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Located in the Istria region of Croatia, on the southern coast of the Istrian peninsula, Pula is a popular Croatian coastal town famous for its world-renown Roman heritage, seaside splendor, and 2300 hours of sunshine per year. Well-connected by road, air, and sea, the city has long been known as a convenient starting point for exploring the surrounding region, meaning it's a foolproof choice for sailors traversing Istria.

Opatija, a coastal town just 18 kilometers southwest of Rijeka, is where many consider Croatian tourism launched on the coast long ago. The star of the Kvarner Gulf is applauded as such thanks to its seaside glamor, where old villas meet the Adriatic. A summer health resort that brought tourism to life.

Where Habsburg heritage meets the Adriatic. Today we’re exploring Rijeka, Croatia’s third-largest city after Zagreb and Split, located on the Kvarner Gulf. A city that developed where the Adriatic Sea deeply penetrated the European mainland, Rijeka is the closest port to Central European countries along with Trieste and Koper.

Otium Yachts is proud to welcome OMNIA (the sister ship to Navilux), to its fleet. This 46 m luxury sailing yacht was custom designed by the Ercegović family following the unrivalled success of MSY Navilux. Having years of experience in luxury yachting, Omnia was built with attention to every detail for the ultimate guest experience. Omnia has also brought together the best elements from a motor yacht and sailing yacht – luxury and comfort with the unique thrill of travelling under sail.

At Otium Yachts, something we pride ourselves on is knowing the yachts and crew we recommend personally. With more than a decade’s worth of experience in the charter industry, we have fostered strong relationships with the people we work with – our yachts and crews feel more like extended family than colleagues. In a saturated market, we believe this is one of our greatest points of difference. This is why we wanted to write this series, so you can get to know the people ‘behind’ the yachts like we do. Today, let us introduce you to Captain Luka Jakir from Tajna Mora.

Ain’t no mountain long enough… that is, until you meet Velebit mountain range. A region with magnificent karst formations, wildlife, caves, flora & fauna, and trails for hikers, Velebit should not be looked over on your next sailing holiday.