The coastal region of the Kornati islands, which belongs to the Dalmatia - Šibenik region, is particularly impressive because of the Kornati islands along the coast, which has also acquired a protected status in the Kornati National Park. The entire Kornati archipelago stretches along the Croatian coast between Zadar in the north and Šibenik in the south.
The Kornati, which are located in the northern part of Dalmatia, have almost 200 islands, where 89 of them are reefs. Because of species-rich plants and animals, the uniqueness and beauty, the Kornati have been appointed 1980 to the sea-national park of Kornati. Despite a large number of islands, the national park area stretches over ¾ of watershed over a maritime ecosystem.
The countless bays of the many islands protected as national parks are a unique experience for sailors and nautical enthusiasts. Even divers will find an untouched paradise here. The partly very steep cliffs, which can fall off as well over the water as under the water some 100 meters, impress every visitor and diver.
You will find a wide variety of beach formations here, from pebble beaches to sandy beaches.
The Kornati archipelago is named after the largest island "Otok Kornat". Numerous archaeological finds prove that there were already human settlements on the Kornati islands in prehistoric times. Today the Kornati islands are private property, mostly of the locals of Murter.
A good starting point for your luxury charter is the Marina Kornati, which is very much appreciated by many navigators due to its location and excellent infrastructure (wide range of hotels and restaurants and many other facilities). The annual "Biograd Boat Show" presents to its guests the latest developments in the yacht industry. At the same time, most international regattas can be found here.
Hereafter you will find a small selection of marinas that you could visit during your luxury charter in the Kornati: ACI Marina Žut, ACI Marina Piškera, Konoba Opat (for smaller luxury yachts with little draught) and many more.
Recommended cities and regions: You should make a stopover during your sea travels in Biograd, Murter, Vodice, Šibenik and Krka national park (best accessibility from the ACI Marina Skradin)
Attractions in the Kornati national park:
• Kornati “crowns” on the west site of Kornati
• Impressive viewpoints (Opat, Vrujsko, Litnji, Zakan, Metlina, Otočevac etc.)
• Rock plate “Magazinova Skrila”
Maestrale (also called Maestral) - This wind should not be confused with the "Mistral" of the Rhone valley in France, which is extremely unpredictable! Maestrale, on the other hand, is typical and common fair-weather wind that will often guide you during the yacht charter in Croatia. It starts in the late morning and lasts until the evening, mostly with wind forces up to 4 Beaufort. Deep blue sky, rare clouds, sailor courage! What else do you need? Maestrale is a thermal wind and it forms due to faster air heating on land than at sea. Therefore, the air flows over the land, blowing in the lower layers from the sea to land, and in the upper area, it blows back into the sea. This creates the perfect wind dynamics for sailors, which lasts from 10 to 18 o'clock. The opposite effect is often observed during the night in a less intense form: Burin, a night wind, caused by faster cooling of the land mass by the sea.
Jugo - This is where the weather gets worse, it blows from the southeast. First, there is a harsh weather, followed by the rain and the strong wind, which develops a force up to 7 Beaufort. It takes a day or two, then it ceases. However, in autumn and spring, it can also blow stronger and longer, so it should not be underestimated.
Bora - This wind (female) is dangerous, but fortunately quite rare. Bora blows from the northeast and comes with the proverbial clear sky! It is not uncommon that the wind speed rises up to 9 Beaufort on the mainland. This is caused by a large difference in the air pressure between the water and the mountains. It usually only lasts one day, then it is over and the wind is moderate again.
Air and water temperature in the year overview in the recommended charter months:
April: 21° air - 17° water
May: Air 23° - Water 20°
June: Air 29° - Water 23°
July: Air 29° - Water 24°
August: Air 29° - Water 24°
September: Air 25° - Water 23°
October: Air 22° - Water 21°
