Croatia Islands Holidays

Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 27th, 2009


Armani visited Croatia on his 65 meters long yacht Main
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani cruised along the Adriatic coast from Split to Dubrovnik and Cavtat, visiting some of Croatian Islands such as Brac, Hvar and Korcula, following the same route as Bernie Ecclestone.

The daily newspaper 24 sata has reported he said he had always wanted [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 25th, 2009


Sailing holidays and summer festivals
In many old towns along the Adriatic coast during the summer months streets, piazzas and old castles become a stage for a variety of live performances ranging from the folklore ensembles, world-famous rock bands, jazz, opera or classical concerts, to ballet and theatre. Most known festivals are Dubrovnik summer festival (Dubrovacke [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on July 24th, 2009

Zlatni Rat (Golden horn or Golden Cape) beach near Bol on the Island of Brač
For many there is no place like this - a light breeze swiping through the pine trees and the soothing sound of vawes crushing against a v-shaped golden pebble & sand bar that changes the shape and direction with the wind.  [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 18th, 2009


If you had enough of the Jet-Set scene of the old town of Hvar, sail around to the northern side of Hvar Island and visit Vrboska. Or even better, set your course directly to this lovely town!

Vrboska is the smallest town on the sunny Island of Hvar and is special because of its geographical location, well [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 15th, 2009

Catching a big fish in Croatian Adriatic
While sailing the Adriatic, it only makes sense to try fishing. Nothing compares to a freshly caught dinner. Once we timed 90 minutes between catching a Palamida (Atlantic Bonito) and throwing the bare bones back into the sea.
One lazy afternoon, while sailing at 6 knots on Bavaria 49 and [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 8th, 2009

A peaceful sandy lagoon on the Island of Mljet
The Island of Mljet in Croatia is well known for its National Park, a beautiful display of nature that rejuvenates the body and mid with peaceful pine forests, scenic coastline and magnificent sea lakes.
 
To take it even a step further, set sail to the very south-eastern point [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on June 5th, 2009

Stiniva Cove on the Island of Vis

Stiniva Cove and its unique beach certainly qualify for one of the most beautiful on the Adriatic coast. It is not to be missed if you are sailing the Croatian Adriatic and exploring best hidden pearls of Dalmatia. Enjoy the crystal blue water and the pebbly beach cradled by a fabulous display [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 20th, 2009

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 50 DS
The interior design for Sun Odyssey 50 DS has been made by Philippe Briand and cockpit and stylish deck design by Garroni Design. Sun Odyssey 50 DS by Jeanneau delivers comfort and style incomparable by the competition.

Built: 2009
Length over all: 15.07 m
Beam: 4,49 m
Draught: 2,15 m
Water tank: 615 l
Fuel [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on May 16th, 2009

Lighthouses in Croatia with accomodation

Palagruza Lighthouse - On the island bearing the same name, located in the middle of the Adriatic Sea, between the Italian and Croatian coast.
Plocica Lighthouse - A newly renovated lighthouse on the island of the same name on the Adriatic coast.
Porer Lighthouse - Built in 1833 off the Istrian peninsula on the [...]

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Andrea|SailingInCroatia on February 2nd, 2009

Why not make the journey to the Adriatic more colourful? You can combine your sailing holiday with a short term stay in Zadar. Sail and stay option is becoming more and more popular. It is not very hard to imagine why…
“And finally, God created Croatia
From the Greeks and Romans to Hitchcock, Zadar has been impressing [...]

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