Croatia Yachting Charter Blog

Sailing truly is that blissful getaway you see enhanced in films, where the sea sweeps you off of your feet and into a paradise sprinkled with salt water, sun, and summertime serenades. With sundresses swaying in the calm breeze as your sailboat slides on the still sea, it's hard to imagine anything going awry when sailing, but that doesn’t mean it can’t happen. Especially when the unmistakable Adriatic ‘nevera’, ‘bura’ and ‘jugo’ winds come out to play.

A culinary adventure down Croatia’s coast is crowned in South Dalmatia, where Michelin masterpieces meet rustic hilltop venues and remote peninsula bays find the island of bright stars. We know that eating your way through the Adriatic already rewards you with local ingredients, reliable recipes, and generations of practice - but when trying to find the best restaurants in South Dalmatia, you must nitpick to find those that uncover the genuine gastronomy of the region. We’re bringing you four of our favorites that do that just.

There is a lot to say about Dalmatian cuisine. While some may find it quite unimaginative and straightforward, lacking the spice, color, and kick of other international cuisines, others may argue that these uncomplicated ingredients found locally create some of the best dishes in the Mediterranean - especially when you consider some of these tried and true techniques are traced back to Greek civilization.

While South Dalmatia takes the spotlight thanks to the posh party island paradise of Hvar, Diocletian’s empire in Split, and one of the Adriatic’s most famous beaches on Brač, North Dalmatia often falls under the radar - and unreasonably so.

So much about sailing seems glamorous, especially when we have often painted scenarios of colorful sundresses swaying in the breeze of a sea-view sundeck. And while much of your Adriatic sailing holiday would likely feature that exact summer scene, this attire isn’t exactly up to the most serious sailing standards, especially when we consider those potentially treacherous winds on the high seas. 

Long gone are the days when we needed to rely on ancient techniques or hearsay for reading the changing tides, winds, or weather when enjoying the great outdoors. Today, we are lucky to live in an information age where our questions are answered in no time, thanks to a quick Google search. But Google isn’t the only one we have to thank.

The magical museum-town of Trogir is a must-visit gem just outside of the better-known Split. Set on the shimmering Adriatic Coast within arm’s reach of Split  Airport, Trogir’s small but mighty UNESCO-protected old town captivates travelers interested in vibrant history, where ancient buildings connect with twisted cobblestone alleyways that take travelers on an adventure through yesteryear.

Croatia cradles its customs and cultural heritage; it carries its traditions at its very core. Because the country traces back to prehistory, many walks of life, generations, and civilizations have built the Croatia that we get to celebrate today. And it is these vibrant legacies that have created the foundations of Croatia’s conventions.

Croatia may be a small country of fewer than 4 million people, but it has always shown its might thanks to indescribable successes, whether it be in sport or through the genius minds that have contributed to its fame today.