Croatia. One of the most popular holiday choices for those who visit and one of the world’s top sailing destinations. With over a thousand kilometres of coastline and more than 1,100 islands scattered around in the four major regions, there’s no denying that there is plenty to see and do there. But if you’re needing persuading on why to take a luxury yacht charter in Croatia, worry no more as we have 10 reasons why you should. And we guarantee that you will want to take one after reading this.
1) Favourable Wind Speeds
Favourable wind speeds in Croatia makes the country the ideal location for sailing and yachting. Throughout the Adriatic, winds are typically light or moderate and North Dalmatia is especially favoured by sailors for its winds speeds. Although, as with anywhere, there are occasional gales.
2) Natural Beauty
Croatia poses so much natural beauty, which is evident by the sheer amount of UNESCO World Heritage Sites it possesses. Plitvice Lakes National Park, for example, is made up of natural dams, which has created a series of connecting lakes, waterfalls and caves. Croatia also houses the Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe.
3) Abundance of Islands
Croatia’s Archipelago is the largest in the Adriatic Sea, and the country also has the most indented coast in the entire Mediterranean, where you can sail around more than 1240 islands and islets. With so many islands scattered across the four major regions of Istria, Kvarner, North, Central and South Dalmatia, the possibilities of exploring on your luxury yacht charter in Croatia, are endless.
4) Perfect Climates
The climate along the Croatian coast is typically Mediterranean with warm, dry Summers. Average temperatures during the Summer months can reach the mid 20’s although some days the temperatures can reach into the high 20’s and well into the 30’s with 10 – 12 hours of sunshine a day. Hvar is the sunniest island in Croatia, with around 115 sunny days a year, where you can enjoy all that Croatia has to offer.
5) Suitable For Everyone
No matter what sailing ability you are, Croatia offers something to suit everyone from experienced sailors who want to showcase their sailing abilities, to beginners who have the option to use the services of captains, skippers and sailors to make their yacht charter as enjoyable as possible.
6) Marinas and Anchorages
Croatia homes an array of marinas that provides amenities, bars, restaurants and shops, where you can be fully equipped with everything need to make your yacht charter comfortable for you and your guests. Or why not visit a particular favourite sailing ground, North Dalmatia, as it possesses the most marinas.
7) Beautiful Yachts Available for Charter
Croatia has some beautifully decorated luxury yachts available for charter including, motor yacht, sailing yachts and gulets to cruise around the country at your own leisure. Sail in style on board MIA, the deluxe custom gulet perfect for relaxing and entertaining, or bask in the sunshine on Rosa, the lavish motor sailer. Or why not take Lady Sunshine out for a spin and utilise the Jacuzzi on deck?
8) Diversity
Situated at the interception of the Pannonian Plain, the Adriatic Sea and the Dinaric Alps, Croatia is a small but diverse country. The country boasts well-preserved areas of natural beauty, unblemished seas and offers the ultimate dining experience, another reason why you should consider a luxury yacht charter in Croatia.
9) Dubrovnik
Croatia is home to coastal favourite, Dubrovnik. Situated in South Dalmatia, the city is renowned as a gem of the Adriatic and the Mediterranean and is protected by UNESCO. The region is renowned for being an attractive, entertaining and jam-packed location, with culture and stunning landscapes. Just one of the many reasons to take a luxury yacht charter in Croatia!
10) Clean Sea Water
97% of the sea water in Croatia is clean, so feel free to dive into pristine oceans knowing that the ocean is nearly 100% clean. So what are you waiting for? Book your luxury yacht charter in Croatia, today.