Šolta 2024, Croatia

Soon we'll be heading home, so it's time to recap whether Šolta is worth a trip.

For those looking for peace and relaxation, Šolta is definitely worth a trip. The island exudes a great sense of calm, everything is wonderfully calm. No big hotels, no party locations.

The bus runs every 2 hours at best (unless you're staying in Nečujam). There is only a "big" supermarket in the main town of Grohote in the middle of the island. There is also the only butcher on the island. But the "big" supermarket isn't necessary at all, because the small shops in the villages are perfectly adequate for everyday needs.

Stomorska is the largest and oldest fishing village and, unlike Maslinica, is not frequented by expensive sailing boats, but by "normal" ones. You can rent scooters and bicycles on the island, of course best in Rogač, where you arrive by ferry.

If you don't want to wait for the bus, you can also get a taxi or transfer there. But the bus is waiting for the ferry and people are generally waiting for each other. Nevertheless, everything runs on time.

There are relaxed little boat and snorkeling tours and also a diving center in Stomorska. There are also small restaurants and small cafes, and there are a manageable and sufficient number of them. No crowds anywhere, but enough choice.

If you don't want to cook, you can always go out to eat; in Stomorska there were 5-6 restaurants open and the choice was definitely sufficient. All of them are very pretty and offer their own flair and view. In August it might be a bit busier.

You can get by well without a car, but after the 10th day I would think about getting a vehicle, because then you might be bored to explore the immediate surroundings. You can get around the island by bus, but the frequency is a bit too restrictive in the long run.

So if you're expecting a hustle and bustle, you're in the wrong place. If you're expecting a cozy island life with beautiful bays, fish, birds, nice people and nice villages, this is the place for you. It was just right for me.Read more