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Croatia:
the fifteen day trip Split - Zadar - Split |
Day 1: This journey starts in Split, a city that lies on a bay and is the gateway to the numerous islands of the Dalmatian coast.
Day 2: We start by sailing to Trogir, a wonderful old city whose broad boulevard is lined with palm trees. Trogir has a labyrinth of small streets and squares each with charming restaurants. There is an old fortress and a nice market.
Day 3: The next day we sail along the coast, stopping in one of the many bays for a swim and a lunch break. Then we continue our trip, sailing to Primosten. This hillside village lies on a peninsula. By hiking to the highest point in town, we can get a great view and a fantastic sunset.
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Day 4: We set course for the Kornat islands. Here we find a nice secluded bay for the night and have diner on board.
Day 5: In the morning you can take a refreshing dive into the bay and then enjoy a good breakfast. Then we sail through a narrow passage between two of the Kornat islands to reach the heart of the Kornat National Park. The park rangers and the supermarket boat will come along side our ship to sell us permits and supplies. If you wish, this is a great time for a hike on one of the islands. At night we leave the Kornats through another narrow passage and proceed to the Island of Iz.
The harbour of Iz is surrounded by a charming hillside village. We can stroll up through the village and enjoy a drink on the terrace overlooking the harbour.
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Day 6:The next day we sail on to the old city of Zadar. This medieval town lies on a spit of land. As we approach from the sea it appears as village of red roofs. After a wonderful sail, it is nice to wander through the charming streets.
Day 7: After a nice sail between the Dalmation coast and the island fo Pasman we reach Biograd. An old coastal town with beautiful beaches.
Day 8: From Biograd we set sail to Murter. We sail through shallow azure blue water an Eldorado of idyllic anchorage spots. Finally, we enter Murter, another charming, small town with a nice harbour and plenty of shops, bars, and restaurants.
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Day 9: The next morning we leave for the idyllic village of Skradin. On our way we have plenty of bays to choose among and pick one for a lunch stop and a swim. We sail up the river Krka which cuts through mountains to actually reach Skradin. Here is another national park in a forested mountain valley which is accented with a number of impressive waterfalls. After exploring the park, we return to Skradin for a pleasant local meal.
Day 10: Sailing down river we reach Sibenik. This hillside city lays on a lake. On top of the hill lays an old fortess, from which you have a breath taking view of the Kornati islands. Further down river we reach the sea. After a few island we reach an ideal anchorage in the secluded bay of Kakan. On shore there is only a small hut and a few picnic tables. This hut turns out to be a local restaurant, and after a great meal, we can lay back on the deserted beach and enjoy a heaven studded with bright stars.
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Day 11: Regoznica is our next destination, a town on a large bay with a modern marina on one side and a palm lined quay of shops and restaurants on the other. We tie up next to the sturdy fishermen.
Day 12: Sailing back southbound we pass the rugged rocky coast with lost of bays. At night we anchor in a small harbour on the island Drvenik. There is a small quay and the village only a few houses.
Day 13: The island of Hvar is also known as St Tropez of Croatia. In front of the entrance to the towns harbour there are a few small islands with numerous of bays, an ideal spot for swimming. See also our gay information on Hvar.
Day 14: On our way back to Split we have a final dive in the warm water in one of the bays.
Day 15: Disembarking and flight home.
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