With its crystal translucent waters, amazing beaches and spectacular coastline, Croatia is a popular sailing destination for visitors vacationing every year. There are more than a thousand islands in the area which are unique. Here are interesting factsabout sailing around Croatia.
Which Months Are The Best For Sailing?
Yacht charter season begins in May and ends in October in Croatia. The weather is great, with lots of sunny days. While the seas are quite cold in the beginning, it gets warmer in early July and is at its warmest in August. The best month during the year for chartering in Croatia is during September. Yachts hire in Croatia is about fifteen to twenty percent cheaper than July and August months. The weather is still favourable, the crowds have lowered, and the sea is nice and warm.
Motor Yacht Or A Sailing Yacht?
Sailing yachts are excellent options for Croatia since there is loads to see while traveling moderately short distances. Our recommendation for sailing holidays Croatia is either a stable motor yacht or a sailing yacht. Fast motor yachts are not a well preferred choice in the Adriatic. Things to look out for is for the yacht to have ample outdoor space and is comfortable for anchoring. The yachts tend to spend more time anchoring than in ports in Croatia.
Split Is A Perfect Place To Begin Your Cruise
Split is located in the center of the Croatian coast and is the second largest city. It is a perfect place to begin your sailing voyage since the most renowned islands Brac, Hvar, And Kor?ula are in the vicinity. The most significant marinas are also in the surrounding areas of Split and where most of the yachts are based. Split is a marvellous city in itself with a rich history. You get the feeling of living in a museum, when exploring this old city and the Diocletian’s Palace. In nearby Katela(near Trogir) is an international airport with flights that to all the major European cities.
Dubrovnik Is Worth Paying A Visit Too
Similar to Split, Dubrovnik situated in the Southern region of Croatia is another great place to start a charter with a short cruise to the famous islands of Croatia. This walled city is among the most attractive with its stunning pedestrianized streets to wander around. You can take a cable car trip up the mountain for amazing views of the coastline and town. An international airport is closeby with flights to European locations. The Nautica restaurant is located on the ramparts of the city as well as the Revelin nightclub which is worth paying a visit to. The Revelin is situated in a fifteenth century fortress. However, its best to steer clear from Dubrovnik when the large 3000 plus passenger cruise ships are docked, which makes it incredibly crowded.
Why It’s Worth Sailing The Kvarner Gulf And The Istrian Peninsula
Istria has an Italian hint due to the history and the region’s capital; Pula is a pretty town with a magnificent Roman amphitheatre that hosts events and concerts right through the Summer months. The food in this area is fantastic and Rovinj, a seaside town is beautiful and well worth visiting.
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