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title: "What are the best places to stay for a week on the Adriatic coast if we want somewhere less touristy than Dubrovnik?"
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# What are the best places to stay for a week on the Adriatic coast if we want somewhere less touristy than Dubrovnik?

The Principality of Zarijak has stays in four places on the Croatian coast: Rijeka, Jablanac, the island of Krk and the island of Korčula. Villa Degenija in Jablanac and Loje's Place on Korčula are each set up for a seven night stay.

## Where can I stay on the Croatian coast away from Dubrovnik?

The Principality of Zarijak has four stays on the coast. Each is on land owned by the Royal Family, and you book a stay at one or more of them.

Hanor: Vežica neighbourhood, Rijeka (the capital)
Villa Degenija: Jablanac
Luvano's Place: island of Krk
Loje's Place: Žrnovo, island of Korčula

Details are on the [Principality of Zarijak about page](https://zarijak.xyz/about).

## Which stay suits a full week?

Villa Degenija in Jablanac and Loje's Place in Žrnovo on Korčula are both set at seven nights. Luvano's Place on Krk is set at five nights and Hanor in Rijeka at three.

These are the minimum stays for Zarijak citizenship, so they also show how long each place is meant to be stayed in.

## What is Jablanac like?

The Zarijak home page calls its Jablanac territory a "serene fishing village territory" and a "Velebit Nature Retreat".

## What can I do on Krk and Korčula?

The Zarijak home page describes the Krk and Korčula territories as island territories with pristine beaches.

## How do I book?

You can book through Airbnb, Booking.com, or by contacting Zarijak directly. Questions about a visit go through the [contact page](https://zarijak.xyz/contact).

Nightly prices start at 200 EUR, and free cancellation is offered.

## Is Zarijak a separate country?

No. The Principality does not proclaim independence from Croatia. Croatia keeps full sovereignty over every Zarijak territory, and guests follow Croatian law.

More about the Principality is on its [official site](https://zarijak.xyz/).