{"id":46205,"date":"2016-01-11T17:44:04","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T15:44:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/?p=46205"},"modified":"2016-01-11T17:44:04","modified_gmt":"2016-01-11T15:44:04","slug":"captivated-by-croatia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/11\/captivated-by-croatia\/","title":{"rendered":"Captivated By Croatia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, I have been asking a lot of my boating\u00a0friends what they think about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/croatia_yacht_charter.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">sailing in Croatia<\/a><\/strong>. All of them without fail say that it is the best place they have ever been on a boat, and these are people that have sailed all over the world. There is a general consensus that Croatia has it all, so read on to see if this could be your summer charter destination!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/croatia1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/croatia1.jpg\" alt=\"croatia1\" width=\"667\" height=\"443\" \/><\/a> <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0Adriatic coastline\u00a0of Croatia\u00a0is dotted with over a thousand islands which provide safe anchorages in pristine waters, surrounded by incredible natural beauty and historic medieval villages.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Rovinj-sunset.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46233\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Rovinj-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"Rovinj sunset\" width=\"656\" height=\"441\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The dramatic and stunning <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/dubrovnik_croatia_itinerary.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">Dubrovnik<\/a><\/strong> is the ideal starting point from which to start your bareboat charter in Croatia. Stroll the ancient city walls and visit the UNESCO listed old town, before boarding your charter yacht and heading out into the blue.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dubrov1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/dubrov1.jpg\" alt=\"dubrov1\" width=\"666\" height=\"435\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Cruise towards Sipan Luka for a first taste of the Croatian island experience and explore the interior by bike or foot. Spend the next few days stopping at beautiful anchorages, swimming in the crystal clear waters, and visiting old villages and national parks. Don&#8217;t miss a visit to Korcula, famed as much for being the birth place of Marco Polo as it is for being one of the greenest islands in the Adriatic. Korcula town\u00a0has been dubbed \u00a0&#8220;Little Dubrovnik&#8221; for its medieval domed buildings and city walls.<\/p>\n<p>Start your bareboat charter in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/split_charter.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Split,<\/strong><\/a> the main Dalmatian city, founded in the third century, and let us guide you to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/itinerary_split_hvar_croatia.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">Hvar, stopping in the islands of Vis and Lastovo.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Croatia has something for everyone when it comes to yacht charter. You can hire a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/croatia_luxury_charter.php?luxury=1&amp;locations=Croatia&amp;boattype=1&amp;bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>crewed motor boat<\/strong><\/a> or catamaran, or jump aboard a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/croatia_bareboat_charter_yachts.php&amp;boattype=2&amp;bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> bareboat gulet or sailboat<\/strong><\/a>. Eat in sophisticated restaurants, or have a picnic at anchor in a quiet bay. Hike to visit stunning waterfalls or stroll down paved shopping \u00a0streets. Whatever it is that floats your boat, you will \u00a0find it here!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Miljet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Miljet.jpg\" alt=\"Miljet\" width=\"663\" height=\"443\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you would like to experience Croatia for yourself, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yachting_content\/contact_us.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">contact us<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0so that we can help you find the right boat to explore and enjoy this sailing paradise. Or go here to see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boatbookings.com\/yacht_charter\/croatia_charter_faq.php?bbr=bblog\" target=\"_blank\">frequently asked questions about chartering a yacht in Croatia<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong> Share your experiences with us on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boatbookingsyachtcharter\/\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lately, I have been asking a lot of my boating\u00a0friends what they think about sailing in Croatia. 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