Hello. I noticed that we are advised to take a micro-fiber towel and swimsuit on the RS 15-day tour to Central Europe in about three weeks. That includes possible swimming in the Adriatic Sea, which we would like to do.
Is it really necessary to pack a towel? Couldn't we just use a towel from the hotel? Seems like unnecessary bulk to travel with. Any thoughts?
Posted by
Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
26015 posts
just stand in the sun and get dry, but you do need beach shoes for all of the rock beaches.
Posted by
OP
San diego
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Thank you!
Posted by
Cleveland
956 posts
We took this tour several years ago. We swam two places-- Rovinj and Lake Bled. We packed no towels (we borrowed towels from the hotel in Rovinj and in Lake Bled we paid admission to a swimming area that had food and other amenities .) The place we stayed in Rovinj was a picturesque island-- as close to resort as we ever experienced on RS tour. I don't know if your tour will use the same place. But the day was labeled a vacation from your vacation.
It was lovely. But it was in July and quite warm. The beach was pebbly -- but manageable. I'm not sure of the water temperature this time of year.
Awesome tour! Our tour guide (Peter) was incredible.
Happy travels.
Posted by
Massachusetts
1723 posts
Yes, we were able to borrow towels from the tour hotel.
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1370 posts
I’ve always just bought a beach towel there and ditched it when leaving the coast. But 100% make sure you have legit water shoes. Lots of rocks and sea urchins. I got Olukai water shoes and they’re awesome. They do double duty as casual deck shoes.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
26015 posts
But be careful. In September I went to an Island off the coast of Zadar. Great water but you had to walk down steps to reach it. I slipped and grabbed a rail and tore a muscle out of my rotator cuff. I have about half of arm movement now.
Posted by
Idaho, USA
9563 posts
Hi Margot, I swam at Korcula Island and just used the hotel towel. I purchased the inexpensive water shoes on Hvar Island (took a 1-day self detour), but they probably have them at all of the tourist cities near the beach. Enjoy!
Posted by
Cleveland
956 posts
They may change hotels but the one our RS tour used was Hotel Katarina. You might want to ask the RS office if it's the same one.
It's on a small island with a ferry to the old town. There is a nice swimming area on the island -- easy to wade in, pebbly though.
Happy travels.