Sprinkled like pearl drops across the crystal clear blue of the sea, the 1,244 islands, isles, cliffs, reefs and rocks that comprise the Croatian Adriatic provide 1,244 unique reasons to dream of a sailing adventure. Almost ideally distributed, with distances between them not exceeding 10 nm, along a coastline extending 6,278 km, from Istria to Dubrovnik, Croatia’s islands offer a real challenge to every modern-day Odysseus. With over 1500 coves, bays and ports on islands and the mainland where one can find a berth, drop anchor or stay overnight, the Croatian Adriatic is the very place for sailing under full sail, for a motorboat cruise, or simply for enjoying the sea by boat for recreational fishing. With fifty quality marinas designed for permanent and transit commercial berthing as well as a total of 16,400 berths in the sea and 5,500 berths on dry land, Croatian marinas are situated in exceptionally well protected locations, from larger towns to small coves on islands. In addition to service and regular maintenance, marinas offer other services, including restaurants and cellars where one can enjoy excellent drinks and local and international cuisine and where all other required services are provided. For those who prefer the charm of little ports in the very heart of the small coastal towns, they have at their disposal quaysides all along the Adriatic - from Cavtat, and Gruž in Dubrovnik, Vela Luka on Korčula, Hvar and Vis, and all the way to Lošinj and Istria.

Even in olden times the Adriatic Sea was one of the most crucial sailing routes for ancient cultures. It is one of the calmer seas, without large waves or very strong currents its greatest depth is 1330 metres - found at its southernmost part. 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 16 to 21oC, the Croatian Adriatic is indeed an ideal place for your dream sailing adventure.

Source: Croatian National Tourist Board