Croatia has 1,246 islands, and while many of them are mere rocks jutting out of the Adriatic, there are still dozens of options to visit while on a luxury yacht charter.
Regardless of whether you’re searching for peace and quiet, a vibrant nightlife or outdoor activities galore, there's an island for everyone on a Croatia yacht charter. Here’s YachtCharterFleet’s pick of the best.
One of the largest but least developed of Croatia’s islands, Cres contains 400 squares metres of rugged wilderness, which makes it great for hiking. Found in the Kvarner Gulf, the island’s more than 300 kilometres of walking trails take in ancient hilltop towns, oaky forest and hidden beaches.
Big skies and grand vistas are very much on the agenda in Cres, and you’ll likely to discover your inner ornithologist too – the island is known for its population of griffons. There is even a sanctuary for the giant birds in Beli, on the eastern coast.
For a true back-to-nature experience, Mjet is hard to beat. Only its western quarter is designated as a national park, but the entire island is lush, undeveloped and impossibly beautiful. Located 23 miles from Dubrovnik, it provides the perfect respite from the city’s hustle and bustle.
Rent a bike and cycle through the pine trees before cooling off into one of two saltwater lakes – Veliko and Malo Jezero. It’s also worth taking a tender to the islet of Marija, home to a 12th century Benedictine monastery and the church of St Mary.
Hvar is the place to see and be seen in Croatia. Superyachts flock to the old marina in picturesque Hvar town to indulge in its fun-loving atmosphere. Sunset drinks are followed by dinner somewhere fabulous, then endless cocktails and late-night dancing ensue at the swanky harbour-side bars.
There’s enough glamour here to rival that of the French Riviera but, away from Hvar town, jagged inlets and pebbly coves offer a slice of seclusion in which to recover from the night before. Or, escape into the interior for lavender fields, vineyards and charming stone villages.
Under-visited and unspoilt, Lastovo lies at the outer edges of the Adriatic. Previously a military outpost, the isolated island was closed to foreigners until 1988. Tourism has never caught on, but what it lacks in hotels and amenities, it makes up for in natural beauty and dreamy seclusion.
Luxury yachts that make it here moor in the island’s blissful bays. Forming part of a National Park, the gorgeously clear, marine-rich waters tempt exploration while, on land, the main attraction is Lastovo Town, a striking collection of stone houses and churches clinging to a hillside in the interior.
Croatia’s third biggest island is home to the nation’s most famous beach, the Zlatni rat, a fine slither of white pebbles protruding off the coast from the small town of Bol. But, Brac is also Croatia’s top windsurfing destination, with watersports such as kayaking, kitesurfing and diving also on offer.
There is a plethora of on-land activities available too, including tennis, parasailing and mountain biking. Keen walkers, meanwhile, can scale the island’s highest peak, Vidova Gora, and the remote Blaca Hermitage.
Known for its golden sand beaches, Rab is a must if the shingle found elsewhere in Croatia doesn’t appeal. Paradise Beach in Lopar is the most irresistible, with gelato stands, pizzerias and other facilities close at hand. For something quieter, try out the other 29, which range from naturist beaches to quiet coves.
Other attractions include biking and hiking trails, wreck dives and Rab Town which, perched upon the glinting azure waters of its tiny harbour and backed by rolling hills, is best seen from the sea. Gets lost in the maze of medieval streets, exploring ancient churches and dramatic lookout points.
The furthest inhabited island from the mainland, Vis combines unspoiled beauty with some seriously good restaurants. The enticingly blue surrounding waters are teaming with fish, so it’s no wonder the island’s rustic taverns offer some of the freshest seafood in the Mediterranean.
There are also some must-try local delicacies. Eateries like Pojoda, Val and Kantun rustle up stews based on old-school recipes not found anywhere else, while the island cannot be left without sampling an anchovy pasty from one of the local bakeries.
Composed of 140 uninhabited islands, islets and reefs covering 300 square kilometres, the Kornatis are the largest and densest archipelago in the Adriatic. Due to the typically karstic terrain, the islands are riddled with cracks, grottos and rugged cliffs, making it ideal to discover by boat.
The 89 southernmost islands and their surrounding waters are even afforded protection as part of the Kornati National Park. Building is restricted and, under the glittering turquoise waters, is a wealth of marine life to discover.
Composed of 140 uninhabited islands, islets and reefs covering 300 square kilometres, the Kornatis are the largest and densest archipelago in the Adriatic. Due to the typically karstic terrain, the islands are riddled with cracks, grottos and rugged cliffs, making it ideal to discover by boat.
The 89 southernmost islands and their surrounding waters are even afforded protection as part of the Kornati National Park. Building is restricted and, under the glittering turquoise waters, is a wealth of marine life.
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