Island beauty

With an area of 395 square kilometres it’s the largest island in Dalmatia (and the 3rd largest in the Adriatic), and it’s the tallest island in the Adriatic, with Mount St. Vid (Vidova Gora) standing at 778m. The landscape is dominated by a karst limestone relief, with numerous gullies, crevices, cavities, round valleys and coves, and the most fertile soil is found in the interior of the island.

Šolta is 59 square kilometre island, including seven islets off its western coast, is 238 metres high at the summit of Vela Straža, and has 73 kilometres of coastline.  Šolta is only 15 kilometres from Split, and since it is not as developed in terms of industry and tourism as some of the other islands, it is a popular destination for vacationers and day trippers looking to experience an oasis of untouched natural beauty.

The Island of Hvar is the fourth largest island in the Adriatic and in 1997 was voted as one of the ten most beautiful islands in the world by Traveller Magazine. its splendid climate boasts an average of 2,715 hours of sunshine a year. The main settlement is Hvar town, once a wealthy Venetian trading port, and today one of the most fashionable places to be seen on the Adriatic.

Since its time as a Roman outpost, Vis has been one of the most historically significant islands in the Adriatic, from Napoleons times to WWII. Vis is the the most outerly lying Dalmatian island with an area of 90.26 km². The highest peak of Vis is called Hum, 587 m high. Since its time as a Roman outpost, Vis has been one of the most historically significant islands in the Adriatic, from Napoleons times to WWII.

Korčula is one of the largest and most attractive of Croatia's 1,000 islands with 195 unspoiled coves and beaches, lush upland valleys and extensive vineyards. Its backbone is formed by a mountain chain, the highest peak being the Klupca which rises to a height of 568m.

One of the most remote islands in the region, it provides an ideal hideaway in its deep and hidden bays. Full of great anchorages and swimming locations, it also boasts some fantastic restaurants for yachties, providing mooring and water while you dine. Don't miss the Scorpion fish and lobster if you find yourself in this area.