Tragir

 

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Old Tragir is located on a small island only a few meters off the mainland with a much larger island on its seaward side. It's architecture, history, and character has much in common with Korcula, Split, Hvar and to a lesser extext Dubrovnik.

However it was my favourite. Small and perfectly located on the island with airport, city and infrastructure close at hand, make for a great holiday location.

The old lady in the market used the old but reliable weights on balance scales, as did many others. Not a bar code within sight! And they work long hours; from 7am into the evening 7 days per week. 88% of workers are in service industries and many work similar long hours.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We have been amazed by the thousands of expensive yachts we have seen, with many hundreds of the 35 to 55 foot class being charter boats. The yacht (top left) was one we watched heading out with a novice crew. After spinning out of control and hitting 3 other boats they appeared to be successfully underway.

 

And they start young! Afternoon sailing school for juniors in full swing.

And this "James Bond" special cruiser? There is not much that I can say. I was politely but firmly told that it was confidential! But they certainly had a range of toys in the back! Similar boats hire for US$140,000 per week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tragir is very close to, and on the direct flight path into Split Airport. We watched with interest the large number of cut price and charter operators flying into Split; mostly A320 / B737 class of aircraft with disproportionate numbers from Scandanian countries including direct flights from non capital city locations. Compared to Scandanian prices, everything would appear cheap in Croatia! It was also interesting to see that Aeroflot (the Russian national carrier) had a desk in the Split terminal.

Cycling tours are also big business. This is at the finish of a "2 Islands ride" on a Sunday afternoon. Followed by pasta and beer in the afternoon and a rock concert at night.We also saw a number of charter boats that were taking groups between islands which they would then ride around; many in this category were 40 to 70 year old couples.