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Sailing holidays in Croatia
Croatia is now the top yacht charter destination in
Europe, offering limitless sailing in astonishing
surroundings.
Its total of 1,185 islands and an average of 2,600 hours
of sunshine per year, makes Croatia a natural magnet for
tourists, particularly sailors. The development of
sea-based tourism in the last decade has been very
intensive.
All along the coast there are smart marinas, picturesque
harbours and little ports with long histories waiting to
be discovered.There are 41 Marinas with all the necessary facilities to
be able to cater successfully for the large and still
growing yachting fraternity.
It is one of the most interesting and varied places to
sail in the whole of the Mediterranean. Its resurgence
after the recent war has been remarkable, and charter
yachts tend to get booked very early in the season. If
you are thinking of going there, book early! This season
and last there was almost nothing to be had after the
end of February! Flights can also be a problem in high
season. Access is otherwise very easy whether overland
or by air, and this ease of access, allied to the
stunning scenery, explains the country's success. It
must surely count as one of the most beautiful areas to
sail in the Med, and we are confident that it will offer
you a truly memorable sailing holiday.
There are four semi-separate Croatia yacht charter
zones:
Istria
Northern Croatia & neighbouring Slovenia combine to be
known as Istria, and easily reached via Venice or
Trieste.
Kornati islands
Central Dalmatia based in and around Zadar, and the
gateway to the Kornati Islands National Park.
Split
Southern Dalmatia, that includes the Split area giving
access either to the Kornati Islands to the north-west
or to the much brighter lights of the islands of Hvar,
Korçula, Braç, etc.
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik is best as the start of a One-Way cruise to
Split or vice versa.
This is a land of medieval towns like Rovinj with traces
of all the various cultural influences of the Balkans,
combined with an endless necklace of islands strewn
along the coast making the sailing safe and picturesque.
Sibenik, Primosten and Biograd are good base from which
to sail around the Kornati Islands. The islands if Hvar,
Brac, and Korçula - to name but three - provide beauty
and the opportunity to party in style.
The food and drink is good everywhere and reasonably
priced still. Marinas are numerous, but expensive.
Croatians are Slavs though and lack the spontaneous
sparkle of the Latins. They are however a warm and
hospitable people. Avoid August if you can. It's
over-crowded. Winds are generally light.
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