Croatia Adriatic Coast: Adriatic Coast (Nelles Guides) (Paperback)

~ Alexander Sabo (Author), Darja Peitz-Hlebec (Author)

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"Combining encyclopedic coverage of destinations with loads of practical information and atlas-type maps." -- Library Journal

"Recommended.... convenient, very informative and easy to use. Each page features full-color pictures." -- Library Journal --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Researched and written by local correspondents, Nelles Guides are updated on a regular basis to provide only the very latest information. A well-rounded introduction delves into the culture and history of Croatia and the Adriatic Coast, tempting you to explore. The "What to See & Do" section covers everything from sightseeing, driving tours and adventurous excursions, museums and galleries. You'll find detailed entries for restaurants, shopping, entertainment, festivals and more. All accommodations are categorized by price level, making it easy for you to select a place that suits your budget. Practical travel issues – health concerns, currency, transportation, climate & clothing, visa requirements – are also given.

Illustrated with over 160 color photos and maps. Fully indexed. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 254 pages
• Publisher: Nelles Verlag; 2nd Rev edition (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3886181219
• ISBN-13: 978-3886181216
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,890,758 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Needs a Second Edition, May 19, 2001

By	richard_t "richard_t" (Overseas) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

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Not great. The idea is a good one, focus on the tourists who go to the Croatian coast. Few tourists, after all, will visit any other part of Croatia aside from Zagreb. But the execution needs a lot of work. First, the ubiquitous and annoying spelling typos and awkward phrasing indicate that the book was translated into English without the benefit of an english-speaking editor. It reads like a cheesy web page. Second, it doesn't really have any information that the Lonely Planet Croatia guide doesn't have, and in many areas this one is inferior. For example the maps are awful. The map of Rijeka, for example, (Croatia's third largest city) is about four inches square and shows just a handful of sites. It is nearly useless for someone driving into the city (notoriously tricky for non-local drivers). Similarly, the map of Pula (a beautiful and historic must-see in Istria) is about two inches square and shows the names of about four streets and a few attractions. The accompanying text is no more illuminating.

There may be room for a comprehensive guide to Croatia's beautiful coast, but without an awful lot of updates, clarifications, expansion, and improved translation, this guide can never hope to overtake the Lonely Planet guide. Wait for the next edition.

2 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, January 18, 2001

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Library Journal's review of this guide: "Combining encyclopedic coverage of destinations with loads of practical information and atlas-type maps, the series illuminates the wonders of nature but emphasizes the peculiarity of a place's people and their folklore."