Croatia
Croatia extends from the furthest eastern edges of the Alps in the north-west to the Pannonian lowlands and the banks of the Danube in the east; its central region is covered by the Dinara mountain range, and its southern parts extend to the coast of the Adriatic Sea.
Istria | Kvarner | Dalmacija | Croatian nautical routes
SOME FACTS ABOUT CROATIAN ADRIATIC:
- 1185 islands, isles, cliffs, reefs and rocks that comprise the Croatian Adriatic, almost ideally distributed, with distances between them not exceeding 10 nm, along a coastline extending 5835 km, from Istria to Dubrovnik
- over 1500 coves, bays and ports on islands and the mainland where one can find a berth
- the Croatian Adriatic is the very place for sailing under full sail, for a motorboat cruise, or for simply enjoying the sea by boat for recreational fish- ing
- fifty quality marinas designed for permanent and transit commercial berthing, and a total of 15,058 berths in the sea and 5,065 berths on dry land
Even in olden times the Adriatic Sea was one of the most crucial sailing routes for ancient cultures. Being one of the calmer seas, without large waves or very strong currents, its greatest depth is 1330 metres - and that at its southern most part - the Croatian Adriatic. With its attractive coastal area covering 138,595 km2, the extraordinary clarity of its waters with visibility to the fascinating depth of 50 metres, and an average water temperature of 16ºC to 21ºC, the Croatian Adriatic is indeed an ideal place for your dream sailing adventure.
This is a story about a land of a thousand islands, her magical nature and rich heritage, her great men whose great deeds have forever etched the name of Croatia in large letters on the map of the world. This is a story about a land whose
beauties have been celebrated since ancient times. From Cassiodorus who wrote of the divine life led by patricians on her shores, to Dante, who wrote his Divina Commedia. Enthralled by the epic scenes of the blue expanse, and all the way to
George Bernard Shaw, who found his paradise on earth right here.
Washed by the precious salt waters of the Adriatic, roused by the intoxicating fragrances of pines, lavender and sage, caressed by the sun and the gentle breezes, Croatia’s shores are the real hidden garden of Mediterranean beauty. Adorned by a string of over a thousand heavenly islands, isles which enhance the noble feature of her face, these shores are the cleanest, gentlest beaches in the Mediterranean. If you sail the Adriatic, enjoying the lovely vistas from the open sea, or if you are immersed in the crystal clear waters of some romantic cove and warm rocks, or if you are resting your eyes on the contours of the islands merged into the blue expanse, you will discover why these shores seem to be a supreme divine creation.
Do not delay: sail the azure blue waters of the Adriatic and discover the island which is one of the last habitats of the griffon vulture in Europe. For dedicated nature lovers in Croatia you can put to sea with an adopted dolphin or, if you are particularly lucky, encounter the mysterious and rare Mediterranean monk seal.
