Here we look at regional Croatian specialty dishes, which you are likely to taste while sailing the Adriatic coast. Octopus Salad On a hot summer day, salata od hobotnica (octopus salad) makes an enticing appetizer. Served cold, it combines chunks of tender octopus, chopped onion, parsley, olive oil and vinegar. Local variations might see the […]
Peka Dishes in Croatia
For many visitors, eating peka dishes in Croatia is their most memorable culinary experience while sailing the Adriatic. Here we look at how peka is prepared, and the best places to try it. Surely an ancient method of cooking, a peka is a domed cast-iron lid or “bell”. In Dalmatia’s rural villages, especially in the […]
Croatia Kiteboarding
The sport of kiteboarding, as it’s referred to in the United States, is better known as kitesurfing in Europe. Born in the early 1980s, in France and Hawaii, it is one of the youngest board-sports in the world. Kiteboarding requires consistent onshore-winds and a good launch area, so it is location-specific. Here we look at […]
Sea Kayaking in Croatia
Croatia’s Adriatic coast offers several archipelagos, with lots of small islets grouped close together. The short distances between the islets make them perfect for sea-kayaking. Kayaking is easy to learn and suitable for all ages. Likewise, some providers also work with stand-up paddle boards (SUP’s). Here we take a look at the best places to […]
Special Hotels on the Croatian Islands
Either before or after your Croatian Yacht Charter, you might extend your stay in Croatia with a few nights in a hotel on one of the islands. Options range from small boutique heritage hotels, immersed in history, to modern waterside resorts, with extensive spa facilities. Here we have selected five of our favorite special hotels […]
Special hotels in Dubrovnik
If you’re planning a yacht charter in Croatia, you might consider combining time at sea with several days at a restful hotel in a gorgeous seaside destination. Dubrovnik, for instance, with its Unesco-listed medieval-walled Old Town, is home to Croatia’s top luxury hotels. Here, we look at five of our favorite special hotels in Dubrovnik. […]
Croatia Group Ship Charters
On Croatia group ship charters, families and groups of friends can join mini-cruises around the pine-scented Dalmatian islands on the turquoise Adriatic. Departing from either Split or Dubrovnik, these luxurious modern boats take up to 36 guests. We visited several boats to find out more. Adriatic Sun In the sunny seaside village of Krilo Jesenice, […]
Croatia Scuba-Diving Insights
Croatia’s Adriatic waters have over 110 registered diving sites, including sea walls clad in coral, sea caves, and shipwrecks, from both antiquity and modern times. Here we visit four top dive locations, for Croatia Scuba-Diving Insights. Dubrovnik – Taranto ship wreck “Taranto is one of my favorite dive sites. No matter how many times I […]