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Sailing In Croatia
Coast of a thousand islands
Croatia has it all - majestic walled cities with medieval cobbled streets, ancient ruins, vineyards, forests, deserted coves, and over a thousand islands to discover. In reliable five to twenty knot winds, you can keep the sailing distances as short as you like from one fully equipped, modern marina or remote anchorage to another. Anchor or moor up in sheltered, peaceful harbors or busier towns - the choice is up to you! Croatian hospitality is warm and genuine and renowned in the sailing community.
Kremik, Croatia - Central along the coast, visit ancient towns and the stunning Krka Falls or head north to the Kornati National Park and explore thousands of uninhabited islands.
Dubrovnik, Croatia - Enjoy this amazing medieval walled city before sailing through the islands.
Kremik
The most central departure location is Kremik, this region offers you the best of all Croatia. Investigate history at the world heritage site of Trogir and Korkula, which was Marco Polo’s place of birth. Explore the natural wonder of the Kornati National park and the Krka waterfalls. enjoy nightlife in the fun towns of Rogonizca and Primosten.
Cruising Notes
Kremik
Kremik is a handy central location where the pretty marina is surrounded by an 800 year old vineyard. Just outside the entrance to Kremik lie a number of lovely bays for a refreshing dip a great way to get into the right mood right away! Forests, waterfalls, and mountains mix with cultural and historical highlights to create an amazing destination with ideal sailing conditions.
Primosten
Head north to Primosten, one of the most popular resorts on the Adriatic coast that boasts the best of Croatia from yesterday and today. Stroll the narrow, cobbled streets of the old town center set on a small, hilly peninsula take a taxi to the Hacienda all- night disco.
Kornati National Park
Known among sailors the world over as one of the most amazing places to cruise, here you can truly get away from it all. Most of the islands are uninhabited, although you will find a few with some restaurants catering to visiting yachtsmen.
Rogoznica and Trogir
To the south visit Rogoznica and the impressive walled town of Trogir where you can indulge in art, culture and history as you wander through the ancient streets. The heart of this town sits on a small island only accessible on foot by two old stone bridges.
Brac and surrounding islands
Brac, known as the sunny island, is famous for its much photographed beach at Bol as well as its excellent wine, olive oil, figs, and nectarines. On the island of Hvar, the vineyards and colorful fields of lavender, rosemary, sage, and thyme create a heady mix of scent carried on the warm breeze. Vis - the oldest established town in Dalmatia, founded by Dionysius in 397 B.C. - is home to the exclusive Croatian wines, Plavac, and Vugava. The Blue Caves on the nearby island of Bisevo , are a famous and highly recommended snorkeling spot.
Dubrovnik
The base is only 30 minutes from the airport and Dubrovnik is one of Europe's best preserved medieval cities. The city walls surround the old town and enclose an exciting mix of Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque architecture. Tall ramparts and towering spires rise dramatically from splendid squares packed with markets, edged with eateries. This southern Adriatic yacht charter base is ideally located for exploring the Dubrovnik Riviera. A stone's throw off shore lies the lovely little green island of Lokrum (King Richard the Lionheart landed in a storm in 1190). Also within view are the Elaphiti Islands Discover historic towns along a stunning coastline with spellbinding highlights like 'the golden island' of Sipan and the idyllic national park of Mljet.
Cruising Notes
Dubrovnik
The main ACI marina in Dubrovnik is around 5 miles from the old city center. There is a large supermarket situated at the entrance for easy provisioning. The marina reception can carry out money exchange with all major credit cards and travelers checks accepted. Euros are not widely accepted. An ATM is also available at the entrance to the marina. There are several restaurants - one is set in the Roman gardens, one by the swimming pool, and a pizzeria.
Lokrum
Take the short boat ride over to Lokrum, find a secluded spot, the nudist beach on the eastern tip of the island next to the Benedictine monastery - don't miss the restaurant which serves delicious local dishes including fresh caught squid with black rice. There is also a botanical garden and Fort Royal, an old French fort, provides a great view of the whole of Dubrovnik across the water.
Elaphiti Islands
The Elaphiti Islands offer perfect shallow lunch stops with sandy beaches for sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling.
Sipan
At Sipanska Luka in the northern east of seafaring Sipan (known as 'the golden island') there are ruins to explore. You'll find a relaxed, friendly community feel among the fishermen with their boats along the water's edge selling the day's catch.
Mljet
Past Sipan, just over twenty miles north lies Mljet, a beautiful national park island known as the most stunning in the Adriatic. Mljet is said to be the place that Odysseus fell in love with and stayed for seven years, unable to leave the beautiful surroundings. Mljet has two deep lakes, Veliko Jezero and Malo Jezero, linked by a narrow channel with a Benedictine monastery in the middle. There are plenty of good anchorages around the Mljet National Park like Pomena, Polace, and Okuklje, a harbor village on the northern coast that provides one of the most protected coves in this entire sailing area - a good overnight option with a choice of restaurants! A beach lunch stop at Saplunara to the east when the wind is right (not when the SE sirocco wind turns SW). This area is ideal for diving and snorkeling.
Korcula
Visit Marco Polo's house on Korcula, an island also famous for its wines and olive farms. The busy center, Korcula Town, is known as mini-Dubrovnik, because there's always something going on from the traditional Dance of the Knights to open air plays, performances, and music.
Slano
Slano is an attractive resort with simple facilities, pebble beaches, promenades, tennis courts, and ancient ruins. On August 2 every year you can see the famous folkdance, the Lindo, performed in a traditional fair.
Ston
Ston, popular for its oyster and mussel farms, is tucked up inside an indented inlet on the mainland peninsula. The town wall dates back to the 1300s when it was a medieval defense system. Fort Koruna has five towers and on the quay there is the cylindrical tower of Toljevac (1478). Veliki (little) Ston is a harbor protected from all wind and waves.
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