| Don't miss the spectacular Dalmatian Coast | | | | secluded coves and bays to anchor in, where |
| Sail into Croatia's classic marinas, historic harbors | | | | tranquility is guaranteed. You'll easily find a section |
| or deserted coves. | | | | of the coastline and a stretch of beach to call |
| Ask any group of sailors to name their favorite | | | | your own. |
| destination in the Mediterranean and it's likely that | | | | Croatia is well known for having favorable sailing |
| sailing in Croatia will top the list fairly convincingly. | | | | winds and safe waters, making sailing here a |
| Reasons for this pole position not only include the | | | | practical option for many. Experienced sailors |
| incredible blue vistas, crystal clear waters and | | | | often head out from Pula, in Croatia's north, to |
| scenic coastline of more than a thousand islands | | | | explore the picturesque islands and Roman |
| that create a spectacular visual seascape, but it's | | | | remains of Kvarner Bay, Cres, Losinj, Rab and |
| also down to cost. Croatia offers great value for | | | | Krk. Another popular route circumnavigates the |
| money and has a largely uncrowded, uncluttered | | | | stunningly beautiful Kornati archipelago, now |
| and unspoiled coastline compared with the | | | | protected as a National Park of more than 100 |
| development witnessed by many other European | | | | islands. |
| destinations. 'Quaint', 'charming', 'safe' and 'stunning' | | | | Boat charter is plentiful along the Adriatic coast, |
| are all words used frequently to describe Croatia's | | | | with key centers at the accessible, picturesque |
| coastline. | | | | and well-serviced ports of Biograd, Split & |
| Once a backwater, it now offers more than 50 | | | | Rogoznica, Baska Voda (Split), Dubrovnik and |
| classic marinas, the majority of which have been | | | | Kotor. Sailing boats, motor yachts and catamarans |
| constructed within the past 20 -30 years and | | | | can all be chartered with a skipper and crew, or |
| then fully updated in the last decade. Many of | | | | independently with proof of qualifications. |
| Croatia's marinas carry Blue Flag status due to | | | | And if you're not keen to charter a yacht of your |
| their determination to protect their key attraction | | | | own, you'll find plenty of cruising options in some |
| - a pristine environment. And whilst you can head | | | | spectacular vessels including island-hopping by |
| to a fully-serviced marina with all mod cons, you | | | | schooner, around the islands of Brac, Hvar, Vis, |
| can just as easily moor in one of more than 500 | | | | Bisevo, Korcula and Mljet, or scenic cruising the |
| harbors, offering age-old ambience. Some of the | | | | unusually clear green waters around Kotor, visiting |
| most popular historic harbors with the sailing | | | | Medieval towns, the Boka Kotorska fjord and |
| community include Cavtat, Korcula Town, Hvar | | | | venturing to the Montenegro coast. Croatia's |
| and Stari Grad, Trogir, Sibenik, Sali, Istra and | | | | network of islands are also well connected by |
| Vrsar, to name just a few!And for those wanting | | | | ferries if you prefer to step from land-to-land and |
| to get away from it all and embark on an original | | | | not test out those sea legs. |
| adventure, you can find any number of safe | | | | |