Day 1: Split – Drvenik Islands (12M)
We set sail from Split on Saturday after lunch, with preparations made and the ship at sea. We head towards the lonely Drvenik Islands (on the right), specifically to the south of Drvenik Veli, where we will anchor in a secluded cove to take the first swim. We begin to familiarize ourselves with the ship and realize what a great adventure this trip through Croatia by sailboat entails.
Later we anchor in a nearby cove to spend the night.
Day 2: Drvenik Islands – Vis (22M)
After a good lunch and a swim, we head south to the island of Vis, the most remote of the central Dalmatian islands, a place where peace and quiet reign, ideal for relaxation. We will stop at one of its great coves in the north to have a well-deserved appetizer and do a little snorkeling in its crystal clear waters. We circle the island on its southern part to find the impressive Stiniva cove (on the left). Later we will arrive at the charming village of Komiza (on the right), a village raised at the foot of Mount Hum with an unsophisticated and somewhat bohemian atmosphere. Its narrow streets with houses from the s. XVII and XVIII wind up from the port. We will make a visit to this picturesque town and we will lose ourselves in its streets. We will spend the night moored in the bay.
Day 3: Vis – Bisevo – Korcula (32M)
We get up and head to the nearby island of Bisevo in order to visit the blue grotto, Modra Spilja, (on the left). On clear mornings, rays of light penetrate through an underwater hole into this seaside grotto, bathing it in mesmerizing silver-blue light, making it a beautiful experience to bathe inside. In this way we will be at 11 o'clock. at the entrance of the grotto to make the most of its light.
(Scale): Bisevo
These are some of the advantages of exploring Croatia by sailboat and not by land, since any grotto or cave can be accessed by anchoring and entering with the smallest dinghy.
Once the visit is over, and after an appetizer, we head to the island of Korcula, more specifically to the idyllic island in the western part of Korcula, Proizd (on the right). Later we will continue bordering the south coast of Korcula and its wonderful beaches, to sleep somewhere quiet.
Day 4: Korcula – Mljet(35M)
We set off for the beautiful eastern islands of Lastovo, a lonely island that is not on the classic tourist circuits that run through Croatia. A remote island with untouched nature, which is why it is a natural park. Once we reach the little island of Saplun (left photo) we enjoy its crystal clear turquoise waters, a place that is well worth stopping to eat.
Later we headed towards the island of Mljet, famous for its National Park that covers the entire western part of the island and its lakes, a beautiful area to anchor and spend the night.
Day 5: Mljet – Korcula (13M)
Today we spend the day in Mljet National Park and explore it by land. The road to the lakes and everything that surrounds the area is very nice. It is possible to rent bikes at a good price in the area. After lunch we headed to the town of Korcula, one of the cultural highlights of the trip.
On this sailing trip through Croatia, we are not only going to enjoy the most exclusive beaches in the area, but also enjoy legendary cities such as Korcula. Surrounded by imposing defensive battlements, it oozes history with its marble streets and many Renaissance and Gothic buildings. We make an obligatory stop in the city to visit its alleys and hidden corners, we spend the night here in its marina.
Day 6: Korcula – Scedro – Hvar (34M)
We get up early and head to the town of Hvar. On the way we make a stop at the island of Scedro (on the left) and anchor in one of its paradisiacal coves in the south.
Day 6 (stopover): Scedro
After gaining strength we continue our way to Hvar, a city within the bay, whose walls of the s. XIII contain beautiful Gothic palaces and marble pedestrian streets, very busy in summer but worth a visit. Hvar has a lively nightlife, so it is the ideal place to go out at night for a drink in its glamorous pubs. We spend the night in its bay.
Day 7: Hvar – Solta – Split (22M)
In the morning we go to the Pakleni Islands, just in front of Hvar, on the right), a splendid string of 21 uninhabited forested islands with a turquoise blue sea, hidden beaches and deserted lagoons only reachable from the freedom that this trip through Croatia by sailboat. We look for one of these beautiful coves to anchor and spend the night.
(Scale): Drop
The journey is coming to an end and with a bit of sadness we head back to Split, making a last stop to take a last dip in some of the islands on the way, probably in the south of the island of Solta. Arrival is expected around 7:00 p.m. of Friday.
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