Yacht Charter Croatia
Yacht charter Croatia
More than 1,200 islands dot the Adriatic Sea off the coast of Croatia, easily making it one of the most exceptional sailing locations in all Europe. Croatia’s complex coastline and its offshore islands were created by a significant rise in the sea level 13,000 years ago. Sharp cliffs and dramatic reefs, protected inlets and anchorages abound. But people do not. Among all those islands, only about 50 are populated. Known as the Republic of Croatia nowadays, the history of this southeastern European nation dates back into antiquity. It was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire until the end of World War I when Croats, Serbs and Slovenes founded a kingdom known as Yugoslavia. Following World War II, a communist country was founded. Croatia separated from Yugoslavia in 1991, an event that led to a 4-year war of independence. The country joined NATO in 2009 and the European Union in 2013, and it will apply to participate the Shenegan Area in 2015 (eradicating border controls between it and other Shenegan countries in the EU). There are three major sailing regions in Croatia: Istria, Kvarner and Dalmatia. Our branchs are centrally located along the Adriatic in the cities of Sibenik and Trogir. Sibenik is located at 43 degrees 43 minutes north latitude and 15 degrees 54 minutes east longitude. Trogir is located a bit farther to the south and east at 43 degrees 30 minutes north latitude and 16 degrees 15 minutes east longitude.
Yacht charter Croatia
Founded in the 10th century near a deep bay, Sibenik was the capital of Croatia for a short time. The historical center of the ancient city, with its narrow streets and the fortress of Saint Anne above it, is one of the city’s key attractions. Another is the St. Jacques cathedral, which was built between 1431 and 1535 by Italian and Dalmatian craftsmen. Because of its exclusive style and architectural conformity, the cathedral is listed as a Unesco World Cultural Patrimony. Trogir has an even longer history. Settled in the 3rd century by Greek colonists, UNESCO assigned its historic old city center a World Heritage Site in 1997. Its narrow, medieval streets are lined with magnificent examples of Renaissance, Romanesque-Gothic and Baroque architecture. An original, 3rd-century bas-relief of Kairos, the ancient Greek god of the right or proper moment, is housed in the Convent of St. Nicholas. Often called as the Trogir Riviera, this region consists of approximately 20 islands, islets, counties and towns along the pellucid waters of the Adriatic coast. Catamaran charter Croatia.
Yacht charter Croatia
Istria
Istria is Croatia’s greatest peninsula. The Adriatic’s deep azure contrasts with lush green landscape and white stone one sees on land. This is a multicultural region with hospitable towns, clean ports and spirited fishing societies. Narrow stone streets conjure Mediterranean glamour, whereas medieval towns placed on hilltops recall us of Tuscany or Provence.
Kvarner
The coastal scenery of Kvarner with its mild Mediterranean climate rises almost immediately to meet the inland mountains and forests of Gorski Kotar and its much harsher environment. Because it offers travelers the sea on one side and mountains on the other, Kvarner has been a attractive tourist resort for more than 150 years. Opatija, for example, is a fashionable place with lush parks, delicate villas and a seaside promenade more than 7 miles long.
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Dalmatia
Zadar in the northern part of Dalmatia is a region of historical significance, richness and beautiful natural landscapes. Here, as in Istria, bright colors are what visitors first note. The shimmering blue sea contrasts with the deep green of pine trees and olive groves that stretch to the shoreline. The luminous white Dalmatian stone, which forms beaches in slabs or tiny pebbles, is itself a tourist attraction. Zadar is 3,000 years old; it is especially known for its Romanesque churches and claims the world’s smallest cathedral. The Church of the Holy Cross is said to measure only 36 paces across. Farther down the coast, Split is known for its olives and scented plants. The city is historically significant as well. The Roman Emperor Diocletian founded a home there for the reason that the islands of the Split archipelago are protected by the sea on one side and by high mountains on the landward side.
Dubrovnik, in Dalmatia’s southernmost region, is an ancient walled city sometimes called the Pearl of the Adriatic. In history, the city’s economy has depended on maritime trade, but tourism has played an significant role in its success as well. It was discovered by famous people in the 19th century and was long deemed as a place to be seen. English writer George Bernard Shaw once said, “Those who pursue heaven on Earth should come to Dubrovnik and explore it.” The city’s climate is commonly Mediterranean with hot, dehydrated summers and cool, humid winters. Visitors can find groves of lemon, orange and tangerine trees beside palms and agaves. Moreover, they can wander through renaissance parks, flower gardens and medieval stone palaces. Although Croatia and the Adriatic may not yet be renowned by North American sailors, the country presents true sailing adventures, and Dream Yacht Charter stands prepared to make those sailing dreams become true.
