With its beautiful Adriatic coast, which is about 5 3835 km long, including 4 058 km of islands, islet and reef coastline, Croatia has become of the leading European area for sailing. Croatia is truly a land of islands, because it has more than 1 000 of them and each one is different. Many of them are inhabited but each and every one is exceptional with its own story and destiny. But in Croatia you can also appreciate a lot of beautiful historical towns that were once a Greek and Roman colonies. Some of them are ranked as the World Heritage by UNESCO (Trogir, Split, Dubrovnik...).

The Croatian coastline, which is about 5 835 km long, is divided into the two parts Istria and Kvarner in the north and Dalmatia in the south. The Adriatic area has a Mediterranean climate.

Rogoznica

the small island which dominates the cove has probably the best position to start your sailing holidays. The passing of various cultures and civilizations left numerous monuments in this territory and the spirit of the Mediterranean and Europe is felt on every step. Its climate conditions are ideal in all seasons. It is up only to you to choose the direction of your navigation, either you prefer sailing to the splendid south with typical Mediterranean climate or to the North where the weather more variable. In Rogoznica, that was once a Greek colony, you can find a lot of pitoresk restaurant with typical Dalmatian and also international cuisine, café bars, several markets, well-supplied market with fresh vegetables and fruits, pharmacy, post office, bank...

Marina Frapa

is private marina, which has been evaluated as the most beautiful marina in Croatia for many years. It is situated in Rogoznica in the central part of the Croatian coast, between Šibenik and Split, in a beautiful cove of Soline, protected on all sides. By your arrival to the "Frapa" marina, you will experience something unforgettable, beautiful and lasting. The marina offers aside its magnificent ambiance, a wide range of restaurant and pubs, café bars, wine tavern, different shops, mini-market, laundry service, beauty salon, luxury apartments, Congress and Banquet hall, ambulance, newly built sport center with bowling, squash, fitness, tennis court, swimming pool… The parking is guarded but it is not free of the charge (car 40 € / week).

Transfer

• By plane - the airport Split is situated 30 km from our base. The coast of a car (4 pax) from airport to Rogoznica is approx. 50,- € (one way).
• By car - the recently built motorway, which connects Krapina and Šibenik (17 km from Rogoznica) has been opened. The motorway in Croatia is charged. If you want to enjoy the unbelievable beauty of the coastline, you can take the coastal Adriatic road. The green insurance card is mandatory for entering of transiting Croatia in a car or truck. We recommend you to observe the speed limit.
• By ferry - there is the map of ferry roads

Time for sailing

Recommended time for sailing - April to the end of October The best season for sailing is early summer. There are good winds in April, May and June. In July and August usually prevail calmer winds, ideal conditions for relaxed cruising. September and October are also perfect time for sailing for the favourable winds that blow through the coast.

Sea currents

Currents are weakly observable in the Adriatic. The speed of currents changes in particular areas, but it also depends on time periods. The average speed of currents is about 0,5 knots, but they can also reach the speed of 4 knots.

Waves in the adriatic

Most often, heights of waves in the Adriatic are between 0,5 and 1,5 meters, and they very rarely exceed 5 metres.

The Adriatic eco-destination

The quality of the water in the Adriatic is very well preserved. The results reached through the constant measuring of the quality of water on more than 800 beaches are in accordance with the strictest criteria. Except for the cleanliness of the sea, another important quality of the coastal area is its biological and geographical particular quality, which can be seen in the number of species of plants and animals, and in the high number of endemic species (for example human fish. In order to protect and preserve such natural wealth, a list of rare and endangered species, the so called Red Book, has been made.

Salinity of the Sea

The salinity of the Adriatic Sea is 38,30 per mil averagely, i.e. there is 38,30 g of salt dissolved in 1 kg of water.
In the northern part, the salinity is somewhat lower than in the middle and southern part because of the influence of the Po River.

Wind and weather

Weather conditions in the Adriatic are affected by the general weather situation in the Mediterranean and local climate conditions. Temperature of water is around 25 °C in the summer. There are several typical Adriatic winds. The bora is a strong north-easterly mountain wind. It blows most fiercely in following areas: the Gulf of Trieste, Kvarner, the Velebit Channel, the area around Šibenik, the area around Split, Peljesac and area around Dubrovnik. In summer, it lasts only a few hours and usually no longer then one or two days. The scirocco (jugo in Croatian) is south wind. It often blows for several days and rings thick clouds, great air humidity and rain. The maestral is northwest wind in good weather and begins to blow about 11 AM and usually dies down in the afternoon. Repeats its circle, after a quiet night, the next day. In the summer months, storms in the Adriatic are sudden and violent, but they don´t last long and some of them leave behind pleasantly cool air. The other less frequent Adriatic winds are: the south-westerly libeccio, the easterly levante etc.

Travel documentation

A valid passport is necessary to enter Croatia (visitors can stay for up to 3 moth). For a longer stay, apply to the local authorities. Citizens of EC and of some other countries can enter the country with just an identity card (stay possible for up to 30 days). Possibility to verify passport regulations on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia www.mvp.hr/mvprh-www-eng/index.html.

Elektricity

220 V, 50 Hz

Water

Tap water is potable throughout Croatia.

National Holidays

1 January - New Year's Day; 6 January - Epiphany; Easter, including Easter Monday; 1 May - Labour Day; Corpus Christi (Movable feast); 22 June - Anti-Fascist Resistance Day; 25 June - Statehood Day; 5 August - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day; 15 August - Assumption; 8 October - Independence Day; 1 November - All Saints' Day; 25 and 26 December - Christmas Holidays.

Telephone code for Croatia

is +385

Official language and alphabet

Croatian language and Latin alphabet

Currency

Kuna (HRK), 1 Kuna = 100 Lipa
1 EUR = approx. 7,- Kuna
The value of the kuna has been stable for the past two years.
Foreign currencies can be changed in banks, exchange offices, ATM, travel agencies, hotels...
Most marinas, hotels, restaurants, shops accept all major credit cards.
Restaurants accept Euros, as well.

Central booking office

is located in Prague. Our address:

Alfa Yach Club
Rubešova 4
120 00 Prague 2
Czech Republic
e-mail: info@alfayachtclub.cz
www.alfayachtclub.cz