| Chartering a boat to cruise the Dalmatian coast, where | | | | walled pedestrian town is a delight, full of architectural |
| scenic islands are just a few hours sail apart and | | | | treasures and its centerpiece, the beautiful 13th century |
| protected harbors welcome overnight boats is | | | | Cathedral of St. Mark. |
| probably the easiest and best way to experience the | | | | We anchored in the lovely small fishing village of |
| beauty of the Adriatic Sea up close and to explore | | | | Komiza, on Vis Island that evening. The quay lined with |
| otherwise inaccessible islands, coves and villages. This | | | | restaurants beckoned us invitingly. Here, the streets |
| was one of our best family vacation adventures ever! | | | | gently climb the hills into tiny residential areas whose |
| We started out in Dubrovnik and set sail toward Split, | | | | homes embrace walled gardens where fruit trees |
| focusing on the southern Dalmatian coast, which | | | | abound. High above the village, a formidable castle |
| boasts some of the most spectacular wooded islands | | | | illuminated the night sky giving a fairy tale aura to an |
| and warm crystalline waters. The many isles we | | | | already enchanting town. A small boat excursion the |
| passed- Lopud, Mljet, Korcula, Vis, Hvar and Brac - just | | | | next day took us to nearby Bisevo Island, home to the |
| a few of the over 1100 islands found along the | | | | Blue Grotto, with its amazing cobalt-blue waters. |
| Croatian coast, were picturesque, white | | | | Sailing north, we moored in StariGrad, once known as |
| limestone-laden and pine-clad. We anchored in beautiful | | | | Pharos and the oldest settlement on Hvar Island. |
| fishing village coves, where we relaxed and swam, | | | | Endless lavender fields and vineyards cover this lovely |
| enjoyed spectacular views, ashore adventures and | | | | island and Hvar town is not to be missed! Making our |
| great seafood. | | | | way towards Split, our last stop was Brac Island |
| On Mljet Island, we took a side trip, one of the highlights | | | | where we anchored in Supetar harbor, a small, |
| of our adventure, to scenic Mljet National Park where | | | | peaceful village exhibiting the authentic high-quality |
| we hopped on bikes and cycled around Veliko Jezero, | | | | stone used for many sculptures and in the building of |
| the salt water lake with a remarkable 12th century | | | | the With House. This was the ideal finale for a perfect |
| Benedictine monastery set upon an islet in the lake's | | | | sailing adventure. |
| center. | | | | Our sailing trip on the Dalmatian coast was the |
| We neared Korcula early morning, where we had one | | | | crowning highlight of our trip to Croatia - a boating |
| of the best photo opportunities in all Croatia - the early | | | | paradise of turquoise waters, safe harbors, hidden |
| morning sun shining on the orange-yellow-ochre of the | | | | coves and swimming holes, plenty of adventures |
| stone walls, towers and tiled roofs of the Old Town | | | | ashore, and one of the best family vacation |
| served to create an awesome artists' portrait. This | | | | destinations! |