If you are a nautical lover or a sea freak then Croatia is another name of heaven for you. It has so much to satisfy your soul with the amazing beaches, rich history and beautiful marinas. Unlike Greece or Spain, Croatia can provide you with a least commercial venture for your vacation with all the necessary modern day facilities. You would be having a vacation of a life time and when you get back, you would have many great stories to tell to the younger generation.
It wouldn’t be any exaggeration at all if we claim that Croatia has some best marinas in the whole world. One of such beautiful things is Marina Kornati Biograd, located 15 miles south east of Zadar in the outer part of Biograd harbor. This marina with 39688 meter square land area and 91912 meter square sea area, hosts about 10,000 sailors each year with the help of its 750 berths which earned it the title of “Regatta Center” of Northern Dalmatia.
On the inner part of the same harbor is the a bit smaller and older but historical and beautiful Marina Sangulin which can said to be an ideal one for medium sized ships. It can accommodate vessels of maximum length of 80 meters with a maximum draught of 4.5 meters with its 200 berths. These both marinas are in close proximity of Zadar international airport and the national highway which makes them very feasible for the tourists.
Another jewel in the marina of Croatia is the “5 Golden Anchors”, “Five Star Diamond” awards winner and blue flag holder Marina Mandalina, locating on the Dalmatian coast in the town of Sibenik. This most protected marina and safest berthing place has the 449 berthing places, 79 of which are specially designed for the super yachts. This marina is the ideal berthing place for super yachts with high level facilities and is at 40 minutes drive from two international airports of Zadar and Split.
Another beauty of Croatia is Marina Kastela which transformed the town of Kastela from an industrial city to a great tourist spot. Marina Kastela has a fantastic location with Ciovo Peninsula in south and Mountain Kozjak in north along with well equipped 420 berths and 400 dry berths.
ACI Marina Split is one other historical marina situated in the most beautiful part of the port of Split city and is known as the “Sun Kissed Flower of the Mediterranean” owing to its beauty. It has 318 berths and 30 dry berths alongside a well developed land side facility.
On the Murter Island you can find a “Ship Shaped” Marina Betina which is a beautiful blend of fascinating environment, amazing history, divine art and fabulous design. This marina has 240 berths and 100 dry berths with a jetty sea depth of 3 to 8 meters. Another stunning jewel of the Croatian crown is Marina Frapa which is located right in the heart of Dalmatia in the divine bay of Soline. With the center build on an artificial island, this marina has 450 berths on 10 jetties which are guarded 24/7.
In the home of the famous Babic wine that is the bay of Primosten, surrounded by the vine yards is the Marina Kremik. This is another Croatian marina which is highly naturally protected due to its geographical location and has 393 finger berths which are ideal for the small and medium yachts.
Marina Dalmacija is the largest marina of Croatia locating on the east coast, just 2.5 miles away from the Zadar international airport. This marina is a Blue Flag winner from the year 2000 and has 1200 on-shore berths and 500 dry berths. In the vicinity of 5 national parks, this marina can provide you with all the facilities of any modern marina.
In the center of Croatia is its one of the oldest city Zadar, and in the very center of this town is its “Blue Flag” holder Marina Tankerkomerc with 300 berths and 200 dry berths. Apart from the historical and natural beauty, this marina can provide you the most variety of patent services of many brands. Another one of the most prestigious summer resort of Croatia is ACI Marina Pula, due to all the historical artifacts, natural beauty and facilities. In the neighborhood of Brijuni islands and Pula international airport, this marina can accommodate yachts up to 40 meters in lengths in its 194 fully equipped berths.
On one of the most beautiful towns of Croatia that is Jezera on the Murter Island is the most awarded marina of the Croatia, ACI Marina Jezera. This Marina has 233 berths and 60 on-land berths and it is protected by a breakwater on the eastern side. Another real beautiful marina is located at the end of river Krka and is name as ACI Marina Skradin. The Specialty of this marina is a rare combination of salt and fresh water which makes it real feasible for all kinds of wooden boats. This marina has a total of 18- berths in which it can accommodate boats up to 70 meters in length.
ACI Marina Vodice is one of the newest marinas in Croatia which is located in the northeast part of the port of Vodice and is protected by two break waters. It has 273 real spacious berths and owing to the facilities it has turned the town of Vodice into a leading summer resort of the area. All of these marinas has well equipped berths facilitated with free of cost basic amenities like electricity and water. On the land side of each marina you can find the repair shop, market, sanitary facilities, eating places and bureau de change alongside all the other basic facilities like any other modern marina.
If you are looking for some peaceful place, where the nature and modern facilities go hand in hand with history and beauty, then there is no place better for you then Croatia to spend your next vacation. There is one thing which can ruin your trip which is managing the transfer matters after once when you are in Croatia. We at the Taxi Transfers Croatia company are here to remove that risk from the root by providing you the best transport services in the least amount. You just need to pre-book a ride for you and then relax; we will manage it all for you no matter if you are coming alone or in form of a large group. You can book a ride according to your needs and we’ll stun you by our services.