Adriatic Sea Archives - Page 5 of 17

Eating in the Highlands of Šolta

Leave a Comment / Cooking & Eating Out / By Janko

One of the best places to eat on the Croatian island of Šolta is definitely a tavern called Štandarac. It is situated in the village of Gornje Selo, close to the highest peak of the island. There, guests can try the traditional food prepared under peka. The specialties of the restaurant include veal under peka and octopus under peka. You can try food prepared in other styles as well, and many ingredients are produced domestically. Whatever you eat, just announce your arrival in advance.

An Inland Marina – ACI Marina Skradin

Leave a Comment / Sailing Destinations / By Janko

ACI Marina Skradin is a unique marina in Croatia. It does not lie directly in the Adriatic, but is situated deep in the mainland, on the river Krka. The marina is surrounded by a spectacular canyon which leads further into Krka National Park, a wonder of nature that simply has to be visited.

ACI Dubrovnik – Your Yacht Surrounded by Renaissance Palaces

Leave a Comment / Sailing Destinations / By Janko

ACI Dubrovnik is located in Komolac, 6 km away from Dubrovnik Old Town, in the mouth of Rijeka Dubrovačka river. ACI marina Dubrovnik provides berth for up to 380 vessels in the water and 140 on land. Besides standard services the marina has a massage and beauty center parlour, tennis courts and bowling center.

The Island of Lastovo

Leave a Comment / Sailing Destinations / By Janko

The Island of Lastovo belongs to a group of remote and relatively isolated South Adriatic islands that is also referred to as the Lastovo archipelago. Lastovo is located some 7 NM south of the island of Korčula and 16 NM west of the northern cape of the island of Mljet.

La Marinella

Leave a Comment / Cooking & Eating Out / By Janko

La Marinella is one of the most famous restaurants in North Adriatic. The menu abounds in exquisite seafood specialties, traditional Triestine sweets and an amazing wine collection. The staff is friendly and cheerful with a friendly personal approach. La Marinella offers a great view of the Gulf of Trieste.

The End of Summer

Leave a Comment / Sailing News & Events / By Janko

Although the summer weather this year was far from the usual, the end of summer should still be celebrated. At the Adriatic it is done by organizing a grand regatta – Regatta Mrduja that will be held for the 83rd time between Split and the islet Mrduja. Local sailors consider it a family tradition.

Swordfish – Food or a Magnificent Creature?

Leave a Comment / Sailing Stories / By Janko

Several days ago I was sailing the Central Adriatic with a young Norwegian couple. We moored at the island of Brač and went to a restaurant that offered us freshly caught swordfish. Couple of days later I was feeling guilty about eating such a rare and incredible fish.

Montenegro – The Almost Forgotten St Tropez of the Adriatic

Leave a Comment / Sailing Destinations / By Antonia Tomašić

This small country in the south of the Adriatic has only 293 km of coastline, but truly much to see along it. The larger cities on the coast are home to the five main (and only) marinas in Montenegro: Herceg Novi, Kotor, Tivat, Budva and Bar.

Forget About Me, It’s Jugo Time

Leave a Comment / Yacht Charter Advice / By Janko

Jugo is a warm and humid wind in the Croatian Adriatic that blows from the SE. It brings bad weather and clouds and lasts from three to five days. Jugo is also characteristic for the mood it brings and the way it affects Dalmatians. This mood includes slight headache, disorientation, dizziness and bad temper.

Šćedro – The Most Peaceful Island in the Mediterranean

Leave a Comment / Sailing Destinations / By Janko

Šćedro is a small island between the islands of Hvar and Korčula. Its surface amounts to not more than 8 km2. Sailors love the pleasant bays of Šćedro. The most popular ones are Lovište (porat), Monastir, Porteruša bay and Tufera bay. Tranquility and natural beauty is of the island will surely amaze you.