I LOVE Sailing

Love Croatian coast

The Croatian coast with its countless beaches, bays, natural ports and marinas is a real heaven for sailors. Natural ports of the Croatian coast allows you to rest in isolated and tranquil surroundings.

You can select out of many sailing and motor boats in Croatia in order to charter in North, Central & South Dalmatia or in Istria & Kvarner.

There are 50 marinas in Croatia which are members of the Association of Marinas. Also there are many smaller marinas which are not members of the Association, but altogether the Association has 13.200 moorings in the sea and 4.500 on the shore.

CENTRAL DALMATIA

By ‘Central Dalmatia’ I mean the coast from Trogir and Split to Zaostrog. Apart from being a city with lots of heritage values, Split is also the departure point for the most popular cruising grounds in Dalmatia – the islands of Brac, Hvar and Vis. The part of coast along mountain Biokovo, which has beautiful marinas at Brela, Baska Voda and Makarska, is a succession of stunning views. This particular region has more beaches than anywhere else in Croatia. It is great for stopping off for a swim, a cold beer or a nice meal.

The historic port of Makarska

The Islands of Solta, Brac, Hvar and Vis. If you wonder why people have been enchanted with Dalmatia for centuries, you have to sail in these waters. The beauty of some architectural and natural jewels is stunning. And seafood and local wines are delicatess.

SOUTH DALMATIA

In term ‘South Dalmatia’ I mean the coast from Neretva to Molunat and Peljesac. Yachties and tourists are yet to discover the estuary of the river Neretva and the nearby Peljesac Peninsular, which takes pride in its indigenous wines and the tradition of farming superb shellfish dating back to Roman times. Further south is Dubrovnik, not to be missed for its stunning architecture. The islands around here are pretty too.

Korcula, Lastovo, Mljet and Elafiti. These islands were where centuries ago Dubrovnik’s wealthy citizens used to take a break from their stressful careers in the city. It is easy to understand why they chose this area to chill out. It is probably one of the least populated and ‘calmest’ regions along the coast.

NORTH DALMATIA

‘North Dalmatia’ consideres the coast from Zadar and Sibenik to Primosten. This is one of the most popular sailing grounds. That is teh reason why there are as many as 14 marinas here. It was probably the first place someone built a marina and loads followed, like jewellers’ shops collect in one quarter of a town. Don’t miss a freshwater detour to the river Krka near Sibenik. Zadar, Sibenik and Primosten are all beautiful towns.

The islands off Zadar and Sibenik. Some say that this is the most beautiful part of the Adriatic. Silba, Olib, Premuda, Ist, Molat and the islands of Ugljan and Pasman as well as Dugi Otok (Long Island) are just some of the reasons why these waters are addictive for so many yachties. Further out there is the Kornati archipelago, a maze of hundreds of uninhabited islands, islets and reefs. It is also home to the Kornati National Park, so nature is assured. The best time to sail here is from March to May if you want to be assured of finding your own private little cove.

ISTRIA & KVARNER

West and South Istria. Istrian people are proud of their cuisine, wines, culture and easy-going, tolerant mentality. If these play an important part in your idea of a good sailing holiday, then make sure that Istria’s harbours and marinas are in your itinerary.

Kvarner Bay and the Island of Krk. Several of the places between Rabac and Novi Vinodolski were up-market holiday resorts back in the mid-19th century. Opatija is an enchanting monument to the times when holidays were an indulgence for aristocrats, notably the Austro-Hungarian court.

Islands of Rab and Pag. Mountain Velebit is not only a beautiful backdrop to these islands, it is also the origin of a phenomenon which some sailors really relish, a very strong wind. Known as the bora, it can really blow, so sailing along Velebit channel always smacks of adventure. There are plenty of safe havens nearby along the shores.

The Islands of Cres and Losinj. Sailing south from the barren northern tip of Cres to Losinj you’ll notice that these two islands, separated by an ancient canal, mellow down as you approach the lushly forested southern shores. There are many secluded anchorages here.

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