It’s still early, but there are signs of serious pressure already appearing across parts of the Adriatic.
Long vehicle lines, crowded ferry ports and increased waiting times are becoming visible earlier than many expected, raising concerns about how Croatia’s island transport system will cope once the busiest summer weeks of all do fully arrive.
It’s still early, but there are signs of serious pressure already appearing across parts of the Adriatic. Long vehicle lines, crowded ferry ports and increased waiting times are becoming visible earlier than many expected, raising concerns about how Croatia’s island transport system will cope once the busiest summer weeks of all do fully arrive.
With high numbers forecast, ferry infrastructure is once again becoming one of the country’s most closely watched summer pressure points.
Unlike purely tourism-oriented transport systems, Croatia’s ferry network is essential infrastructure for island communities. Ferries connect islands such as Brač, Hvar, Korčula, Cres and Vis with the mainland, carrying residents, supplies, emergency services and tourists simultaneously. During summer, however, the dramatic increase in visitor traffic places enormous strain on the system.
What functions relatively smoothly during winter can quickly become overloaded once tourism volumes surge. More
By Lauren Simmonds Total Croatia News
