Croatia is one of the most attractive tourist destinations
in Europe. Croatia with this variety of numerous islands and
islets (67 of which are unhabited) and the fact that the Adriatic
Sea is one of the cleanest and the calmest European seas,
the Croatian Adriatic coast is a prooven ideal nautical destination
both for professional and nonprofessional sailors. Dalmatia,
the most attractive Croatian region for tourists, is located
in the southeastern part of the country. It is an extremely
interesting combination of entangled cultural influences of
so many different nations, who have dominated over this area
throughout history, being the meeting point between East and
West. From the geographical point of view the mountains Velebit
and Biovoko and the mountain range Dinara raising from the
coast and protecting the coastal towns make this area so special
and interesting. From Velika paklenica in the northern point
of Dalmatia to Dubrovnik in the south, the latter being the
crowning feature of the Croatian coast. There is a tourist
oasis that can with its widest range of variety satisfy every
taste and meet the needs for any ideal vacation. The numerous
and various islands and fact that the Adriatic Sea is one
of the cleanest anq quietest european seas, prooves that the
Croatian Adriatic coast is an ideal yacht charter destination.
Croatia offer all the types of yacht charter such as as bareboat
charter, skippered,
crewed yacht charter, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht
and luxury
yachts charter.
Yacht Charter Croatia : bareboat bases (from North to South)
PULA: 15 min from Pula airport. Very good location for people coming from Western Europe by car. An important port located in the southeast end of the Istrian Peninsula. Pula offers the best of its three thousand year history in an Italian influenced modern city. Beaches stretch along its beautiful and indented coastline. Cruising from here is a blend of sheltered sailing and more challenging longer sails with stronger steady winds.
ZADAR and BIOGRAD (Kornati Islands) :25 min from Zadar airport, one hour from Split airport.
The 140 Kornati Islands offer the ultimate Croatian cruising. A large part has been designated a National Park because of its natural beauty. For the most part, the islands are uninhabited. Crusing the Kornati Islands is very manageable with an easy line- of-sight sailing in wonderful conditions.
MURTER: 40 min from Zadar airport, and 50 min from Split airport.
PRIMOSTEN/KREMIK: 40 min from Split airport.
TROGIR : 15 min from Split airport.
SPLIT : The heart of Dalmatia and the largest Croatian city on the Adriatic coast, Split encompasses 17 centuries of history. Many of Split's historical and cultural buildings can be found within the walls of the 4th century Diocletian's Palace. Split is a perfect jumping off point to explore the Dalmatian Islands on your way down to Dubrovnik.
DUBROVNIK : The " Pearl of the Adriatic" has been restored to its former beauty. Words do not give justice to this dazzling city with marble-paved squares, narrow cobbled streets, churches, palaces, monasteries surrounded by fortifications and magnificent medieval walls. This ancient town is a treasure trove of architectural and cultural masterpieces, carefully preserved over the centuries.
Climate in Croatia
The climate is Mediterranean along the Adriatic coast (warm dry summers, mild winters) with 2,600 hours of sunlight on average yearly (one of the sunniest coastlines in Europe). The coastal areas have hot, dry summers and rainy winters yet the inland areas are cold in winter and warm in summer. The coast benefits from refreshing winds in the summer. Sea temperatures in August it can be as high as 26 degrees, due to warm currents flowing north up the Adriatic coast. In spring and early summer a sea breeze, perfect for sailing, keeps the temperature down along the coast.
Seasons
Low season : from November to April
Middle season : May, June, September and October
High season : from July to August
Misc
Electricity : 220 V
Currency : The Croatian currency is the kuna, which is divided into 100 lipas. The kuna is overvalued but is a stable currency. The current rate of exchange stands at $1=6 kunas.
The telephone code for Croatia is 385.
The health service is of a good standard. You have to pay for seeing a doctor or being treated in a hospital. Certain countries such as European countries have reciprocal medical arrangements whereby, in principal, you should not have to pay for any emergency treatment. It is therefore useful to wave you passport first and mention this.
Qualifications in Croatia
There are strict regulations making nautical licenses mandatory for bareboat charters. If planning to bareboat, it is crucial to confirm that your license is acceptable by the charter company and to have in writing that confirmation. A VHF license is also mandatory. US citizens may obtain one easily for a small fee from the FCC website.
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