Sailing.it offers a fleet of sailing boats, with main base in Marina di Ravenna on the High Adriatic Coast, for charter activities and destination mainly the
coasts of Croatia and Venice.
Sailing.it yachts are all of very recent construction, equipped with all technologies and comforts, in order to guarantee a perfect holiday. The main routes,
leaving from Marina di Ravenna, are surely the Adriatic Coasts, south to the Conero promontory or north to Venice or, crossing the Adriatic Sea, you will be
sailing along the Croatian coasts, from Rovinij to Pula and Brijun, and then south to the Dalmatian Islands.
The coast of Croatia boasts an immense coastline with over 1500 islands to visit and discover. From fishing villages to tourist towns and cities of historical interest such as Split and Dubrovnik.
From nights riding at anchor, to mooring in the finest and best equipped Marinas, from eating on board at anchor in some bay, to a meal in a characteristic restaurant. Unforgettable skies and sunsets. We could write about it for hours, but we don’t want to ruin the surprise for you. All we can do is thoroughly recommend a truly unforgettable holiday with friends or family at sea. The holiday of a lifetime.
Setting sail from Marina di Ravenna you can reach one of the following destinations:
Umago: 77 nm
A lively town which was part of the Republic of Venice from 1269 to 1797, when the republic ended. The old castle of the town is surrounded by the ruins of the wall with towers dating back to the sixteenth century, and the baroque Santa Maria parish church dates back to the eighteenth century. The narrows streets and the piazza are illuminated by the sun’s rays in the late afternoon to paint frescoes of light and shadow on the ancient facades.
Novigrad: 75 nm
Its origins have been lost in the mists of time, but it is said to have been built on the ruins of the Roman town of Aemonia, which was destroyed during a war between the Goths and Byzantines. Today the town retains its characteristic medieval appearance, also thanks to the ruins of the fortified walls. The buildings however were refurbished to suit the tastes of Venice's architecture.
Parenzo: 71 nm
Perhaps the most elegant of all Istrian towns. The Basilica Eufrasiana, a UNESCO heritage building, finished in 534 by S. Eufrasio and erected on the site of the first public church in Istria built in 313, overlooks the main street. It is decorated with magnificent gold mosaics that have a distinct Byzantine influence, and some art historians believe they are of even greater value than the mosaics of Ravenna.
Vrsar: 68 nm
A charming fishing village, Vrsar was owned by the bishops of Parenzo for centuries and was a sort of enclave of the Papal State inside the territories of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. Many people fleeing from the law sought refuge there including Giacomo Casanova, who in particular had a taste for the local fish dishes and Refosco wine. Make sure you see the S. Maria church which dates back to the twelfth century.
Rovigno: 67 nm
Immediately recognisable thanks to the S. Eufemia bell tower on the summit of the promontory where the old town stands. Legend has it that the mortal remains of the Saint were brought to these shores by the currents of the sea on an arc, all the way from Constantinople. The long domain of Venice over Rovigno, from 1283 to 1797, is visible in the architecture of many buildings.
Pola: 70 nm
Work began on the picturesque amphitheatre under the reign of Emperor Claudius (41-56 AD) and finished in 80 AD. It is the sixth largest Roman amphitheatre in the world and probably the one in the best condition. Furthermore, the city has two triumphal arches, the Porta d’Ercole gate (1st century BC) and the Sergi Arch (29 BC), a theatre (2nd century AD) and the Temple of Augustus, which has been significantly restructured over the centuries and still has its roof to this day; today it is the home of a collection of ancient sculptures. There are numerous other archaeological finds, ruins and mosaics, some of which are visible outdoors, and some of which are kept in the municipal museum near the marina.
Lussino: 91 nm
The town stands on the shore of a deep bay also known as Valle d’Augusto, because it is told that Augustus’s fleet sought safe haven here during one long, harsh winter. The home of great sailors, seafarers, and ship fitters, Lussino was responsible for much of Italy’s maritime fame: Giacomo Leva was born in Lussino, and in 1834 he sailed from Lussinpiccolo and became the first Italian to round Cape Horn, sailing to Valparaiso Cile in just 125 days. Lussino was also the home of Admiral Straulino, the last STAR class Olympic gold medal winner, and many-times world champion in the same class.
The Quarnaro Islands
Waters rich with picturesque islands. Here you can choose between secluded anchorages, and ports bustling with life such as Rab, Krk, and Cherso.
One week
As well as Istria and the Quarnaro islands, you can sail on to the city of Lussino, in North Dalmatia.
This is where most yachts head for with the sea dotted with a succession of islands, ports and bays from Dugi Otok to Sebenico, in a setting that makes the ideal backdrop for a nature lover’s sailing holiday.
The Kornati archipelago, with its landscape almost totally bare of vegetation, and the river port of Skradin, with the nearby waterfalls of Krka are some of the most popular destinations.
Zara, Biograd and Vodice also offer a buzzing nightlife for those who wish to have a night on the town.
Two weeks
If you have two weeks there are no limits to discovering the wonders of the most enchanting part of the Croatian coastline. After a stopover in Lussino to get your energy back following the crossing which takes roughly twelve hours, and to take care of the customs paperwork, you can start sailing towards Central and South Dalmatia.
Central Dalmatia:
Hvar isn’t the only island worth visiting. Here the distances between the ports and bays are slightly greater than in North Dalmatia, but dropping anchor in one of the numerous bays to be found in the multitude of islands you’ll find along the way certainly won’t have you missing the mooring of a marina. The mountainous coast of Makarska offers you an impressive view, and you mustn’t miss the two cities of Trau and Split, of great historical and architectural interest.
South Dalmatia:
The old town of Korcula is particularly charming, as is the island of Miljet, thriving with greenery, where you’ll find beautiful bays such as Okuklje or Polare. From here it’s easy to reach Dubrovnik, the “pearl of the Adriatic”, perhaps stopping in the Elaphiti islands, with their sub-tropical climate. The island is slightly more distant than Lastovo; life is slow and easy.