Rogač is the main port of Šolta island. Unfortunately, it only has one restaurant, the very good Pasarela, which cannot receive all visitors. Luckily, there is one more restaurant in the area. It is called Momčin dvor and is situated in the nearby village Grohote. Just like the village, the tavern has an old-fashioned atmosphere that witnesses the village’s rich agricultural past. The owners of the tavern keep the island’s tradition of simple meals.
Šešula is a small bay on the Croatian island of Šolta. It is popular among lovers of sailing because it is deep enough to protect from all winds. The old-fashioned way of anchoring with tying the stern ashore is still possible in the deepest and the calmest cove of the bay. A very good restaurant called Šišmiš is situated in the bay. Make sure you try their fish dishes, just announce your arrival in advance. They will even assist you with mooring and offer you free overnight stay on a buoy after the dinner.
Usually set on small distant islands, the lighthouses are not the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a sailing vacation in Croatia. But it would be a shame to miss exploring them from the sea when you have the perfect means to do it – your charter yacht.
The International Charter Expo 2015, previously known as Days of Croatian Charter, will be held in Opatija, from February 6th to 8th at “Marino Cvetković” event center in Opatija. Professionals from different areas of nautical tourism and different countries will be gathered in one place.
Rota Palagruzona or the Route of Palagruža first took place on June 12th 1593. A typical fishing boat at that time was gajeta falkuša, a traditional Adriatic wooden boat powered by both sails and pedals. Thanks to a few tradition lovers and enthusiasts the route has been revitalized.
Every culture, region, or community have their own legends, beliefs and experience which help them establish when one season of the year ends, and another begins. The same goes for people whose livelihoods depend on nature. Better than anyone else, they have learned to predict the weather and recognize the shift of the seasons. This post talks about such people in the coastal region of Croatia.
Maestral, also called zmorac, is a summer breeze blowing in the Croatian Adriatic. It is a moderate wind that reaches its peak between 2 and 3 PM and dies with the sun. It is perfect for lazy sailing and relaxing. Maestral is a sign of a stable atmosphere and brings just the right waves for sailing.
The coast of the Adriatic is full of restaurants and taverns. Many of them offer excellent seafood and are definitely worth visiting, but only few of them have that certain something which will make you feel like you have stepped in a travel machine and arrived to the old Mediterranean. One of such restaurants can be found on Vis.
Vis is a Croatian island that lies in the Adriatic sea. It is located southwest of the islands of Brač and Hvar. The island was an important interception of sailing routes throughout history. Nowadays, it is a popular destination for tourists and people with yachts.
In the village Pomena, on the island of Mljet, there is a special konoba called Nine. It offers its guests freshly caught seafood and homemade wine and bread. The owner, Nine, is a passionate diver and everything he catches is on the menu. Pomena also offers safe berth and anchorages to yachtsmen.
