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Voykit pocket guide · Croatia
Klek
Spend a half day to a full day in Klek: walk the beach, swim, snack on pizza and try local seafood.
Klek is a tiny seaside village on the Dalmatian coast. Everything is within walking distance, so a single day covers the beach, a short hike to Smrdelj, and a meal at a waterfront restaurant.
- Country
- Croatia
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, crowded)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR) since 2023. Cards work almost everywhere; carry small cash for markets, beach bars and some island taxis.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Hrvatski Telekom, A1 and Telemach sell prepaid SIMs at kiosks (Tisak) and shops; ID required.
- Emergency
- Police 112 · Fire and ambulance 193
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round two-pin; UK and US plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Round up.; Restaurant: About 10% for good service, in cash.; Taxi: Round up.; Boat trip crew or guide: €5–10 per person for a day trip.; Apartment cleaning: Not expected.
- Water
- Tap water is safe and good everywhere, including islands (some small islands rely on piped or tanked water — ask).
- Toilets
- Free in cafés for customers; public toilets in old towns cost €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Paddle‑boat hire (30 min) | €5–8 |
| Pizza at outdoor pizzeria | €8–12 |
| Seafood plate at Hotel Plaza | €15–25 |
| Local beer (0.5 L) | €2–3 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- DBV · Dubrovnik Airport
- about 1½ h drive to Klek
Typical fares
- Dubrovnik Airport → Klek (taxi)
- ≈ €70, 1½ h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
All sights are walkable; rent a bike if you prefer a faster pace.
See and do
Known for
- white pebble beach
- paddle‑boat rentals
- mountain Smrdelj views
- outdoor pizzeria with live music
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Ston | Bus or taxi about 30 min north | ≈1 h total |
Sleep
- Local apartments
- Private rentals with balcony, kitchen and multiple bedrooms
- Hotel Plaza
- Beachfront hotel with restaurant
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Oprostiteoh-pro-STEE-teh |
| Thank you | HvalaHVAH-lah |
| How much is it? | Koliko košta?KOH-lee-koh KOH-shtah |
| Where is the beach? | Gdje je plaža?Gdje ye PLAH-zhah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and eye contact; 'dobar dan' in shops; avoid: Walking into a small shop without a greeting
- Café culture: Sit as long as you like over one coffee; avoid: Expecting the bill without asking
- Churches: Covered shoulders, quiet voices; avoid: Beachwear, flash photos during mass
- Conversation: Ask about food, sport, the islands; avoid: Comparing Croatia to Serbia or calling it 'Eastern Europe'
- Toasting: 'Živjeli' with eye contact; avoid: Looking away when glasses clink
Scams and watch-outs
- Parking can fill up in summer; arrive early or use a nearby lot.
Klek is safe for tourists; main risk is summer heat and occasional traffic on the coastal road.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Klek yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- white pebble beach
- paddle‑boat rentals
- mountain Smrdelj views
- outdoor pizzeria with live music
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Klek: www.wikidata.org/wiki/QXXXXX
- Wikivoyage: Klek, revision 4465359 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4465359
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/klek). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.