Day 4: We set course for the islands Korcula and sail into the deep bay of Vela Luka. Korcula is the island wiht the most abundant vegetation in the Adriatic. Here we find a nice mooring for the night and have diner on board. Day 5: The green island of Lastavo is surrounded by islets. Lastavo is an island of rare beauty and spectacular natural bays. Skrivena Luka (The hidden port) is one of the most beautiful coves on the island of Lastavo. The view from the meteorological station on the peak is amazaing. Day 6: Another great day of sailing through the deep blue clear waters of the Adriatic. Our destination today is the National park on the island of Miljet. The entrance to the natural bay of Polace is narrow and stunning. Here you can rent a bike and visit the National park. Worth visiting is the Benedictine monastry and the church of St Mary from the 12th Century. In the evening we enjoy a delicious roasted local meal which is cooked on an outdoor fire. Day 7: Sipan is one of three Elaphite islands. On this island there are two villages both of them boasting picturesque summer residences on oppossing bays which are seperated by a large field. Day 8: A short sail today gets us to Dubrovnik. This town with an unique political and cultural history must be one of the, if not the most atractive monumental city on the Mediterranean. Day 9: The next morning we leave for the island Miljet, this time we call on Sobra the main port of the island. On our way we have plenty of bays to choose among and pick one for a lunch stop and a swim. Day 10: Today we sail along the impressive coast line of Peljesac towards the narrow Peljesac channel. Our destination is Korcula, one of the best preserved medieval towns of the Mediterranean and birthplace of Marco Polo. The ancient heart of the city lies on a peninsula. Day 11: On our way back towards Hvar there is a small island, Scedro. The deep natural bay of this green island has no inhabitants only a restaurant. In the morning you can take a refreshing dive into the bay and then enjoy a good breakfast. Day 12: After a leisurely sail we arrive in front of the old harbour of Hvar. Here lies Sv Klement which has many secluded bays were we drop anchor in one of them. From here the local ferry takes you across to the populair town Hvar. Day 13: The big ferry's and other boats reveal that we are getting closer to Split. The island of Brac is our last stop before we dock. This is one of the biggest islands. It has a very deep cove with the town Milna. This charming village is where we spend the night. 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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