Sailing from Zadar Region

Essential things that you must pack for sailing holidays

Sailing holiday is one of the most relaxing and amazing vacation types you can ever enjoy. However, packing the right times for this trip will help you to add more to your overall vacation experience in the best possible way.

Therefore, we have enlisted the most important things that you must pack for your sailing holiday in Croatia.

So, here we go:

Pack your essentials

When it’s about packing your essentials, it doesn’t mean packing more clothing items. Instead, these are the items that you can’t afford to forget. However, the most important items to mark in this list are medicine, passport, travel insurance, cash, and ATM cards.

Clothing items

When it is about to pack your clothing items and footwear, then make sure to pack a mix of casual, party wears, and swimwear. For this trip, you can pack 3 swimwear at least, along with some shirts, shorts, dress clothes and comfortable shoes. Also, pack a pair of swim shoes with you as well.

Even more, you can pack a hat and waterproof jacket as well, because of the unpredictable weather.

Personal items

Undoubtedly, packing personal items is necessary. Make sure to pack them properly by using a transparent zipper bag. So, it would become easier to find your essentials on the go.

However, some of the most important personal items you must keep with you include a waterproof zipper bag, backpack, cell phone, charger, swimming and bathing towels, etc.

Sun protection and hygiene products

Make sure to bring sunscreen and sunglasses as these are the most important sun protection items. However, when it comes to personal hygiene then you must pack the products like Toiletries, tissues, body wipes, and your skincare products with you.

By Air A flight is certainly the best and easiest way to reach Zadar Sailing Region. Croatia Airlines are offering daily flights from Zagreb to Zadar. Even more, Easy Jet and Ryan Air are also providing international flights to Zadar directly from major European cities like Milan, Paris, London, Berlin, Brussels, etc.

By Ferry Even though the ferries are limited to the Zadar Sailing Region from other parts of the Dalmatian Coast, but with prior booking, you can find the one.

By Car There are several ways how to reach Zadar. The city is situated 270 km from the Slovenian border so if you travel across Italy and Slovenia you should take Jelšane (Rupa) bodred crossing. If you trabel from Graz / Maribor than the closest border crossing is Gruškovje (Macelj). After you enter Croatia, the fastest way is taking the highway (tool fees apply) A1 and take exit Zadar 1. From this exit you have 15 min easy drive to the city itself.

Here are some of the best places close to our bases in the Zadar Sailing Region that you must visit:

Biograd na Moru

This marina is located in the Croatian Adriatic coast’s center and is protected from all the winds. It is offering more than 200 secure berths. Every berth has a water and electricity connection. However, you can enjoy a lot of other things as well in its surroundings.

Bošana archaeological site

Biograd is also full of history like various other Dalmatian towns. Bošana's archaeological site is an amazing site here that’s dating back to the Roman era and a must-visit tourist location here.

Blow off some steam

Biograd is known for its nightlife. Nightclubs here are known to open past sunrise. You can enjoy sweet cocktails with the tunes of local music here with ease.

Visit Galešnjak

This is a beautiful island of heart shape that received attention in 2009 for the first time. Even though the island is owned privately but opens to the public. So, you can enjoy its visit easily.

Crvena Luka beach

This beach is sandy heaven that is surrounded by rich pine trees. The beach is a perfect place to enjoy a calming walk with scenic pathways, and swim in the crystal-clear water.

Rogoznica

Rogoznica is undoubtedly a popular tourist base on Dalmatian Coast. This is also the most beautiful and safest marine in Zadar Region. It can amaze you with its gastronomic, rich nightlife, history and can offer you an enriched experience to enjoy Mediterranean heritage.

However, if you want to enjoy more at this marina, then here are some of the best things you can enjoy in the surrounding of Rogoznica with ease:

Ogle the Dragon’s Eye

Well, this is the most sought-after tourist destination in the Rogoznica marina. This oval-shaped, saltwater lake is situated on the Gradina’s peninsula. To make the most out of your tour to the Dragon’s Eye lake, you can participate in the dare-devilish and numerous recreational activities with ease.

Marvel at the beautiful Marina Frapa

Marina Frapa is also known as royalty among other Adriatic marinas. In the center of this marina, you can visit an artificial island boasting a control tower, a reception area, catering and servicing facilities, and more. Even more, the on-shore facilities are even diverse than these.

You can explore the facilities of Marina Frapa which are open year-round.

Visit mesmerizing museum in the Sea here

An Italian ship was brought here in 1942 by a British Submarine between Velika Smokvica’s island and Mulo lighthouse. However, in 2018 the wreck was discovered finally. While this promoted ship with various others which belong to different periods are known as museums in the sea. You can dive into these waters to see these wonders under the sea.

The church of St. Nicholas

Explore the gem of Rogoznica by being at the St. Nicholas church. It is situated in the peninsula’ northwest of Lozica bay. This Gothic-style, historic church is thought to be the building of the 14th century. However, some historians believe that it’s older than that.

Overall, till the 1600s it served as a Parish church for the people who immigrated here after escaping Ottoman’s attack. You can here find some unique Gothic scripted tombstones which are rare for the time.

Sukošan

Sukošan is another charming marina in Croatia. It is also known to be a popular vacation destination in the Zadar Sailing Region, especially in the summers. This coastal town is attracting numerous visitors every year with its numerous beautiful beaches, amazing restaurants, waterfront promenade, historic buildings, and much more.

Let’s have a look at the best things to enjoy in the Sukošan surroundings to know more about it:

Visit the old town

This is the best attraction of Sukošan which will let you discover romantic squares, hidden alleys, countless churches, and Dalmatian stone houses to have the best time here.

Marina Dalmacija

This is another amazing attraction in Sukošan that’s also known to be one of the longest marinas. However, it is connecting Sukošan with Bibinje. You can enjoy an exclusive vibe at cozy beach clubs here with ease.

Djecji Raj Beach

This is known as a Children’s paradise. However, this beach is well-known for its pebble beach, turquoise, and shallow water which makes it the best place to visit for families.