ITINERARIES:
8/15 August, South Croatia: Trogir, Vis, Kurzola, Hvar, Solta and Brac
15/22 August, Central Croatia: Drvenik, Vis, Primosten, Tjat, Bisevo and Brac
TROGIR
Trogir is a real museum town, known thanks to its old town centre protected by UNESCO for the portal of the Church of St. John, but also for its lively summer nights. In the surroundings of Trogir there is the island of Ciovo rich in picturesque corners, beautiful beaches and hidden bays.cliffs as often encountered along the Italian coast, the blue water and fountains as in Greece or turquoise and emerald as when bathing small atolls of tropical sand.
SOLTA: Between history, peace and relaxation
It is the first island, with nearby Brac, that you meet on a southbound route to Hvar. The southern coast is dotted with small, untouristy bays where only a few boats meet. On land, dry stone walls, some historical ruins now swallowed up by the Mediterranean maquis, expanses of olive groves and vineyards and the scent of honey, for which the island is famous. Everywhere a great peace: Solta is the ideal place to spend a night in the roadstead.
PAKLENI ISLAND: A plunge into the blue
The small Pakleni Otoci archipelago is only one mile from the town of Hvar. Jerolim, Stipanska and Palmizana are some of these small wooded islands bathed by crystal clear blue sea that we will explore, throwing the anchor in solitary coves. On land, magnificent beaches, rocky terraces and, to the delight of the palate, inviting taverns await us.
KORCULA: The floating aperitif
ocula is the greenest island of all. Its jagged and steep coastline is covered with woods and pine forests and hides many quiet coves. The town of Korcula stretches out on a peninsula surrounded by walls where the Cathedral bell tower stands out, clearly visible from the sea. One of the best preserved medieval centres in the Mediterranean, its tiny old town is a true architectural jewel and boasts of being the birthplace of Marco Polo. With the exception of the northern part which is rather steep, many small islands crown three-quarters of Korkula. The one that will host us remains in the southwest of this large Croatian island.
HVAR: Where the sun never sets
Hvar is the longest island on the Adriatic, halfway between Split and Dubrovnik, and is famous for having the most hours of sunshine on the whole Adriatic. The architectural beauties of its small and lovely town, one of the most important ports of call for routes to the East at the time of the Serenissima, bear witness to the dominions of the Greeks, Romans and Venetians. But in addition to the squares, alleys, loggias and fortress that dominates the town, Hvar is now known for its fashionable life and nightlife, of which the "Carpe Diem" is perhaps the most famous.
VIS: The Island of Winds
Its strategic position, far from the coast but guarding the middle and lower Adriatic Sea, meant that in the past Vis was contested by many armies. This is testified by the fortresses, walls and castles of the two major towns, Komiza and Vis, which rise on the extreme sides of the island. Stone houses facing directly onto the water, fish markets, fishing museums and the characteristic small harbour give Komiza a typical seafaring feel to the island.
Veli Drvenik: The great Drvenik.
Drvenik Veli is located northwest of the island of Šolta. Along the coast, lapped by the surprisingly crystal clear waters of the Adriatic Sea, there are beautiful beaches of fine sand and countless coves, the largest of which are Solinska, Drvenik and Mala luka. Drvenik Veli is a green island covered with rich Mediterranean vegetation with large olive groves, vineyards, expanses of fig trees and citrus groves.
Mali Drvenik: Little Drvenik
Mali Drvenik also reflects the typical Dalmatian landscape: lush pine forests, fig and citrus groves colour and scent this small island bathed by the crystal clear sea. The locals, mostly fishermen and wine growers, offer their genuine products at good prices. We can take advantage of them for a refill in the galley! Maybe to make an aperitif at sunset in the picturesque Sunset Bay even more inviting.
AT THE GATES OF THE CROWNED
Zmajan island: Route north
It only takes a few miles to reach the Upper Dalmatian archipelago and, on the horizon, you can already see the typical lunar landscape of the Kornati area. The northbound route passes through Zjman, an uninhabited island in the Sibenik archipelago which also includes Zlarin, Kaprije, Kakan, Žinje. What makes it special are the untouched and spectacular landscape, the sandy seabed and the crystal clear sea that surrounds it.
Kornati Opat: The fjord of love
You can decide to dine in the little restaurant overlooking the sea or stay at the pier or roadstead. In all cases, the small and charming fjord of Opat will give you a worthy welcome in the park of Kornati. The cruise between these lunar islands can begin.
Mana - Madribok: The White Cliffs
The narrow, asymmetrical island of Mana is shaped like a double boomerang. It is only 77 meters high, but enough to create breathtaking landscapes such as the impressive overhangs and concave cliffs overlooking the sea that make it one of the most photographed of the entire archipelago. The inland side of the island of Mana has a slightly sloping coast with a wonderful inlet protected in the north-west by the islet of Plescina.
Sali: A lively Dalmatian village
Sali is a fishing village on Dugi otok, the longest island in northern Dalmatia, a place where ancient and modern architecture blend in a pleasant Mediterranean style Clean sea, sunshine and lush vegetation with millennial olive groves make it the ideal destination for those who love peace and unspoiled nature. An excellent starting point for sailing in the Kornati National Park, Sali also offers the possibility of visiting the nearby Nature Park Telašćica, the breathtaking bay dotted with small islands and the salt lake Mir.
Lavdara: Centuries-old olive trees and blue sea
Lavdara, the small island near Dugi Otok (the Long Island), has no connection to the aqueduct or to the electricity grid and there are no cars. It is an untouched paradise where even the very few houses seem to be part of the natural landscape of the island. A place that invites you to stop in the roadstead for a swim in the shade of centuries-old olive trees and long, relaxing walks on land.
Zjrie: Route south
Zjrie is the largest and most inhabited and at the same time the most remote island of the Sibenik archipelago and is known for its natural beauty, crystal clear sea and some historical monuments.
N.B. The itineraries are purely indicative and not binding. They may be changed at the sole discretion of the captain, depending on the weather conditions at sea or for reasons of force majeure, if they involve a lack of safety for guests, crew and boat.
