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About Croatia

With more yachts travelling to the Adriatic Coast because of the amazing cruising and good value services available, we are keen to expand the chapters on Croatia & Montenegro, to share the numerous recommendations we receive.

Lying on the Balkan Peninsula, with a 6,278 km coastline onto the Adriatic Sea,  including 1244 islands, islets and reefs, Croatia shares land borders with Slovenia to the north, Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and to the far south with Montenegro. 

Although a member of the European Union ( since 2013), the national currency is still the Kuna. 

Croatia’s history is more convoluted than most – a degree of stability has now returned, with Kolinda Grabar – Kitarovic becoming Croatia’s first female president in 2015. 

The inland Medieval capital city of Zagreb is known for its museums, thousand year old Gornji-grad (Upper town) and the café lined street – where locals enjoy watching the world go by! 

Croatia’s second largest city is Split, with a population of just over 200,000.

It has excellent travel connections, historical Roman sites – excellent fine dining & nightlife and good beaches. 

Known as the ‘pearl of the Adriatic’, the coastal town of Dubrovnik, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has a stunning old town with massive stone walls dating back to the 16th century. Traditional red coloured roofs cling to the coast – restaurants & cafes lining the streets. 

Great anchorages and its natural and cultural heritage qualifies the Adriatic undisputedly as one of the world’s best cruising destinations.

With rapidly improving infrastructure for Superyachts and a strong will to respond to demands, independent marinas are offering berths and five star facilities for VIP guests. The marinas are evenly spread out along the Croatian coast, sometimes only a few hours sailing away from each other. Many marinas are situated close to historic towns, which are true treasures of Croatia’s history and cultural heritage.

Croatia has a varied continental climate in the north and east, and a Mediterranean climate along the coast. In summer months, average air temperatures vary from 23°C in the north to 25°C in the south. 

As the Adriatic is an almost fully enclosed sea, sea waves rarely reach extreme heights or lengths – so with fair breezes and relatively flat waters, sailing can be spectacular.

Captains & crew, owners and guests can expect to find a courteous and welcoming Croatia that is determined to live up to its bountiful heritage. 

Refreshingly, Croatians are not dazzled by celebrity and wealth. Crime is low, the quality of life is good, and the cost of living is cheaper than in Western Europe. Language isn’t a problem either as English, German and Italian are widely spoken, especially along the coast and amongst the marine industry. 

While the “customer is king” attitude to tourism is not firmly embedded in Croatian culture, the quality of service is generally good, with everyone being treated equally and at a similar pace. This makes for a very refreshing change from the more sophisticated Western Mediterranean approach to Superyacht visitors.

For further information visit : www.croatia.hr/en-GB 

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