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| Superb sailing in Croatia |
Monday 07 May 2007 |
May is a wonderful month, what with the increasing amount of sunshine, the prospect of summer just around the corner and, of course, two bank holidays to enjoy! So, what better time is there than May to think about booking a short holiday?
If you are thinking about getting away from it all for a few days, and want to indulge in some well deserved rest and relaxation in unspeakably beautiful surroundings, while at the same time having the opportunity to partake in some exhilarating activities, then you should look no further than Croatia.
With over 5,000 square metres of coastline and with a plethora of islands situated in the Adriatic Sea Croatia makes a great tourist location, and one that is ideal for anyone who is keen to make sailing a big part of their trip.
Croatia shares borders with Slovenia, Hungary and Montenegro, and this southern European hotspot has a diverse terrain comprised of lakes, dense woodland, mountains, rugged coastlines, plains and spectacular beaches.
Croatia is divided into eight distinctive tourist regions and boasts eight National Parks, as well as six World Heritage Sites including the Old City of Dubrovnik and the Palace of Diocletian.
What's more, it has over 1,000 islands in the Adriatic Sea, each of them individual and only 50 of them actually inhabited by people, which are immensely popular with both tourists and locals for diving and sailing.
Brac is the third largest island and is certainly one of the liveliest! Filled with vineyards, olive groves and pinewoods, it is a picturesque environment and one which is easily accessible from Split, the second largest city on the mainland.
Split itself is certainly worth a visit, with its museums (including the Maritime Museum, the Museum of Croatian Archaeological Monuments and the Museum of Croatia), the Mestrovic Gallery, Diocletian's palace and People's square, while the friendly locals help to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
The island of Korcula, founded by Prince Antenor of Troy - if legend is to be believed -and birthplace of Marco Polo, was severely damaged by bombs during WWII but many of its medieval squares, churches, palaces and houses still stand, making it a very quaint and charming place to visit.
At 182 square miles Hvar is the fourth largest island and famous for growing lavender, rosemary, sage, marjoram and thyme. The weather is a main bonus of any stay on this island as it rarely rains, with some hoteliers offering discounts if there are more then four hours of precipitation per day!
Temperatures regularly reach 25 degrees centigrade during May throughout Croatia, perfect weather to get out onto the water in the country named Destination of the Year 2006 by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
Make a splash with a diving break.
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