Opatija – Cres – Lošinj – Zadar – Rab – Krk - Opatija
250Nm – 25 hours of sailing
Itinerary:
SATURDAY
Opatija - Cres
Embark from Opatija between 11:30 – 13:00 hours. After familiarization with the boat and the crew we sail towards the island of Cres. It is the largest Adriatic island situated in the northern part of the Kvarner Bay, and connected with Lošinj Island by the drawbridge in Osor. Cres is a hilly island 66 km long and 2-12 km wide. The island coastline is well intended and 248 km long, abounding in numerous bays and pebbled beaches especially in the western and southern part. The island’s east and north are filled with steep, unkind rocks. Overnight is planned in Cres. It is a town on the northeast part of a spacious and well protected bay with pretty beaches.
SUNDAY
Cres - Lošinj
While having breakfast we sail towards Lošinj via Valun and Martinšćica. ¨Infinity intoxicates by the sound of waves and the silence of the sand. The sea rocks me for centuries, and calls out to the beloved shore; to life, to eternity, to a new beginning. From the depths I saw the painted sun on the horizon, the sky in the sea reflection and the play of the dolphins. When I came closer I saw a small town and a taught sail on a boat drifting towards a dream.” Isles of all shapes and sizes scattered around as if fallen out from the blue sky bag arouse curiosity. Each and every one has its own aura and its own story. After lunch and swimming we plan to go sightseeing in Lošinj and stay overnight.
MONDAY
Lošinj – Molat - Zadar
After breakfast and on the way to Zadar we shall stop on the island of flowers, Ilovik. It is an island of the Lošinj archipelago inhabited by 170 people living in the town of the same name. Thanks to its excellent nautical position Ilovik has long been used as the anchoring site. Traces of different history periods can be found on the islands. Overnight stay is planned in the Molat bay. Molat is an island of macchia and pines - a true destination for individualists and those who enjoy walking amid the fragrances of the Mediterranean herbs. Numerous bays are favourite yachtsmen destination. English King Eduard VII and Wallis Simpson visited the island on their Adriatic cruise in 1936.
TUESDAY
Zadar
Zadar is a town of an exceptional 3000 year history and immeasurable heritage that is always ready to surprise and offer something new and original. Situated in the very heart of the Adriatic, Zadar is the urban centre of North Dalmatia and the administrative, economic, cultural and political centre of the whole region. 40 years ago Alfred Hitchcock claimed that the most beautiful sunset in the whole world was in Zadar. His opinion is shared by multitude of tourists who enjoy looking at the unique union of the sea, setting sun and the sound of the world renown musical organ entwined with the magical light of the new urban installation called Greeting to the Sun.
WEDNESDAY
Zadar - Rab
Apart from swimming in numerous bays on Rab there is the whole magnitude of historical monuments, strolls along the sea shore and the beautiful wind rose on offer. Rab is an island of amazing natural diversity, pretty beaches, singled out by four bell-towers, cultural heritage that goes as far back as the pre-Roman times, long and pleasant walks, 120 years long tradition of organized tourism, affability, hospitability and hard working island inhabitants. They truly welcome every single guest and treat them as dear friends. All this makes Rab a modern holiday destination whole year round.
THURSDAY
Rab – Krk
Sailing towards Krk while having breakfast. A tour of Goli otok, an island in the North Adriatic where 63 years ago, on 9th July 1949 to be precise, 1200 political prisoners from the former Yugoslavia were brought. The most notorious prison run by the communist authoritarians was established. Capitan’s choice is sunbathing and swimming on a sand beach in Baška. Only Ston and Dubrovnik have lager town walls than the town of Krk. They date back to the Illyrian times (pre-Roman) and were restored and refurbished during thousands of years. From the mainland side the town is completely surrounded by the walls and could be entered through four doors. The town walls also determined the inner settlement layout that kept its medieval look until the end of the 19th century. Only at the beginning of the 20th century the town started spreading outside its walls. Overnight in the town of Krk.
FRIDAY
Krk – Opatija
After breakfast we sail around the pretty bays of Krk, stop to swim in Glavotok and arrive in Opatija in the early afternoon hours. Opatija is an old beauty – a holiday resort that has kept its charm since the Austro-Hungarian times. Elegant and charming, Opatija is the Riviera centre with the longest tourist tradition in Croatia. It’s favourable geo-nautical position offers the closest exit into the warm Middle Europe sea. Built at the turn of the 20th century it has kept its harmony with the nature even to this very day. Groomed parks, well lit walks along the shore (lungomare 12 km), pretty bathing resorts and fountains are set as lovely frames for numerous villas and hotels that can accommodate as many as 6.000 guests.
SATURDAY
Opatija
Sadly, today our journey ends and we have to say good-bye. Enjoy your last breakfast on the boat and when you leave we hope you will take with you fond memories of a great holiday. In those cold winter days may they keep you warm and remind you of the sun, the sea and this enjoyable trip.