Croatia: the pearl of the Adriatic under sail

Croatia is one of Europe's favorite sailing grounds: scenic, pristine, history at every step and world-class marinas.

The highlights

• Dubrovnik — the "treasure of the Adriatic", starting from a marina by the old city walls;
• Elaphiti islands — Šunj beach on Lopud and the silence of Šipan;
• Mljet — a national park with salt lakes and 5th-century palace ruins;
• Korčula — a fortress town, once a pirate refuge, with Venetian architecture;
• Pelješac — vineyards 600 years old: Plavac Mali and Dingač tasted at the winery itself;
• Ston — defensive walls second in length only to the Great Wall of China, and the Adriatic's best oysters;
• Lokrum — a reserve island where Richard the Lionheart was shipwrecked.

A week of fortresses, wine, oysters and the Adriatic's best bays — without the cruise crowds.