Smokva Bay Vis is one of those rare Adriatic secrets that even seasoned charter sailors sometimes miss—a hidden cove cut into the rugged southern coast of Vis island where the water glows an almost supernatural shade of blue. The name Smokva, meaning fig tree in Croatian, hints at the Mediterranean abundance that frames this bay: … Read more
Šćedro island Croatia is a long, low-lying uninhabited island nestled in the channel between Hvar and Korčula, offering yacht travellers one of the most peaceful anchorages in the central Adriatic. Despite lying on the main sailing route between Split and Dubrovnik, Šćedro remains wonderfully overlooked—its lack of permanent settlement and absence from most tourist itineraries … Read more
Telašćica Bay Croatia is one of the most spectacular natural harbours in the entire Adriatic, carved deep into the southern end of Dugi Otok like a great liquid fjord. Designated as a nature park since 1988, Telašćica nature park protects a remarkable landscape of towering cliffs, hidden coves, salt-water lakes, and some of the richest … Read more
Tucked into the archipelago surrounding the island of Vis, Koludarc island and Budikovac form a pair of tiny, unspoiled islets that embody the wild beauty of the central Adriatic. The Budikovac Blue Lagoon is celebrated as one of Croatia’s most photogenic natural swimming pools—a sheltered turquoise basin framed by low rocky shores and a scattering … Read more
Proizd Island Croatia is a tiny, uninhabited gem lying just off the western tip of Korčula, barely a kilometre from the harbour of Vela Luka. Despite its modest size—scarcely 500 metres across—Proizd has earned a devoted following among swimmers, snorkellers, and yacht travellers who consider it home to some of the best swimming Croatia has … Read more
Tucked into the fragrant pine-clad shore of Sveti Klement, the largest of the Pakleni Islands scattered just southwest of Hvar, Palmižana is one of the Adriatic’s most enchanting anchorages—a place where bohemian art-colony charm meets world-class yachting in a bay of astonishing natural beauty. The name alone evokes images of swaying palm fronds and turquoise … Read more
Tribunj Croatia is the kind of authentic Dalmatian fishing village that many travelers dream about but few ever find. Located on the central Adriatic coast between Šibenik and Vodice, this Tribunj fishing village clusters around a tiny island connected to the mainland by a narrow stone bridge, its pastel-colored houses reflected in the still harbor … Read more
Nestled on a verdant hillside overlooking the Adriatic just 18 kilometers northwest of Dubrovnik, Trsteno arboretum is one of Croatia’s most enchanting hidden treasures. This tiny coastal village is home to the oldest arboretum in the Western Balkans — a Renaissance botanical garden that gained worldwide fame as a Game of Thrones Croatia filming location, … Read more
Skradin, Croatia is a captivating riverside town nestled at the head of the Krka River estuary, serving as the principal gateway to Krka National Park and its world-famous waterfalls. One of the smallest towns in Croatia, Skradin punches far above its weight with a history stretching back to the Illyrian tribe of the Liburnians and … Read more
Rijeka Croatia is a city of bold contrasts and irrepressible energy — Croatia’s largest port, a former European Capital of Culture, and the vibrant gateway to the stunning Kvarner Gulf. While many yachts hurry past en route to the islands of Cres, Lošinj, and Krk, those who pause to explore Rijeka port discover a city … Read more