What does an abandoned seaside resort in Croatia look like and is there a chance to revive it
The seaside resort in Kupari, Croatia, which was once a popular tourist destination, has been empty for many years. The 419-room Pelegrin Hotel has become a favourite destination for tourists looking for extreme adventures and spooky locations.
The beach destination has turned into a ghost town where you can shoot scary videos and make themed photo shoots. Express told about the abandoned resort and its future.
The Pelegrin Hotel was opened in 1961 and quickly became popular among vacationers. Over time, other recreation areas appeared, which now look abandoned.
More than 50 years ago, it was an ideal vacation spot bordering the Adriatic Sea, but now only memories and the facade of the buildings remain.
When the war broke out, the resort was forced to become a temporary shelter for Croatian army soldiers. During the siege of Dubrovnik in 1991, Kupari ceased to be a place for recreation and became a base for the military.
The facade of the hotels was damaged by bullets, windows and doors were smashed, and the enemy began to loot rooms. Because of its tragic history, this area was called the "Bay of Abandoned Hotels".
Although many years have passed, the region still has not been rebuilt. Rumor has it that Kupari could come to life again if the authorities take up its reconstruction.
The majestic Grand Hotel is expected to get a new lease on life, and other buildings may have to be demolished and replaced with something new.
Croatian Deputy Prime Minister Branko Bacic in his comments to the media said, "According to the Dubrovnik County plan, there is a 12-month period during which the investor is obliged to obtain a valid building permit, and to implement the project within the next four years."
