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 The
Kornati are the most highly indented group of islands in the European
part of the Mediterranean. About 140 islands, islets and reefs are
scattered over an area of some 300 sq. km. The islands form four series
running strictly paralell with the Dinaric range. They are named after
the largest island in the group, Kornat, which provides the central
backbone for the whole archipelago. The boundaries of the group are
Dugi Otok in the northwest, the ®irje islands in the southeast, the
islands of Paąman, Vrgada and Murter towards the mainland, and the
open sea in the southwest. The length of the archipelago is 25 km,
and its greatest widih 13 km. The Kornati is also a marine national
park and Croatia is one of the countries which have adopted and implemented
international recommendations regarding the protection of valuable
coastal and marine enviroments. |
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MLJET
the
most green and densely wooded island of the Adriatic. According to
a legend, Odysseus was cast by the sea onto the island of Mljet, ending
up in the arms of Calipso. It is an island of old thick forests of
Aleppo pine, Karst caves, two picturesque salt water lakes, many sandy
and gravel beaches, plentiful fishing grounds. The western part of
Mljet has proclaimed a national park. There are some ten villages
on the island with beautiful beaches and places siutable for harpoon
fishing, there are remains of Illyrian castles and many ruins from
the roman times, including a well preserved part of an early Byzantine
palace and an early Christian basilica in Polace.
BRAČ
is the highest and third largest island in the Adriatic. Pine forests,
olive groves and vineyards are plentful. The white stone of Brač has
been used in many famous builduings, including the White House in
Washington, DC. Traditional seaside pleasures are to be found in the
numerous bays, on sandy and gravel beaches that form the long and
well-indented coast of Brač. Ther are many seaside resorts on the
island, such as Postire, Klina, Supetar, Bol-one of the biggest attractions
and the largest tourist center on the south of the island.
HVAR is the longest Adriatic island and is situated
to the south of Brač. Hvar has plenty of lavender fields, olive groves
and vineyards. There are many historical and architectural attractions
to visit: the oldest community theater, the Renaissence cathedral
with its original tower, treasury and paintings by old masters, the
unfinished palace of the poet Petar Hektorović with its ponds and
arcades, the remains of the Greek fortifications and many other. Due
to its mild winter climate and rich suptropical vegetation, it has
also been called the Croatian Madeira. An average of 2724 hours of
sunshine per year.
KORČULA there are even more legend, tales and monuments
than anywhere else. The island has a number of famous towns such Korčula,
Lumbarda, Vela Luka. Korčula is, after Lokrum and Mljet, the third
most densely wooded island of Croatia. VIS…known for its fishermen
and seafarers, beautiful nature and growing tourist potential. Many
caves have been carved into its steep coast. Among these, the Blue
cave with entrances both obove and below sea level, should be singled
out. When the sea is calm the light diffracts and paints the interior
of the cave blue, and anything below the water line, silver. |
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The town of Makarska
is one of the most attractive resorts on the Croatian Coast, the "nucleus"
of tourism in Dalmatia of exceptional beauty. You are welcome to attend
its many cultural and art events. It is centre of culture, sports,
entertainment. It lies on the curve of sweeping horseshoe bay fringed
by two peninsulas covered by pine groves and backed by mountain range
of Biokovo. Strolling along the streets of Makarska you will come
across a number of churches and other architectural and cultural sights.
There`s possibility to go on day trips to Split, Dubrovnik, Medjugorje,
to the islands of Brač, Hvar and Korčula. |
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 Founded
ih the 7th century, Dubrovnik lies on the Dalmatian coast of southeast
Croatia and faces the Adriatic Sea at the foot of rugged mountains.
Picturesque city known for its medieval walls and forts. Founded by
the Greeks in the 7th century, Dubrovnik possess many historic buildings,
including a large number from the late Renaissance. With its sunny
climate and unpolluted sea, it was called the Jewel of the Adriatic.
Walk round Dubrovnik, in guided group, or by yourself with just someone
dear to you, and you`ll acquire greater inner riches then you can
imagine. Or visit the surroundings, Konavle, Zupa, Primorje, Peljeąac.
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