Cavtat – New Marina In Planning Stages

Cavtat is one of Croatia’s most popular harbours, especially amongst the superyacht fraternity. It’s close to Dubrovnik International airport, does not attract the same crowds that Dubrovnik does, has some great fish restaurants and has that very traditional Croatian feel. Part of its very relaxed ambience is down to the fact that it has not been over developed, or even developed very much at all!

That might all change a little, hopefully for the better, when the Čista Luka Resort project goes ahead just a short distance away from Cavtat’s main bay. Translated into English as the Clearpoint Resort Project, the blueprint specifies a three-phase master-planned five star resort, residential and marina development covering approximately 100,000 square meters of land, with approximately 68,000 square meters of waterside area dedicated to the marina.  A large five star hotel, 80 room boutique hotel, residential villas, town homes and apartments, restaurant and retail outlets are all part of the plans.

The marina is expected to provide 200 berths.

For more information on the project link to Dalmi Resorts - Cista Luka Project

To read what we said about Cavtat  in an earlier posting link to Croatia Cruising Companion – Cavtat.

For those interested in Croatian pronunciation, the phonetic spelling for Cavtat is  “Savtat” (a soft “c”)!

Wall Street Journal Features Croatian Sailing Holiday

Follow the link immediately below to read the story of how Wall Street Journalist Jonathan Gornall falls in love with Croatia after chartering a boat from Kremik Marina, near Primošten.

Sailing Croatia's Dalmatian Coast

Today’s picture is of Maslinica on the island of Šolta. The red tiled building in the foreground, surrounding the swimming pool, is the luxury boutique hotel Martinis Marchi. You can read more about that in a posting we put up in June 2012 - Newly Refurbished Marina On The Island of Solta – and, with no disrepect to the hotel at all,  you’ll find out in Jonathan’s article why it’s the first time he felt sorry for “folks in a five star hotel”!

Cruising Croatia In 2013

The hot news is that Croatia is now a member of the EU and that should make the paperwork a little easier! Old news is the fact that Croatia continues to emerge as one of the best cruising grounds in the world – over 1,000 islands islets and reefs, a Mediterranean climate, charming locals, great food and drink, excellent facilities, fascinating history and a huge variety of architecture, culture and entertainment. There’s something for everyone, it’s relatively safe, at sea and onshore, and the cost of living won’t blow the budget. If you’re chartering it’s a buyers market though it is still best to avoid the very high season when all the continentals drive to northern Croatia and sail in fleets down to Dalmatia.

Below are links to some of our earlier postings that might help you enjoy cruising Croatia better:

Croatia For All Sailors

Ten Reasons For Sailing In Croatia

Croatia's Marmite - The Kornati Islands

Dalmatia's Top Five Destinations

Marinas In Croatia

And for an up to date guide to marina prices, have a look at the ACI website. State owned ACI run a chain of 21 marinas along the coast and on the islands, providing over 6,000 berths with a high standard of facilities. You’ll find information and prices for each marina. Prices vary according to length and season. There are web pages in English but you do need to know what the days of the week are in Croatian to understand that price list fully so here they are.

Ponedjeljak - Monday

Utorak - Tuesday

Srijeda - Wednesday

Četvrtak - Thursday

Petak - Friday

Subota - Saturday

Nedjelja – Sunday

I’m pleased to say that I got the spelling right, before I double checked as it’s been a few months since I used them!

Today’s photo shows the view from our favourite Pizzeria in the lovely and UNESCO protected town of Trogir, near Split.