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