Italy is one of top
tourist destinations in the world and a popular yacht charter spot.
Sail in Italy and discover its charming coastal villages,
glamourous stretches of coast, rugged islands. Italy also boasts
world famous cuisine, friendly people and important historical
monuments.
Italy's sailing hot spots
include the areas around Naples, the Tuscan Islands,
Sardinia, Sicily and the Amalfi Coast.
Italy's west side is generally
considered to offer better sailing experience than its Adriatic
coast. However, though beautiful, if you opt for yacht charter in
Italy sail Italy's west coast gets very crowded during high season
and marinas can get quite expensive.
Croatia is not as fashionable as
Italy so there are still places where you can find a quiet and
secluded anchorages. Like Italy, Croatia also boasts its
historical monuments, excellent wines and cuisine. Its coast is
dotted with centuries-old towns, national parks and secluded
beaches.
With more than a thousand
islands, Croatia is a yacht charter gem. Decide on yacht
charter in Croatia and you will enjoy an abundance of bays, beaches
and coves in 5,835 km of Croatia's coastline to choose
from.
Marina fees in Croatia vary
depending upon the size of the yacht and the location. However, for
the price you get a quite good facility quality - showers and shore
power are widely available.
Croatia has a typical Mediterranean
climate, while its sailing season peaks in July and August -
same as in other Mediterranean destinations. Although winds in
Croatia are generally considered predictable and steady, there is
the Bora, a wind that can "spice up" your yacht charter adventure
in Croatia. Good thing is that strong Bora is more common in winter
months.
There are several
sailing areas in Croatia - around Istria and Croatia's northern
coast, the Kornati Islands, central Dalmatian islands, and
the every southern coast. The Kornati Islands are
perhaps the most attractive sailing grounds of them all. This
national park features an archipelago of 140 islands of unique
landscapes and fantastic slalom-like sailing
opportunities.
Sail Italy or sail Croatia? Yes,
the decision is not an easy one.
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