, but some are stronger in one area than others. Also do you really mean cities as opposed to towns and villages?
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Post by Knedla on May 31, 2006 15:04:14 GMT 1
Hi Knedla Like most threads, this one is wandering off-topic. You asked for the best cities to buy property in? Can you be more specific? Best for what: living or working or investment? If you want to buy a property in Croatia for living - that is pretty much individual taste although you should think about whether you are looking for something year round or summer only. If you wish to buy to invest, then are you looking for capital growth or rental yield. All places and individal properties will offer something of all of these characteristics, but some are stronger in one area than others. Also do you really mean cities as opposed to towns and villages? Hey Carol, ;D I just thought letting everyone post what they feel. It can be a big city or a small village. I just want to see what people have to say about places. They can talk about monetary value or happy living value . Whatever they like about their favorite city, town, village. I would prefer living values over monetary ones.
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Post by mark2 on May 31, 2006 18:03:44 GMT 1
Mark, next time I'm in Karin I'll take the photos of the water, my colleague had a sale in the bag until he took the prospective buyers for a stroll along the beach (the manufactured one - small pebbles) but the floating oil which I later (October) went to see for myself was there. So there are NO paperless houses in the area..... Hmm, well, maybe they've changed since April, it happens. In the area are there not a lot of Slovenian house owners? Visitors? Maybe it's all changed since last summer, again, nothing in this country would surprise me! To stay on Topic: Zadar is the Best City. To digress a little: Irac, I don't need you to come to Karin and take photographs, my house is ON the beach, I am about 8 metres from the sea I have seen no oil in 18 months and I honestly can't believe that you drove all the way from Knin to inspect the Karin Sea. As I said earlier your allegations of sewage pipes leading into the sea are fictional, there are some Slovene owned houses in the area. All in all I feel that possibly you and your colleague had a bad deal in the area and therefore hold a grudge, which in fairness to the area, tourism, property market etc is indeed uncalled for. The Karin Sea is a mix of freshwater & salt water. The freshwater running from natural springs, and rivers (one via waterfalls) in April of last year The Public Institution for Protected Nature Parts Management of the County Zadar applied to the State Institute for Nature Protection for the assessment and preparation of an expert document on the protection of the Karišnica and the Bijela streams. www.dzzp.hr/News-22042006KarisnicaBijela.htmQuote: "Karin lies on the mouth of the river Karišnica, where it widens into the lagoon named the “Karin Sea”, with clear water for swimming.. " In Your Pocket travel guides I think this should be an end to this subject, I'm off for a swim now!
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Post by irac on May 31, 2006 21:59:06 GMT 1
I honestly can't believe that you drove all the way from Knin to inspect the Karin Sea
and you sell properties, right? never inspect what you sell?
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Post by Knedla on Jun 1, 2006 0:55:30 GMT 1
Speaking about selling.
Lovely website Mark.
It is pretty as well as organized nicely ;D
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