Where to go in the Mediterranean for vacation? (beach, areas) - World - City-Data Forum

wanneroo · 07-22-2009, 01:34 PM

I've been looking for different beach resorts in Spain, France and other areas in the Med and was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for a week or two trip?

I'm in my early 30's and am looking for more of a single scene than a family one, but am not into overdone excessively touristy places.

DontH8Me · 07-22-2009, 01:53 PM

Try island called Pag off the Dalmatian coast. It's beachy - singles - not touristy at all.

YouTube - Novalja Papaya Croatia Party Zrce Hrvatska Pag

1772 · 07-22-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wanneroo

I've been looking for different beach resorts in Spain, France and other areas in the Med and was wondering if anyone had any good suggestions for a week or two trip?

I'm in my early 30's and am looking for more of a single scene than a family one, but am not into overdone excessively touristy places.

Monaco and St. Tropez

or

Marbella. These are the best.

There is also the dalmatian coast in Croatia. I've heard that it's great. Never been though.

chelsy35 · 07-22-2009, 02:32 PM

Great place in croatia also island hvar- both relaxing and night life

domino · 07-22-2009, 03:04 PM

Positano and Capri in Italy are both beautiful, although heavily touristed. There are smaller towns and less popular islands nearby that are just as nice.

wanneroo · 07-22-2009, 03:38 PM

Croatia actually had never crossed my mind. Although in the past I have talked to people that went there and they had a great time.

Was also giving some thought to Greece or Cyprus as well.

I've been doing some research on Spanish towns and the ever present Ibiza pops up but it seems a bit overdone now, not like it was 20 years ago.

I think I'm looking for more of the old town feel like maybe it would have been decades ago rather than the big resorts with package deals.

Dunno I need to figure something out, cause I need a vacation.

City of Rain · 07-22-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1772

Monaco and St. Tropez

or

Marbella. These are the best.

There is also the dalmatian coast in Croatia. I've heard that it's great. Never been though.

marbella? im going there in 4 days!

ive never been there before

please tell me whats so good about it!!

to the TC: ive only been to southern france (and monaco) and its a beautiful area.. Nice and Cannes are both beautiful cities (though id choose Nice cause its bigger with more things going on).. Monaco is way too expensive, though.. but its nice for a 1 day visit if you stay in Nice!!

(about a 30 min drive, i think)

wanneroo · 07-22-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by City of Rain

marbella? im going there in 4 days!

ive never been there before

please tell me whats so good about it!!

to the TC: ive only been to southern france (and monaco) and its a beautiful area.. Nice and Cannes are both beautiful cities (though id choose Nice cause its bigger with more things going on).. Monaco is way too expensive, though.. but its nice for a 1 day visit if you stay in Nice!!

(about a 30 min drive, i think)

Definitely check back in and let us know how Marbella is and what you think of it. It's on my list too.

Chava61 · 07-23-2009, 07:54 AM

Tel Aviv in Israel.

pigeonhole · 07-23-2009, 08:07 AM

Avoid the Costas in Spain in July-August if you don't want to get mugged (high probability) and especially the autopistas and rest areas where bands of thugs from esatern Europe are roaming.