1. The Water
The first and most undeniable argument for Croatia is its water. Crystal clear and so perfectly turquoise coloured that it makes you forget all the other waters you have seen in your life. You won't have to worry about murky water that makes snorkelling seem more like a job than a fun activity or where you won't be able to see the coral reef passing by. It just doesn't get any better than the water in Croatia.
2. The Sailing Community
Unlike other places in the world, Croatia is known for its sailing community, people from all over the world come here to hang out on the water and sail all summer. This means that while you can of course always have privacy on the water, you can also take part in all the fun with the other boats on the shore. It's the best of both worlds and it's all there for you in Croatia.
3. The Funniest Festivals
As mentioned above, you'll pass some of the best festivals in this part of Europe with a thriving sailing community. The nicest people from all over the continent and beyond head to Croatia to take part in festivals like The Garden Festival and Unknown, where music, DJs, parties, booze and amazing people spend the nights making this the best summer ever.
4. The Nudist beaches
Say goodbye to tanlines and hello to that perfect sun-kissed body you've been waiting for all summer and winter.
5. The Delicious Food
Between all that sunbathing, making new friends with fellow sailors, attending fun festivals and exploring the underwater world, chances are you'll get hungry. Luckily, Croatia is home to some of the most incredible cuisine where island favourites are combined with a kind of Italian fusion, making it undeniably delicious. Enjoy locally caught fish, fresh produce and tasty olives, and pair it with a rich wine and you've got yourself the perfect Croatian meal to fuel you before you head off to your next adventure.
6. The Beautiful Sunset
To make that meal all the more enjoyable, eat it while watching the sun slowly sink behind the horizon as you admire the incredible colours atop the sailboat. Croatian sunsets are considered some of the most beautiful in the world, open another bottle of wine or bubbles, cosy up next to that gorgeous girl or boy you met at one of the festivals, and wonder why you haven't sailed in Croatia every summer of your life .
7. The Endless Islands
With more than 1,000 islands across Croatia, you are guaranteed to come across cool and incredible hotspots to check out, discover and explore. While not all of them are fully open to the public, several have recently opened, meaning your chances of finding some that you have all to yourself are pretty high. Each island offers something unique and different from the next, where history, culture and nature abound and are just waiting to be discovered by you and your sailing friends!
8. Taking Beautiful Photos
You are going to visit hundreds of islands, insane festivals and celebrations during your sailing adventure in Croatia. So you can take some of the best photos of your life. Croatia is a great place to bring your camera or smartphone and take beautiful photos.
9. The Climate
As you probably figured out, your chances of fantastic nice warm weather are pretty high. Croatia has a Mediterranean climate. That means the country has very mild winters, beautiful springs and summers with hot sunshine. In fact, the average number of hours Croatia sees the sun is 2,600 per year; making it one of the sunniest regions in the Mediterranean. Say goodbye to cloudy days and hello to eternal sunshine.
10. The Affordable Prices
Sailing in Croatia is very affordable (especially if you decide to do it with a huge group of friends). Meals and activities are also surprisingly cheap compared to many neighbouring countries. Don't want to spend 20 or 30 euros for a meal? In Croatia, you can eat for around 10 euros per person, allowing you to spend your money elsewhere.
Going on an exciting sailing adventure throughout Croatia and its beautiful waters? You will surely come back with dozens of new memories to look back on for many years to come. And who knows, it might just become your new favourite place to go all summer!
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