Croatia is a relatively new
addition to the list of top yacht charter destinations whereas
Greece has a long yachting history. Both countries have more than a
thousand islands, perfect to sail among. Both countries have plenty
of historical sites but most of them are found on shore.
Both Croatia and Greece
are famous for their good food and friendly people. So, to
decide whether to sail in Croatia or to sail in Greece is
definitely not a simple decision.
Talking about yacht charter in
Croatia the yacht charter prices here are sometimes higher than in
Greece, especially during the high season, between July 1 and
August 31. However, Croatia still has to offer
unspoiled spots that are not so much "damaged" by
mass tourism, and its islands are greener than the ones in
Greece.
Croatia is widely considered
one of the best yacht charter destinations in the
Mediterranean. Almost perfect combination of numerous
islands, unspoiled nature, incredible vistas, and good sailing
winds makes Croatia one of the most attractive sailing spots in the
world.
The winds in Croatia tend to be
tamer than in Greece. Most of the time there is
the Mistral that never really goes over 20 knots. It is predictable
and blows almost every day. However, the tricky wind is the Bora
that can be rather dangerous, and can make your sailing in Croatia
adventurous.
Greece, on the other hand, has
more islands, amazing beaches and somewhat stronger
winds. It is also significantly bigger than Croatia, and
as such naturally it offers a larger sailing area. Each of more
than 2000 Greek islands offers unique beauty and
charm. Only 169 of them are inhabited and offer plenty to the
modern sailing enthusiast - everything from numerus marinas to
lively entertainment.
The season for yacht charter in
Greece starts similarly to the season in Croatia, in March, and
peaks in July and August. The only downside of this busiest yacht
charter period in Greece are extremely high temperatures, whereas
in Croatia in this period it may be a bit difficult to find a
spot in a marina.
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Places to Visit in Croatia
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Marinas in Greece
Country Information -
Greece