Delightful Dubrovnik with its golden city walls and pearl of the Adriatic status looks every inch at the fantasy series setting it is famous for. Dating back to the 7th century, exploring Croatia’s capital is all baroque beauty, UNESCO delights, and limestone pavement strolls that will deliver something extraordinary with every corner turn. Walking the city walls is a must to get a feel for the place and to soak up those blue and balmy sea views. Sip a coffee on the pedestrian street of Stradun, see 16th-century paintings from Raphael in the Cathedral, and visit ancient forts and towers. Of course, for fans of the HBO hit series, a Game of Thrones themed tour is a must.
Mljet is also home to two interconnecting salt-lakes, Veliko Jazero and Malo Jazero, in the Mljet National Park. The lakes, with sources dating back 10, 0000 years, are proclaimed to be unusual geological and oceanographic phenomena of global significance.Up until the Christian era, these were freshwater lakes. They are surrounded by beautiful, rich forests creating an image of an unspoiled natural world. On a small islet of Veliko Jazero, you'll find the 12th century Benedictine Monastery of St. Mary, which is a significant part of the history of the Illyrian tribes, the Roman Empire and the Republic of Dubrovnik.
Korcula is one of Croatia's most treasured islands and definitely one to to include in your Croatian charter itinerary. This beautiful island, known by the Ancient Greeks as Black Kocula thanks to its lush forests of Aleppo pine, cypress and oak trees welcomes its visitors with a colourful cultural heritage and interesting legends. Stroll the enchanting narrow cobbled streets of the town of Korcula, surrounded by 13th-century walls or enjoy one of the many art exhibitions and summer evening festivals. It's the sixth largest island in Croatia, at 20 miles long and between 4 and 5 miles wide on average.
The beautiful, isolated island of Lastovo is considered one of the most unspoiled in Croatia and offers some fantastic diving opportunities along its coastline and surrounding islands. It was once used as a military base during the Yugoslav era. Now it is a favourite destination for clued-up yachties, who moor in its blissful wee bays dotted by ancient stone villages surrounded by lush pine forests. The main attraction is Lastovo Town, a striking collection of stone houses and innumerable aged churches clinging to a hillside in the interior. Lastovo is now protected by the Lastovo Archipelago Nature Park, home to shearwaters, sea corals, sponges, lobsters, rare sea snails, dolphins, and loggerhead and green turtles. The island is also well known for its dry, white wine "Lenovo Marastina".
In the north-eastern part of Vis Island, the town of Vis is situated at the bottom of a protected bay. If you are in love with culture, tradition, mystery and the best Adriatic cuisine has to offer, you will love Vis, or Issa (as the ancient Greeks called it). One of the reasons why Vis itself is considered a wonder is that it is a place where time remains still. Vis was established by ancient Greeks in 397 B.C, but has up to this day retained the old, irresistible Mediterranean charm and life without stress and trouble. Previously a location for a thriving fishing industry, the island of Vis is now a popular tourist destination and an agricultural haven. The island has some staggering settlements across the coast which offer a warm welcome and a fantastic landscape backgrounds for holiday photographs. Aside from the stunning scenery and mountainous region above the coastal settlements, a main pull to the island is vast expanse of vineyards. A wine drinker's paradise, this island produces some incredible vintages and makes a great wine tasting experience. Before leaving the island make sure to pick up some of your favourites from the local merchants.
Sun-soaked Hvar gleams like gold. As one of the brightest spots in Europe, this Croatian town is known for being a high-class beach destination. Those famous topaz skies shine above the sapphire sea, and the landscape boasts an idyllic mix of lavender and olive groves, rolling hills, red-roof towns, and sweet and shady pine forests. As one of the most enticing trading hubs - everyone from the Venetians to the Romans and the Greeks has left their mark on Hvar. Visit the Franciscan Monastery and see the famed Last Supper painting, sail the beautiful beaches of the Pakleni Islands, explore abandoned villages and walk the fortress walls, and be sure to sample some of the best Croatian wines available in the surrounding wineries.
Brac is one of the largest of the central Dalmatian group of islands in the Adriatic Sea. Brac offers a rich cultural and historical heritage going back to pre-historic times, as well as mouth-watering seafood, spectacular landscapes and bays, crystal clear sea and charming local hospitality. Composed primarily of limestone and dolomite, the island of Brac has been a source of white stone for building decorative stonework for centuries. The old Romans have known its quality and used this very stone to build cities, amphitheaters, temples, palaces and graves all over Dalmatia. It has also been used in many famous buildings all over the world, from the palace of Diocletian in Split, to the White House in Washington. Traditional seaside pleasures are to be found in the numerous bays, on sandy beaches, which form the long, well-indented coast of Brac. You can have lunch on you yacht : your private chef will be delighted to please you !
Croatia’s cool, buzzing and exuberant city of Split is a unique delight with the right balance of tradition and modernity. With a lively energy and a wealth of ancient and modern treasures heaped between the low-slung mountains and the jeweled blue sea, Split will split your heart right open. Charter guests should be sure to visit the UNESCO heritage wonder of Diocletian’s Palace which has been wooing visitors for over 1700 years. With its roman square, fun bazaar, and romantic passageways scattered with intimate eateries and wine bars, this is Croatia at its atmospheric best. While the old town and surrounding city are studded with temples, churches, and ruins, Split also offers sublime access to its turquoise beaches, especially at Bacvice and the peaceful cove of Kasjuni.