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As the second-largest city in Croatia, it’s no surprise that Split is the hotspot it is today - but when you consider that Dalmatia’s capital is also the hub to the mesmerizing islands of Central Dalmatia, there is even more marvel to attract sailing charter guests.

Everybody comes to Croatia expecting gorgeous nature, crystal-clear waters and plenty of sunshine, not many have expectations around the food or Croatian cuisine. Yet, the food served aboard our yachts and the gastronomy scene in Croatia is often what “wows” our guests.

There aren’t many islands in the world that are beautiful enough to host the likes of Meryl Streep and other movie stars cast in Mamma Mia! Vis Island, however, fits the ‘how can I resist you?’ role, but its claim to fame goes far beyond Hollywood.

Whether you’re a last-minute packer or a pepped-up planner, packing for a trip can often present a series of trials and tribulations. Factoring in the weather, length of the journey, and how many outfits you’ll need per day based on the activities you may or may not partake in could see your suitcase bursting at the seams or you wildly unprepared for weather woes and inappropriate day-to-night clothes.

When booking a sailing holiday in Croatia, everyone pictures the sun and sea, while few have expectations about the food and wine. Yet, Croatia has incredible food and wine scene, when Anthony Bourdain visited Croatia in 2012, he had this to say – “This is world-class food, world-class cheese, and world-class wine.”

We wanted to share a little about Croatian wines to get you excited about your sailing holiday. Honestly, we could talk all day about wine – preferably with a crisp glass of wine in hand! Croatia truly has an incredible wine scene, and we are always excited for our guests to discover this. Contact us to book your Croatian sailing holiday or learn more. And, keep an eye out for our Red wine edition of this Croatian wine story.