THROUGH NORTHERN AND CENTRAL DALMATIA ISLAND PARADISE TO THE ''FORBIDDEN'' ISLAND OF VIS

Opis

1st day

From 11.30 to 13.00 boarding in Zadar, meeting and getting to know the crew and other passengers. After that we release the ropes and head towards Zirje or Prvic where we will make our first swimming break. We head further towards Vodice, lively tourist destination. Enjoy the evening with a glass of wine in one of many pleasant taverns or restaurants. Boarding again in the evening which arrive by plane and which will be driven to Vodice.

2nd day

Several miles further South, we leave the Adriatic and enter the estuary of river Krka. We anchor and Skradin, not far from well known Krka´s waterfalls. Ships sail here that can get you to national park. If you have the possibility to visit "Skradinski buk", best known of the waterfalls, where Krka falls into 17 waterfalls in one fall of 800 m, and one hundred meters of wide cascades from the height of 45,7 m. Be sure not to forget your swimming stuff because swimming in crystal clear Krka just beneath the waterfalls is a unique event (entrance fee for the National Park, which includes a boat ride, costs € 11 - 14, payable on the spot). Upon our return to Jadrija we will go for a visit to Sibenik. The town of Sibenik was first mentioned in 1006. It is the youngest of all Croatian coastal towns, but at the same time the oldest Croatian town. It was not founded by Greeks, Romans or the Byzantines, but Croats. The best known building in the old town center is St. Jacob cathedral, most significant Renaissance monument in Croatia, which resembles a fortress. After walking around town we sail to the small fishermen´s/tourist village of Rogoznica, where we will spend the night. The village is built on a small islet connected to the mainland by a bridge.

3rd day

Today we are to sail for a bit longer than usual. We head towards "the forbidden island" of Vis which was closed off for all foreign visitors until the 1980´s. There used to be a military air force takeoff and landing runway of on the island. Meanwhile, local residents have planted grapevine that has been growing there ever since. We spend the night in Komiza, a peaceful and quiet town on the western part of the island. The most striking characteristic of this island is its lush subtropic vegetation growing everywhere. The town of Vis is the oldest town in Dalmatia. It was founded by Dionysus of Syracuse in 397 BC and named Issa, as the first Greek colony on the eastern coast of the Adriatic. We spend the night in Vis, which is a quiet town situated in a protected bay on the northern part of the island. In case of bad weather we´ll replace it for the island of Brac, since the island of Vis is situated relatively far out on the open sea.

4th day

During our sail back towards the mainland, we will stop in one of many bays for a swim. After a several-hour break we sail further to Trogir, town under the auspices of UNESCO, which is also called "Town-museum". It is a great experience walking in the afternoon or in the evening down the labyrinth of narrow streets, admiring the walls, towers, churches, frescoes and vaults or just taking glimpses here and there into the old courtyards. The night is spent in Trogir.

5th day

We head in direction of land again, more accurately Primosten or Rogoznica, two pleasant tourist fishermen´s towns. Interestingly, they both lay on small islets connected to land with narrow embankments. After usual swimming break, we will anchor in one of those two ports and spend the night there.

6th day

"On the last day of creation God decided to crown his deed and thus created Kornati out of tears, stars and breath", wrote Irish writer George Bernard Shaw. Wonderful nature, numerous small and large islands (it is said: an island for every day of a year), beautiful sea, all this makes Kornati unique paradise. They are the larges island group in the Adriatic, counting 147 islands, islets and rocks with total surface of 69 km2, scattered on an area of 230 km2. They stretch over a length of 35 km and width of about 13 km between Long Island on Northwest, Zirje and Pasman on Southeast and Vrgade and Murter on Northe and Northeast. We will sail Kornati along its entire length and stop in one bay on its northern part to swim. We are staying the night in Sala on Long Island.

7th day

Before we head back to Zadar, we will anchor in one of many bays on the island of Ugljan to take one more swimming break. After dinner there will be a tourist guide waiting in Zadar to take our guest to a tour around the mighty city walls that encompass the town. He/she will show you the most important sights of the town such as the Roman forum, St. Donat church, St. Stosija cathedral and unique sea organs whose sounds and melodies are created by the waves. In the end we recommend walking around town on your own or maybe having a drink in one of many cafés. With a little luck you might come across a "klapa" vocal singing group rehearsing their songs in the open air.

8th day

Leaving after breakfast cca. 9 am.