Marinas, Harbours & Anchorages

There are numerous modern well-equipped purpose-built marinas with a full range of facilities, and smaller towns and harbours often have moorings laid to the quay or buoys. The indented coastline has many uninhabited coves where anchoring is possible. During the peak summer months berthing can be crowded and expensive compared to other destinations.

Tides & Currents

The tidal range is small - up to 1m in the north, decreasing to about 35cm in the south. A weak current flows generally north-westward up the Croatian coast, but may strengthen and change direction in narrow channels between islands.

Weather

The best sailing season is from June to September – sailing is possible outside this period, but the winds are more variable. The prevailing wind in summer is from the northwest, force 3-5, though in the south there may be slightly stronger southerlies. The “bora”, a strong cold north-easterly, may blow for days, and thunderstorms with strong gusty winds may occur in summer.

Food & Wine

Fresh seafood, good quality meat, interesting Dalmatian wines.

History

Settled by Greeks and Romans, then Venetians and Turks, there are many well preserved medieval walled towns and historic ports, as well as archaeological sites.

Skipper’s Certificate and Radio Operator’s Licence mandatory - regardless of sailing experience!

Charter bases

Pula

Overlooked by a Roman amphitheatre, this is an interesting and historic town with good facilities. Visit attractive coastal towns and the islands in the Kvarner Bay

Zadar

Attractive, busy town opposite the Kornati Islands, designated a National Park. Over 100 rocky islands, with many small coves and sheltered harbours in fishing villages.

Biograd

South of Zadar, and also giving access to the Kornati Islands

Split

Historic walled city with Roman origins. Head north towards the Kornati islands, stopping for the river trip to the spectacular Krka waterfalls. Sail south through the Dalmatian islands, with pine-clad slopes, little fishing villages with red-roofed houses.

Dubrovnik

Beautiful medieval city within easy reach of the islands to the north.

Flight time from UK: about 2 hours

We can offer a wide choice of flights to your destination: charter flights to Split and Pula from London, Manchester and other UK regional airports, or scheduled flights to Split, Pula and Dubrovnik. Charter flight prices are about £250 each, depending on carrier and dates.